Malawi Times
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:34:07 +0000Heavy rains displace thousands
By Tiyese Monjeza & Emmanuel Chilemba:
Persistent heavy rains sweeping across southern Malawi have displaced hundreds of households, damaged schools and left communities flooded.
District councils and disaster management authorities have issued ...
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:31:15 +0000Rain disrupts by-elections, turnout low
By Jarson Malowa, Imam Wali, Daniel Zimba & Pemphero Malimba:
Rain Tuesday disrupted voting in four parliamentary constituencies and nine wards across the country, resulting in low voter turnout in the affected areas.
In parts of Zomba, turnout w...
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:59:31 +0000Blue Eagles lift inaugural Premier Netball League
Blue Eagles Sisters underlined their credentials as they clinched the inaugural FDH Bank Premier Netball League with a game to spare following a 52 to 44 victory over Kukoma Diamonds at Civo Netball Court in Lilongwe Tuesday.
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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:57:48 +0000Cost of living down 4.6% in February
The cost of living for an average urban household of six in Malawi declined slightly in February 2026, by 4.6 percent from K1,029,025 in January to K981,732.
This is according to the latest Cost of Living Analysis report published by the Employers’...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:53:41 +0000Nico honours Chiundira for 31 years of service
Nico Holdings plc has commended long-serving employee Chifundo Chiundira for his dedication and professionalism following his retirement after 31 years of service.
Group Managing Director Vizenge Kumwenda said Chiundira retired from the group after s...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:49:56 +0000Financial inclusion drive excites Reserve Bank of Malawi
Reserve Bank of Malawi Deputy Governor Kisu Simwaka has hailed the stride the country has registered in integrating financial literacy into the education curriculum.
Simwaka said this yesterday at the launch of activities marking the financial litera...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:48:25 +0000Inflation eases to 24.1% in February
Malawi’s year-on-year inflation rate eased to 24.1 percent in February 2026, down from 24.9 percent recorded in January 2026, representing a 0.8 percentage point decline.
This is according to the Consumer Price Indices report released yesterday by ...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:46:30 +0000Pac set to subpoena AG Frank Mbeta Wednesday
By Wezzie Gausi:
The Public Accounts Committee (Pac) of Parliament has resolved to subpoena Attorney General Frank Mbeta after he failed to appear before the committee for questioning in the ongoing inquiry into issues surrounding the purchase of Am...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:41:11 +0000Stakeholders call for Mzuzu Stadium quick renovations
The Northern Region Football Association has called for speedy maintenance works at Mzuzu Stadium ahead of the 2026/2027 football season.
The call follows growing anxiety among the football fraternity over the ongoing rehabilitation works at the stad...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:36:13 +0000FDH Premier Netball League ends Sunday
The inaugural FDH Premier Netball League is expected to end on Sunday, March 22, with Blue Eagles in pole position to emerge maiden winners.
Netball Association of Malawi (Nam) Vice President Tadala Billie, who is also the competition’s general sec...