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Government dismisses reports of Mutharika’s alleged trip to India

Noel MkwailaOctober 12, 2026

Government has dismissed as false reports that President Arthur Peter Mutharika has travelled to India from South Africa for medical attention. Chief Secretary to Government Justin Saidi has told Capital FM that the President is still in South Africa. “The President is still in South Africa,” Saidi said. He has also urged the public to...

Swift Capital, GadgetZone launch asset financing to bridge technology access gap

Christy GomaniOctober 12, 2026

Microfinance institution Swift Capital Growth Partners and technology retailer GadgetZone M Limited have announced a strategic Asset Financing Partnership aimed at making quality electronics more accessible to Malawians. The partnership will allow customers to acquire smartphones, laptops and other gadgets through a structured lease-to-own facility rather than paying upfront cash. Under the arrangement, customers will...

From humble beginnings to the helm of MACRA: Dr. Nkoloma’s journey of resilience and innovation

Noel MkwailaOctober 7, 2026

For Dr. Mayamiko Nkoloma, success did not begin in a boardroom or behind the desk of the Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). It began in a modest family, in primary school classrooms in Lilongwe and Zomba, and later in the lecture rooms of the Polytechnic, now the Malawi University of Business...

PPDA steps up preparations for December MANePS deadline

Noel MkwailaOctober 7, 2026

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) says it is intensifying preparations to ensure public institutions are ready for the full implementation of the Malawi National Electronic Procurement System (MANePS) by December 2026. PPDA Acting Director General Timothy Kalembo says the authority is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that entities are adequately...

Balaka man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing 14-year-old girl

Omega NkhandweOctober 7, 2026

Police in Balaka District have arrested a 29-year-old man following allegations that he sexually abused a 14-year-old girl. The suspect, identified as Sulaimana Rashid, is accused of luring the minor with false promises of charms that would improve her academic performance. According to Balaka Police Public Relations Officer Gladson M’bumpha, the incident occurred on Monday...

IMF, Malawi make progress on ECF programme

Noel MkwailaOctober 7, 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has made considerable progress with Malawi in designing a comprehensive package of policies and reforms that could underpin a programme under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. The IMF says the proposed programme would support Malawi’s efforts to restore macroeconomic stability and promote inclusive and resilient economic growth....

Standard Bank backs Blue Eagles with K250 million sponsorship

Noel MkwailaOctober 5, 2026

Standard Bank has injected K250 million into Blue Eagles FC in a one-season sponsorship deal that gives the bank naming rights to the Super League leaders. The Area 30-based side will compete as Standard Bank Blue Eagles FC during the sponsorship period, in what Malawi Police Service Inspector General and Blue Eagles patron Richard Luhanga...

EFM urges Malawi to build its own forex earners, not relying on IMF

Antony IsaiahOctober 5, 2026

…..Chikopa says President Mutharika’s MBC interview listed the problems but offered no solutions The Economic Freedom Movement (EFM) says Malawi must build its own sources of foreign exchange through mining, commercial agriculture and tourism instead of relying on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to fix the economy. EFM President Willie Precious Chikopa made the remarks...

Mutharika highlights free secondary education, food security and economic measures

Noel MkwailaOctober 4, 2026

President Peter Mutharika says his government has made significant achievements during its first year in office, including the introduction of free secondary education and improvements in food security. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Mutharika said his government was committed to ensuring that no qualified student is denied secondary education...

Njalam’mano vows to take ICC public engagement to the next level after PRSM award

Noel MkwailaOctober 4, 2026

Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) Public Relations Officer Happy Njalam’mano says his recognition as the 2026 Up-and-Coming PR Practitioner of the Year has challenged him to do more in taking the Commission’s mandate to the public. Njalam’mano says the award is not only recognition of his work but also a reminder of the responsibility he carries...

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Local government minister engages CSOs on strengthening CDF accountability

Noel MkwailaOctober 20, 2026

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

Jane KaongaOctober 20, 2026

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

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...

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