MCA compact yet to roll out
No agreement has yet been struck on the date for the rollout of the US$351m Millennium Challenge Compact for Malawi […]
“Imagine an African continent…” – Kofi Annan
Imagine an African continent, where leaders use mineral wealth wisely to fund better health, education, energy, and infrastructure too. Africa, […]
Lulu set to release single called “Malawi Tiye” for Malawi Fashion Week
Fashion has never been synonymous with females. Neither has it been limited to its area in the arts, and it […]
Malawi National Assembly meets May 17 for 2013/14 Budget
Parliament is expected to convene mid next month where President Joyce Banda’s second budget while in power is to be […]
Sub-Saharan Consulting Group to create 10,000 jobs for Malawi
A regional business consulting firm has embarked on an ambitious plan to create over 10,000 jobs in Malawi by the […]
Malawi needs US$4.5 billion to recover
Malawi’s ailing economy requires up to US$4.5 billion to recover from the current crises. The revelation is in sharp contrast […]
Malawi Defense Forces applaud US Army support
The Malawi Defense Forces (MDF) has described a joint military training for the MDF and the United States military dubbed […]
New Zealand Silver Ferns to face Malawi Queens
The Silver Ferns will round out their test season with a historic three-match series against Malawi in October. It will […]
Malawi Kwacha to grow stronger by 6.1%, says Pres. Joyce Banda
Pres. Joyce Banda says there are signs that Malawi’s currency, the Kwacha, has begun to stabilize and should grow by […]
Malawi’s Economic Recovery Plan in the red with a shortfall of US$3.5 bn
It’s been revealed that Malawi’s well-publicized Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) has a shortfall of US$3.5 billion for its successful implementation. […]
Don’t shoot films without permission, warns Malawi govt
If you think you can buy a cheap camera and go about shooting a film without being licenced by relevant […]
New EU support for access to clean water and sanitation in Malawi
European Commission has issued the following press release: The European Commission has announced that it will support Malawi in its […]
Carlsberg Malawi raise Copa Coca-Cola sponsorship to K7m
Carlsberg Malawi Limited has raised the stakes in the Malawi Schools Sports Association (Massa) Copa Coca-Cola Schools tournament from K4.5 milliom to […]
UK to end direct aid to South Africa
International Development Secretary Justine Greening is to announce that the UK will stop giving direct aid to South Africa in […]
Malawi Plans First Islamic University
Seeking to promote modern education among Muslims and reduce stampede for university places, Malawi is planning to open the country’s […]
After blasting media ‘you irritate me’, Pres. Banda refuses to endorse free expression declaration
After saying she has no time to read newspapers and watch state-run television, Malawi President Joyce Banda has declined to […]
Herbalists sentenced 8 years for raping woman
A herbalist in the northern region district of Mzimba has been sentenced to 8 years imprisonment with hard labour (IHL) […]
QECH records 30,000 typhoid cases monthly
Queen Elizabeth Central Hopsital (QECH) has been recording 30,000 cases of typhoid fever every month since January this year the […]
Black-outs worry mining companies
Mine Owners in Blantyre have cried foul over frequent power interruption which they say is compromising production and in turn […]
Maize shortage hits women in Malawi
Each night Esnart Phiri, a widow with five children, sleeps outside the gates of the state-run maize trader or Admarc […]
Poorest countries lead the fight against hunger and undernutrition
According to new research published by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), low income countries like Malawi and Madagascar and […]