Malawi Exclusive, Lilongwe (2026)

16/10/2026

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Private trip is personal, but governing the nation is public — Kabambe questions silence

UTM President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has weighed in on the debate surrounding President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s trip, saying while a private trip is a personal endeavour, governance of the nation is a matter of public concern.

Kabambe has hinted that Malawians deserve to know what is happening, wondering why there is continued silence from the government quarters over the President's whereabouts and the running of government affairs.

15/10/2026

Malawi Exclusive

Mayi wa zaka 21 wamwalira pa ngozi ya galimoto ku Mangochi

Mayi wa zaka 21, Biasha Daudi wa mudzi wa Mgundaphiri, Mfumu yaikulu Mponda ku Mangochi, wamwalira pomwe anthu ena anayi avulala kwambiri galimoto yomwe amayendera itagudubuzika pa mlatho wa Boolera pa msewu wapakati pa Monkey Bay ndi Mangochi.

M'neneri wa Polisi ya Mangochi, Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi, wati ngoziyo yomwe yachitika m'mawa wa tsiku la tchuthi cha anakubala, yakhuza galimoto ya mtundu wa Volkswagen Jetta, nambala yomwe nambala yake ndi CP 9814. Tepani wati dalaivala wa galimotoyi, Bonface Mlongoti wa zaka 43 zakubadwa anachita ngoziyo galimoto itagunda chitsulo cha m'mbali mwa mlatho kamba koti imathamanga kwambiri.

Pa ngoziyo Biasha ndi yemwe anavulala kwambiri kumutu ndipo wamwalilira ku chipatala cha Mangochi, pamene anthu ena anayi awagoneka m'chipatala chomwechi ndipo akulandira thandizo la mankhwala.

Apolisi apempha madalaivala kuti asamathamange komanso kuti azitsatira malamulo a pamsewu makamaka pafupi ndi milatho.

14/10/2026

Malawi Exclusive

Papa Leo amupeza ndi matenda a khansa

Chotupa chomwe madotolo achotsa pa mapapu a Papa Leo XIV ndi chiyambi cha matenda a khansa, watero mkulu wofalitsa nkhani ku likulu la mpingo wa Katolika ku Vatican, pofotokoza zomwe zalembedwa m'chikalata cha dotolo wamkulu wa Papa.

Izi zadziwika potsatira opareshoni homes madotolo anamuchita Papa dzulo pochotsa chotupacho pa chipatala cha Gemelli ku Roma.

Chikalatacho chafotokoza kuti madotolo anadula mbali imodzi ya mapapu ndipo kuti zotsatira za thandizo la mankhwala zitengera mbali yomwe aidulayo.

Pakadali pano, Papa Leo akadali m'chipatala momwe akhalemo kwa sabata imodzi podikila kuti achire.

Potengera mbiri ya ku banja la Papa Leo, zadziwika kuti pakadali pano, m'chimwene wawo wamkulu yemwe dzina lake ndi Louis, nayenso akudwala matenda a cancer.

13/10/2026

Opareshoni ya Papa Leo yatheka

Nkhani yotsangalatsa kuchokera ku likulu la mpingo wa Katolika ku Roma ikuti opareshoni yomwe madotolo amuchita mtsogoleri wa mpingowu pa dziko lonse, Papa Leo XIV yatheka ndipo yayenda bwino.

Lachiwiri masana, Papa Leo anamugoneka pa chipatala cha Gemelli mu mzinda wa Roma komwe akatswiri anamupanga opareshoni yochotsa chotupa pa mapapu.

Malinga ndi malipoti, opareshoni ya Papa yachitika malinga ndi dongosolo lomwe anakonza ndipo potsatira thandizo lomwe walandira, kwa sabata imodzi, Papa akhala akadali m'chipatala asanabwelere kunyumba kwake.

13/10/2026

Former President Chakwera's Religious Advisor Dies

Deputy Advisor on Religious Affairs to former President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, Sheikh Hashim Abbas, has died.

Information reaching Malawi Exclusive indicates that Abbas died on Tuesday morning at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe, where he had been admitted.

During the 2025 General Elections, the late Abbas contested for the parliamentary seat for Zomba Ntonya Constituency on a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) ticket.

According to preliminary funeral arrangements, Abbas will be laid to rest on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at his home of origin, Chipande Village, Traditional Authority Chikowi in Zomba District.

May his soul rest in peace.

13/10/2026

Malawi Exclusive

Analyst: African presidents should copy pope on health transperency

Blantyre-based analyst Fletcher Banda says African leaders should emulate Pope Leo XIV who openly announced he will undergo surgery this week.

Banda told Malawi Exclusive that hiding sickness by leaders creates panic and false rumours.

