Simplex Chithyola Banda

DPP drags police into a humiliating raid at Namuleri farms

In what can only be described as a desperate, malicious, and intellectually bankrupt abuse of state power, Malawi Police, on Tuesday, 16th December, 2025,...

Opposition, government clash over IMF programme and national economic outlook

Sharp divisions have erupted in Parliament over Malawi’s IMF and World Bank engagements, with the opposition accusing government of lacking transparency and a recovery plan, while Finance Minister Joseph Mwamvekha insists the international programmes safeguard national interests and will not harm Malawians.

2025/26 national budget up by MWK2.05 trillion, pegged at MWK8.05 trillion

Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda has on Friday presented the 2025/2026 national budget, unveiling a total expenditure of MWK8.05 trillion, an increase of MWK2.05 trillion from last year’s MWK6 trillion budget.

Treasury justifies increased 2024/25 Budget Estimates

High-ranking officials, including the President, Vice President, Members of Parliament, and senior judiciary and government officials, will no longer enjoy VAT waivers on motor vehicle imports.

Malawi signs US$46.27 million AfDB Budgetary support

The Malawi government has signed three grant agreements with African Development Bank (AfDB), totalling to US$46.27 million (about K81 billion) which is meant to address climate and economic shocks, strengthen agriculture as well as Humanitarian support for El Nino.

Malawi signs 7th Cycle of Global Fund grant

President Lazarus Chakwera has underscored government's commitment to nurturing collaboration with the Global Fund to enhance the well-being of Malawians. He made the remarks during...

India provides 80 tons of relief items to cyclone survivors

The Government of India has announced that it will provide 80 tons of relief items to the Malawi Government, which is currently battling the devastating effects of Tropical Cyclone Freddy.