Malawi Times
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:08:05 +0000Cabinet mystery
By Justin Mkweu:
First Vice-President Jane Ansah says she was not invited to a Cabinet meeting held yesterday in Lilongwe, where Second Vice- President Enoch Chihana allegedly chaired proceedings.
President Peter Mutharika was also not present at th...
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:05:42 +0000Government, Chinese firm seal deal for four lake vessels
By Wezzie Gausi:
The Malawi Government Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese company Xiaoxiang Investment Limited that could pave the way for the construction of four vessels for use on Lake Malawi.
The agreement between the...
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:02:44 +0000Scorchers set for Wafcon showdown against holders Nigeria
The Malawi Women’s National Football Team will begin their historic 2026 TotalEnergies Caf Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) finals campaign with a tough Group C clash against holders Nigeria at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat tonight (9pm Malawi...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:13:47 +0000$20m Escom facility brings supply stability
By Pemphero Malimba:
State-owned Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) on Friday commissioned its $20.24 million Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a development that is expected to culminate in stability in power supply.
Installation o...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:09:18 +0000RBM mops up K180bn excess liquidity
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) withdrew K180 billion from the banking system through Open Market Repurchase Agreements (OMO Repos) in the week ending July 24 as part of efforts to manage liquidity in the financial sector.
The liquidity withdrawal c...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:06:01 +0000Price of being connected; unpacking regional trends
Mobile data prices have become a key indicator of digital inclusion and economic development. In June this year, when local telecommunications companies, TNM plc and Airtel Malawi plc, announced to have raised tariffs for their voice, short message s...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:54 +0000Court frees SFFRFM to sell disputed tobacco
By Wezzie Gausi:
The High Court’s Commercial Division has ruled that Smallholder Farmers Fertiliser Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) is the lawful owner of more than 10 million kilogrammes (kg) of tobacco at the centre of its dispute with Eastbrid...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:54:40 +0000DPP appeals sodomy sentence
The High Court sitting in Mangochi is today expected to hear an appeal made by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), which is not happy with the sentence meted out on a 32-year-old man who was convicted and sentenced for sodomising ...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:50:16 +0000Queens bounce back in style
By Llywellenie Mpasa:
The Malawi National Netball Team, the Queens, secured their first victory at the Commonwealth Games after defeating Northern Ireland 64-48 placed Blue Eagles on goal difference.
The Nomads have scored 21 goals whereas Silver hav...
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:44:20 +0000Nico Group heaps praise on Ascent
Nico Group has praised Ascent Soccer Academy for their outstanding performance in two international tournaments in Europe.
The academy’s Under-16 girls and Under-14 teams reached the finals of the just ended Rey Cup in Sweden.
In an interview Sunda...