2025–26 Mid-Year Budget Review

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New levies necessary but risky for Malawi’s fragile economy – Analysts

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Experts caution that Malawi’s new taxes—VAT hike, bank transfer levies and more—could destabilise businesses if not implemented carefully.
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Mwanamvekha unveils tough new taxes to save ailing economy

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Malawi faces harsh new taxes as government moves to stabilise a battered economy. Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha cites unsustainable debt and a closed fiscal space, introducing levies on bank transfers, mobile money, winnings, insurance and cement to boost revenue.

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Children Demand Child-Sensitive 2025-2026 Budgeting

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Children from five districts urged child-sensitive budgeting, saying hunger, overcrowded classrooms, lack of learning materials and absenteeism are pushing pupils out of school and threatening Malawi’s future workforce and development.

High Court halts AG’s challenge against Chimwendo Banda’s release

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After weeks of legal twists, the High Court has stopped the Attorney General’s bid to overturn court reliefs granted to MCP’s Richard Chimwendo Banda, opening the door to a consent withdrawal.

Govt. moves to resolve passport delays, clamp down on corruption

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Passport delays, corruption and human trafficking under scrutiny as Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito breaks silence at Capital Hil

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Sports council mourns SKC

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Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) has described the death of Malawi’s Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima as untimely and a heavy blow to different sporting codes in Malawi.

Authorities applaud WASH Project for addressing cholera cases in Ntchisi

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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.

National Bank commits to finance artisanal, small-scale mining in Malawi

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National Bank of Malawi (NBM) – a leading banking institution in Malawi – has expressed commitment to providing startup capital to artisanal and small-scale miners to facilitate growth of the sector.

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