Malawi Times
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:03:05 +0000Workers call for sweep of Blantyre Water Board leadership
By Justin Mkweu:
A high-stakes clash at the top of Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has driven employees to demand the immediate removal of Board Chairperson Stanley Chirwa and Chief Executive Officer Yeremia Chihana.
The workers are expected to hand over ...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:57:47 +0000Expert says digital evidence could unlock crash clues
By Jimmy Chazama:
Digital forensic expert Kingsley Goliati Tuesday told the parliamentary committee investigating the June 2024 Chikangawa military plane crash that digital forensic techniques could help uncover evidence about the incident.
The cras...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:19:18 +0000Ministry awaits funding to address Bingu Stadium security lapses
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture has said it is still waiting for funding to address security lapses at Bingu National Stadium as it seeks financial support to address concerns surrounding the facility’s perimeter fence.
This comes amid co...
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:27:10 +0000Banks maintain strong profitability
Commercial banks have posted strong profitability in the first half of 2026 despite persistent foreign exchange shortages, high operating costs, subdued economic activity and declining interest rates.
Published unaudited financial reports for the cou...
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:23:13 +0000Centenary posts K7bn profit in H1
Centenary Bank has reported a profit-before-taxof K7.2 billion for the six months period ended June 30, 2026, representing 100 percent growth over the K3.6 billion reported in the corresponding period in June 2025. The profit represents growth of 3 p...
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:17:07 +0000NITL touts 2025 outturn, paints positive outlook
Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE)-listed National Investment Trust Limited (NITL) plc has said it is working to diversify its investment portfolio into other listed equities to reduce its exposure to the banking sector.
The trust, which held its 24th annua...
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:51:20 +0000Renewable energy crackdown begins
By Brenda Kayo:
Authorities are expected to commence a crackdown on importers and retailers of renewable energy products who failed to meet the August 31, 2026 deadline for compliance with Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) and Malawi Bureau ...
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:39:27 +0000Met chief reveals June 10 flight briefing lapse
By Pemphero Malimba:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Director Lucy Mtilatila Monday told the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that no airport weather forecaster was deployed to Mzuzu Ai...
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:36:04 +0000William turns Ekhaya’s focus on premiership, hails father
CAME OUT VICTORIOUS—William’s team
Ekhaya Football Club President William Mpinganjira has said they will not let their Airtel Top 8 success get into their heads as they need to stabilise the team’s form in the FDH Bank Premiership.
William was ...
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:30:20 +0000Mozambicans win Malawi Open
By Mphatso M’bang’ombe:
Mozambican players dominated this year’s Malawi Open Championship in Mponela, Dowa District, over the weekend.
Fide Master Donald Paiva Paiva emerged as the winner with 7.5 points and walked away with K2.2 million.
He wa...