Malawi Times
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:36:22 +0000Speaker cracks the whip
Parliament is turning up the heat on the National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma), Blantyre Water Board and Immigration Department, among a dozen public concerns now under scrutiny over alleged irregularities, poor service delivery and possible corrupt...
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:32:52 +0000Experts raise red flag over diesel power
By Justin Mkweu:
Energy experts and economists have warned that bringing back diesel generators to ease Malawi’s electricity crisis could saddle consumers and government with a huge financial burden while offering only temporary relief.
Their conc...
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:29:25 +0000Fam spends $10,000 on Gaba, Sabina surgeries
The Football Association of Malawi (Fam) has spent $10,000 (about K17.5 million) on medical bills for Flames captain Frank Gabadinho Mhango and Scorchers striker Sabina Thom, Times Sport has learnt.
Mhango sustained an achilles injury while playing f...
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:25:35 +0000Fish farming gains ground as climate threatens agriculture
KHOFI—We are able to support our family
At 5am in Nkasala Village, Vincent Khofi is already checking his ponds. The water is still and the air smells of mud and fish.
Khofi inherited eight fish ponds from his late grandparents. Today, working with...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:55:31 +0000Tobacco trouble
Malawi’s tobacco season, once seen as a lifeline for farmers and a key source of foreign exchange, has turned into a bitter struggle as growers face low prices, widespread rejection of their crop and mounting production costs.
With farmers watching...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:52:52 +0000Firms express interest in mining exploration
About nine companies registered with Malawi Investment Trade Centre (MITC) to undertake mining exploration activities in the country Since April 2025, the centre has said.
In a written response, MITC Public Relations Manager Ndondwa Msaka said the fi...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:47:02 +0000We expect to see growing US investment in Malawi
The first-ever American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Malawi was officially launched last week. It is aimed at strengthen trade, investment, and commercial ties between the United States and Malawi. Why now? Journalist WILLIAM KUMWEMBE engages US E...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:43:08 +0000Ecobank advances partnerships, growth
Ecobank Group Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Awori recently took a strategic visit to Malawi focusing on strengthening stakeholder relationships and deepening engagement.
Awori’s visit was also to reaffirm the group’s long-term commitment to supp...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:13:00 +0000Iceland raises quality bar in K2.4 billion school projects
By Blessings Tambala:
Iceland has put Machinga District Council on notice to ensure value for money in K2.4 billion school infrastructure projects being funded under the Iceland Malawi Basic Services Programme.
Iceland’s Head of Mission to Malawi ...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:09:59 +0000Zuneth Sattar bribery case returns to UK court
By Mercy Matonga:
The corruption case involving United Kingdom (UK)- based Malawian-born businessman Zuneth Sattar is expected to resume at Southwark Crown Court in London from November 18 to 21, 2026.
UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) Communicatio...