By Suleman Chitera Governance and human rights activist Agape Khombe has called for a fresh and expansive inquiry into the plane crash that claimed the life of Vice President Saulos Chilima, arguing that while multiple investigations may not erase national grief, they are essential for accountability and long-term peace. In his remarks, Khombe says Malawi […]
By Suleman Chitera Parliament was thrown into uproar today after Honourable Patricia Kaliati forcefully confronted the Speaker, demanding clarity over explosive claims that a “black box” from the ill-fated aircraft crash that killed former Vice President Saulos Chilima and seven others was recovered and kept. Her intervention was not casual. It was pointed. It was […]
By Suleman Chitera Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Joseph Mwanamvekha says government will begin buying back part of its domestic debt as part of efforts to reduce Malawi’s public debt, which has now exceeded K22 trillion. Mwanamvekha made the remarks during the launch of the latest Malawi Economic Monitor by the World Bank, where […]
By Suleman Chitera Mary Chilima has publicly thanked President Peter Mutharika for ordering a fresh investigation into the 2024 Chikangawa military plane crash that claimed the life of her husband, former Vice President Saulos Chilima, and eight others. In a brief but emotionally charged message posted on her official Facebook page, Chilima wrote: “Zikomo kwambiri, […]
By Suleman Chitera Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha says government will introduce targeted policy measures in the 2026/27 national budget to discourage the export of raw agricultural products, as Malawi seeks to maximise export earnings and ease persistent foreign exchange shortages. Mwanamvekha said Malawi continues to lose value by exporting unprocessed commodities such as soybeans and […]
By Vincent Gunde Limpopo FM online radio station, says its five months research on who has gained more between politicians and citizens in five months of President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, has revealed that some DPP ministers are very rich than they were before being appointed ministers. Limpopo FM said Malawians will be disappointed on […]
By Suleman Chitera FDH Bank has supported Escom with K20 million towards the successful hosting of the Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) conference currently underway in Lilongwe. FDH Bank Senior Manager for Government and International Organizations Eugene Chinkhandwe said as a homegrown bank, FDH Bank believes that sustainable economic growth is powered […]
By Suleman Chitera Deliberations on the State of the Nation Address (SONA) entered a decisive stage in the National Assembly on Monday, with Members of Parliament (MPs) broadly commending President Arthur Peter Mutharika for what they described as a bold and transformative development agenda. The debate, which resumed after a brief procedural delay, is expected […]
By Suleman Chitera Member of Parliament Noel Lipipa has welcomed the decision by the Registrar of Financial Institutions to call for the immediate suspension or review of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF)’s proposed acquisition of the Amaryllis Hotel, describing the intervention as necessary to safeguard pensioners’ funds. In a strongly worded statement, Lipipa […]
By Suleman Chitera National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has boosted this year’s 93 Brigade Inter-Unit Sports Festival with a K6.4 million sponsorship, supporting efforts to enhance physical fitness, morale and cohesion among soldiers at Cobbe Barracks in Zomba. The festival, which started on Monday this week, has brought together various units under the 93 […]
