Lake Malawi water levels RISING!
The National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) has announced that it will be releasing over 1.4 million litres of water from Kamuzu Barrage to help mitigate the rising levels of Lake Malawi.
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Govt cracks whip on coal mining company
The Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA) has halted mining activities at Coal and Minerals Group (CMG) in Karonga due to environmental and safety issues.
Nyamilandu promises standards in SKC plane crash probe
Members of a specialized parliamentary committee established to probe the crash of a Malawi Defence Force aircraft, which resulted in the deaths of former Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, have chosen Walter Nyamilandu as their chairperson.
“Malawi’s budget is hopeless” -Chithyola
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola-Banda, has expressed his disapproval of the recently approved national budget, stating that it provides no optimism for Malawians, especially the youth and civil servants.
Malawi parliament wants MORE taxes on beer, tobacco
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.
Pension officer denies DPP influence over Colleen Zamba
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.
APM, Chihana hold ‘fruitful’ meeting
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.
Malawi parliament passes MK10 Trillion budget
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.
Councillor dies in Karonga
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 President introduces lie detectors
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.