Fuel shortage threatens creative sector’s rhythm
By Jimmy Chazama: As the country continues to grapple with dry pumps which have affected operations for several sectors, the creative industry has not been left out of the equation.…
Is Malawi really a country?
Is Malawi a functioning country? It is a difficult, perhaps uncomfortable, question. But when the same problems repeatedly confront citizens, it becomes legitimate to ask whether Malawi’s institutions are functioning…
Government courts local investors on $600 million industrial parks project
By Kingsley Jassi: After delays to kick start construction of the Magwero Industrial Park under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework, the government has said there has been significant progress…
It never rains for chihana
By Daniel Zimba & Justin Mkweu: It never rains but pours for former Member of Parliament Yeremia Chihana, who was fired as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Blantyre Water Board…
Silence over K700 million Nocma fraud
Authorities have yet to provide an update on efforts to recover K700 million that the National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) paid into a fraudulent foreign bank account after officials…
MCCCI highlights fuel shortage implications
The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has lamented the prolonged fuel scarcity in the country, which has turned worse in the last weeks, saying it is…
Malawi lose to Angola in 2027 Afcon Group B qualifier Angola 3 Malawi 1
The Malawi National Football Team suffered a setback in the 2027 Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers when they lost 3-1 to Angola at Stade 11 de Novembro in…
Transporters count cost of poor roads
Transporters in the country have decried the poor condition of some roads, saying it continues to affect their operations. Transporters Association of Malawi spokesperson Frank Banda said most trucks and…
CFTC calls for stronger regional cooperation
The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has called for stronger cooperation among competition and consumer protection authorities. CFTC Competition Analyst Goldameir Marobe said this in Istanbul, Türkiye, during the…
Standard Bank injects K250 million into Blue Eagles
By Myra Elias: Standard Bank plc has officially unveiled a one-year K250 million sponsorship package for police outfit Blue Eagles Football Club on Monday. The package was unveiled in Lilongwe…
