Malawi Times
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:39:03 +0000Parliament in turmoil over hotel report
By Wezzie Gausi:
Parliament Tuesday descended into disorder as lawmakers clashed over the delayed presentation of the Public Accounts Committee (Pac) report on the controversial acquisition of Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Services Pension Trust Fun...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:30:21 +0000K189 billion unpaid as Medf deadline expires
The 60-day ultimatum given by the Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (Medf) to former National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) defaulters to settle their loans expired on Monday, with K189 billion still outstanding.
Medf Chief Executive Officer Kais...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:25:28 +0000People’s Team keeps tight lid on new package
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have kept cards close to the chest on whether the team would increase game bonuses and salaries for its players following a new sponsorship package from its sponsors, First Capital Bank (FCB).
Bullets have enjoyed rave reviews e...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:32:44 +000027 contractors under scrutiny over Marep
Wezzie Gausi:
The government has placed some contractors under scrutiny after an audit exposed accountability gaps in the handling of materials under the Malawi Rural Electrification Programme (Marep) Phase 9.
The Ministry of Energy awarded 27 contr...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:30:30 +0000Mutharika goes to Mangochi
By Wezzie Gausi:
President Peter Mutharika Monday left Lilongwe City for Mangochi District, where he is expected to undertake official duties over the next three days.
This has been revealed amid the President’s ongoing engagements across the coun...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:28:15 +0000Culvert vandalism worries roads body
By Deborah Madeya:
The Roads Authority (RA) has expressed concern over the surge in cases of culvert vandalism in the country, saying the malpractice is costing it billions of Kwacha.
The culverts that are commonly vandalised are Armco culverts, whi...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:24:25 +0000Malawi Women Cricket side sweeps Lesotho
By Kenneth Zindondo, contributor:
The Malawi Women’s National Cricket Team announced its arrival at the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament 2026 in Botswana in style, thrashing Lesotho by nine wickets in their opening match yesterday.
It was a good ...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:23:03 +0000Athletes urged to push limits at Malawi Sports Development Camp
Athletes who are participating in the Malawi Sports Development Camp in Lilongwe have been challenged to train hard and give their best during the 13- day training programme.
The programme is underway at Lilongwe Girls Secondary School in Lilongwe.
T...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:09:54 +0000Zomba Stadium gets litmus test
People from all walks of life on Sunday converged at Zomba Stadium, Zomba City, to witness a goalless friendly match between Red Lions and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets in a match that was deemed as a litmus test for the newly-constructed 20,000-seater stadi...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:07:10 +0000Malawian writers dared to reclaim spot
By Sam Banda Jnr:
The past years the country had big name writers, who competed with other on the international platform but the trend has changed in recent times.
Today, the country has fallen short when it comes to being competitive with West Afri...