By Staff Reporter First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has hailed a K40 million donation from the Chinese Chambers of Commerce in Malawi as a critical boost to the Beautify Malawi BEAM Trust, describing the support as timely and strategic. Speaking at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Thursday, Madam Professor Mutharika received the cheque on behalf of […]
By Staff Reporter Former Deputy Minister of Health Halima Daudi is in police custody at Lilongwe Police Station after she was allegedly found in possession of US$76,900 suspected to be counterfeit. National Police spokesperson Lael Chimtembo confirmed the arrest, saying Daudi is expected to appear in court soon. “It is true. She was found with […]
By Suleman Chitera President of the Chilungamo Party, Imran Jumbe, has described the unfolding revelations surrounding the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) as a national disgrace, arguing that what began as an economic empowerment initiative for the poor has allegedly been distorted into a vehicle for political privilege. Speaking under the theme “When the Poor […]
By Suleman Chitera National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given K5 million towards the ‘Armstrong vs Onesimus’ concert scheduled to take place at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The Bank’s Product Development and Strategy Manager, Ibrahim Chapeyama said the sponsorship reflects NBM plc’s commitment to supporting the […]
By Suleman Chitera The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has launched a scathing attack on the Acting Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), accusing him of prematurely and questionably clearing officers implicated in the controversial planned purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF). In a strongly worded statement, MLS […]
By Suleman Chitera Senior Malawi Congress Party (MCP) figure Vitumbiko Mumba has launched a scathing attack on political elites accused of abusing public empowerment funds, describing the unfolding National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) loan saga as a betrayal of struggling Malawians. Mumba, who ran alongside Lazarus Chakwera in last year’s presidential election, spoke out after […]
By Suleman Chitera FDH Bank plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting civil servants through Civil Servant’s Loan facility, designed to help government employees maintain financial stability amid economic challenges. The Bank’s Head of Personal and Business Banking, Daniel Pinto Khamula said in a statement that FDH Bank plc has recorded increased demand for the […]
By Vincent Gunde A Malawi Congress Party (MCP) diehard of Mvera in Dowa district Mr. Rodgers Kamphangala, has called for all politicians regardless of their parties out of the commission of inquiry to investigate circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Saulosi Chilima and eight others, in the Chikangawa forest in June, 2024. Speaking in Parliament, […]
By Vincent Gunde Social commentator Onjezani Kenani, has thanked three Members of Parliament ( MPs) for a passionate debate in Parliament that they asked tough and brilliant questions on the heist concerning the sale of Amaryllis Hotel to the Civil Servants’ Pension Trust Fund. The three MPs Joshua Malango, silvester Ayuba James and Peter Dimba […]
By Suleman Chitera Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL), a consortium of four oil marketing companies namely Puma, Total, Petroda, and Vivo Energy, has handed over an ICT laboratory and a library block worth K150 million to Katole Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Thekelani, Thyolo aimed at promoting quality education in the country. The development is […]
