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Malawi cost of living soar: Hitting hard Lilongwe, Zomba and Mzuzu
The cost of living for Malawi’s capital Lilongwe, Mzuzu and old capital Zomba are still rising, a welfare monitoring survey has revealed. The Basic Needs Basket (BNB) survey conducted by the Centre for...
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Malawian teen boy convicted for suicide attempt
The Blantyre Magistrates Court has convicted Peter Famous Baluti 17 years old for trying to terminate his own life following a quarrel with his mother. Baluti a resident in Chiwandira Manase, Blantyre...
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Malawi Minister admits disparities in fertilizer subsidy coupon distribution
The Minister of Agriculture has admitted disparities in the distribution of coupons under Fertilizer Subsidy Programme with some districts not yet supplied with the vouchers. Minister, Professor Peter...
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IMF advises Malawi to stop relying on donors
Despite being impressed with the country’s performance on some of the conditions it set under Extended Credit Facility (ECF), the International Monitory Fund (IMF) has advised Malawi not to rely on...
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Malawi Police urged to arrest fathers who stop paying child support
Child Justice Magistrate, Esmie Tembenu has appealed to the police to consider prosecuting men who abandon the responsibility of child care. “I am aware that women have been going to victim support...
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Makande blasts fired Malawi anti-graft boss Nampota: ‘He lacked...
Malawi’s governing Peoples Party (PP) spokesperson Hophmally Makande has accused the former head of Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) of costing a lot of public funds due to his inabilities and...
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Malawi Govt to drop Chilumpha, Matumula’s treason case
Charges of treason against Dr Cassim Chilumpha who is now minister of Energy and Mining will be discontinued, the Director of Public Prosecution Bruno Kalemba has hinted. Kalemba was quoted on a local...
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Malawians in South Africa to host 2012 year end gala
To usher in the festive season and celebrate the end of 2012 in style, Malawians and friends living in South Africa (RSA) will be treated to a glamorous night of celebration at a Year End Gala Dinner...
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JB meets US Military officers: Discuss Lake Malawi issue
President Joyce Banda on Tuesday held an audience with United States (US )six military officers delegation at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, focusing on peace and security in Africa. Speaking to...
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Banja La Mtsogolo crisis: MRA imposes M68m fine over tax evasion
It does not rain but it is pouring for Malawi’s leading family planning service provider Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) as it has been severely fined for allegedly evading taxes for the past three years. The...
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Shut up! Njobvuyalema tells Chilumpha in Malawi Parliament
A legislature for one of Malawi’s main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on Tuesday told one of the country’s senior Cabinet Ministers to shut his mouth and stop unnecessarily commenting in the...
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Reviving the Malawi Economy: Additional proposals
I have been following the debate on Revising the Malawi Economy, a topic which was discussed at the recent conference of the Economists Association of Malawi (ECAMA). The Patron of ECAMA, Thom...
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Kwataine tells nomadic JB to delegate: Asks Malawi govt to increase health...
A renowned health activist Martha Kwataine who is also Executive Director for the Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has asked the Malawi government to consider increasing the budget allocation for...
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Malawi ex beauty queen speaks on youth development envoy for Africa role
Former Miss Malawi Faith Chibale has said her heart is still with the vulnerable and wants to help create a conducive environment for kids living with their mothers in the country’s prisons. Chibale,...
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EU, Malawi signs MK40bln budget support agreement for 3 years
The European Union and Malawi Government on Wednesday signed a financing agreement worth MK39.7bn (98m Euros) for General Budget Support for the next 3 fiscal years. The EU budget support which is now...
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Malawi name squad for Cecafa Cup: Mixture of experience and new talent
Malawi national football team coach Kinnah Phiri namesd his 20-man squad for the Cecafa Challenge Cup in Uganda with a mixture of experience and new takent. Kinnah, who dropped two senior midfielders...
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FAM suspends Lusungu Mtumbula from refereeing duties
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has suspended northern region based match official Lusungu Mtumbula from refereeing duties after being found guilty of inciting violence. FAM slapped with a six...
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Indebank Henderson Street branch in Blantyre relocates
The management of Indebank in Malawi has relocated its Henderson Street branch and offices that are currently situated opposite Development House in the commercial city of Blantyre. It is reported that...
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What is integrity and fuel as compared to life?
Petrol or diesel, both fuels, you can add paraffin to the list, do make the world go round. I have just been around Lilongwe’s City Centre only to see a beautiful array of all manner of vehicles parked...
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Malawi should implement recommendations of constitutional review – Chikaya-Banda
The Joyce Banda administration has been persuaded to “move things on” by implementing – or at least debating openly – the recommendations of the constitutional review. Former chief law reform officer...
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