The Malawi Congress Party will hold parallel Kamuzu Day prayers after former president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera was excluded from the national programme. Meanwhile, the High Court has cleared the relocation of the MEC headquarters to Blantyre, and the government faces backlash over parallel payrolls at State-owned enterprises.
The Malawi Congress Party will hold parallel Kamuzu Day prayers after former president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera was excluded from the national programme. Meanwhile, the High Court has cleared the relocation of the MEC headquarters to Blantyre, and the government faces backlash over parallel payrolls at State-owned enterprises.
Minister of Education Bright Msaka will highlight Malawi's education reforms at the Education World Forum in London. Domestically, vandalism threatens the new free secondary education policy, MUST hosts an industry-backed Engineering Symposium, and Stella Maris wins the ATEM drama finals.
Malawian maize farmers are selling their crops at a loss due to delayed purchasing by state agencies, while tobacco growers face a 27 million kilogramme oversupply that is depressing auction prices.
Local artist FredMw has partnered with UNICEF for a social protection campaign in Mzimba District. Meanwhile, a nationwide talent search for creatives has launched, and Miss Malawi 2025 Thandie Chisi is urging young people to openly discuss sexual and reproductive health issues.
The High Court in Lilongwe commenced the corruption trial of convicted wildlife criminal Lin Yinhua, while the Anti-Corruption Bureau faces internal strife over a failed arrest operation targeting former Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda.
The World Bank reports the Malawi Electricity Access Project has connected nearly two million people to electricity using grid expansions and solar systems. Separately, the national weather service forecasts isolated rain showers as a moist south-easterly system arrives.
Malawi's central bank admits severe foreign exchange shortages, prompting gold sales to fund fuel imports, while local listed companies post record profits despite the economic strain.
The National Bank of Malawi has donated K5.5 million to the annual MDF Sports Festival in Salima, while the Ministry of Youth and Sports has condemned a protocol breach at the recent Charity Shield. Meanwhile, Shaquille Gwengwe hit a 40-goal milestone for Poole Town in England.
The Zomba Lions Sight First Eye Hospital is undergoing extensive repairs funded by a $219,325 grant to preserve vital eye care services in southern Malawi.
Malawi's agricultural sector faces severe fertiliser supply disruptions due to shipping delays in the Gulf, while the United Nations prepares early funding triggers to combat anticipated El Niño crop failures.
The Malawian government launched its first Technology Needs Assessment in collaboration with the United Nations. In related diplomatic developments, officials concluded preparations for the upcoming UN High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS, and will attend regional SADC summits addressing climate mobility and geopolitics.
The court set aside an arrest warrant for former Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda, opting for a summons. Meanwhile, police arrested 45 suspects connected to fatal witchcraft mob killings in southern Malawi, and the corruption trial of convicted wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua was delayed due to a vehicle malfunction.
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services maintains its daily climate monitoring across Malawi.
A new audit reveals K5.98 billion in irregular spending across Malawi's local councils as the government faces criticism over parastatal salaries. In legal news, the court has blocked the Anti-Corruption Bureau from arresting former Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola, while Felix Washon has been elected as the new MISA Malawi chairperson.
The Malawi Revenue Authority collected K532 billion in April to beat its monthly target, even as new reports highlight deep structural constraints and a 76.6 percent poverty rate. Meanwhile, the banking sector continues to post record margins driven by massive interest rate spreads.
Masters FC secured their third consecutive victory to top the Super League standings, while the Football Association of Malawi prepares for the Beach Soccer National Championship draw. Meanwhile, Extreme FC claimed a narrow win over Namitete Zitha in the NBS Bank National Division League opener.
Health experts in Malawi are reevaluating interventions as teenage pregnancy rates remain high, while the nation secures its first batch of a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection.
The University of Malawi and MUBAS have opened new applications for academic and business training programmes, while Marshall University has praised its recent medical student exchanges in Malawi.
Malawian artist Onesimus will release his new album 'Son of Grace' on May 25, featuring local and international collaborations. Meanwhile, singer Praise Umali is preparing to host a listening session in Lilongwe for his 2024 Afro-soul album 'What We Become.'
Malawi's Minister of Foreign Affairs chaired an emergency SADC meeting in Nairobi to address xenophobic violence in South Africa. Meanwhile, Loughborough University officially handed over a green hydrogen and solar microgrid installation to Mwanza District Hospital.
A Lilongwe court has ordered the Anti-Corruption Bureau to use summons rather than fresh arrests against former Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda. Meanwhile, police in southern Malawi have arrested 45 suspects following fatal mob justice sparked by witchcraft accusations and false claims of vanishing genitals.
A Malawian delegation in Ghana continues to develop a national carbon market framework, while a new AfricaBrief report warns that unequal land access is accelerating environmental degradation across the country.
A recent court verdict has escalated internal tensions within the ruling Malawi Congress Party, prompting calls for immediate leadership reform as the nation grapples with a K23.9 trillion public debt and rising living costs.
Malawian households are grappling with an 8 percent rise in monthly expenses following recent fuel hikes. Meanwhile, politicians are proposing a Sovereign Wealth Fund to manage a projected $43 billion in mining revenues, as new data shows the national poverty rate climbing to 76.6 percent.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets defeated Mighty Mukuru Wanderers 2-1 in an intense FDH Bank Premiership match that featured three red cards. In university sports, UNIMA's School of Law, Economics and Government wrapped up its 4th Executive Dean's Trophy.
A new evaluation of the RTS,S malaria vaccine shows it averted one in eight child deaths across Malawi, Ghana, and Kenya, while a separate multi-country analysis identified Malawi as a regional leader in cervical cancer screening uptake.
Over 700 teachers have taken the Malawian government to court following unfulfilled promises regarding grade promotions and salary increases. Meanwhile, both the University of Malawi and the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences have officially opened their application windows for the upcoming 2026 academic year.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has secured a new arrest warrant for former Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda over Mega Farms Project funds. Meanwhile, police in Nsanje arrested nine more suspects for spreading false rumors about vanishing genitals, and six prominent figures joined a High Court review regarding discontinued corruption cases.
A Malawian delegation is visiting Ghana to learn about carbon markets and waste management, while domestic weather authorities have issued a fresh safety advisory for Lake Malawi.
