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Scorchers’ WAFCON qualification highlights growing role of corporate support

capitalfmradioAugust 16, 2026

The Malawi Scorchers’ qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals is highlighting the growing role of corporate partnerships in supporting the country’s national teams. This is the focus of the latest edition of TheOMGbrief, a newsletter published by Malawi-based Outreach Media Group, which examines the Scorchers’ WAFCON journey and their partnership...

Bandabets launches new crash gaming campaign in Malawi

Noel MkwailaAugust 14, 2026

Bandabets has launched a new campaign dubbed “All Flights. One Destination.” aimed at bringing together Malawi’s crash-game community by offering players access to a wider selection of crash gaming titles on one platform. The campaign seeks to expand the crash gaming experience beyond Aviator by featuring other titles, including JetX, Aviatrix, Aero, Sky Control and...

888Bets Malawi customers transition to Bandabets

Noel MkwailaAugust 14, 2026

Bandabets and 888Bets have announced the successful transition of 888Bets Malawi customers to the Bandabets platform, effective immediately. The companies say the move is aimed at providing customers with an enhanced sports betting experience while ensuring a seamless continuation of services. According to a joint statement, all customer details, account balances and betting history have...

CAMA faults political parties over failure to address socio-economic challenges

Jane KaongaAugust 14, 2026

The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has criticised political party leaders for failing to focus on solutions to challenges facing Malawians. In a statement, CAMA Executive Director John Kapito says it is worrying that most political parties are preoccupied with internal conflicts instead of addressing the socio-economic challenges affecting the public. Kapito has cited punitive...

EFM Urges Government to Deliver on 2025 Campaign Promises

Antony IsaiahAugust 9, 2026

The Economic Freedom Movement (EFM), a non-governmental organization, has urged the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-led government to fulfill the promises it made to Malawians during the 2025 general election campaign. EFM President Precious Chikopa made the remarks on Saturday during a press briefing in Lilongwe, saying that despite collecting substantial revenue through the Malawi Revenue...

Sycamore urges Malawians to turn economic challenges into opportunities

Noel MkwailaAugust 8, 2026

Sycamore Consult Limited Managing Director Audrey Mwala has challenged Malawians to stop dwelling on the country’s economic challenges and instead identify opportunities within the prevailing difficulties to create wealth. Mwala was speaking at the seventh Wealth Creation Conference held in Blantyre under the theme “Opportunity in the Storm.” She says the country’s economic challenges, including...

RBM maintains policy rate at 24.0 percent as inflation continues to ease

Antony IsaiahAugust 6, 2026

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has maintained its policy rate at 24.0 percent, as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) moves to preserve gains made in taming inflation while keeping the door open for policy adjustments if conditions change. The decision was announced Thursday following the MPC’s third meeting of 2026, held on 5th and...

Parliament Passes ESOMA Bill

Joseph MaziziAugust 6, 2026

Parliament has passed the Economics Society of Malawi (ESOMA) bill, creating a legally recognised body to oversee and uphold standards in the Economics profession. According to Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha, the Economics Society of Malawi (ESOMA) will be an autonomous institution of economists responsible for registering, regulating, and disciplining economists in Malawi. He explains...

Government commissions K29.7bn markets for Limbe and Thyolo to boost trade and farming

Joseph MaziziAugust 1, 2026

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri, has commissioned the construction of two modern market facilities in Limbe, Blantyre, and Thyolo District in a move the government says will transform trade and give farmers direct access to markets. The Limbe Modern Market will be constructed by Blithe Construction at a cost of...

NBM hands Parliament MK24 million sponsorship

Joseph MaziziJuly 31, 2026

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) PLC has donated MK24 million to Parliament to support the upcoming Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM). Malawi will host the 55th CPA Africa Region Conference and AGM from 9 to 16 August. According to NBM Head of Corporate Banking, Benard Masi, the sponsorship...

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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...

CSOs welcome mining devolution

Kelvin TemboAugust 16, 2026

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that participated in the Malawi National Alternative Mining Indaba have welcomed the Government of Malawi’s decision to commence the devolution of mining functions and responsibilities to Local Government Authorities. The Ministry of Mining announced in a circular dated 10 July 2026 that District Mining Officers will now report to District Commissioners,...