Malawi Times

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:52:58 +0000
Government budget trump card
There have been concerns over whether the postponement of the mid-year budget review meeting might have any bearing on the implementation of the 2026-27 budget. However, the Ministry of Finance has parried away fears of negative implications on the n...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:46:16 +0000
Committee hints at bodies’ exhumation
By Mercy Matonga: The Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the Chikangawa Plane Crash, which claimed the lives of former vice-president Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight other people, has concluded its second phase, further hinting at the possi...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:41:29 +0000
Import bill grows by 11.3% to $3 billion
Malawi’s import bill increased by 11.3 percent to $3 billion in the first nine months of the year. This is despite persistent foreign exchange shortages and economic challenges that are affecting the country’s productive sector. Latest trade stat...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:35:25 +0000
Analysts say Kalisto Pasuwa lacks consistency
Some football analysts have delivered a devastating assessment of Kalisto Pasuwa’s squad selection for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Egypt. The Zimbabwean released a 24-member squad for the back-to-back fixtures agai...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:33:36 +0000
Big question about plane crash photos
The disappearance of forensic samples and photographs collected during postmortems has raised serious questions about the credibility, transparency and completeness of the investigation into the June 10, 2024 plane crash that killed former vice-presi...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:31:09 +0000
Malawi registers 41, 000 transnational crimes in 2025
By Justin Mkweu: Malawi registered 41,000 transnational crimes last year, albeit a reduction from 42, 800 cases registered in 2024. This was revealed in Blantyre City during the 17th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Defense and Security ...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:27:04 +0000
‘Fuel permit suspension could disrupt production’
Manufacturers have warned that the suspension of Essential Users’ Bulk Fuel Purchase Permits can disrupt production and affect the availability of goods on the market. The manufacturers say this can be the consequence if delays in processing new ap...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:23:19 +0000
Fam to set Caf A minimum requirement for top league
The Football Association of Malawi (Fam) has said it will set Confederation of African Football (Caf) A coaching licence as a minimum requirement for FDH Bank Premiership clubs effective next season. Fam President Fleetwood Haiya made the remarks dur...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:21:06 +0000
Sulom cracks whip on Kamuzu Barracks
The Super League of Malawi (Sulom) has slapped Kamuzu Barracks Football Club (FC) with a K3.5 million fine for being found guilty of misconduct. This follows an incident that happened during and after their FDH Bank Premiership match against Luanar M...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:19:18 +0000
Eyes on Commonwealth leaders’ meeting
PART OF THE AGENDA—Climate issues, which have also affected Malawi The 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) opened in Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday with a drive for bold partnerships between governments and businesses. The idea is...

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