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Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

Rising fish prices, broken machine squeeze Salima women

In Kadale Village, Salima District, members of Chifatso Women Group are struggling to keep their fish sausage-making initiative running as rising fish prices and damaged processing equipment threaten an activity they once relied on to generate income.For Zeres Chibwana, the group's cluster leader, the challenges have turned what was previously an income-generating opportunity into a...

CARE MalawiFish farming

Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

Told to farm, left to struggle

It is a bitter contradiction: rural farmers are encouraged to embrace irrigation farming to improve food production and household nutrition, yet some are struggling to access even the basic equipment that could make their efforts easier.In Salima District, members of Kasupe Care Group have taken the call to heart. They have organised themselves, planted different...

Agriculture groupsFarming

Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

Kalua challenges suspension

Umodzi Holdings Limited Chief Executive Officer Kamlepo Kalua has challenged his reported suspension, insisting he remains in office despite the company board’s position.Kalua’s claim contradicts that of board chairperson Geobra Kamanga, who has confirmed that the chief executive has been suspended.In an interview with Malawi24 Online, Kalua maintained that he was still discharging his responsibilities,...

Kamlepo KaluaUmodzi Holdings

Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

Medical dreams get expensive

The dream of becoming a doctor or other health professional in Malawi is about to become more expensive, with students at the Malawi College of Health Sciences (MCHS) facing higher tuition fees from November 2026.Some students will have to pay more than K1 million per semester under the new fee structure, adding pressure on families...

Malawi College of Health SciencesMalawi universities

Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

Bushiri hails extradition court ruling

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has hailed a High Court ruling upholding the decision to block his extradition to South Africa alongside his wife, Mary.Recently, High Court in Lilongwe issued a 175-page ruling explaining its decision to set aside the extradition order issued in March 2025.The court initially set aside the order on 31 October 2025 after...

Bushiri South Africa Extradition CaseMary Bushiri

Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

24 Nigerian artists who have surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify

A total of 24 Nigerian artists have now crossed the one billion stream mark on Spotify across all credits, with Grammy-winning icon Wizkid leading the pack at 11.91 billion streams, a fresh testament to Afrobeats' worldwide dominance.Wizkid, who performed in Lilongwe, Malawi, last year at the Echoes of Greatness event spearheaded by Tay Grin, continues...

EntertainmentNational

Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

Ulemu Bus warehouse burns in SA

Amid attacks on foreign nationals and their businesses in South Africa, a warehouse belonging to Malawi-owned Ulemu Bus Service has gone up in flames in Durban, with the people behind the incident still unknown.The fire broke out on Tuesday night at a warehouse used to store goods belonging to people travelling between Malawi and South...

South Africa AttacksUlemu Bus Service

Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

Malawi eyes 125MW power boost

Malawi could see relief from persistent blackouts as two power projects prepare to inject a combined 125 megawatts of electricity into the national grid.The projects, involving 75MW of multifuel thermal power and 50MW of solar energy, are expected to strengthen electricity generation, reduce unserved energy and diversify the country's power sources.The Electricity Supply Corporation of...

AZA Power Solutions LimitedElectricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM

Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

The Theatre of the Absurd: Why Kondowe’s Fallacious Crusade Against Nyamilandu Manda Defies All Logic

The public demand by activist Ceaser Kondowe for Walter Nyamilandu Manda to resign as chairperson of the parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating the tragic Saulos Chilima plane crash is a masterclass in political theatre. To insist that a statesman must step down because a key witness, former Commander General Vincent Phiri, once supported Nyamilandu’s football...

Ceaser KondoweSaulos Chilima

Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

Kabambe faces corruption evidence test

Government has thrown a challenge at UTM Party leader Dalitso Kabambe, demanding proof of corruption and nepotism allegations against President Peter Mutharika’s administration.Information and Communications Technology Minister Shadric Namalomba has challenged Kabambe to take his claims to the relevant authorities if he has evidence of wrongdoing.Namalomba dismissed the opposition leader’s criticism as politically motivated and...

corruptionDalitso Kabambe

Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

Bushiri extradition hits legal wall

Major 1 has dodged another legal bullet, with the High Court explaining why Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife cannot be extradited to South Africa under the quashed order.In a 175-page ruling, the High Court in Lilongwe has detailed the legal and procedural flaws that led it to overturn the extradition order issued against the...

Bushiri extradition CaseBushiri South Africa Escape

Malawi24Oct 14, 2026

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer

Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in an operation the Vatican says was successful.The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Tuesday. ReutersThe Holy See Press Office...

