Mangochi East residents demand by-election dates
People in Mangochi East Constituency have petitioned the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec), asking it to announce new dates for a parliamentary by-election that was postponed. In July this year, the…
Fresh push for production-centric growth
By Kingsley Jassi: Principal Secretary for Economic Planning and Development Kisu Simwaka has said Malawi cannot achieve higher-income status if its economy remains driven by consumption rather than production. Simwaka,…
Early league break sparks debate
By Praise Majawa: The FDH Bank Premiership early break ahead of the official Fifa international window has sparked debate, with clubs questioning the timing and analysts describing the arrangement as…
Local athletes shine at Region 5 marathon
Malawian athletes delivered solid performances at the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Half Marathon held in Pretoria, South Africa, over the weekend. A total of 5,263 athletes from…
Chinese steel firm eyes Malawi market
Chinese steel manufacturer Hongwang New Materials Technology Co., Ltd has said it is expanding its investment plans into Malawi as it seeks to establish manufacturing operations in Africa. Hongwang New…
St Pius Choir rekindles six decades of melody
St Pius Catholic Choir on Friday celebrated 60 years of music ministry at Apollo Auditorium in Blantyre. This was also the group’s debut performance at Apollo Auditorium, a hub that…
PPDA tough on registration
By Deborah Madeya: The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has said it will bar vendors who fail to register on the Malawi National Electronic Procurement System (Maneps)…
Herbal medicine under scrutiny
By Justin Mkweu: Mulhakho wa Alhomwe is an annual cultural festival celebrated among the Lhomwe people. That said, the festival attracts the attention of people from all walks of life,…
Mec lives in ‘extra’ time
By Wezzie Gausi: Business went on as usual at the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) headquarters in Lilongwe on Monday, despite the expiry of a seven-day deadline for the electoral body…
Chiweta-Karonga Road to cost K5 billion per km
By Mcloyd Chilangiza: The Ministry of Transport and Public Works has backed the allocation of a K587.1 billion contract for the rehabilitation of the M001 Chiweta-Karonga Road. The development comes…
