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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...

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...

Malawi to lose 90% of UK aid by 2028 as government redirects funding to defence

Antony IsaiahJuly 16, 2026

Malawi is facing the near-total loss of UK development funding within three years, after the Government confirmed on Thursday that aid to the country will fall by 90% by 2028-29 — a cut roughly 38 percentage points deeper than the reduction facing the rest of Africa. The figures, buried in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development...

Inflation drops to 21.1% as Mutharika government’s economic measures show progress

Noel MkwailaJuly 15, 2026

The year-on-year inflation rate has dropped to 21.1 percent in June 2026, marking the second consecutive monthly decline under President Peter Mutharika’s administration as the government continues implementing measures aimed at stabilising the economy. According to the latest Consumer Price Indices released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), inflation fell by 2.3 percentage points from...

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,...

Analyst says CHL IPO offers strong investment potential, but urges investor caution

Noel MkwailaJuly 3, 2026

An independent financial analyst has described the Initial Public Offering (IPO) by Continental Holdings Plc (CHL) as one of the strongest listings to come to the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) in recent years, while cautioning investors against assuming guaranteed returns. In a market synopsis released this month, EmpowerX Consult Limited Chief Executive Officer Nelson Mkwende...

Mnangagwa commends Mutharika for promoting regional peace

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

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

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,...

Scorchers’ WAFCON qualification highlights growing role of corporate support

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...

Mangochi District urged to strengthen food systems to tackle food insecurity

The National Planning Commission (NPC) has challenged Mangochi District Council to develop functional coordination structures to help address food insecurity in the district. The call was made on Friday, August 14, 2026, during a Food System Transformation orientation meeting with district planners from various sectors to reflect on the food situation and consolidate challenges affecting...

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