Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera Malawi Sun Hotel has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering young women to become leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and ambassadors in Malawi’s hospitality and tourism industry. The programme, unveiled in Blantyre on Saturday, seeks to inspire a new generation of women to take up influential roles in…

Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera BOTHELL, WASHINGTON — CTS Courier and CTS Funeral Services Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Bokosi has married United States financial advisor Ken Kilmer in a civil wedding ceremony held at the Bothell Courthouse in Washington State, officially marking the beginning of their life together as husband and wife.…

Share Listen to this article By Vincent Gunde Transfers in and out of trained teachers have led to the reduction of teachers doing Up – scaling child – centered teaching in Malawi (TRIO) project in Dowa district. A TRIO is a group of three learners from the same class and geographic area with varying academic…

Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera BLANTYRE – Minister of Education Bright Msaka has challenged Malawians to develop sustainable, home-grown solutions to strengthen school feeding programmes, warning that continued dependence on donor funding could undermine efforts to improve education and child nutrition. Speaking in Blantyre during an event where World Vision Malawi rallied…

Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera LILONGWE, Malawi — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has dismissed suggestions that more than K5 billion in audit queries raised by the Auditor General amount to proof of financial mismanagement in local councils, insisting that the issues highlighted are part of a normal…

Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera The Malawi Government has launched a new digital monitoring system aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the implementation of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects, warning that public officers involved in fraud and mismanagement will no longer be able to conceal irregularities. Minister of Local Government and…

Share Listen to this article By Staff Reporter LILONGWE, Malawi — The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced a reduction in the prices of diesel and kerosene, while leaving the pump price of petrol unchanged.MERA develops regulatory framework for electric vehicles in Malawi According to a statement signed by MERA Chief Executive Officer Lucas…

Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera A Chiradzulu-based activist, political and social commentator, Suleman Chitera, has urged Malawian President Arthur Peter Mutharika to recognise and appreciate activists, journalists, and grassroots defenders who stood firmly behind him and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) during difficult political times and election campaigns. Speaking during a political…

Share Listen to this article By Malawi Freedom Network BLANTYRE – Every day, Malawi Freedom Network works to bring Malawians the stories that matter most—from breaking news and public affairs to sports, business and community issues. Behind every published article are dedicated efforts, countless hours of research and the unwavering commitment to deliver truthful, timely…

Share Listen to this article By Our Reporter Chiradzulu-based activist Suleman Chitera has praised President Arthur Peter Mutharika and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government for what he describes as a determined effort to rebuild Malawi’s economy, restore public confidence and reverse the economic challenges inherited from the previous administration. Chitera said the government, through…

Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera The grand winners of the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc’s ‘Waku WAFCON’ promotion have cherished the trip to Morocco’s experience, where they witnessed the Malawi National Women’s Football Team make history during the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The all-expenses-paid trip rewarded loyal customers…

Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s preparations to host the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference have received a boost after National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc contributed K24 million towards the event. The sponsorship will go towards the procurement of branded tourist bags that will be distributed to more…

Share Listen to this article LILONGWE — Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Simplex Chithyola Banda, has accused the Malawi Police Service of subjecting Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa to inhumane treatment while in custody, describing the incident as a serious threat to the country’s democratic values.…

Share Listen to this article By Our Reporter The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has alleged that recent public remarks by Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa are part of an effort to promote First Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah as Malawi’s next President. PAC Chairperson Bishop Gilford Matoga said…

Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera The Malawi Government has announced that it is moving into the next phase of rural electrification while increasing electricity generation capacity in a bid to improve power supply and reduce persistent blackouts across the country. Minister of Energy Jean Mathanga said the Malawi Rural Electrification Programme (MAREP)…

Share Listen to this article By Staff Reporter Lilongwe, Malawi — Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Publicity Secretary Dr. Jessie Kabwira has accused authorities of violating the rights of citizens in police custody following the arrest of Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa.MCP exposes Malawi Constitution loopholesBy Vincent Gunde Kabwira…

Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera Business magnate Napoleon Dzombe has announced a major breakthrough in his long-awaited fertiliser manufacturing project, revealing that the company has secured the essential raw materials required to begin production at its new plant in Dowa District. The development follows the granting of regulatory approval by the Malawi…

Share Listen to this article By Our Reporter LILONGWE, Malawi — Heated exchanges erupted in the National Assembly on Friday after opposition lawmakers raised concerns over the arrest and continued detention of Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) executive director Sylvester Namiwa, prompting a sharp debate between government and opposition benches. The matter…

Share Listen to this article By Our Reporter Malawi sprinter Asimenye Simwaka has suffered a major setback at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after being disqualified from the women’s 400 metres for breaching World Athletics competition rules. Race officials ruled that Simwaka violated World Athletics Technical Rule 17.2.3, which requires athletes competing in lane races to…

Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera Mangochi Monkey Bay Member of Parliament Gerald Kazembe has resigned from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), declaring that he will continue serving as an independent legislator while accusing the opposition party of fostering tribalism, intolerance and discrimination against people from Malawi’s Eastern Region. Kazembe announced his departure…