The Health Cluster Committee has suggested the implementation of sin taxes on tobacco, sugar, and alcohol to create a National Health Fund, as Malawi is experiencing a decrease in donor support for health financing.
Suspended principal officer for the pension fund, George Jim, has informed Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee that he did not experience any pressure from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party regarding the acquisition of the Amaryllis hotel.
The Malawi Police Service in Monkey Bay is actively pursuing a suspect linked to the death of 19-year-old Thokozani Alfred.
In an uncommon public appearance, the second vice president, Enock Chihana, has taken to social media to discuss a meeting he held with President Peter Mutharika.
Afro Singer Kineo has been included in the lineup of performers for the Beerland Festival taking place this Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa.
Malawi National Team head coach Kalisto Pasuwa has named his final 25-man squad for the Mukuru Four Nations Tournament scheduled from 28 to 31 March 2026 in Francistown, Botswana.
Parliament has approved the National Budget for 2026/27, allocating a total of K10.978 trillion for government spending after extensive scrutiny, debate, and a vote-by-vote examination of the allocations.
The Karonga District Council has reported the death of Hawkins Munthali, the Councillor for Uliwa Ward who was a member of the People’s Party.
Madagascar’s military President, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has launched an unusual and controversial anti-corruption measure: he’s ordered that all candidates seeking ministerial positions in the transitional government must first pass a lie detector (polygraph) test before they can be considered for office.
