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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...

Local government minister engages CSOs on strengthening CDF accountability

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Malunga Phiri has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with civil society organisations (CSOs) to strengthen accountability in the implementation of the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (RCDF). Phiri made the remarks during a roundtable meeting with CSAT, the only civil society organisation that attended among those invited...

Power cuts to ease significantly by December- Energy Minister

Minister of Energy Jean Mathanga has assured Malawians that power cuts will reduce significantly by December this year. She made the assurance on Tuesday while touring Nkula power station, where works are under way to increase generation capacity. The visit comes as continued power outages affect businesses and households across the country. Mathanga said she...

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

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

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

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...

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