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MSE posts marginal gain as PCL lifts market

capitalfmradioJuly 9, 2026

The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) registered a slight gain on Tuesday, with the Malawi All Share Index (MASI) rising by 29.53 points to close at 522,944.47 from 522,914.94 in the previous trading session. The market’s positive performance was driven by Press Corporation (PCL) pcl, the only counter to register a gain during the day. PCL’s...

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...

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...

DataCom Malawi Boosts ICT Expo with K10 Million Sponsorship

capitalfmradioMay 31, 2026

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Stakeholders Optimistic DPP Will Revive Malawi’s Cotton Industry

capitalfmradioMay 14, 2026

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Government to Unveil Economic Recovery Plan at National Consultative Workshop

capitalfmradioMay 14, 2026

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MedHealth Celebrates Dual Awards, Pledges Better Healthcare Services

capitalfmradioMay 14, 2026

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Rainbow Paints backs Winter Tour Golf Championship with K10 million

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

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

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

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...

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