Malawi Times

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:55:36 +0000
Ngora erases HRDC, others
By Blessings Tambala: The Non-Governmental Organisations Regulatory Authority (Ngora) has deregistered the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) for allegedly failing to comply with statutory reporting and governance requirements. Ngora has also d...

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:50:55 +0000
Power outages, fuel shortages ‘spoil’ milk
By Mcloyd Chilangiza: Milk producers in the country are bearing the brunt of persistent fuel and electricity challenges, with the industry reportedly losing 11.56 million litres of milk, representing 17 percent of the 68 million litres produced betw...

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:47:58 +0000
Record prices, empty pumps
For a motorist in Malawi, finding fuel has become a test of patience, but affording it is an even bigger test of survival. At K5,619.00 (equivalent to $3.23) per litre for petrol, the fuel price is the most expensive compared to regional peers. Read ...

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:44:16 +0000
Analysts back Temwa Chawinga to win Caf award
Some football analysts have backed Malawi Women’s National Football Team striker Temwa Chawinga to win the 2026 Confederation of African Football (Caf) Women’s Footballer of the Year award. Caf released the nominees in four categories Tuesday, ah...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:06:16 +0000
Unicef budget report shows child spending concerns
By Grace Makawa: United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef)’s 2026-27 Citizens’ Budget report shows that the government has allocated billions of Kwacha to education, healthcare, water and sanitation and social protection, but does not ...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:02:24 +0000
Mangochi East residents demand by-election dates
People in Mangochi East Constituency have petitioned the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec), asking it to announce new dates for a parliamentary by-election that was postponed. In July this year, the Supreme Court of Appeal nullified Mangochi East Par...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:59:56 +0000
Fresh push for production-centric growth
By Kingsley Jassi: Principal Secretary for Economic Planning and Development Kisu Simwaka has said Malawi cannot achieve higher-income status if its economy remains driven by consumption rather than production. Simwaka, a former Deputy Governor of th...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:56:10 +0000
Early league break sparks debate
By Praise Majawa: The FDH Bank Premiership early break ahead of the official Fifa international window has sparked debate, with clubs questioning the timing and analysts describing the arrangement as old-fashioned. The top-flight league has gone int...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:52:11 +0000
Local athletes shine at Region 5 marathon
Malawian athletes delivered solid performances at the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Half Marathon held in Pretoria, South Africa, over the weekend. A total of 5,263 athletes from 12 countries participated in the sixth edition of the re...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:48:29 +0000
Chinese steel firm eyes Malawi market
Chinese steel manufacturer Hongwang New Materials Technology Co., Ltd has said it is expanding its investment plans into Malawi as it seeks to establish manufacturing operations in Africa. Hongwang New Materials Deputy General Manager for Administrat...

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