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High Court stays plans to establish parliamentary probe

Noel MkwailaSeptember 9, 2026

The High Court of Malawi has stayed plans by the Speaker of Parliament and Parliament to establish a joint ad hoc committee to investigate alleged governance issues involving various government institutions. The institutions include the Immigration and Citizenship Services Department, ESCOM, EGENCO, PML, Blantyre Water Board, NOCMA and other government departments, ministries and agencies. The...

PWC, CSOs concerned with maternal and neonatal deaths

Catherine BandaSeptember 9, 2026

The Parliamentary Women’s Caucus (PWC) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have raised concerns over continued maternal and neonatal deaths in the country, despite efforts to reduce the deaths. Chairperson of the Caucus, Mary Maulidi Khembo, says it is sad that women and babies are still losing their lives due to maternity-related complications, a situation she...

About 18,000 officers declare their assets in 2025/2026 financial year

Catherine BandaSeptember 8, 2026

The Office of the Director of Public Officers’ Declarations (ODPOD) says it received around 18,100 asset declarations from listed officers in the 2025/2026 financial year, an increase from the 15,590 declarations received in the previous financial year. ODPOD Public Relations Officer Stella Kaliati says the office is yet to establish the exact number of public...

BLAME GAME: Security, Wanderers blame each other over poor gate revenues from BNS

Antony IsaiahSeptember 7, 2026

…Nomads and stadium officials trade accusations after Simba clash nets just MK80 million… A war of words has broken out between Mighty Wanderers Football Club and Bingu National Stadium security management, with both sides pointing fingers after Sunday’s CAF Champions League clash against Tanzania’s Simba Sporting Club generated a disappointing MK80 million — far below...

Standard Bank’s K517.6 million project targets gaps in Malawi’s education sector

Noel MkwailaSeptember 7, 2026

Gaps in school infrastructure, teaching personnel and learning materials are expected to receive a boost following Standard Bank Plc’s launch of a K517.6 million youth empowerment initiative. Dubbed Project Youth, the initiative targets different levels of Malawi’s education system through investments in school infrastructure, tertiary scholarships, vocational training and programmes aimed at supporting young people....

Parliament’s natural resources committee to meet over nationwide mines audit

Catherine BandaSeptember 7, 2026

Parliament’s Natural Resources Committee says it is expected to meet next week together with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to plan a nationwide audit of mines. Chairperson of the committee, Tiaone Hendri, said the audit follows a directive from Speaker of the National Assembly Sameer Sulemani, who tasked the two committees with auditing all mines...

High Court orders compensation for four fertilizer suppliers

Noel MkwailaSeptember 7, 2026

The High Court has ordered government to compensate four companies after ruling that they were unfairly excluded from fertilizer supply contracts under the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) during the 2020/21 farming season. The companies are Mulli Brothers Limited, Rock Ba, FF Trading and Web Commercials. High Court Judge Simeon Mdeza found that the firms were...

African Hero Foundation to build 450 schools, health facilities in Malawi

Noel MkwailaSeptember 6, 2026

Malawi is set to receive 450 new schools, clinics and vocational training centres under a fully funded initiative by the African Hero Foundation and its partners. The commitment, announced in Gaborone, Botswana, covers 300 schools, 100 clinics and 50 vocational training schools across Malawi. African Hero Foundation Co-Founder, Zunaid Moti, said Jindal Power Group, in...

CDEDI backs Suleman amid fallout with DPP

Christy GomaniSeptember 4, 2026

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) is calling on President Peter Mutharika to take decisive action in the fallout between Speaker of the National Assembly Sameer Suleman and the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Speaking at a media briefing in Blantyre on Friday, CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa warned that the President’s...

MEDF backs 23 Zomba women, youth groups with loans

Noel MkwailaSeptember 4, 2026

Twenty-three women and youth groups in Zomba City have received financial support to expand businesses and boost economic activity in their communities. The groups from Zomba City North and Zomba City South constituencies were handed loan cheques by the Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (MEDF) during a ceremony held at Gymkhana Club Ground on Friday. MEDF...

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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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