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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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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...

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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