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Young Achievers for Development Calls for Action on Youth Welfare

Catherine TintoAugust 13, 2026

Young Achievers for Development has called for stronger interventions to address challenges facing young people in Malawi, saying the country still has a long way to go in promoting youth development and welfare. Speaking as Malawi commemorates International Youth Day, the organisation’s Executive Director Jefferson Milanze said continued cases of young people dying by suicide...

Rising crime continues to haunt Mzuzu

Kelvin TemboAugust 12, 2026

Rising criminal cases, including murder, defilement and breaking offences, continue to haunt Mzuzu City, prompting police to call for stronger collaboration with communities and other stakeholders in the fight against crime. According to figures presented during a Station Executive Committee (SEC) held on Tuesday, criminal cases recorded by Mzuzu Police increased by 9.7 percent in...

Morocco ambassador hails fearless Scorchers, highlights growing Malawi-Morocco ties

Noel MkwailaAugust 11, 2026

Morocco’s Ambassador to Malawi, Oumiyer Muhammad, has hailed the Malawi Scorchers for their resilience and courage after their dramatic 2-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Queens, saying their historic run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations demonstrates Malawi’s growing potential in women’s football. The victory sent the Scorchers into the semi-finals and secured the...

Local systems engineers ready to change trajectory

Joseph MaziziAugust 11, 2026

A local information technology service provider, Easybooks Solutions, has called for greater support for local innovators and indigenous systems engineers instead of relying on foreign technology, saying this could help Malawi save much-needed foreign exchange. Managing Director of Easybooks Solutions, Samson Fiado, made the call on Tuesday in Lilongwe during the handover of Easybooks Accounting...

MDC calls for end to witchcraft accusations, violence

Kelvin TemboAugust 11, 2026

The M’mbelwa District Council (MDC) has called for an immediate end to witchcraft accusations, violence against suspected witches and the involvement of witch-finders in communities. Director of Administration for MDC, Hastings Dowe, made the call during a community engagement meeting held at Manyamula Cooperative, which brought together various stakeholders to discuss the continued problem of...

Tears. Songs. Silence. Malawi Bids Farewell to Brian Banda

Noel MkwailaAugust 11, 2026

Tears flowed. Songs rose. Memories lingered. Then came the final moment. The coffin was lifted. Slowly, it was carried towards the grave at Msungwi Graveyard as thousands of mourners watched. Some stood motionless. Others wiped away tears. A few could not hold them back. Then the coffin was lowered. Into the grave went the man...

Tears. Songs. Silence. Malawi Bids Farewell to Brian Banda

Noel MkwailaAugust 10, 2026

MUST Urges More Girls to Pursue Science and STEM Careers

Catherine TintoAugust 10, 2026

The new Vice Chancellor of the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mwapatsa Mipando, has urged secondary school girls to pursue science subjects, saying increased participation of girls is essential to advancing scientific innovation in the country. Mipando was speaking during the closing of a two-week Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) camp...

Mutharika mourns MBC Director General Brian Banda

Noel MkwailaAugust 8, 2026

President Peter Mutharika has described the late Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General Brian Banda as a distinguished media personality and dedicated public servant. In a condolence message, President Mutharika says he and the First Lady are deeply saddened by Banda’s sudden death, describing him as a patriot whose voice and vision resonated with Malawians...

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...

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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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