Malawi Times

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:56:42 +0000
Funding squeeze cripples councils
By Wezzie Gausi: Local Government authorities across Malawi are struggling to deliver basic services following delays and shortfalls in Central Government funding during the first quarter of the 2025 to 2026 financial year. An analysis by the Malawi...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:52:51 +0000
MHRC exposes judicial system rot
By Mercy Matonga: A report by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC), on challenges impacting access to justice in Malawi, has revealed that delays in access to justice and corruption are among challenges affecting justice service delivery in Mal...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:43:10 +0000
Public debt outlook worries IMF, Ecama
By Kingsley Jasi: Malawi’s public debt may aggravate amid risks that include pre and post-election spending and geopolitical factors, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and local experts have warned. This comes at a time Malawi’s public debt ...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:40:24 +0000
Scorchers drop on Fifa rankings
The Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, have dropped one place on the Fifa Coca-Cola World Rankings, The rankings were released Thursday. The Scorchers are now on position 155 in the world from 154, having accumulated 989.31 point...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:13:12 +0000
A new approach to mental health
By Mike Mataka: Zomba Mental Hospital, long burdened by stigma, underfunding and crumbling infrastructure, is no longer what it used to be. Not just in appearance, but in purpose, philosophy and impact. What once stood as a symbol of isolation is now...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:09:34 +0000
High stakes on heavy minds
Not too long ago, betting was a rare issue in Malawi. It was mostly seen in movies or confined to the few casinos and these were places frequented by the wealthy, the business elite. These are people we can nowadays liken with those belonging to big ...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:05:25 +0000
Temwa Chawinga thrilled with Ballon d’Or nomination
Malawi women’s football striker Temwa Chawinga continues to hog the limelight as she has been nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or award. This follows her outstanding performances for National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Kansas City Cu...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:03:13 +0000
Noel Lipipa sworn in as FLA veep
Football Legends Association (FLA) Thursday sworn in the association’s vice president Noel Lipipa. The swearing-in ceremony took place at FLA offices at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Lipipa said his ambition was to support legends in the coun...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:00:17 +0000
Bravehearts Ladies off to South Africa
By Mabvuto Kambuwe: Bravehearts Ladies left for Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday. The team is set to defend the 2025 Annual Wits Lady Bucks Basketball Tournament, which is slated to throw off today and run up to Sunday at Hall 29, West Campus, Wi...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:56:54 +0000
Reserve Bank of Malawi still upbeat on 5% inflation target
By Benadetta Chiwanda Mia: The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has expressed renewed optimism on achieving its medium-term goal of reducing headline inflation to 5 percent. Malawi’s headline inflation eased from 30.7 percent in February 2025 to 27.1 p...

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