Malawi Times
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:08:44 +0000Blantyre Water Board’s merry go round
By Isaac Salima:
The High Court of Malawi has granted leave to appeal and stopped the execution of a ruling that discharged an injunction that Blantyre Water Board (BWB) Chief Executive Officer Yeremiah Chihana obtained against his superiors.
The de...
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:05:45 +0000Tobacco buyers shun non-contract farmers
By Mercy Matonga:
Tobacco buyers in the country are shunning tobacco from farmers who cultivate the country’s gold leaf outside contract farming arrangements.
These are the findings from the auction floors following a visit by members of Parliamen...
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:02:28 +0000Ministry grills Fam
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Wednesday took a swipe at Football Association of Malawi (Fam) officials over the association’s conduct at recent events.
The meeting, which lasted over five hours, was chaired by Youth, Sports and Culture ...
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:07:06 +0000Cost of living bites harder
At Makata Market in Ndirande Township, Blantyre, Blessings Chitsalira carefully counts her money to buy food for her family of four.
Her budget is K7,000. With it, she hopes to buy the essentials for the day: tomatoes, vegetables, cooking oil, maize ...
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:55:11 +0000Listed firms post good tidings
Nearly all listed companies on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) recorded robust earnings in 2025, with banks, insurers and telecoms driving a broad-based surge in profitability.
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) led the charge, posting a profit-after-tax ...
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:30:43 +0000Assets declaration faces persistent challenges
By Wezzie Gausi:
Ward councillors are among the culprits when it comes to declaring their assets, The Daily Times can reveal.
This is contained in a report compiled by the Office of the Director of Public Officers’ Declarations (ODPOD).
According t...
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:25:38 +0000Ministry lunches audit into 766 undelivered pumps
By Mercy Matonga:
The Ministry of Agriculture says it has launched an investigation into the contract for the supply of 800 portable solar-powered water pumps after the contractor failed to deliver the equipment within the agreed timeframe.
This is ...
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:19:20 +0000Thyolo dairy farmers level up
CHIMPESA—They need legal entity status
Every morning and evening, farmers converge on the outskirts of Goliati Trading Centre in Thyolo, where buckets of fresh milk are offloaded into a system that forms the backbone of a growing rural enterprise.
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Wed, 20 May 2026 11:14:38 +0000No pomp on Museum Day
International Museum Day passed silently in the country on Monday.
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture has since issued a statement, joining the global community in commemorating International Museum Day, which was first established by the
Inte...
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:04:30 +0000Fam bets on women’s football development
By Llywellenie Mpasa:
The Football Association of Malawi (Fam) has reaffirmed its belief that women’s football can play a key role in raising the country’s global football profile.
Fam President Fleetwood Haiya said structured investment in grass...