Malawi Times
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:30:21 +0000Fresh twist in speaker’s case
A court case over Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman’s parliamentary probe committees has taken a new twist after Attorney General (AG) Frank Mbeta joined the proceedings as an interested party, saying the case raises constitutional questions on ...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:26:18 +0000Climate shocks put poverty fight at risk
Malawi’s efforts to reduce poverty and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) face pressure from droughts and floods that continue to destroy crops and livelihoods, the 2026 SDG Comprehensive Review says.
Launched in Lilongwe Thursday, th...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:23:48 +0000K64 million classroom block cracks before handover
CHIMWALA – This is not durable
A K64 million classroom block built to ease congestion at Nasite Primary School in Mangochi District has developed cracks before being handed over to the community, raising concerns over the quality of the work.
Membe...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:01:04 +0000Time to Scorch without mercy
There is little room for error as Malawi Women’s National Football Team faces Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors in the 2028 Los Angels Olympic qualifiers first leg at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe this afternoon.
The Scorchers will be looking to bu...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:57:45 +0000Parliament moves to subpoena Treasury
By Pemphero Malimba:
The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Corporations and State Entities says it will summon Treasury officials after they failed to attend a Tuesday engagement on challenges facing the aviation sector.
Committee ch...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:55:07 +0000Network wants Ngora to build NGO capacity
By Pemphero Malimba:
The National Advocacy Platform (Nap) says the Non-Governmental Organisations Regulatory Authority (Ngora) should provide capacity building to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to help them comply with the law.
Nap chairperso...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:52:22 +0000FDH, Sulom target ticketing leakages
By Praise Majawa:
FDH Bank plc has set its sights on improving ticketing systems in the second round of the FDH Bank Premiership as it seeks to increase gate revenue and strengthen the financial sustainability of clubs.
The bank, which is in the fir...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0000Pasuwa positive despite Angola loss
By Mabvuto Kambuwe in Luanda, Angola:
Malawi National Football Team Coach Kalisto Pasuwa believes the loss to Angola is just a setback but not the end of the team’s hopes in the 2027 Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers.
Pasuwa was reac...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:43:12 +0000Treadle pump helps children in need grow food and hope
By Llywellenie Mpasa:
A treadle pump may be a simple and relatively low-cost irrigation technology, but for vulnerable communities, it can become a powerful tool for securing food, generating income and supporting education.
Reliable access to water ...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:38:21 +0000Standard Bank Live at Kumbali gig readies for October’s magic
By Jimmy Chazama:
Organisers of Standard Bank Live at Kumbali concert said Wednesday they are ready to offer the finest of entertainment on October 24, 2026.
Held at Kumbali Castle in Lilongwe, the annual concert which attracts local and internationa...