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Press Corporation provides K12m towards ICAM Indaba

Wezie NyirongoAugust 20, 2026

…endorsing strategic partnerships… Press Corporation Plc has invested K12 million towards the 2026 Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM) Lakeshore Conference, scheduled for September 17 to 19 in Mangochi. The sponsorship makes Press Corporation a platinum partner of the national platform, which will bring together business leaders, policymakers and professionals to discuss the role...

YDC calls for greater investment in young girls following Scorchers’ historic WAFCON run

Noel MkwailaAugust 19, 2026

The Youth Decide Campaign (YDC) has called for increased investment in sport, education and youth development following the Malawi Women’s National Football Team’s historic run to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. In a statement issued on Wednesday, YDC National Coordinator Mwandida Theu said...

Chiwanja Cha A Yao set for October, targets girls’ education

Christy GomaniAugust 19, 2026

Organisers of the Chiwanja Cha A Yao cultural festival say this year’s event will focus on promoting girls’ education. Speaking at a media briefing in Blantyre on Wednesday, the organisers said the event, which is scheduled for October 10 in Salima, aims to support 75 girls from 15 primary schools across the country. The event...

Malawi First opposes proposed deployment of 500 nurses to Israel

capitalfmradioAugust 18, 2026

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...

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,...

Mangochi District urged to strengthen food systems to tackle food insecurity

Ralph ChinombaAugust 15, 2026

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...

MANEB releases 2026 PSLCE and JCE results, Zomba urban tops national rankings

Antony IsaiahAugust 15, 2026

The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB), working with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has released the 2026 results for the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) and the Junior Certificate of Education (JCE). According to the joint statement released on Saturday, signed by Ken Ndala, Secretary for Education Science and Technology and...

Use of term ‘Xenophobia’ sparks commotion at CPA Africa region AGM

Joseph MaziziAugust 14, 2026

There was tension at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe during the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Annual General Meeting between Nigerian delegates and South Africans over xenophobic attacks. Delegates from Nigeria and other countries made remarks about xenophobia in South Africa, angering the South Africans, who argued that the term “xenophobia”...

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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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