Malawi Times
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:52:52 +0000It never rains for chihana
By Daniel Zimba & Justin Mkweu:
It never rains but pours for former Member of Parliament Yeremia Chihana, who was fired as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Blantyre Water Board (BWB) on Monday and lost a case against his earlier suspension at the...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:48:38 +0000Silence over K700 million Nocma fraud
Authorities have yet to provide an update on efforts to recover K700 million that the National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) paid into a fraudulent foreign bank account after officials were allegedly duped by hackers.
The payment was made in April 20...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:31:17 +0000MCCCI highlights fuel shortage implications
The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has lamented the prolonged fuel scarcity in the country, which has turned worse in the last weeks, saying it is increasing operating costs for businesses.
The private sector player...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:27:08 +0000Malawi lose to Angola in 2027 Afcon Group B qualifier Angola 3 Malawi 1
The Malawi National Football Team suffered a setback in the 2027 Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers when they lost 3-1 to Angola at Stade 11 de Novembro in Luanda Angola last night.
The loss dampened the Flames’ hopes of qualifying for...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:44:15 +0000Transporters count cost of poor roads
Transporters in the country have decried the poor condition of some roads, saying it continues to affect their operations.
Transporters Association of Malawi spokesperson Frank Banda said most trucks and heavy-duty vehicles carrying goods have been s...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:41:19 +0000CFTC calls for stronger regional cooperation
The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has called for stronger cooperation among competition and consumer protection authorities.
CFTC Competition Analyst Goldameir Marobe said this in Istanbul, Türkiye, during the Türkiye-Africa Compet...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:20:28 +0000Standard Bank injects K250 million into Blue Eagles
By Myra Elias:
Standard Bank plc has officially unveiled a one-year K250 million sponsorship package for police outfit Blue Eagles Football Club on Monday.
The package was unveiled in Lilongwe City.
As part of the sponsorship package, the club will b...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:15:19 +0000Vitumbiko Mumba pledges modern facilities at Rosedale Court
By Vinjeru Betera Mkandawire & Bernard Mhone:
Member of Parliament for Mzimba Central Constituency Vitumbiko Mumba has pledged to refurbish Rosedale Netball Court in Mzuzu City.
Mumba, speaking at the end of the K30 million Vitumbiko Mumba Northe...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:12:37 +0000Malawi Under-23 Afcon hopes hang in balance
By Praise Majawa:
The Malawi Under-23 National Football Team has all to play for when it faces eSwatini in the return-leg match of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Under-23 qualifiers at Somhlolo National Stadium later today.
The junior Flames lost ...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:09:13 +0000Home in Malawi, water from Mozambique
FEELS HELPLESS—Chimzimu
At 4am, Joyce Chimzimu lifts a 20-litre plastic pail onto her head and joins a quiet, exhausted queue of women emerging from the darkness.
They stand at the lip of an unprotected, shallow well popularly known as ‘Kwa Bento...