Malawi Times
Thu, 07 May 2026 06:21:08 +000017 dead in Zimbabwe bus accident
Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has indicated that at least 17 people have been confirmed dead following a bus accident that occurred in Zimbabwe on Tuesday this week.
The bus, which was en route to Malawi, overtu...
Thu, 07 May 2026 06:17:12 +0000Kamuzu Day preparations take shape
KANDODO—Preparations are being carried out jointly
This year’s Kamuzu Day celebrations will take place at Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe, with government officials and family members saying preparations are underway.
A member of the Kamuzu family, ...
Thu, 07 May 2026 06:07:26 +0000Faith Chimzimu, Rose Kabzere in squad to face Nigeria Under-20
In a desperate attempt to secure a 2026 Fifa Women’s Under-20 World Cup finals slot, the Malawi Under-20 National Football Team has called the Europe-based duo of Faith Chimzimu and Rose Kabzere to feature in the side’s crucial encounter against ...
Wed, 06 May 2026 14:47:01 +0000More face hunger as global food prices rise
Rising global food prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East could push more Malawians and others in vulnerable economies into hunger, the World Bank has warned.
The latest World Bank Commodity Markets Outlook shows that as many as 45 million a...
Wed, 06 May 2026 14:40:46 +0000RBM gets tough on pension funds
By Kingsley Jassi:
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) will meet the pension industry this month as it presses the players to invest, at least 5 percent, into infrastructure development for economic transformation.
The sector saw strong growth in 2025 w...
Wed, 06 May 2026 14:34:44 +0000Mzuzu Floors open amid low prices
By Mcloyd Chilangiza:
The 2026 tobacco marketing season has opened at the Mzuzu Auction Floors with the market recording rejection rates around 69 percent and relatively low prices.
High graded leaf, on contract farming, fetched around $3.05 per kg, ...
Wed, 06 May 2026 12:47:04 +0000MRA firm on EIS rollout
By Benadetta Chiwanda Mia:
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) says it will maintain the full rollout of the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) despite growing resistance from sections of the business community that has culminated in the closure of som...
Wed, 06 May 2026 12:44:01 +0000Parliament calls for evidence in Chikangawa crash probe
DIED IN THE CRASH—Dzimbiri
By Wezzie Gausi:
Parliament has intensified efforts in the Chikangawa plane crash inquiry by inviting members of the public to submit information that may assist investigators.
In a public notice, the Parliamentary Ad-hoc...
Wed, 06 May 2026 12:33:35 +0000Fam sticks to free entry for Young Scorchers games
Football Association of Malawi (Fam) has backed its strategy of having free entry for international games involving national women’s teams.
Fam Operations Director Gomezgani Zakazaka said this after the association announced free entry for the fort...
Wed, 06 May 2026 12:17:49 +0000Kamuzu Barracks ban fans after ugly scenes
By Llywellenie Mpasa:
Kamuzu Barracks FC (KB FC) has banned 12 of its officials and supporters who attacked a match steward, following violent conduct that marred the team’s FDH Bank Premiership match against Luanar Mitundu FC at Dedza Stadium.
The...