Economic conference for more recovery measures
Participants at the Multi-Stakeholders Economic Conference on inclusive growth in Malawi held in Lilongwe on Friday and Saturday have called […]
Malawi to cut freight costs by 40% through Nacala corridor
Malawi is set to reduce its international freight costs by about 40 percent once the rehabilitation phase of the Nacala […]
Education: The most powerful weapon we can use to change the world
In the early 1940’s Malawi, Japan, and Dubai had one thing in common. They were growing at almost the same. […]
Second-hand vehicles congestion at Songwe border post
Hundreds of imported second-hand vehicles are congested around the Songwe border post, a key link between Malawi and neighbouring Tanzania, […]
Malawi govt legalises gays indirectly, orders police to stop arrests
Malawi has suspended legislation against homosexuality which was among the hot button issues that forced donors to withdraw support last […]
People’s Party spits fire at DPP
The ruling People’s Party (PP) has fired back at its predecessor Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) describing it as “fitted with […]
JB’s Hunger Initiative raises K42 million
A fundraising event hosted by president Joyce Banda in the capital Lilongwe has raised up to K42 million(about $138, 000) […]
Cutting carbon and alleviating poverty
When it comes to climate change, individuals have traditionally been in a frustrating position. Our daily activities cause fossil fuels […]
Carlsberg Cup: Eagles boot out Nomads
Ironic! Two teams sponsored by Carlsberg Malawi Limited have been booted out of a competition which is sponsored by the […]
75% prisoners in Malawi unaware of bail right – NGO
Blantyre-based Centre for Human Rights, Advice and Assistance (CHREAA), an NGO which champions the rights of prisoners and vulnerable citizens, […]
Lessons from Hurricane Sandy
At the time of writing this column this week the number of Americans or those living in the US who […]
Reshuffle cabinet – poll indicates
The opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) has written speaker of the National Assembly, Henry Chimunthu-Banda to allocate UDF MPs seats […]
Malawi bankrupt of leadership
Of late, interesting voices have been telling us much of what is wrong about our country’s leadership. The vibes make […]
Commercialise state houses, urges Chikaonda
Former Finance Minister Professor Mathews Chikaonda has urged the government to commercialise some sections of the country’s six state houses, […]
Nyakyusa of Tanzania press their govt on Lake Malawi
People living in the Tanzanian district of Kyela have pressed their government to get back a portion of Lake Malawi […]
IMF pledges continued support to bail out Malawi
Global lender International Monetary Fund (IMF), which in June gave impoverished Malawi a three-year $157 million loan package, has pledged […]
The best of African Fashion Week
The marquees are down and the ramps folded up, but for four days the Mercedes Benz African Fashion Week created […]
50% of subsidy inputs on the market
While farmers complain of delays in the disbursement of fertilizer under this year’s Farm Input Subsidy Program – FISP – […]
Heavy storm destroys houses in Kasungu
Scores of households are rendered destitute after a heavy down pour coupled with strong winds blew off roofs of several […]
Civil servants want labour minister reassigned
Civil Servants Trade Union (CSTU) has written President Joyce Banda to address different issues that are said to be affecting […]
Of coach Kinnah and cocktail of confusion
Fam is trying to play a funny game with Flames coach Kinnah Phiri, the man who has inflicted deep wounds […]