By: Felix Van Captain Oggess Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Chikwawa have officially welcomed the newly appointed District Commissioner, Mr. Frank Mkandawire, in a meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration for district development. The meeting, organized by Chikwawa CSOs through their Chairperson, Mr. Anderson Frey Billiat, brought together various stakeholders to engage with the new District […]
By Vincent Gunde Bakili Muluzi TV online television station, says Attorney General Frank Mbeta’s job is to provide legal advice to government dismissing claims which are being made that he was part and parcel of those who overpriced the sale of Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. Bakili Muluzi TV said civil servants retire after 60 years, […]
By Suleman Chitera The Office of the Attorney General has launched a decisive legal offensive, asking the High Court of Malawi to bar private practice lawyer Dr Kalekeni Kaphale from representing TotalEnergies in a staggering K824 billion (about $480 million) breach of contract case. At the heart of the explosive application is a blunt accusation: […]
By Suleman Chitera The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has issued a bold call to action for power utilities across East and Southern Africa, appealing for collaboration to improve stable power supply in the region. Opening the 2026 Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) conference at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) […]
By Suleman Chitera The Ministry of Lands has this morning launched a nationwide land ownership audit exercise aimed at addressing escalating land disputes, encroachment, and illegal land transactions. Minister of Lands, Chimwemwe Chipungu, announced that the exercise will run for two months under a pilot phase beginning in Lilongwe, specifically targeting Areas 10 and 3. […]
By Staff Reporter The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has called on commercial banks to gradually scale down their heavy exposure to government securities and redirect financing toward the private sector, in a move aimed at stimulating industrial growth, expanding production, and creating jobs. RBM Governor George Patridge says the shift is necessary to deepen […]
By Suleman Chitera LILONGWE, MALAWI — The Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) has intensified calls for a substantial upward revision of the minimum wage for domestic workers, proposing an increase from K126,000 to K250,000 per month in response to rising living costs. The proposal, submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Skills Development, has […]
By Suleman Chitera Karonga United Reserves have etched their name into regional football history after clinching the inaugural Northern Region U23 National Bank Championship with a commanding 3-0 victory over Chamaliwa FC at Luwinga Technical Centre Ground. The junior Ingwinas delivered a disciplined and tactically mature performance, breaking down a resilient Chamaliwa side with three […]
By Kanzi Bambo In a world obsessed with net worth, assets, and influence, it is refreshing to ask a different question: What is a person truly worth? If you ask those who knew Alexious Kamangira during his university days at Chancellor College in Zomba, the answer might surprise you. Two empty bottles of Fanta. The […]
By Suleman Chitera As Muslims in Malawi join millions worldwide in observing the holy month of Ramadan, the Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF) has rolled out a large-scale food distribution exercise targeting 100,000 vulnerable families across the country. FGRF Director of Public Relations and Projects, Ibrahim Omar Mataya, said the initiative is designed to cushion […]
