Former Flames coach Patrick Mabedi is seeking K917 million from the Football Association of Malawi for unfair dismissal, while the Malawi Under-21 netball team prepares to compete as an invitation squad in South Africa's Telkom Netball League.
Former Flames coach Patrick Mabedi is seeking K917 million from the Football Association of Malawi for unfair dismissal, while the Malawi Under-21 netball team prepares to compete as an invitation squad in South Africa's Telkom Netball League.
Malawi has officially expanded Value Added Tax to foreign digital platforms like Netflix and Facebook, while regional leaders have approved a new COMESA strategic plan to boost cross-border commerce.
A cholera outbreak in Mwanza District is worsening due to poor sanitation and widespread misinformation, with some residents dangerously consuming chlorine in an attempt to cure the disease.
Education officials and private school operators have endorsed the new 2026/2027 public university selection process, which bases admissions on academic merit and programme capacity instead of bed space.
Education stakeholders have endorsed the Malawian government's shift to a merit-based public university selection system, which admitted over 20,000 students for the 2026 academic year.
Malawian farmers face surging fertiliser costs as geopolitical conflicts disrupt global shipping and drive up local fuel prices.
The popular Malawian television series 'Mushroom Shade' has been adapted into a full feature film set to premiere in Lilongwe this month. In other entertainment news, veteran hip-hop artist Hyphen detailed his two-decade music journey on the Za Nyimbo TV podcast.
The British High Commission has handed over new flood search and rescue equipment to Malawi's Department of Disaster Management Affairs to strengthen local responses to climate-related emergencies.
Former finance minister Simplex Chithyola surrendered to police over corruption allegations as authorities continue legal actions against former officials. Meanwhile, a leadership clash has erupted at the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and the Malawi Electoral Commission plans fresh legal action to resist a presidential relocation order.
Former Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda surrendered to police over alleged illegal farm input acquisitions, though reports describe the arrest as symbolic. Meanwhile, a leadership struggle has hit the Anti-Corruption Bureau, a drone suspect was arrested at the Vice President's residence, and the Electoral Commission continues to fight its forced relocation.
Forecasts for Malawi's Central Region indicate partly cloudy conditions with scattered light rainfall and daytime highs reaching up to 29 degrees Celsius.
Malawi's Leader of the Opposition, Simplex Chithyola-Banda, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office, further escalating tensions amid an ongoing legal crackdown on former government officials.
Malawian traders have shuttered their shops to protest the national tax system amid soaring fuel costs. Meanwhile, the government warns that the national debt is threatening medical supplies, the MEC fights relocation orders, and the Scorchers fall to Australia.
Malawi's economy faces mixed signals as preliminary tobacco estimates project an output of 214 million kilogrammes, exceeding initial buyer demand. While local traders protest the tax system, the country recorded a K1 trillion boost in tourism revenue and maintained a stable exchange rate.
The Malawi Scorchers lost 5-0 to Australia in the FIFA Women's Series, while the Under-17 football team suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Burundi in World Cup qualifiers. In cricket, the women's national team secured a one-wicket victory over Mozambique to finish third in the Kalahari T20I Tournament.
The Malawi senior women's national football team lost 5-0 to Australia in the FIFA Women's Series in Nairobi, while the U-17 team suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Burundi in World Cup qualifiers.
Adolescents in Mangochi drive mental health clinical referrals through peer-led campaigns reaching 35,000 youths, while new medical research details the operational barriers limiting digital health adoption across Malawian clinics.
Members of Parliament are advocating for abortion law reforms and a larger national health budget, while new investments expand mobile clinics in Nsanje and surgical capacity in Salima.
The Ministry of Education has released the 2026/2027 Malawi University Selection results, confirming the admission of 20,682 students across public institutions. Concurrently, the University of Malawi announced its first congregation for 2026, scheduled for April 29.
LUANAR released its 2026/2027 City Campus admission list for 1,000 students, while MUBAS approved an expanded intake of 3,571 candidates using a dual-intake model.
Malawi has secured a $38.75 million agricultural grant and signed a trade memorandum with Tanzania, while farmers battle severe fertiliser shortages and low commodity prices.
Malawian star Zeze Kingston releases a new cross-border collaboration with Zambia's Yo Maps. Meanwhile, veteran rapper Hyphen reflects on his career, and the Lake of Stars Festival unveils its 2026 theme focused on community empowerment and rural sports.
China has officially handed over the completed $25 million M1 road upgrade in Lilongwe to the Malawian government. In international health support, a United States-based charity hosted its annual 5K race in North Carolina to fund paediatric training and emergency medical equipment at Malawian hospitals.
SADC leadership heads to the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings to advocate for regional debt sustainability, while Catholic leaders warn of worsening poverty in Malawi following U.S. aid cuts.
A leaked report on a controversial hotel purchase implicates government officials, while the Malawi Electoral Commission fights a court order to relocate. Activist Bon Kalindo has also raised fresh corruption allegations regarding Mulanje District Hospital.
A new report highlights a severe lack of international climate adaptation funding for vulnerable nations like Malawi. Meanwhile, local authorities have issued weather warnings for heavy rains and strong Mwera winds across northern lakeshore areas.
Authorities in Karonga District are investigating the Coal and Minerals Group after tests confirmed local rivers are polluted with toxic coal residues.
