Malawi: 'Amapaka Njerwa Zofiira M'masayamu!' MCP's Chilondola Slaps, Then Conditionally Snatches Back Insult On Kaliati's Make-Up

In the latest episode of "Politicians Gone Wild: Malawi Edition", MCP Central Region chairperson Patrick Chilondola has made a dramatic U-turn on his viral roast of UTM's firebrand… Read more »

Malawi: Fear of Theft Forces 89 Percent of Farmers in Malawi's Cities to Harvest Maize Early--Triggering a Looming Food Security Crisis

In Malawi's urban farming zones--Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu, and Zomba--an alarming 89% of farmers have been forced to harvest their maize crops prematurely, driven by a rising wave… Read more »

Africa: Malawi to the World - Techpreneur Alinafe Kaliwo Among Africa's Top 10 Innovators

Alinafe Kaliwo, Founder and CEO of Mechro Limited, has brought pride to Malawi by earning a spot among Africa's top 10 innovators in the prestigious African Telecommunications… Read more »

Malawi: 'Parliament Is Sleeping On My Rights' - MP Grace Kwelepeta Heads to Court Over Vandalized Car

Zomba Malosa legislator Grace Kwelepeta has declared legal war on Parliament, accusing it of negligence and cover-up after her official vehicle was vandalized nearly two months… Read more »

Malawi: 'Utm Yagwira Nsewu' - Party Unveils Bold Blueprint to Rescue Malawi From Economic Ruin

With 2025 elections fast approaching, the United Transformation Movement (UTM) has roared back into the spotlight, unveiling a bold, no-nonsense blueprint that promises to haul… Read more »

Malawi: Chakwera and Mutharika Cornered - Running Mate Choices Could Make or Break 2025 Race

As Malawi heads toward its high-stakes general elections on September 16, 2025, two political giants--President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and former… Read more »

Malawi: Drowned By Negligence in Likoma - How a Cracked Private Boat Became a Coffin for 11 Malawians

Eleven lives have been violently stolen from us. Not by war. Not by disease. But by a senseless and avoidable tragedy, one born out of negligence, regulatory rot, and unforgivable… Read more »

Malawi: NASFAM Welcomes Farm-Gate Prices, Urges Consistent Enforcement, Support for Farmers

The National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi (NASFAM) has commended the government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, for the timely release of minimum farmgate… Read more »

Malawi: Small Party Alliances - a Strategy for Relevance or a Political Mirage?

As Malawi counts down to the September 2025 General Elections, there is a visible surge in alliance formations among smaller political parties. While some may see this as business… Read more »

Malawi: Roads Authority Malawi Bemoans Vandalism of Streetlights in Lilongwe

The Roads Authority (RA) has bemoaned the destruction and vandalism of streets on the newly-constructed roads in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, describing the act as retrogressive. Read more »

Malawi: 'Govt Should 'See' Farmers On Tobacco Prices, Vendors Are in the Backyard'

As is always the case during this time of the year, when all roads lead to our tobacco auction floors, the ridicule I stomach from my good friend Zikomo Matope for still clinging… Read more »

East Africa: Malawi Launches $60 Million Health Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Program

The Ministry of Health has launched a landmark five-year, $60 million Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Program, aimed at strengthening Malawi's ability to… Read more »

Malawi: Would Atupele Muluzi's 2025 Presidential Ambitions Help or Hurt Malawi?

As Malawi braces for the pivotal 2025 general elections, the political arena is abuzz with familiar faces eyeing the top seat. Among them is Atupele Muluzi, leader of the United… Read more »

Malawi: Outrage in Karonga - Who Sanctioned the Sale of a Lifesaving Ambulance?

In what many are calling a shocking act of betrayal against some of Malawi's most vulnerable communities, the Karonga District Council (KDC) is under fire for secretly auctioning… Read more »

Malawi: A Political Resurrection? DPP's Bold Campaign Push in Lilongwe Sets the Stage for 2025

With only 158 days remaining before the general elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is launching a calculated and ambitious campaign initiative in Lilongwe, designed… Read more »

Malawi: What's Really Going On in MCP? Confusion, Denials, and Legal Chaos Rock the Party

A cloud of confusion, credibility issues, and alleged legal manipulation is now hovering over the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), threatening to expose deeper cracks within the… Read more »

Malawi: Tithandizeni! Comsip Groups Cries for Product Certification to Break Market Barriers

Community Savings and Investment Promotion (COMSIP) groups under the Social Support for Resilient Livelihoods Project (SSRLP) are renewing their plea for government… Read more »

Malawi: 'We Were Thrown Away Like Trash' - Malawians Cry Foul Over Mass Dismissals At Project Hope Namibia

Over 3,000 Malawian workers are demanding justice after being unlawfully and brutally cast aside by Project Hope Namibia-Malawi (PHN-MW), despite a clear directive from the United… Read more »

Malawi: Paying for Comfort, Standing in Shame - Vip Chaos Exposes Malawi Stadia Mismanagement

As the 2025 TNM Super League kicked off with a bang, excitement quickly turned to frustration for many VIP ticket holders who were left standing in packed premium sections at both… Read more »

Malawi: Balancing Hope and Reality in Malawi's Mining Sector

In this article, Frank Eagar-managing director and CEO of Sovereign Services Ltd, the company behind the new Kasiya rutile and graphite project outside Lilongwe-argues that that… Read more »

Malawi: Zamanyazi! Malawi Owns Just 15 Percent of Its Own Uranium Mine At Kayelekera. Lotus Owns the Rest--and the Profits.

When a nation discovers a natural resource as valuable as uranium, it should be a moment of transformation. A turning point. A chance to rewrite the story of poverty into one of… Read more »

Malawi: Chimwendo 2030 Ambitions Are Set to Destroy MCP's 2025 Chances--He Must Choose Between Self-Interest and Party Unity

As Malawi inches closer to the September elections, Chimwendo Banda's personal ambitions for 2030 are threatening to unravel the very fabric of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP).… Read more »

Malawi: Vital Rights Foundation Touts Legal Clinic On Reproductive Health Rights

In a collaborative effort to strengthen awareness and advocacy for sexual and reproductive health rights, Vital Rights Foundation in partnership with Nyale Institute hosted a legal… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Risks Losing a National Treasure - Chewa Heritage Says No to Bushiri Extradition

The Chewa Heritage Malawi, a cultural organization representing the Chewa people in the country, has made a passionate appeal to the Malawi Government to block the extradition of… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Police Establish Task Force for Upcoming Elections

Malawi's Inspector General of Police, Merlyne Yolamu Nachulu, has announced the formation of a special task force dedicated to ensuring security during the forthcoming tripartite… Read more »