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

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...
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Malawi repatriates nearly 42,000 citizens from South Africa as xenophobic ease

Malawi has repatriated 41,976 nationals from South Africa since the government launched a voluntary return exercise following xenophobic attacks and anti-migrant violence. According to the latest situation report by the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), the returnees arrived aboard 628 buses through Mwanza Border Post between June 7 and July 12, 2026. Of the...
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Mutharika declares war on illegal mineral smuggling

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has vowed to crack down on individuals and syndicates involved in the illegal smuggling of Malawi’s minerals, describing them as traitors undermining the country’s development. Speaking during the swearing-in of newly appointed Minister of Mining Thoko Tembo at Kamuzu Palace, the President warned that his administration will pursue those illegally exploiting...
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MACRA director general Mayamiko Nkoloma earns PhD

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) after successfully defending his doctoral thesis at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST). His research, titled Innovation Adaptation Framework for Digital Health Systems in Malawi, focuses on improving the adoption and sustainability of digital health technologies to...
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NYNCC urges Malawian youth to embrace innovation following submission of NDC 3.0

The National Youth Network on Climate Change (NYNCC) has urged young people in Malawi to embrace innovation and strengthen coordination to enable them to benefit from climate financing opportunities. The call follows Malawi’s submission of its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change earlier this month. The...
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CSOs welcome court decision blocking Lin’s case withdrawal

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocating for environmental and wildlife protection have welcomed the High Court’s decision to dismiss the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (ACB) application to discontinue corruption charges against convicted Chinese wildlife crime kingpin Lin Yun Hua. Lin is facing corruption charges over allegations that he offered MWK30 million in cash and promised to complete the...
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President Mutharika, First Lady donate K100m relief package to returnees from South Africa

The State President Peter Mutharika and the First Lady, through the Beautiful Malawi (BEAM) Trust, have donated food and non-food items worth K100 million to support Malawians who recently returned from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The donation was symbolically handed over on Monday at Joyce Chitsulo Stadium in Mwanza District, where hundreds of returnees...
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High Court rejects bid to withdraw financial crimes case against Lin Yunhua

The High Court’s Financial Crimes Division has dismissed an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to withdraw criminal proceedings against businessman Lin Yunhua. In a ruling delivered on Monday, Justice Redson Kapindu rejected the prosecution’s request to discontinue the case after two State witnesses had already testified. Lin is facing multiple charges, including...
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BEAM donates K100 million worth of relief items to Malawians returning from South Africa

The State President Peter Mutharika, and The First Lady through Beautiful Malawi (BEAM) Trust, have donated food and non-food items worth K100 million to 1,000 Malawians who recently returned from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Speaking during the symbolic handover at Joyce Chitsulo Stadium in Mwanza District, BEAM Trust Chairperson Dingiswayo Jere said the donation...
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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...

Haiya rewards beach soccer stars with K3 million bonus each after Seychelles triumph

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

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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