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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...

Court views crime reconstruction video as Victoria Bobe murder trial continues

Noel MkwailaJuly 8, 2026

The High Court in Blantyre on Wednesday adjourned the murder trial of Dr. Victoria Bobe until Thursday afternoon to allow the court to secure a transcriber for a video presented as part of the State’s evidence. The adjournment came after State witness, Christopher Pangeti, a police investigator, concluded his testimony by playing a crime reconstruction...

Police arrest two over theft of K37 million construction machine in Nkhotakota

Noel MkwailaJuly 8, 2026

Police in Nkhotakota have arrested two men in connection with the theft of a nuclear density gauge machine valued at K37 million belonging to CR20 Construction Company, the contractor rehabilitating the M5 Road between Salima and Nkhotakota. Nkhotakota Police Station Public Relations Officer Sergeant Chisomo Chuma identified the suspects as Samuel Mchochoma, 40, and Jester...

Haiya Secures SULOM President’s Backing for Second FAM Term

capitalfmradioJuly 8, 2026

By Antony Isaiah Jr. Super League of Malawi (SULOM) President Brigadier General Gilbert Mittawa has endorsed Fleetwood Haiya for a second term as Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President ahead of the association’s elections in December 2027. Speaking in his personal capacity, Mittawa said Haiya has performed beyond expectations since taking office in December 2023...

Mzuzu City Council develops waste management strategy to improve waste collection and recycling

capitalfmradioJuly 8, 2026

By Kelvin Tembo The Mzuzu City Council (MCC) is developing a waste management strategy aimed at improving how waste is collected, treated, and managed across the city. The initiative is being implemented with support from WASTE Advisers through the European Union-funded Building Better Project. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting to validate the draft strategy before...

FIFA investigates alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed during Argentina World Cup match

Noel MkwailaJuly 8, 2026

FIFA has opened an investigation into allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer and streamer IShowSpeed during Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match in Miami. The incident, which was captured during IShowSpeed’s livestream from the stadium, allegedly involved an Argentina supporter directing racist...

Mtumbuka calls on churches to help curb rising suicide cases in Rumphi

Noel MkwailaJuly 6, 2026

Member of Parliament for Rumphi Central Constituency, Engineer Matthews Mtumbuka, has called on religious leaders to take a leading role in addressing the rising cases of suicide in Rumphi, describing the trend as alarming and requiring urgent intervention. Mtumbuka made the appeal during interdenominational prayer service held at Kanyerele in his constituency, where chiefs and...

Handwashing beyond the pandemic

Kelvin TemboJune 6, 2026

At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Malawi made progress in promoting hand hygiene habits. Buckets with taps stood proudly at the entrances of schools, hospitals, offices, churches, markets, and various public spaces. Bars of soap sat neatly beside them, and so were alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The message; ‘wash your hands, save your life,’ which...

MLW Adopts New Strategic Focus to Tackle Malawi’s Health Challenges

Noel MkwailaJune 2, 2026

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Kasungu Council Hands Over Motorcycles to Strengthen Forest Protection

capitalfmradioMay 31, 2026

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Power cuts to ease significantly by December- Energy Minister

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

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

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...

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