President Arthur Peter Mutharika acknowledged economic struggles during his first-anniversary address on Sunday, as independent audits gave his administration a 62.2 percent rating.
President Arthur Peter Mutharika acknowledged economic struggles during his first-anniversary address on Sunday, as independent audits gave his administration a 62.2 percent rating.
President Peter Mutharika marks his first year back in office with mixed economic results, highlighting reduced inflation while struggling with severe fuel and foreign exchange shortages.
Malawi officially received the Region 5 Games Torch in Lilongwe ahead of the December games in Mozambique. In football, goalkeeper Mercy Sikelo joined Civil Service United, and midfielder Chawanangwa Gumbo earned a late call-up to the Flames.
Malawian maize prices have fallen to around K42,000 per bag as national inflation drops to 20 percent, though experts warn of lingering food security risks. In parallel, agricultural leaders are urging the government to empower the youth to drive farming modernization.
Several Malawian artists released new tracks over the weekend while preparations continue for Lilongwe's inaugural Afro Fest. Meanwhile, the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Games torch arrived at Bingu National Stadium.
Malawi's Leader of the Opposition is facing public demands for greater accountability amid national shortages, while the government moves forward with land allocations for the displaced Kasasile community.
Malawi has introduced a two percent levy on motor vehicle insurance to fund public health initiatives. Meanwhile, the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences is preparing to launch a degree in herbal medicine as stakeholders push for the formal regulation of traditional treatments.
As staple food prices rise and El Niño warnings continue, experts are urging Malawian farmers to adopt drought-tolerant seeds and agricultural insurance. Meanwhile, the government prepares to host a major agrifood investment symposium in Lilongwe.
Malawi receives an emergency response vehicle from the EU and UNDP for El Niño preparations, while the US State Department shifts its global health aid to direct government funding.
A 37-year-old teacher was arrested at Bakili Muluzi International Airport for attempting to smuggle R40,000 to South Africa. In a separate event, Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda urged Malawians to maintain faith in the courts despite ongoing delays.
Authorities have renewed weather warnings for Lake Malawi due to strong Mwera winds. Agricultural experts are also urging farmers to secure crop insurance ahead of El Niño dry spells, while a new study highlights the mental health toll of climate disasters on Malawian children.
Malawi's severe fuel shortages are worsening a foreign exchange crisis, driving black market prices to K12,000 per litre. In other news, the Reserve Bank of Malawi will host a SADC financial summit, and the government is preparing an agrifood investment symposium.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets midfielder Chawanangwa Gumbo joins the Malawi Flames ahead of their AFCON qualifier against Angola, while Mighty Wanderers donate K10 million to support sports journalism training.
Students from Chikhwaza Secondary School in Mulanje protested at the Shire Highlands Education Division offices following clashes with police, while the government pushed public universities to deliver measurable institutional reforms.
Malawi is advancing agricultural development with a $2.4 billion investment push for mega farms, alongside new digital tools and insurance initiatives to protect farmers from severe El Niño drought forecasts.
South African artist Mawhoo's upcoming Blantyre concert is facing strong public opposition, while the relocated Sand Music Festival has announced Zambian hitmaker Yo Maps as its headliner. Meanwhile, singer Kell Kay has sparked a regional debate over Malawi's top music star.
Malawi finalized its management structure for a major Global Fund health grant to meet an impending deadline. Meanwhile, the US Senate confirmed John McIntyre as Ambassador to Malawi, and the EU and UNDP delivered new disaster-response equipment to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs.
Former Malawi Defence Force commander General Paul Valentino Phiri has secured bail on arms trafficking charges, while the Anti-Corruption Bureau faces a strict deadline to restrict funds linked to the Amaryllis Hotel.
President Peter Mutharika has appointed new commissioners to the Malawi Human Rights Commission. In legal news, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested former army chief General Paul Valentino Phiri on terrorism-related charges. Meanwhile, the government outlined its Kasasile resettlement plan, and a court blocked the recall of Malawi's ambassador to Kuwait.
Malawi is facing a severe fuel crisis driven by foreign exchange shortages, while Lindian Resources has secured export clearance for its Kangankunde rare earths project.
Mighty Wanderers players face salary deductions following a league defeat, while the Junior Flames lose 1-0 to Eswatini in AFCON qualifiers. The Scorchers name their Olympic qualifying squad, regional netball finals commence in Mzuzu, and the Chess Association of Malawi deals with an internal election dispute.
Malawi's public health sector is grappling with a 17.34 billion Kwacha funding gap for contraceptives for 2027 following donor reductions. Meanwhile, the government and researchers are launching new initiatives to address shifting demographics for elderly care and to study how climate shocks affect rural mental health.
Minister of Education Bright Msaka has urged Malawian universities to generate foreign exchange by enrolling international students. Meanwhile, MZUNI earned top recognition for transparency, and a LUANAR professor challenged educators to mentor youth for economic development.
Thousands of tobacco farmers remain stranded at registration centres due to system failures, while the Fertilizer Association of Malawi reports a massive shortfall in national stocks ahead of the rainy season.
The Malawian entertainment sector mourns the loss of Miss Malawi founder Carver Bhima. Meanwhile, calls to cancel a Blantyre performance by South African artist Mawhoo face pushback from organizers, and Eli Njuchi dominates local music charts.
Declining international donor support has left Malawi with a $10 million funding gap for contraceptive supplies in 2027, according to the UN Population Fund. The shortfall comes as the US State Department transitions its global health assistance to government co-financing agreements.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested former Malawi Defence Force commander General Paul Valentino Phiri on charges related to illegal arms trafficking. In a separate case, the Industrial Relations Court ruled that MACRA unlawfully dismissed former director general Daud Suleman.
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has issued severe weather warnings for Lake Malawi, citing strong Mwera winds and heavy thunderstorms. Concurrently, a regional climate forum warned that Malawi faces an increased risk of drought and extreme heat into 2027.
