MCP publicist Reverend Maurice Munthali resigns
Publicity Secretary for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Reverend Maurice Munthali has resigned from his position, citing the prevailing governance atmosphere marred by persistent corruption allegations and related scandals as reasons for his resignation.
MK17.28bn Mzuzu Civic Office Complex construction at 45%
Plem Construction Limited (PCL) has disclosed that progress of the construction of the first ever Mzuzu Civic Office Complex is at 45 percent.
Authorities applaud WASH Project for addressing cholera cases in Ntchisi
Authorities at Ntchisi District Hospital have commended WaterAid Malawi for initiating Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project, which they say has contributed to the declining cases of cholera cases in the district.
President Chakwera orders MDF deployment to assist Tropical Cyclone Freddy victims
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has ordered deployment of Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers in the Southern Region to render their logistical support in the affected areas ravaged by Cyclone Freddy.
Health expert Clive Bates reveals that smoking kills 8m people annually
At least eight million people die from smoking annually surpassing obesity, alcohol, road accidents, drug misuse and HIV combined, an international health expert Dr. Clive Bates has disclosed.
NFRA intensifies efforts to restock strategic grain reserves
The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) says it has intensified efforts to restock maize in strategic reserves that have been overdrawn due to Tropical Cyclone Freddy.
Youth Alert Mix! clocks 20 years, “I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S BEEN TWO DECADES ALREADY.”
If you went to secondary school or were an avid listener of youthful radio magazine programs circa year 2003, chances are you will vividly recall the resonant chant “Get ready for Youth Alert! Youth Alert! Youth Alert! My life! My future!”
National Advocacy Platform condemns recent wave of political violence, urges fair democratic processes
The National Advocacy Platform (NAP), a local non-governmental organization championing the promotion of democratic values and protection of the rights of all Malawians, has condemned the recent wave of political violence in the country.
National Commission for Science and Technology orients journalists in science and technology reporting
National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) –a government parastatal responsible for the enhancement and promotion of science and technology in Malawi – has challenged journalists to develop interest in science and technology reporting.
Education activists excited with MK900bn allocation to the sector
The Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has commended the government for allocating MK900 billion to the education sector in the 2024-2025 budget, stressing that the increase in allocation demonstrates government's recognition of the pivotal role the sector has in national development.
DC James Mwenda dismisses GM Properties Limited claim on compensation to Area 26 residents
Former Lilongwe District Lands Officer, James Mwenda, has dismissed a claim by GM Properties Limited that it paid compensations to Area 26 residents before it started developing the land in 2005.
APM admits he has no solutions to Malawians’ problems
Former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has admitted for the first time since he was booted out of power in June 2020 that he has no solutions to the social and economic challenges weighing down Malawians at the moment.
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Mutharika sets bold path for economic recovery amid fiscal turmoil
The President’s message marks a shift from rhetoric to reform — promising a mix of fiscal discipline, debt restructuring, and renewed trust in governance as the pillars of economic recovery. But as experts warn, implementation will determine whether the blueprint delivers real relief to Malawians still burdened by inflation and poverty.
Mutharika reintroduces FISP, declares food security top priority
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that no Malawian dies of hunger, announcing sweeping interventions in the agriculture sector,...
RBM warns of inflation surge, keeps policy rate at 26%
The Reserve Bank of Malawi has kept the Policy Rate at 26%, warning that inflation could reach 28.9% by year-end due to fuel prices and weak fiscal control.