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Stakeholders urge accountability as Parliament passes 14 bills

Catherine BandaAugust 17, 2026

One of Parliament’s core mandates is to make laws that respond to the needs and objectives of the country. However, the effectiveness of these laws ultimately depends on how well they are implemented, monitored and enforced. During Parliament’s five-week meeting, which commenced on 7 July and ended on 7 August 2026, lawmakers passed bills aimed...

EFM Urges Government to Deliver on 2025 Campaign Promises

Antony IsaiahAugust 9, 2026

The Economic Freedom Movement (EFM), a non-governmental organization, has urged the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-led government to fulfill the promises it made to Malawians during the 2025 general election campaign. EFM President Precious Chikopa made the remarks on Saturday during a press briefing in Lilongwe, saying that despite collecting substantial revenue through the Malawi Revenue...

Mtumbuka urges government to reserve opportunities for persons with disabilities

Noel MkwailaAugust 7, 2026

Rumphi Central Member of Parliament Matthews Mtumbuka has urged government to introduce special quotas for persons with disabilities in key programmes to improve their access to opportunities. Mtumbuka says persons with disabilities often struggle to benefit from government initiatives because they compete with the general population for limited opportunities. Speaking at Rumphi Teachers Training College...

Namiwa’s arrest split opinion

Kelvin TemboAugust 5, 2026

The arrest and charging of human rights defender Sylvester Namiwa has ignited a heated national debate, with civil society organizations, politicians, youth groups and human rights defenders expressing contrasting views over whether the State is upholding the rule of law or suppressing dissent. Namiwa, Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives...

The Two Hats Debate

Wezie NyirongoJuly 31, 2026

…Dual roles of MPs and ministers fuel constitutional debate… Malawians elect Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests in the August House, but concerns are growing over how effectively some legislators perform that role once they are appointed to serve as Cabinet ministers. Critics argue that MPs who join the Executive have less time...

Kasunda courts Chinese firm for Malawi infrastructure partnership

capitalfmradioJuly 24, 2026

Leader of The People’s Revolution (TPR), Jani Grey Kasunda, has engaged China’s Hualan Group to explore potential partnerships in urban planning, housing and infrastructure development aimed at addressing Malawi’s growing urbanisation challenges. According to a press release, Kasunda and his delegation visited Hualan Group on July 18, where they held discussions with the company’s Deputy...

NAP presses government to finalise compensation for July 20 protest victims

capitalfmradioJuly 20, 2026

Fifteen years after the July 20, 2011, demonstrations, the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) has renewed calls for the government to complete compensation for the families of those who died and for individuals who sustained injuries during the protests. Marking this year’s commemoration of the July 20 martyrs, the civil society organisation said the prolonged wait...

Chihana says democracy and unity are key to Malawi’s development

Noel MkwailaJuly 12, 2026

State Second Vice President Enoch Chihana has stressed that democracy, unity and social capital remain the foundation for Malawi’s socioeconomic development. Chihana made the remarks after hosting Karonga Central Constituency Member of Parliament Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo at his residence in Mzuzu. Writing on his Facebook page, Chihana said Malawi can only achieve prosperity if its...

Vice President Jane Ansah appointed to G100 Presidential Advisory Council

Noel MkwailaJuly 11, 2026

Malawi Vice President Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah has been appointed to the G100 Presidential Advisory Council, a global body of influential women leaders that promotes women’s leadership, gender equality and international collaboration. The appointment, announced this week on the G100 official website, places Dr Ansah among distinguished global leaders serving on the Council, which advises...

Stakeholders Optimistic DPP Will Revive Malawi’s Cotton Industry

capitalfmradioMay 14, 2026

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Mnangagwa commends Mutharika for promoting regional peace

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for his leadership and commitment to promoting peace and security in the Southern African Development Community –SADC. He was speaking at the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa. Capital FM’s Noel Mkwaila reports; CUE IN

Stakeholders urge accountability as Parliament passes 14 bills

CSOs welcome mining devolution

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that participated in the Malawi National Alternative Mining Indaba have welcomed the Government of Malawi’s decision to commence the devolution of mining functions and responsibilities to Local Government Authorities. The Ministry of Mining announced in a circular dated 10 July 2026 that District Mining Officers will now report to District Commissioners,...

Scorchers’ WAFCON qualification highlights growing role of corporate support

The Malawi Scorchers’ qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals is highlighting the growing role of corporate partnerships in supporting the country’s national teams. This is the focus of the latest edition of TheOMGbrief, a newsletter published by Malawi-based Outreach Media Group, which examines the Scorchers’ WAFCON journey and their partnership...

Mangochi District urged to strengthen food systems to tackle food insecurity

The National Planning Commission (NPC) has challenged Mangochi District Council to develop functional coordination structures to help address food insecurity in the district. The call was made on Friday, August 14, 2026, during a Food System Transformation orientation meeting with district planners from various sectors to reflect on the food situation and consolidate challenges affecting...

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