The Malawi Scorchers are preparing to face Australia in the FIFA Series without key attackers Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, while the women's cricket team secured a 53-run victory over Zambia in Botswana.
The Malawi Women's National Team has arrived in Nairobi to face Australia in the inaugural FIFA Women's Series. Meanwhile, the U-17 and U-20 women's teams are gearing up for crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Burundi and Nigeria.
Blantyre Adventist Hospital has become the first in Malawi to receive COHSASA accreditation. Meanwhile, mobile health clinics in Nsanje and expanded community health worker deployments are improving rural access to maternal care and immunisations.
Blantyre Adventist Hospital has become the first medical facility in Malawi to earn regional accreditation. Meanwhile, new funding will upgrade maternity wards in three districts, and mobile clinics are bringing vital health services to remote communities in Nsanje.
Malawian maize farmers face financial strain as early harvest prices fall below production costs, while ADMARC announces plans to buy crops directly as part of its new commercial strategy. Meanwhile, southern districts begin consuming early harvests following severe mid-March floods.
ADMARC announces plans to focus on agricultural production and trading, while AGRA leaders call for scaling up Malawi's soybean output to 800,000 metric tonnes.
Music Crossroads Malawi has launched a new initiative to discover rural talent, while the Lake of Stars Festival confirmed its October dates. Meanwhile, the local music scene sees new releases from Gwamba and Chizmo Sting ahead of upcoming weekend concerts.
The Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival will return to Nkhotakota this October, while Music Crossroads launches a residency for rural artists. Meanwhile, local platforms report a surge in new digital music releases from artists like Macelba and Waxy Kay.
Former President Lazarus Chakwera has begun his Commonwealth diplomatic mission in Tanzania, while Malawian diplomats co-facilitate UN sustainable development initiatives. Meanwhile, cuts to United States foreign aid continue to strain domestic humanitarian programmes.
The Southern African Development Community has signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan to boost trade and agriculture across member states, while advancing regional climate preparedness at the Second Africa Urban Forum.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has formally acknowledged a K65 million bribery complaint involving the Public Accounts Committee, while a magistrate's court delayed a ruling on arrest warrants for former official Colleen Zamba. Meanwhile, eight shortlisted candidates prepare for upcoming ACB Director General interviews.
Malawian authorities have successfully stopped the smuggling of invasive redclaw crayfish to protect native fish populations. Meanwhile, new climate reports highlight localized flooding in the country and warn of critical shortfalls in international adaptation funding.
The Malawi Parliament concluded its eight-week budget meeting with the passage of the K10.98 trillion National Budget. Speaker Sameer Suleman urged parliamentary committees to actively monitor the budget's execution to ensure public funds are used effectively.
The Reserve Bank of Malawi forecasts the national trade deficit will shrink to $427.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, driven by rising exports and a drop in imports. However, economists warn the trend could be temporary without domestic manufacturing investments.
The Reserve Bank of Malawi has revised its 2026 annual inflation projection upward to 24.8 percent, citing rising non-food costs. Meanwhile, the World Bank has lowered its regional growth forecast, highlighting Malawi's vulnerability to global energy prices.
The Malawi women's national football team has arrived in Nairobi to face Australia in the inaugural FIFA Women's Series, while the under-20 squad prepares for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.
Malawian flyweight Aubrey Masamba is scheduled to fight in Harare, while the national women's football teams prepare for upcoming international fixtures against Nigeria and Australia.
A new $5.9 million surgical center is set to open in Salima District, while US aid cuts force the closure of vital LGBTQ+ HIV clinics across Malawi.
Salima District gains a new surgical center with support from Direct Relief, while Lilongwe prepares to host a major African Union summit on neglected tropical diseases.
Orant Charities Africa raised $56,000 through a recent bingo event to support rural students in Malawi with school fees and basic learning materials.
The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources has released its 2026/2027 undergraduate admission lists, while the University of Malawi announced its first graduation congregation of the year will take place on April 29.
The 2026 maize harvest has begun in southern Malawi, improving local food access despite localized flood damage. Meanwhile, tobacco farmers face financial strain due to market oversupply, and a new study links commercial poultry farming practices to high antibiotic resistance.
The Malawian urban music scene experienced a rush of new releases this week. Hip-hop artist Gwamba debuted a new collaboration after exiting his Betway partnership, while acts like Chizmo Sting and Nava dropped fresh tracks and V3nja continued his regional concert schedule in Zomba.
Following earlier music releases this month, the Malawian entertainment sector has seen another wave of fresh singles hitting digital platforms, led by hip-hop artist Gwamba.
Lilongwe will host a major African Union health summit addressing severe funding shortages, as the OECD confirms a historic drop in global aid affecting Malawi.
Malawi is grappling with the withdrawal of U.S. aid, while regional diplomatic efforts advance through new SADC agreements with Japan, Egypt, and a European Union fisheries programme.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau is reviewing a K65 million bribery complaint against the Public Accounts Committee chairperson over the Amaryllis Hotel inquiry. Meanwhile, police in Mchinji safely detonated suspected explosives and recovered ivory at a construction site following the recent discovery of an abandoned AK-47 rifle.
Malawian authorities defused four explosives unearthed at a Mchinji construction site, while the Anti-Corruption Bureau confirmed receipt of a K65 million bribery complaint linked to the Amaryllis Hotel inquiry.
