Malawi Times

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:24:19 +0000
Malawi Defence Force laments equipment shortages
Former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander Paul Valentino Phiri and his successor George Jafu Tuesday raised concerns over shortages of critical equipment and materials in the military, saying the gaps are undermining its efficiency and effectivenes...

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:20:01 +0000
CDF rollout sparks concern over role boundaries
As government prepares to roll out Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations, attention has turned to concerns over political interference in project implementation, with officials stressing the need to respect institutional roles to safeguard ...

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:17:07 +0000
Coaches drag Fam to court
National Football Coaches Association has filed a lawsuit against the Football Association of Malawi (Fam), contending that the removal of the coach’s association, along with the Referees Association of Malawi and National Youth Football Associatio...

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:05:01 +0000
How Malawi Prison Service has transformed correctional facilities into centres of art skill development
EXPRESSION—Art performances at Bvumbwe Young Offenders A powerful poem presented by a juvenile that Saturday, whose entry started from the sleeping units, was evident of the immense talent at the reformatory centre. Clad in the usual white prison a...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:18:31 +0000
Local businesses starved of credit
By Kingsley Jassi: Malawian businesses are starving, as domestic creditors seem elusive, with up to 90 percent of registered enterprises unable to access credit. The World Bank’s Private Sector Diagnostic Survey finds that this is slowly weakening ...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:10:53 +0000
Most businesses remain informal
Malawi’s informal economy remains deeply entrenched, with only 4 percent of household non-farm enterprises formally registered with government authorities. This is according to findings in the sixth Integrated Household Survey (IHS6) for 2024 to 20...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:37:27 +0000
Partners call for early action against Super El Niño threat
With a Super El Niño forecast to worsen food insecurity later this year, development partners are urging Malawi to act early to avert a humanitarian crisis. The Japanese government and the World Food Programme (WFP) issued the warning in Blantyre du...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:34:15 +0000
Plea bargaining set to cut court delays
After years of lengthy court processes and overcrowded prisons, Malawi’s justice system is turning to plea bargaining to speed up the resolution of criminal cases and ease pressure on correctional facilities. Deputy Chairperson of the Plea-Bargaini...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:29:42 +0000
Patrick Mwaungulu, Lanjesi Nkhoma win league title in DR Congo
Malawian footballers Patrick Mwaungulu and Lanjesi Nkhoma have successfully won the Democratic Republic of Congo Linafoot League with TP Mazembe, marking a significant milestone in their international careers. Mazembe, one of Africa’s most successf...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:44:38 +0000
Finca ‘Mpira Uyake’ empowering communities through football
By Llywellenie Mpasa: Finca Malawi Chief Commercial Officer Madalitso Jonazi has said the ‘Mpira Uyake’ Southern Region Football League (SRFL) Division One continues to deliver meaningful impact that extends beyond football action on the pitch. H...

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