His comment comes amid social media speculation that Malawi's President, Peter Mutharika is sick and seeking treatment in South Africa. The President has in a space of one year, since assuming office, flown to South Africa, which State House as well as Office of the President and Cabinet have described as private trips.

Should mother Africa presidents disclose their sickness? Comment below.

13/10/2026

Update

NICO Holdings Corporate Affairs Manager Mbumba Mlia Ndasauka says the One NICO Top 12 Netball Cup aims to develop grassroots talent, empower girls and contribute to rebuilding Malawi’s national netball team.

She said the tournament also provides a platform for public engagement, enabling NICO to share life-changing messages and educate communities about its financial products and services.

She was speaking on Sunday in Blantyre after completing the One Nico Top 12 tournament for the southern region which Kukoma Diamonds emerged winners and claimed K6 million.

Kukoma Diamonds Coach Noel Musa said despite the tournament being tough, they have managed to defend the title as they won it last year on the region level and they have another work to do at national level to also claim championship as they failed to do so last year.

Netball Association of Malawi President (NAM) Vitumbiko Gubuduza said they are impressed with all proceedings of the tournament and very grateful to NICO for the gesture they always show on the tournament.

Now the tournament will be taken into all the regions of Malawi to be played this month inorder to find a national champion.

11/10/2026

update

The One Nico Top 12 National Netball Cup has been launched for its second season, with Nico Group increasing its sponsorship from K60 million to K75 million in a move aimed at supporting the growth and development of netball in Malawi.

Speaking during the launch at Blantyre Sports Arena, Nico Group Head of Marketing and Customer Experience, Taweni Gondwe Xaba, said the company was satisfied with the progress the sport had made since it began supporting the competition.

Xaba said the tournament was becoming an important platform for developing young female netball players and creating opportunities for them to build professional careers.

She emphasized that netball could provide a career pathway for girls, noting that the continued growth of the sport in Malawi could open doors for local players to secure better deals and opportunities beyond the country's borders.

She said the increase in sponsorship from K60 million in the inaugural season to K75 million this year demonstrated Nico Group's commitment to the sport and complemented the Netball Association of Malawi's (NAM) strategy for rebuilding and developing the game.

NAM president Vitumbiko Gubuduza applauded Nico Group for its continued investment in netball, describing the partnership as important to the sport's development.

Gubuduza said the One Nico sponsorship had contributed to improvements across different areas of the game, extending beyond competition to include initiatives aimed at strengthening the sport's overall structure.

She highlighted the training of umpires as one of the key areas benefiting from the partnership, saying such initiatives aligned with NAM's strategy to rebuild netball in the country.

Blantyre City Mayor Councillor Isaac Jomo Osman, who was the guest of honour at the launch, also welcomed the initiative, saying the partnership demonstrated the importance of investing in sports.

10/10/2026

Exclusive

Magalasi Road in fuel blues

Blantyre's busy Magalasi Road - once known for its constant flow of vehicles - is now almost deserted, as if vehicles are shy to pass through it, as fuel scarcity continues to cripple the country's economy.

A visit to the road this week showed a sharp drop in traffic. The stretch, known for being free from traffic congestion, is a vital shortcut to and from Blantyre C*D and Chichiri Roundabout, connecting Kameza Roundabout to the city centre. It is also a mandatory route for heavy goods trucks.

But with long queues at filling stations and many vehicles grounded due to lack of fuel, the road has lost its usual buzz. Business operators along the road say they have also been affected as customer flow has dropped.

The fuel shortage has hit hard across Malawi and Blantyre in particular, with public transport fares rising and many motorists parking their vehicles until the situation normalizes.

06/10/2026

Airtel Africa says it is committed to delivering unmatched experience
to its 183.5 million customers through continuous investment in its network, advanced technologies and
strategic partnerships, aiming at expanding its coverage and capacity to drive digital and financial inclusion in the continent.

Speaking at the beginning of the Customer Service Week 2026, Airtel Africa’s CEO, Sunil Taldar said: "The theme of this year’s events, “The Extra Mile” is aligned with our unwavering commitment to always go the extra mile for our customers by transforming their experience, listening to them, learning from them and acting on their needs and expectations."

He said by digitising their services and broadening access to connectivity, they will helping to unlock opportunities for people, businesses and economies across the continent.

Airtel Africa, in the last one year, has added over 3,250 new sites and 3,200
kilometres of fibre with significant investment in retail outlets and other distribution channels and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to step up customers’ digital experience.

To keep customers safe from spam and potentially fraudulent messages, the company pioneered the AIpowered Spam Alert service which is available free of charge to all subscribers to identify and block suspected spam SMS messages and provide real-time updates.

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