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LIVE: Emotions boil over as heated courtroom clash forces emergency adjournment in Victoria Bobe murder trial

Noel MkwailaJuly 10, 2026

Tension, grief and raw emotions filled Courtroom Number 5 at the High Court on Friday as proceedings in the murder trial of Victoria Bobe were briefly brought to a halt following a heated confrontation between the defence and a State witness. The dramatic exchange unfolded during the cross-examination of State witness Christopher Pangeti by defence...

LIVE: Defense questions authenticity of police video evidence in Victoria Bobe murder trial, presents media footage

Noel MkwailaJuly 10, 2026

The defense in the ongoing murder trial of Victoria Bobe has challenged the authenticity and completeness of a video presented by the prosecution, with investigating police officer Christopher Pangeti admitting that the footage submitted in court is not the original unedited recording. During cross-examination, defense lawyer Michael Goba Chipeta questioned Pangeti about how the video...

IMF pledges support for Malawi’s economic recovery, social protection

Noel MkwailaJuly 10, 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says any new lending programme for Malawi will prioritise restoring macroeconomic stability, reviving economic growth and protecting vulnerable citizens through continued social spending as discussions on a new financing arrangement continue. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said Malawi remains under significant economic pressure due to persistent macroeconomic challenges, including high inflation,...

Impex Tiles pledges support for infrastructure development

Noel MkwailaJuly 10, 2026

Impex Tiles has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malawi’s infrastructure development by continuing to supply construction materials to the local market. The company’s Marketing Manager, Shiraz Waka, made the remarks during a media briefing, where he said the private sector has a role to play in complementing government efforts to improve infrastructure. Waka said modern...

TAM asks MPs to lobby for better transport policies

Noel MkwailaJuly 10, 2026

The Transporters Association of Malawi (TAM) has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to lobby for policies that support local transporters, saying the current business environment has become increasingly difficult for the industry. TAM Director Frank Banda made the appeal following the opening of the third meeting of the 52nd session of Parliament, which commenced on...

MLW’s CREATOR Building named Malawi’s best construction project

Noel MkwailaJuly 9, 2026

The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome (MLW) Research Programme has won the Best Construction Project award for its Clinical Research Excellence and Training Open Resource (CREATOR) building, earning national recognition from the Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA). The award was presented during the National Construction Day 2026 celebrations held under the theme, “People, Quality, and Innovation: Building...

Treasury says CDF disbursement on track despite delay claims

Noel MkwailaJuly 8, 2026

Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has dismissed claims that the disbursement of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) resources has been delayed, saying the process is progressing as planned under the reformed CDF framework. In a statement, the ministry said the 2026/27 financial year began with the release of project preparation funds, adding that unlike...

Retired Standard Bank director Alan Chinula donates K10 million learning materials to Mzimba school

Noel MkwailaJuly 8, 2026

Retired Standard Bank Plc board director Alan Chinula has donated learning materials worth K10 million to Milala Primary School in Mzimba District as part of the bank’s Corporate Social Investment programme for retiring directors. Chinula, who served on the Standard Bank board for 14 years, selected the donation as his legacy project after retiring, with...

IMF assures Malawi of faster progress on economic programme talks

Noel MkwailaJuly 8, 2026

Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has held discussions with International Monetary Fund (IMF) African Department Director Zeina Zeidane on Malawi’s economic reform programme and continued cooperation with the global lender. The talks took place on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF African Caucus meeting in Banjul, The Gambia, where Mwanamvekha is attending alongside Reserve Bank of...

Court views crime reconstruction video as Victoria Bobe murder trial continues

Noel MkwailaJuly 8, 2026

The High Court in Blantyre on Wednesday adjourned the murder trial of Dr. Victoria Bobe until Thursday afternoon to allow the court to secure a transcriber for a video presented as part of the State’s evidence. The adjournment came after State witness, Christopher Pangeti, a police investigator, concluded his testimony by playing a crime reconstruction...

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Rainbow Paints backs Winter Tour Golf Championship with K10 million

Noel MkwailaAugust 18, 2026

Rainbow Paints Limited has strengthened its partnership with the golfing fraternity after donating K10 million towards the second edition of the Winter Tour Golf Championship, scheduled for this weekend at Blantyre Sports Club The sponsorship is aimed at supporting the two-day tournament, which is expected to bring together golfers competing in several categories, including Pro-Am,...

Malawi First opposes proposed deployment of 500 nurses to Israel

capitalfmradioAugust 18, 2026

Malawi First has strongly opposed a proposed government-to-government arrangement to deploy 500 Malawian nurses to Israel, arguing that the move could further strain the country’s already understaffed health system. In a statement dated August 18, 2026, the organisation says it is concerned with remarks by Malawi’s former Chargé d’Affaires to Israel, David Bisnowaty, regarding plans...

Hichilema pledges to work harder after securing second term

Noel MkwailaAugust 18, 2026

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for renewing their trust in him, pledging to focus on development, unity and prosperity during his second term. In a message following his victory in the presidential election, Hichilema said the election had demonstrated Zambia’s commitment to peace, democracy and the rule of law. “This election showed the...

Mnangagwa commends Mutharika for promoting regional peace

Noel MkwailaAugust 17, 2026

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for his leadership and commitment to promoting peace and security in the Southern African Development Community –SADC. He was speaking at the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa. Capital FM’s Noel Mkwaila reports; CUE IN

Stakeholders urge accountability as Parliament passes 14 bills

Catherine BandaAugust 17, 2026

One of Parliament’s core mandates is to make laws that respond to the needs and objectives of the country. However, the effectiveness of these laws ultimately depends on how well they are implemented, monitored and enforced. During Parliament’s five-week meeting, which commenced on 7 July and ended on 7 August 2026, lawmakers passed bills aimed...

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