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PressCane Limited has donated road cones to the Milare Police Substation in Blantyre to enhance the safety and visibility of police officers working along the roads. The donation follows a request from the police station after its existing road cones became worn out, leaving officers with inadequate equipment to ensure their visibility and safety during […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has pledged her full support to Malawi’s national women’s football team, the Scorchers, as they prepare for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Mutharika made the commitment during a luncheon she hosted for the team at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Thursday, following their impressive campaign at the Women’s […]
Malawians have been warned to expect longer power cuts after a fault at one of the country’s main power stations reduced electricity available to the national grid by 20 megawatts. The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) says the fault occurred at Nkula B Power Station on 7 August. It says the reduction in supply […]
Malawians are being encouraged to consider frogs as an additional source of protein, following their display at an agricultural exhibition in Chikwawa District. The frogs, locally known as athesi, are among the traditional foods being showcased by farmers at the Chikwawa Community Sports Ground. The second Chikwawa agricultural exhibition follows the inaugural event held in […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says it is excited with the turnout of its customers and Malawians at the Watch parties it organized to support the Malawi Scorchers during the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament played in Morocco. The Bank organized more than 12 Watch parties across the country, bringing the […]
The European Union has thrown a €143 million (about K287 billion) lifeline to Malawi’s economy through a 2026 investment package targeting agriculture, energy, education and skills development. The package is expected to support Malawi’s long-term economic transformation and contribute to the implementation of Malawi Vision 2063 and its First 10-Year Implementation Plan. The largest component […]
High Court Judge Mzonde Mvula is scheduled to deliver a ruling on activist Sylvester Namiwa’s bail application tomorrow, Friday, August 21, at 10am. Namiwa has been in custody at Maula Prison since his arrest on July 30 and is facing charges of treason and publishing false news likely to cause a breach of peace. The […]
By Roy Howa Lilongwe, August 20, Mana: The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has projected that four proposed toll gates at Chileka, Naruva, Mnkhanga and Gwayi could generate about K10 billion annually once operational. The toll gates are part of the Government’s plans to expand road tolling as a means of generating sustainable financing for road […]
Press Corporation plc (PCL) is underscoring the significance of strategic partnerships in the country’s sustainable transformation, and has provided K12 million kwacha to the Institute for Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM). This is a platinum sponsorship towards the ICAM annual lakeshore conference set for 17-19 September, 2026 in Mangochi under the theme: From Silos to […]
By Iommie Chiwalo The Mzuzu Youth Caucus has written to Chief Justice Rezine Mzikamanda expressing concern over what it calls the “unwarranted delay” in delivering a bail ruling for Sylvester Namiwa, Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI). In a letter copied to the Registrar of the High Court and […]
