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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:27:47 GMT
Police Downplay Swoop On Malawi's Seat of Power
[Nyasa Times] ARMED police swooped on Malawi's seat of government in a dramatic show of force -- sparking fears of a major security incident at the heart of the nation's power.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:44:28 GMT
Chilima's Remark 'If I Die, I Will Die' Was a Vernacular Expression, Inquiry Told
[Nyasa Times] The parliamentary inquiry into the June 10, 2024 military plane crash has heard fresh testimony from Kelvin Sentala, a close acquaintance of the late vice-president Saulos Chilima, who sought to clarify a widely discussed remark attribu...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:46:55 GMT
'We Are Not Safe' - Evicted Malawians Shelter in Robertson Community Hall
[GroundUp] Immigrants say threats and evictions forced them to flee their homes

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:48:53 GMT
'We Did Our Job' - Zamba Defends Government's Handling of Chilima Plane Crash Before Parliamentary Probe
[Nyasa Times] Former Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba, has strongly defended the government's response to the military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, insisting that of...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:48:53 GMT
Kasiya Mine Could Operate for More Than 70 Years, Feasibility Study Reveals
[Nyasa Times] The proposed Kasiya Rutile Project in Lilongwe District could remain in operation for more than 70 years, far exceeding its initially modelled 25-year mine life, according to findings from a definitive feasibility study conducted by Sov...

Malawi Times

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:35:08 +0000
Government in power cost dilemma
The buying of electricity from neighbouring Mozambique faces a fresh hiccup, at a time Energy Minister Jean Mathanga has indicated that Malawi and Mozambique’s government officials are discussing the issue of tariffs that can be fair to Malawians. ...

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:27:29 +0000
Parliamentary committee proposes South Africa travel ban
By Grace Alinafe Makawa: The Parliamentary Committee on International Relations has called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to consider imposing a temporary travel ban on Malawians travelling to South Africa. The committee argues that some citizens...

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:21:16 +0000
Queens bonuses hiked 33.3%, allowances by 200%
Netball Association of Malawi (Nam) has set the tone for Malawi National Netball Team’s revival after adjusting upwards match bonuses and allowances for the senior side ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Scotland. According to Nam President Vitumbi...

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:24:06 +0000
Treasury moves on debt restructuring
The government has said it is in the final stage of restructuring its debt with domestic creditors and is currently conducting stress tests. The test is aimed at gauging the possible effect of debt restructuring on the local financial sector. To read...

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:22:04 +0000
Industry prays for further ease in monetary policy
The private sector has proposed a further ease in monetary policy stance, saying lower borrowing costs and improved access to credit are critical to reviving investment and economic growth. In its economic and Business Review for the first half of 20...

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