Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has warned consumers and business owners across the country regarding the influx of unidentified and smuggled products on the market. The warning comes after the bureau shut down Dalitso General Supplies Shop located at Mchinji Boma for selling fertiliser that failed to provide labelling details of a manufacturing company and […]
By Burnett Munthali As Malawi gears up for the highly anticipated General Elections on September 16, 2025, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and its leader, President Lazarus Chakwera, are facing the reality of an impending electoral defeat. While MCP National Director of Research, Ronald Chanthunya, has publicly expressed confidence in the party’s victory, his claims […]
By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has intercepted and detained several Malawian nationals at the Mchinji border on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis out of the country. This development highlights the agency’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal trade and ensure compliance with Malawi’s tax and trade laws. Confirming the incident, police spokesperson […]
Aspiring parliamentary candidate for Mzuzu City South-East, Alfred Adams, has given hope to the people of Masasa Township, who have been deprived of development since the dawn of democracy. Running on the Alliance for Democracy ticket, Adams, popularly known as Hiroshima in business circles, highlighted the dire need for better infrastructure in the area. “Masasa […]
By Burnett Munthali In the ongoing debate about who holds the title of the most corrupt leader in Malawi, Dr. Thoko Nkhoma, an economist and policy analyst based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, offers a critical analysis of the leadership legacies of Lazarus Chakwera and Peter Mutharika. Nkhoma’s commentary, inspired by a recent article published […]
By Burnett Munthali Minister of Labour, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba, has officially reopened Top Max Malata, a company that was previously shut down on January 16, 2025, over concerns regarding workers’ welfare. The decision to reopen the facility follows notable efforts by the company to address critical issues raised by the Ministry of Labour, marking a […]
The Malawi Country Manager for Mukuru, Pride Chiwaya, has expressed gratitude for the success of the “Kuiphura ndi Mukuru” promotion, stating that the promotion has been highly effective in achieving its primary objective—encouraging customers to use the Mukuru wallet. Speaking on Friday at Mukuru offices in Lilongwe during the finale of the competition, Chiwaya said […]
The Center for Social Concern (CfSC) has launched the Mangochi Peace Games, a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting peace and co-existence among community members ahead of the September 16 general elections. The peace games which kicked off on January 22, 2025, bring together young people from different political affiliations, ethnic backgrounds and religious beliefs to […]
Amref Health Africa, in collaboration with World Bicycle Relief, has handed over 111 bicycles to Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs). The handover ceremony was held at Bwaila Hospital in Lilongwe, recognizing the critical role Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs) play in delivering essential healthcare services to rural communities. The event follows the recent HSA graduation ceremony that […]
By Vincent Gunde President and Commander in Chief of Muvi wa Chilungamo Revolutionary Party (MRP) Bantu Saunders Jumah, has condemned in strongest terms possible the arbitrary arrest of activist Lytone Mangochi and opposition DPP members basing on free speech and freedom of press in Malawi. Jumah said Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is not only arresting […]
