By Suleman Chitera
From major political developments and business headlines to sports triumphs and community stories, the past week has been packed with events that have captured national attention.
Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup of the biggest stories that shaped the week. Get the facts, expert analysis, and key updates all in one place.
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- Mangochi Girl Duwama Muhammad Wins Full Scholarship to Study at Sharda University in India
By Suleman Chitera MANGOCHI, MALAWI – In an inspiring achievement that highlights the power of education and determination, Duwama… Read more: Mangochi Girl Duwama Muhammad Wins Full Scholarship to Study at Sharda University in India - Support Malawi Freedom Network: help us keep the voice of the people alive
By Malawi freedom Network For years, Malawi Freedom Network (MFN) has stood as a trusted source of credible, timely,… Read more: Support Malawi Freedom Network: help us keep the voice of the people alive - Dutch National Wim Akster Claims Malawi Police Forced False Confession in Sexual Abuse Trial
By Mawa Kumaliopa BLANTYRE, Malawi – Dutch national Wim Akster, a former Finance Director at Timotheos Foundation, has told… Read more: Dutch National Wim Akster Claims Malawi Police Forced False Confession in Sexual Abuse Trial - Experts Warn Against Hasty Malawi Kwacha Devaluation Amid Exchange Rate Unification Calls
BySuleman Chitera Economic experts have urged caution over growing calls for Malawi to adopt a market-determined exchange rate, warning… Read more: Experts Warn Against Hasty Malawi Kwacha Devaluation Amid Exchange Rate Unification Calls - Lionel Messi Makes History with First World Cup Hat-Trick as Argentina Defeat Algeria 3-0
By Suleman Chitera Lionel Messi delivered another historic performance on the world stage, scoring his first-ever FIFA World Cup… Read more: Lionel Messi Makes History with First World Cup Hat-Trick as Argentina Defeat Algeria 3-0 - Monkey Bay Set to Become Malawi’s New Secondary City as 10-Year Development Project Begins
BySuleman Chitera Monkey Bay is set to become one of Malawi’s emerging secondary cities after Mangochi District Council announced… Read more: Monkey Bay Set to Become Malawi’s New Secondary City as 10-Year Development Project Begins - MRA Investigates 44 Employees Over Corruption
By Suleman Chitera The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has launched investigations into 44 employees suspected of engaging in corruption-related… Read more: MRA Investigates 44 Employees Over Corruption - Dowa Council calls partners to migrate from boreholes to reticulated system
By Vincent Gunde Dowa District Council’s Director of Planning and Development Phillimon Maseko, has called on partners implementing Water,… Read more: Dowa Council calls partners to migrate from boreholes to reticulated system - Tobacco Sales Generate MK223 Billion in Eight Weeks
By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s tobacco sales have generated approximately MK223.4 billion during the first eight weeks of the 2025… Read more: Tobacco Sales Generate MK223 Billion in Eight Weeks - Stanley Kenani Launches R10 Million Fund to Rescue Malawians Facing Xenophobic Threats in South Africa
By Suleman Chitera Malawian author and social commentator Stanley Onjezani Kenani has launched an ambitious fundraising campaign aimed at… Read more: Stanley Kenani Launches R10 Million Fund to Rescue Malawians Facing Xenophobic Threats in South Africa - The Airtel Top 8 quarter-final race is set for a thrilling climax
By Suleman Chitera With semi-final spots still up for grabs, football analysts predict intense battles across all fixtures, saying… Read more: The Airtel Top 8 quarter-final race is set for a thrilling climax - Blantyre Raises Over K50 Million for Independence Day Celebrations
By Suleman Chitera BLANTYRE, Malawi – Blantyre City Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman has announced that more than K50 million… Read more: Blantyre Raises Over K50 Million for Independence Day Celebrations - Scorchers Set for WAFCON Baptism of Fire Against Champions Nigeria
By Suleman Chitera Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, are set to embark on the biggest journey in… Read more: Scorchers Set for WAFCON Baptism of Fire Against Champions Nigeria - Parliamentary Committee Begins Hearings into Chikangawa Plane Crash Investigation