CancerCatholic Church

Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

Scorchers smash Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe have been left counting their wounds after the Scorchers turned the pitch into a goal festival, firing seven times to storm into the next round.Malawi thrashed Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors 7-0 this afternoon to book their place in the second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers.Temwa Chawinga stole the show with a...

2028 Olympic Games qualifiersFootball

Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

Kamlepo Kalua suspended

Umodzi Holdings has suspended its chief executive officer, Kamlepo Kalua, on administrative grounds.However, the board is keeping the reasons for the decision private.Umodzi Holdings Board Chairperson Geobra Kamanga confirmed the suspension but declined to disclose the circumstances surrounding the decision, saying the matter was personal.“The reasons, being personal, have been communicated to him (Kalua),” Kamanga...

Kamlepo KaluaUmodzi Holdings

Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

Govt warns corrupt officials

Government has drawn a red line on corruption, threatening to arrest and fire public officials who stand in the way of Malawi’s development. Local Government Minister Ben Malunga Phiri said officials who abuse their positions must face the consequences, warning that corruption will not be tolerated as the country pushes to improve service delivery. Phiri...

Ben PhiriNational

Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

Unseating Chakwera no easy ride — Khumbo Soko

Those plotting to unseat Lazarus Chakwera as Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader may be preparing for a fight they cannot easily win.Lawyer Khumbo Soko has delivered a blunt message to Chakwera’s critics, warning that the MCP’s internal structures stand in their way and suggesting that pleading with him to quit may be their only option.In...

Khumbo Bonzoe SokoLazarus Chakwera

Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

Scorchers aim to seal next round spot

Malawi’s Scorchers are one step away from the second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers, but they must finish the job against Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors today.The Scorchers carry a 2-0 advantage into the return leg after beating Zimbabwe at Bingu National Stadium last week.Temwa Chawinga and Tabitha Chawinga scored the goals that...

Footballfootball association of malawi

Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

MHRC pushes for new refugee law

Nineteen Malawians have paid the price for outdated refugee rules — now the Human Rights Commission wants change.The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has urged government to fast-track a new refugee law, warning that the country’s 37 year old legislation no longer protects refugees and asylum seekers.In a statement, the commission called on the Minister...

Dzaleka refugee campJustice Redson Kapindu

Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

Women challenged to drive church development

Women’s church groups are being encouraged to focus on development projects that strengthen their churches and benefit their communities.The Catholic Women Association (CWA) in the Diocese of Zomba has set an example by purchasing a 32-seater bus to support its activities and contribute to the development of the diocese.Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima commended the women...

Bishop Alfred Mateyu ChaimaCatholic Church Malawi

Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

Netball Cup opens doors for young girls

The One NICO Top 12 National Netball Cup is offering players a platform to showcase their talent and pursue higher ambitions, with organizers viewing grassroot competitions as key to developing Malawi’s next generation of netball stars.The Southern Region play-offs concluded in Blantyre on Sunday, with Kukoma Diamonds claiming the regional title ahead of Tigresses and...

netballNetball Association of Malawi

Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

Parliament probes fake drugs, theft

Malawians could be exposed to stolen, falsified or substandard medicines, and Parliament is now investigating drug theft and the safety of medicines circulating in the country.The Parliamentary Committee on Health began hearings on October 12, 2026, to investigate concerns over drug theft, falsified medicines and products that fail to meet required quality standards.The inquiry, which...

Drug shortagesDrug theft

Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

CCJP gives Mutharika mixed marks

One area is showing progress, but others are still weighing down Malawians, as the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) delivers mixed marks on President Peter Mutharika’s first year in office.In its assessment of the period from October 4, 2025, to October 4, 2026, the commission found food security to be the strongest-performing area,...

Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP)Malawi Cost of Living

Malawi24Oct 12, 2026

Civil Servants deny dying poor, plans demos.

For many civil servants, retirement was once a time to rest with dignity. Now, they say a new pension arrangement has become a source of daily anxiety.A group calling itself Concerned Civil Servants says it lives in fear that the current contributory pension scheme will leave them poor and uncertain after years of serving the...

capital hillCivil Servants

Malawi24Oct 12, 2026

Musowa puts MPs on notice

The remaining four years before the next general elections may seem long, but Members of Parliament have been warned that their constituents are already watching their every move.Deputy Speaker of Parliament Victor Musowa says voters are increasingly informed and closely monitoring the performance of their elected representatives, putting MPs under pressure to deliver on their...

Malawi Members of ParliamentMalawi School of Government