The Office of the Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the allegedly irregular appointment of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation boss following public outrage over qualification claims, Nyasa Times reports. In a related media development, the local chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa has strongly criticised Minister Shadric Namalomba for issuing a directive banning phone interviews, stating that the order threatens the public's right to information.
Update: Tensions between the legislature and the executive continue to escalate as former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba defied another summons from the Public Accounts Committee, prompting lawmakers to accuse her of acting above the law, according to Nyasa Times. Meanwhile, the Amaryllis Hotel procurement scandal has taken a new turn as a former Reserve Bank of Malawi governor has publicly demanded the revocation of the implicated pension fund's licence over the K128 billion deal.
Update: The national fuel shortage has worsened following government confirmation that the country's strategic reserves are completely dry, Nyasa Times reports. In response to the crisis, political opponents have publicly questioned the administration's recent rejection of a proposed government-to-government fuel procurement agreement.
A legal dispute has escalated over President Peter Mutharika's Executive Order No. 1 of 2026, which prohibits public health workers from owning private medical facilities, the Mail and Guardian reports. Although the High Court previously suspended the directive pending a judicial review, the policy continues to generate widespread national debate over health system management, worker retention, and constitutional rights.
Vice President Jane Ansah addressed the private sector at the Lakeshore Business Leaders' Summit in Mangochi, pledging greater policy stability and improved consultation to build investor confidence, according to Pan African Visions. Ansah acknowledged longstanding business community complaints about sudden regulatory shifts and promised a more transparent approach to future economic decisions.