By Suleman Chitera The Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the Chikangawa Plane Crash is set to begin Phase One of… Read more: Parliamentary Committee Begins Hearings into Chikangawa Plane Crash Investigation - Magambi says severe funding shortages is forcing refugees to leave the camp
By Vincent Gunde Executive Director of Inua Advocacy, an organization that is working for the plight of refugees and… Read more: Magambi says severe funding shortages is forcing refugees to leave the camp - Government Agencies Under Fire Over K158 Billion Financial Scandal
By Staff Reporter The Auditor General has uncovered financial irregularities amounting to more than K158 billion across government ministries,… Read more: Government Agencies Under Fire Over K158 Billion Financial Scandal - ‘Man in the Mirror’ men’s conference July 3
By Suleman Chitera Many men in Malawi are carrying heavy burdens. They are living by the thread. They have… Read more: ‘Man in the Mirror’ men’s conference July 3 - K83 Billion Mzimba Road Project Suspended
By Malawi Freedom Network Construction of the K83 billion Eswazini-Mzalangwe-Kafukule Road in Mzimba has been suspended after the government… Read more: K83 Billion Mzimba Road Project Suspended - Banda Refutes Mangochi: MMGA Leadership Unchanged Despite Kalua’s CEO Role
By Staff Reporter LILONGWE: Make Malawi Great Again Chairperson Dymon Banda has refuted claims by Lyton Mangochi that he… Read more: Banda Refutes Mangochi: MMGA Leadership Unchanged Despite Kalua’s CEO Role - Military Commander Arrested
By Suleman Chitera A Cameroonian military officer has been arrested after he was reportedly caught raping a 15-year-old girl… Read more: Military Commander Arrested - Iran, New Zealand Share Spoils in Entertaining 2-2 World Cup Draw
By Suleman Chitera Iran and New Zealand played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California,… Read more: Iran, New Zealand Share Spoils in Entertaining 2-2 World Cup Draw - IOM, Government Launch Climate Displacement Response Programme
By Suleman Chitera The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Government of Malawi, has launched a… Read more: IOM, Government Launch Climate Displacement Response Programme - NBM plc, Press Trust commit K1.2 billion for girl’s hostel project
By Suleman Chitera National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, Press Trust and Malawi Government have jointly committed K1.2 billion… Read more: NBM plc, Press Trust commit K1.2 billion for girl’s hostel project - FCB Padel Cup 2026: Bhura and Nathanie Crowned Champions, Qualify for Botswana Regional Tournament
By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s inaugural First Capital Bank (FCB) Padel Cup ended on a high note at Hashtag Fitness… Read more: FCB Padel Cup 2026: Bhura and Nathanie Crowned Champions, Qualify for Botswana Regional Tournament - Dr Jane Ansah Foundation Provides Aid to Balaka Family Raising Children with Severe Disabilities
By Burnett Munthali BALAKA — On Saturday 13th June 2026, the Dr Jane Ansah Foundation visited a rural community… Read more: Dr Jane Ansah Foundation Provides Aid to Balaka Family Raising Children with Severe Disabilities - RBM Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Malawi’s Pension System
By Suleman Chitera The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Ministry… Read more: RBM Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Malawi’s Pension System - Follow-Up: Fertilizer Procurement Allegations Against Lobin Lowe Remain Unresolved
By Suleman Chitera Questions continue to linger over the alleged fertilizer procurement scandal involving former Agriculture Minister Lobin Lowe,… Read more: Follow-Up: Fertilizer Procurement Allegations Against Lobin Lowe Remain Unresolved - Silver Strikers, Wanderers Take Commanding First-Leg Leads in Airtel Top 8 Quarter-Finals
By Suleman Chitera The first legs of the 2026 Airtel Top 8 quarter-finals delivered a blend of clinical finishing,… Read more: Silver Strikers, Wanderers Take Commanding First-Leg Leads in Airtel Top 8 Quarter-Finals - Should Malawi Replace Kamuzu Day with Saulos Chilima Day?
OPINION: Should Malawi Replace Kamuzu Day with Saulos Chilima Day? A National Debate on Memory, Legacy and Recognition By… Read more: Should Malawi Replace Kamuzu Day with Saulos Chilima Day? - Airtel Malawi Joins Blood Donation Drive
By Suleman Chitera Airtel Malawi today participated in a blood donation exercise at the Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS)… Read more: Airtel Malawi Joins Blood Donation Drive
