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Scaled down: Govt reduces Principal Secretaries listing

Clement ChikhomoFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 202601 mins

The Malawi government has decreased the number of Principal Secretaries from 80 to 38 as part of an initiative to enhance financial management and restore order within the public service.

Former ministers, Zamba facing abuse of office charges

Matilda KhemboFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 202601 mins

Three ex-senior government officials have been charged with abuse of office, fraud, and money laundering in connection with contracts awarded to East Bridge for fertilizer, soya beans, and tobacco.

Malawi President calls for rain prayers

Matilda KhemboFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 202602 mins

President Peter Mutharika has urged Malawians of all faiths to engage in prayer for favorable rainfall, as certain regions of the country are facing extended dry spells that jeopardize this year’s agricultural yield.

Mtumbuka visits Betere heavy rain victims

Clement ChikhomoFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 202602 mins

Aspiring Member of Parliament for Rumphi Central Constituency, Dr Matthews Mtumbuka, has expressed sympathy with residents of Betere following heavy rainfall that damaged 32 hectares of crop fields and affected 86 households.

Mtumbuka earns endorsement by Rumphi Central youths

Matilda KhemboFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 202602 mins

Rumphi Youth Endorse Dr. Matthews MtumbukaYouth leaders from various youth clubs in Rumphi Central Constituency have endorsed Dr. Matthews Mtumbuka as a suitable candidate for the Member of Parliament seat ahead of the March 17 by-election.

Malawi strengthens ties with Luxembourg

Vincent ValaniFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 202601 mins

Malawi President Peter Mutharika has praised the strong friendship and cooperation between Malawi and Luxembourg during a meeting with Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel at Kamuzu Palace.