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MACODA orders disability organisations to register

Noel MkwailaAugust 5, 2026

The Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA) has called on all organisations implementing or supporting disability programmes to register with the council, saying the requirement is now a legal obligation under Section 22 of the Persons with Disabilities Act (No. 4 of 2024). MACODA Public Relations Officer Harriet Kachimanga said registration not only ensures compliance...

Chihana reaffirms Malawi’s commitment to decent work

Noel MkwailaAugust 4, 2026

Second Vice President Enock Kanzingeni Chihana has reaffirmed Malawi’s commitment to the Decent Work Agenda during a meeting with International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo in Lilongwe. The two discussed job creation, youth employment, skills development, labour migration governance and social protection, with Chihana thanking the ILO for its continued support in skills...

Transporters welcome diesel price cut, seek protection from lower haulage rates

Noel MkwailaAugust 3, 2026

The Transporters Association of Malawi (TAM) has welcomed the reduction in diesel prices but says the move is unlikely to improve the profitability of transport operators unless the government protects the industry from automatic cuts in transport rates. The reaction follows the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) decision to reduce the pump price of diesel...

Judiciary calls for greater public engagement to improve access to justice

Noel MkwailaJuly 29, 2026

The Malawi Judiciary has urged members of the public to engage directly with courts and share their experiences with the justice system, saying public feedback is critical to improving service delivery and strengthening confidence in the institution. Speaking during the 2026 Judiciary Open Day at St. Augustine 3 Primary School in Senior Chief Mponda’s area...

Meet the Scorchers: Malawi’s pride ready to shine at WAFCON 2026

Noel MkwailaJuly 28, 2026

When the Scorchers walk onto the pitch against Nigeria tonight, they will not only be representing Malawi but also carrying the hopes of millions of football fans as they begin their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign. The 26-member squad is a blend of experience and youthful talent drawn from clubs in Malawi,...

MACRA unveils digital initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity, public services

Noel MkwailaJuly 26, 2026

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it is implementing a number of digital reforms aimed at improving cybersecurity, enhancing public safety and modernising service delivery in the country. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances and Public Sector Reforms, MACRA Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma said the Authority is establishing a National Digital Forensics...

Man arrested over alleged K800,000 ritual scam in Ndirande

Noel MkwailaJuly 23, 2026

Police in Ndirande have arrested a 39-year-old man, Enock Usumali, on suspicion of obtaining more than K800,000 by false pretence from a businesswoman who sells Irish potatoes at Majiga Market. According to Ndirande Police Station Public Relations Officer, Chibisa Mulimbika, the incident occurred around 5 a.m. when the suspect approached the woman at her market...

Government steps up fight against digital piracy

Noel MkwailaJuly 22, 2026

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling digital piracy, warning that the illegal practice is costing Malawi millions of kwacha in lost revenue, undermining the country’s creative industry and discouraging investment. The commitment was made in Blantyre during the National Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Digital Piracy, which brought together government officials, regulators, internet service providers, broadcasters...

Chikwawa residents optimistic as SMEDCO revives dormant factory

Noel MkwailaJuly 22, 2026

Residents of Chikwawa have welcomed the rehabilitation of a small and medium enterprise factory that has remained non-operational for more than eight years, expressing hope that it will create jobs and improve their livelihoods. The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation (SMEDCO) has begun maintenance works on the facility as part of efforts to revive...

Impex Tiles expands reach with new premium showroom in Blantyre

Noel MkwailaJuly 22, 2026

Impex Tiles has strengthened its footprint in Malawi’s construction sector with the opening of a new premium showroom at Clock Tower Mall in Blantyre, a move the company says is aimed at making quality construction and interior finishing materials more accessible to customers in the Southern Region. Located opposite Mwaiwathu Hospital, the showroom stocks a...

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Analyst says Moyale’s poor home run not about venue change

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 19, 2026

Moyale Football Club’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have nothing to do with the change of venue, according to sports analyst Pickford Kamanga. Kamanga was reacting to Moyale’s winless run at Mzuzu Stadium since returning from Rumphi Stadium, where the team has played four matches, losing 1-0 to Silver Strikers, drawing 2-2 with Masters FC, 2-2...

Blackout at Bingu Stadium sparks concern

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 19, 2026

The Ministry of Sports has admitted that the blackout that disrupted the Masters FC and Karonga United match at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe was disappointing, as stakeholders have raised concerns over the management and maintenance of the facility. Ministry spokesperson McMillan Mwale told Capital FM that the stadium has backup generators designed to switch...

Moyale home struggles continue

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 18, 2026

Moyale FC’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have continued since their return from Rumphi Stadium, with the team yet to register a home victory in four matches. The latest setback came on Sunday when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Silver Strikers in the FDH Bank Premiership. Innocent Shema scored the decisive goal in the seventh...

Haiya rewards beach soccer stars with K3 million bonus each after Seychelles triumph

Joseph SazuzeOctober 18, 2026

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya has approved an increase in the Beach Soccer National Team’s winning bonus from K500,000 to K3 million per player following the team’s victory over Seychelles yesterday. The bonus rewards the team’s outstanding performance and qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), while demonstrating FAM’s commitment to...

Agroecology could boost African farm yields and cut costs, a new report finds

Kelvin TemboOctober 18, 2026

A new report by ActionAid says agroecology could increase crop yields, cut farming costs and strengthen climate resilience across Africa, calling on governments to redirect agricultural subsidies towards sustainable farming practices. The study, which examines evidence from 10 African countries, says the approach could improve farmers’ incomes and food security, but warns that the transition...

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