Malawi Times
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:11:36 +0000Murder grips kabaza trade
By Pemphero Malimba:
What was meant to ease mobility challenges has instead exposed many Malawians operating motorcycle taxis, popularly known as kabaza, to theft and deadly attacks.
The business, which gained popularity about 14 years ago, has led ...
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:57:58 +0000Attorney General orders Lindian to upgrade mining licence
By Wezzie Gausi:
Pressure is mounting on Lindian Resources Limited, with both the government and Parliament pushing for the company to upgrade its mining licence for the Kangankunde Rare Earth Project in Balaka.
The Office of the Attorney General (A...
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:55:02 +0000Scorchers’ coach explores defensive choices ahead of crucial Wafcon tie
By Mphatso Malidadi in Rabat, Morocco:
Malawi Women’s National Football Team Coach Lovemore Fazili is examining more defensive options ahead of the team’s decisive 2026 Group C Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) showdown against rivals Zam...
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:56:14 +0000Two die in blast at Nsanje lodge
By Innocent Kalikokha:
Two suspected Mozambican nationals were killed on Friday evening in a suspected explosion at Enodani Lodge near Mlambala Trading Centre in Fatima, Nsanje District.
South East Police Region spokesperson Edward Kabango confirmed ...
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:51:32 +0000Morocco says Malawi can unlock prosperity
By Kingsley Jassi:
Rich in natural resources, Malawi has greater potential to transform its economy than to remain trapped in poverty, Moroccan Ambassador to Malawi Oumiyer Mohammed has said.
Speaking during celebrations marking the 27th anniversary ...
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:46:37 +0000Family affair in Airtel top 8 final
By Pemphero Malimba:
Might Wanderers have set up an Airtel Top 8 final against Ekhaya FC after they edged Blue Eagles 5-4 on post-match penalties at Silver Stadium Sunday.
In regulation time the game ended one-all after Godfrey Maluwa’s spot kick c...
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:35:29 +0000Team Malawi hails Scotland-based Malawians for Games support
Team Malawi has thanked Scotland based Malawians for the support rendered during the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Speaking during a special dinner that Association of Malawians in Scotland (AMS) hosted on Saturday night in honour of Team Malaw...
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:27:53 +0000Long wait dampens mood for Brian McKnight’s gig
American singer song writer and record producer Brian McKnight is a performer no doubt about that and his strong head voice, high belting range and melisma was caressed by the audience soon after he invaded the stage midnight at Game Haven in Thyolo....
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:38:19 +0000Mega farms slump
The government’s Mega Farms Initiative has suffered a setback after two of its major beneficiaries, the Greenbelt Authority (GBA) and Salima Sugar Company (SSC), failed to meet their maize production targets during the 2025-26 farming season.
The G...
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:34:32 +0000Rising campaign costs raise corruption fears
By Clever Mwale:
Parliamentary candidates in Malawi spent an average of K88.8 million during the 2025 elections, a six-fold rise from 2019, raising concerns that soaring campaign costs could fuel corruption among elected officials.
A report by the W...