Malawi Times

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:29:17 +0000
MLS warns of justice delays
The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has expressed concern over delays in implementing judicial reforms, warning that the continued failure to fully operationalise new accountability mechanisms risks undermining public confidence in the Judiciary. MLS presid...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:25:25 +0000
Peter Mutharika reflects on one year in office
By Justin Mkweu: President Peter Mutharika says he is pleased with the progress his administration has made during its first year in office, but acknowledged that more work is needed to rebuild the country. In an interview aired on state broadcaster ...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:09:25 +0000
Debt relief talks ‘advance’
By Kingsley Jassi: The Treasury and commercial banks are closer to a deal following discussions on debt reprofiling to ease pressure on debt repayment, Business Times has learned. This is happening at a time debt repayment has squeezed the fiscal spa...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:05:09 +0000
Bullish Flames
By Mabvuto Kambuwe in Luanda, Angola: The Malawi National Football Team is beaming with confidence ahead of the second Group B Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Angola Tuesday. The match will kick off at 9pm. Estadio 11 de Nove...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:26:48 +0000
APM: one year on
For decades, the Malawi economy has struggled under the weight of a familiar cycle: low productivity, heavy dependence on agriculture, persistent foreign exchange shortages, soaring headline inflation, rising public debt and repeated external shocks....

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:09:42 +0000
Ex-MDF commander granted bail
Former commander general of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Paul Valentino Phiri was released on bail by the Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Court yesterday. Phiri was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday with the state accusing...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:07:40 +0000
13 sports associations face expulsion
At least 13 sports associations could be deregistered within 30 days for failing to meet Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) guidelines, Malawi News Sport has learnt. The decision was approved by the council’s board after conducting a sports l...

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:19:02 +0000
ACB races against time on Amaryllis funds restriction
By Pemphero Malimba: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is racing against time on its three-month restriction window against the use of funds made through the purchase of Amaryllis Hotel. Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPT purchased the hotel. AC...

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:16:35 +0000
Malawi eyes food investment boost
By Kingsley Jassi: The national food systems investment symposium is set to line up agricultural value chain investment opportunities that have potential to transform the country’s food security and industrial base, the government has said. The Nat...

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:07:46 +0000
Sulom boss yet to make final decision
Super League of Malawi (Sulom) president, Gilbert Mittawa, has said he is yet to make his final decision on defending his position. The Super League governing body is expected to go to the polls next year, with Mittawa earlier this year indicating th...

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