Malawi Times
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:54:37 +0000Inside Victoria Bobe’s murder
The husband of former medical doctor Victoria Bobe Tuesday told the High Court in Blantyre how armed intruders stormed their home, shot his wife through a bedroom door and demanded money, including dollars, before escaping with electronic gadgets.
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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:42:48 +0000Albinism barriers persist, report finds
By Mercy Matonga:
A newly released report by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has revealed that people with albinism continue to face widespread discrimination and barriers to social and economic inclusion in Malawi.
The report, released Tu...
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:37:56 +0000Wafcon game plan
The Football Association of Malawi (Fam) has set an ambitious target of K1 billion for its fundraising activities for the Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers ahead of the 2026 TotalEnergies Caf Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafc...
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:32:30 +0000Miner secures ‘more’ rare earth deposits
By Kingsley Jassi:
Australia Stock Exchange-listed miner Chilwa Minerals says it has discovered widespread rare earth minerals at its site, Lake Chilwa, in the Southern Region.
This reported discovery directly beneath Mposa heavy minerals sands depos...
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:04:57 +0000Kuhes goes digital as lecture rooms fill up
By Clever Mwale:
As lecture halls fill beyond capacity due to rising student enrolment, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (Kuhes) is increasingly turning to digital learning as a way to ease pressure on its physical teaching spaces.
The universit...
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:59:04 +0000Commercial banks raise reference rate
Authorised dealer banks have slightly raised their reference rate for July to 20.50 percent from 20.40 percent in June.
Two banks, Standard Bank and NBS Bank, have announced the changes.
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Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:56:44 +0000Action on recovery plan; from blueprint to delivery
Phillip Madinga:
A key take out from the recent National Economic Recovery Plan (NERP) conference held recently in Lilongwe is the urgent need to move from blueprint to action. The conference provided the right start.
We left with a plan. Now comes t...
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:49:52 +0000Coaches body opens doors to Wedson Nyirenda
The National Football Coaches Association of Malawi (NFCA) has officially welcomed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets coach Wedson Nyirenda into the local football ecosystem.
NFCA officials, led by chairperson Aubrey Nankhuni, paid a courtesy visit to the veteran...
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:19:12 +0000Songwe, Extreme pull clear in NDL title race
Songwe Border United and Extreme FC maintained their strong run in the NBS Bank National Division League after winning their respective matches on Sunday.
Songwe delivered a dominant performance with a 2-0 victory over Chilobwe United at Karonga Stad...
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:12:21 +0000Writer serves development books on Independence Day
The country’s author, systems entrepreneur and former United Nations development professional Nthanda Manduwi took advantage of the 62nd Independence Day celebrations to unveil seven books.
The lessons series books on Malawi’s Independence Day as...