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Housing authority makes over K6 Billion loses

Timothy NkhonjeraMay 16, 2026May 16, 202601 mins

The Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) has reported losses exceeding K6.5 billion from 2020 to 2025, authorities say.

Nyamilandu promises standards in SKC plane crash probe

Mike Baluti KondiMarch 30, 2026March 30, 202602 mins

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

Clement ChikhomoMarch 26, 2026March 26, 202602 mins

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

Matilda KhemboMarch 25, 2026March 25, 202602 mins

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.

Malawi parliament passes MK10 Trillion budget

Matilda KhemboMarch 24, 2026March 24, 202601 mins

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.

“Chakwera lost because he mistreated Bushiri” says Prophet Uebert Angel

Vincent ValaniFebruary 22, 2026February 22, 202602 mins

Zimbabwean Prophet Uebert Angel says the Malawi Congress Party leadership did not reclaim power in elections because it did not respect Men of God including Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and that the Heavens we’re angry. The Zimbabwean made his views at Bushiri’s birthday celebration in the capital Lilongwe. According to Angel, leaders who do not respect…

MCP sees foul play in electricity failures in parliament

Matilda KhemboFebruary 22, 2026February 22, 202602 mins

The opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP), has asserted that the electrical failure which caused Parliament to adjourn prematurely on Thursday was a calculated effort to hinder discussion on the Constituency Development Fund Bill.

Court rules in Mary Khembo’s favor as MP

Vincent ValaniJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 202601 mins

High Court Judge Ruth Chinangwa has declared Mary Maulidi Khembo the winner of the September 16, 2025, Parliamentary Election in Neno East Constituency, upholding the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) earlier declaration.