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FCB Nyasa Bullets owner Nyasa Manufacturing Company (NMC) has engaged the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture on the prospects of leasing Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre, The Nation has learnt.

Afro-piano artist Joe Ikon says it is encouraging to see individuals taking interest in supporting local creatives.

The African Achievement Awards 2026 will honour Malawian philanthropist Chawezi ‘Chacha’ Banda during a ceremony slated for December 13.

Mwapata Institute shas established that Malawi can earn $308 million (about K539 billion) from the poultry value chain annually if targeted investments and necessary reforms are implemented.

For decades now, every fiscal year in Malawi starts with a familiar ritual where the Minister of Finance sets highly ambitious growth targets during the unveiling of the national budget in Parliament.

Malawi is seeking private-sector investors to help finance a decade-long forestry turnaround at a time the government budget releases averaged just 40 percent of planned allocations over the past five years, it has emerged.

Malawi’s aviation sector is expected to benefit from strengthened technical cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (Icao) as a high-level delegation engages local stakeholders on safety, security, regulatory oversight and infrastru…

CCAP Blantyre Synod general secretary the Reverend Anderson Juma says the 150th Anniversary Celebration for the church is open to everyone.

Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament has started interviewing six candidates shortlisted for the position of commissioner of the Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) in the Judiciary.

They call it mob justice, but it is one of the tolerated injustices in a world where even the worst offender is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

Mounting institutional debt, severe shortage of foreign currency, structural underfunding and protectionism have brought Malawi’s public healthcare system on its knees with the medicine crisis reaching unprecedented depths, The Nation analysis shows.

Fun-seekers are spoilt for choice this weekend with two big music festivals happening about 250 kilometres apart.

It never rains but pours for First Vice-President Jane Ansah, who recently complained of being excluded from Cabinet meetings.

Electricity Generation Company (Egenco) says it expects to restore about 31 megawatts (MW) of electricity by mid-November when maintenance works at Nkula A and Nkula B hydro power stations are completed.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) says it has not set any targets for the Malawi Under-15 National Football Team at the inaugural Under-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Ministry of Mining has expressed optimism that proposed amendments to the Minerals Act 2023 will strengthen value addition, expand local participation and increase the sector’s contribution to the economy.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) says it is reviewing Islamic finance guidelines to strengthen the regulatory and supervisory framework as the country explores alternative sources of development financing amid mounting economic pressures.

Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, are the biggest climbers on the latest CocaCola-Fifa Rankings after moving up 49 places from 153 to 104.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) says it will appoint a new Scorchers head coach ahead of next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup in Brazil becuase incumbent Lovemore Fazili, whose contract expires this month, does not have the required CAF A coaching lice…

Today marks nine months and counting since the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal concluded hearing an electoral dispute appeal by Mzimba Hora parliamentarian Martha Munthali-Ngwira, but is yet to deliver judgement.

In a twist of events, Attorney General (AG) Frank Mbeta has taken over legal representation of Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman and Parliament Secretariat in a case relating to parliamentary joint committees.

Rising public debt burden coupled with dwindling donor support threaten to reverse gains in HIV treatment and prevention in the country, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) has warned.

Construction of Mzuzu University (Mzuni) library complex continues to face glitches with authorities indicating that the contractor wants the cost to be hiked from K27 billion to K33 billion.

Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Luanar) has asked organisations to provide more internship opportunities for students, saying practical experience is key to preparing graduates for the job market.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has warned contractors working on reformed K5 billion Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects against delays, saying projects must be completed within six months.

Many people learn a new language for school, work or travel, but some do it out of love.

Cotton Council of Malawi says limited access to cotton seed, high input costs and inadequate investment have contributed to the country’s declining cotton output.

Super League of Malawi (Sulom) has said it will charge Karonga United for causing the abandonment of the FDH Bank Premiership match against Masters FC at Bingu National Stadium (BNS) in Lilongwe on Sunday.

Today is World Food Day, which falls on October 16 and a mother in Malawi waters down the evening meal so that every child can have a share.

Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) has started paying K495 million in compensation to 110 former employees for unfair labour practices.

First Deputy Speaker Victor Musowa has urged members of Parliament (MPs) to use parliamentary training programmes to sharpen their legislative, analytical and oversight skills.

Various stakeholders, including the Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) and the quasi-religious Public Affairs Committee (PAC) have censured Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman, for comments alleging that government is sidelining Muslims in public and Cab…

Agriculture experts have urged authorities to speed up distribution of Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (Fisp) packages, warning that delays could leave farmers with little time to prepare Mbeya fertiliser for the 2026/27 season.

Two clips of Dr Daniel Kachamba playing a guitar have been circulating on social media all week.

Cinematographer Peter Mazunda has produced a digital web series to raise awareness on tobacco harm reduction and encourage discussions on the health risks associated with smoking.

Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor for economics and regulation Henry Mathanga has called for deeper capital markets to mobilise long-term domestic financing for infrastructure development, Speaking at the Committee of Insurance, Securities and…

US-based Scorchers vice-captain Temwa Chawinga says they will not head to Brazil next year for their maiden Fifa Women’s World Cup as mere participants, but to compete.

Fuel scarcity pushed transport costs up by 14.3 percent in September, adding to pressures on households already struggling with the high cost of living, according to a newly-published study.

Karonga District Council has stressed the importance of collaboration among stakeholders including civil society organisations (CSOs) to serve people of the lakeshore district efficiently.

People in Chitipa South Constituency will no longer rely on unprotected sources to fetch water following the rehabilitation of 104 boreholes in the area courtesy of Pacific Limited’s borehole rehabilitation initiation.

Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has handed over 25 067 coupons to Blantyre District Council and warned local officials against any mismanagement ahead of this year’s Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (Fisp).

Farmers in Nsanje District have embraced modern farming technologies to realise high yield and improve household nutrition amid fears of the El Niño weather phenomenon set this growing season.

A large scale tree nursery in Dzalanyama Forest Reserve in Lilongwe District is targeting to produce 11 million seedlings for the next National Forestry Season to start in December as part of efforts to restore depleted forests in the country.

Dedza Prison has appealed to well-wishers to support its rehabilitation activities with farming equipment as well as farm inputs, water facilities and electrical equipment for welding and carpentry.

The fundamental purpose of a country’s education system is not to produce certificates, but to prepare people for life and responsible civic participation in society.

In 2004, Femia Dulani Mpombwe was going from school to school, inspecting teaching and learning standards in Phalombe District.

Event promoters and artist managers have rued the strain the situation has caused on their planning.

Lotus Resources Limited produced 332 000 pounds (about 151 tonnes) of uranium from Kayelekera Mine in Karonga in its first year, falling short of planned production ramp-up due to plant and sulphuric acid supply challenges.

Malawi’s improving foreign exchange position is yet to translate into consistent forex supply through authorised dealer banks (ADBs), with latest Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) data showing a sharp fall in foreign currency purchased from customers.

In every song on Saint’s new album, Saintrified, a familiar tag declares, “turn it up a little louder”.