A coordinated smear campaign on social media has falsely linked Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha and Attorney General Frank Mbeta to the Amaryllis Hotel scandal. Investigators have repeatedly stated that neither man was involved in the tainted money. The campaign appears to be disinformation.
A strange contradiction has emerged between police and former MERA boss Collins Magalasi over whether he has been formally charged in the Amaryllis Hotel scandal. Police spokesperson Gladys Chiwawula insists he has not been charged yet, saying officers are still in the process.
Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito announced that stalled construction of homes for security officers will resume. The decision follows a government audit that found payment discrepancies with contractors. Mukhito made the announcement in Karonga on Monday during a four-day inspection tour of the Northern Region, accompanied by Deputy Minister Norman Chisale. The audit exposed chaos in payments, prompting the resumption of the projects.
National Bank of Malawi has given 5 million kwacha to support an internal auditors' conference. The bank's head of internal audit, Noel Tomoka, said good governance is essential for public trust in banks. He argued that strong internal controls are the foundation of that trust. The conference will focus on improving audit practices.
Ireen Navicha, Malawi's representative at the 2026 Miss World competition, has advanced to the top 24 in the Beauty With a Purpose challenge. She's now among the six best from Africa. The competition is part of the 75th anniversary Miss World event in Vietnam.
Centenary Bank posted a half-year profit after tax of K5.6 billion for the period ending 30 June 2026, up from K3.6 billion in the same period last year. That's also a 3% gain over its full-year 2025 profit of K7 billion. The bank attributes the improvement to rising customer deposits and asset growth.
Workers at Malawi's Blantyre Water Board have demanded the removal of both the CEO and the board chair, throwing the utility into turmoil. The move is unprecedented and could spark a legal and governance fight. The workers reportedly declared that Yeremia Chihana and Stanley Chirwa should step down.
Malawi is seeking $2.4 billion from private investors and development partners to develop 470,000 hectares of irrigable land for mega-farm projects. The appeal was made at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. The plan aims to boost agricultural investment.
Malawi's Minister of Local Government, Dr Ben Phiri, announced he will spend September in China. He will undergo training in governance and public administration at Peking University. The program includes leaders from 48 countries. Phiri shared the news on Facebook, saying knowledge is power.
The Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Alliance Malawi has called for sustained investment in essential services to improve access to treatment for NCDs nationwide. The call came in a statement ahead of the Global Week for Action on NCDs 2026. The event runs from Monday to Friday next week.
Agra is calling for a new partnership among governments, farmers, and businesses to convert two decades of progress into real prosperity for farmers. The appeal came after the release of its impact and learning report at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali. The organization's leader, Ruhweza, emphasized turning progress into income.
The Malawi government has withdrawn its nomination of Allison Liwanda as ambassador-designate to Kuwait. The decision was confirmed in an official diplomatic note dated August 31, 2026. The note was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Abdul Karim remains in his post as the current ambassador.
Kukoma Diamonds kept their perfect weekend going with a 61-49 win over Tigresses in the FDH Premier Netball League at Blantyre Sports Arena on Sunday. That followed a 57-25 victory over FLC Netball Team on Saturday, strengthening their position at the top of the table.
CDH Investment Bank reported a profit after tax of K41 billion for the first half of 2026, a 124 percent increase from K18.3 billion a year earlier. CEO Thoko Mkavea said the results reflect the bank's strength. The performance marks a strong first half.
Mary's Meals Malawi screened a film on Friday to show the struggles of vulnerable girls who grow up in poverty and hunger, often without parents. The film, shown at Apollo Auditorium in Blantyre, tells the story of 25-year-old Lettie Saidi. It puts a human face to the challenges many children in the country face.
A 36-year-old soldier, Diof Simaone, was sentenced to 20 years in prison with hard labor for repeatedly abusing a 15-year-old girl and impregnating her. The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate's Court handed down the sentence on Tuesday, September 1, after his conviction last Friday. Police confirmed the case.
A group called Initiative for Climate Action and Development trained residents near the Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga on how to spot, document, and address mining-related complaints. The training is part of a clinic focused on transparency and accountability in environmental impact assessments.
Communities in Kavitengo, under Traditional Authority Kampingo Sibande in Mzimba District, are facing severe deforestation. Years of charcoal production, tree cutting, and unsustainable farming have left the land bare. People now walk long distances for water and firewood, and maize harvests have declined. The once-green area with flowing streams is now degraded.
Smallholder farmers in Malawi's Dowa District have accessed new markets through a climate resilience project. Supported by Oxfam, the initiative helped farmers participate in the 2026 National Agriculture Fair. The program aims to improve livelihoods through sustainable farming.
Daves Mtoseni, programs manager for Assemblies of God Care, is urging communities near wildlife reserves in Salima District to live alongside animals. He spoke at Liwonde National Park, addressing residents around the Thuma and Kuti reserves. Mtoseni said coexistence helps both people and the environment.
Malawi's cotton harvest took a sharp hit this year, and the Cotton Council blames late delivery of farm inputs. Farmers were supposed to get seeds and chemicals through a zero-deposit loan scheme, but delays left many without supplies in time. The 2026 marketing season closed on August 23 with production at just 4,200 metric tonnes. That is an 80 percent drop from previous levels, according to the council.
Malawi's foreign exchange scarcity is choking investment in telecommunications. This threatens digital infrastructure rollout key to Malawi 2063. A GSMA report shows Malawi could unlock K1.1 trillion in economic value and create jobs.