Malawi Times

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:45:50 +0000
Parliament united to honour Bingu
NAMALOMBA—He carried that title with resolve By Mercy Matonga: In a rare display of unity, members of Parliament (MPs) Wednesday set aside party rivalries, even as controversy surrounding a report on the acquisition of Amaryllis Hotel resurfaced, ...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:41:47 +0000
Manufacturers, government align on thin plastic phase-out
Plastic manufacturers in Malawi have pledged to comply with the directive to stop producing thin plastic bags and to encourage other producers to do the same, following a meeting with Minister of Natural Resources Patricia Wiskes. Abdul Mussa, Chairp...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:38:22 +0000
Chawinga sisters ruled out of Fifa series
The Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, have suffered a big blow after captain Tabitha and her sister Temwa Chawinga were ruled out of this weekend’s Fifa Series due to injuries. Football Association of Malawi (Fam) operations d...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:12:31 +0000
Industry pushes for fuel levies removal
The Malawi Confedartion of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has called for the removal of some government-imposed fuel levies to lower prices. The call follows last week’s upward adjustment of fuel price announced by the Malawi Energy Regu...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:09:05 +0000
Treasury turns down K167bn credit offers
The government turned down K167 billion in Treasury bills during the March 2026 auctions, despite investors offering a total of K567 billion across various maturities. Official results released by the Reserve Bank of Malawi show that only K400 billio...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:07:30 +0000
Court adjourns Zamba arrest warrant challenge to April 10
By Mercy Matonga: First Grade Magistrate Kondwani Chinangwa of Mkukula Magistrate’s Court has adjourned to Friday, April 10, 2026 a case in which former State House Chief of Staff Colleen Zamba is contesting two arrest warrants. State lawyer Presco...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:04:05 +0000
Fire grounds uranium processing at Kayelekera
Australian mining firm Lotus Resources Limited has suspended uranium processing operations at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine following a fire that damaged part of its electrical infratructure, the company said yesterday. To read more, click times.mw/eti...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:02:42 +0000
Minister urges respect for taxpayers’ money
By Mphatso M’bang’ombe: Local Government and Rural Development Minister Ben Phiri has called on councillors to promote transparency and accountability. Phiri made the remarks during a councillors’ engagement meeting held at Mponela Trading Cent...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:58:50 +0000
Ntam stars in Zambia in Sadc theatre mission
National Theatre Association of Malawi (Ntam) over the weekend performed in Lusaka, Zambia in Southern African Development Community (Sadc) mission for a play titled Imaginary Harvest. The team joined other actors from Zambia and Zimbabwe to stage th...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:52:27 +0000
Second chances that give youths freedom
By Sarah Solomon, contributor: At just 17, Ireen Zimba’s life changed abruptly. Pregnant, out of school and facing stigma from her community in Mchinji District, her future seemed uncertain. Now 24, she is rebuilding her life and helping other you...

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