Malawi Times

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:10:13 +0000
MCP, UTM fallout persists
By Alick Ponje & Blessings Makuwira: Three political analysts have attributed the continued rift between Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM Party to what they described as deep-seated mistrust that has persisted since the breakdown of the Tonse...

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:59:48 +0000
DPP set to undergo major prosecution reform
MAELE—We have a draft policy By Pemphero Malimba: The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is expected to move away from the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs as plans are underway to establish an independent National Prosecution ...

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:55:08 +0000
Nomads, Silver share spoils
Silver Strikers Sunday forced Mighty Wanderers to a goal-less draw in a thrilling FDH Bank Premiership encounter at Zomba Stadium. The result was also good news to the Central Bankers who have maintained their grip on Wanderers since 2023. The Centra...

Sat, 23 May 2026 11:06:46 +0000
Traders use pesticide to preserve fish
Some fish traders are using an agricultural chemical, Ethion 50 EC, to preserve fresh fish for sale. While it is not clear how prevalent the practice is across the country, fish traders we have spoken with in Lilongwe have told us that this has been ...

Sat, 23 May 2026 11:02:20 +0000
Mec gets eviction notice from Lilongwe offices
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has been ordered to vacate offices at Development House in Lilongwe. Property owners, Capital Developments Limited (CDL), through property managers, Mpico, said an offer for Mec’s continued office occupation ex...

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:59:14 +0000
Fam plays double standards on stadiums
The Football Association of Malawi has certified its own stadium for top-flight football while turning a blind eye to violations that disqualified other venues from hosting competitive matches, Malawi News Sport can reveal. This is the damning conclu...

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:53:40 +0000
Education through touch: How primary school learners are stepping into the digital world
EDUCATION BY TOUCH—Government is distributing the tablets to enhance learning in lower primary schools across Malawi By Mercy Matonga For years, lessons in most rural classrooms in Malawi have been defined by chalkboards, worn-out textbooks and cr...

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:46:53 +0000
The tobacco dilemma
Our dependence on tobacco has become both an economic lifeline and a national risk. While the crop may bring in much of the country’s forex, the farmers who grow it continue to face low profits, rising costs and growing uncertainty. Higher fertilis...

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:42:39 +0000
Temwa breaks another record
US-based Malawian striker Temwa Chawinga has smashed another record by becoming the fastest player in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) to reach 50- goal contributions. The Kansas City Current forward achieved the feat in just 53 matches be...

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:23:29 +0000
Bullets face Eagles test
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets’ unbeaten record in the FDH Bank Premiership faces a stern test as they meet Blue Eagles at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe this afternoon. So far, Bullets and Red Lions are the only unbeaten teams in the 2026 FDH Bank Premiership af...

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