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On Education Kondowe said access is expanding but quality and employable skills remain a challenge."The removal of tuit...
08/10/2026



On Education Kondowe said access is expanding but quality and employable skills remain a challenge.

"The removal of tuition, examination and ID fees, together with the School Development Fund, has the potential to improve access for vulnerable learners," he said.

He has also welcomed the Government’s K42 billion allocation for higher education student loans, saying it will help widen access to tertiary education and ease the financial burden on students and families.

By Wilfred Golden

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) says it recognizes that one year can demonstrate direction and progress but cannot...
08/10/2026



The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) says it recognizes that one year can demonstrate direction and progress but cannot resolve economic and institutional challenges accumulated over many years.

NAP Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe said this at a press briefing in Lilongwe on Thursday on the sidelines of their assessment of President Peter Mutharika's first year in office highlighting that it has observed progress and greater stability in several areas alongside significant challenges that remain unresolved.

Kondowe said as Mutharika steps in second year, and beyond must shift into consistent implementation, stronger accountability and independently verifiable results that citizens can see and feel.

"There are encouraging foundations for recovery: inflation and food-price pressures have eased, maize availability has improved, free secondary education has expanded, development resources have been devolved, road rehabilitation has resumed; fiscal restraint has begun, and there have been positive constitutional and institutional developments," he said.

However, NAP says the remaining challenges are substantial and require urgency as forex shortages continue to constrain imports and productive activity, fuel queues have resurfaced, electricity remains unreliable, debt pressures remain serious, and the cost of living continues to weigh heavily on households.

By Wilfred Golden

On governance, NAP says there has to be resolved substantive leadership at the ACB, Role of the Vice President which ha...
08/10/2026



On governance, NAP says there has to be resolved substantive leadership at the ACB, Role of the Vice President which has been recurring challenges across different administration, resolving public-service reforms, the effectiveness and resourcing of oversight institutions, and the need for stronger accountability.

On food security and agriculture, Kondowe says Government must align agricultural investment and input distribution with seasonal rainfall forecasts to protect food security amid concerns over potentially erratic and below-normal rains.

Kondowe says the K931.1 billion allocation to agriculture for the 2026/27 financial year, including about K111 billion for FISP provides an important foundation for improving food security and rural livelihoods.

However, NAP has raised concern over the reported allocation of the largest share of FISP beneficiaries to Southern Malawi, where parts of the region face increased drought risk according to the seasonal outlook.

By Wilfred Golden

Nyasatimes Newspaper Mkulu wa apolisi mdziko muno yemwe adalinso oyang'anira nthambi ya Polisi ku chigawo chakumpoto a ...
28/09/2026

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Mkulu wa apolisi mdziko muno yemwe adalinso oyang'anira nthambi ya Polisi ku chigawo chakumpoto a Richard Luhanga awuza committee yapadera yomwe ikufufuza za kugwa kwa ndege, ya Parliament kuti atolankhani sadawathandize kuti ntchito iyende bwino.
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Nyasatimes Newspaper Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) has organised a two-day Environmental Camp aimed at teaching learner...
28/09/2026

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Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) has organised a two-day Environmental Camp aimed at teaching learners about the importance of protecting the environment and conserving natural resources.

The camp, which started on Monday, 28 September 2026, and will end on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, has brought together learners from different schools to learn, discuss and practice activities covering wildlife conservation, waste management, biodiversity, tree planting and the importance of keeping the environment clean and safe.

Speaking during the camp, a learner from Maya Private Secondary School, Ishmael Matandika, commended LWT for organising the initiative saying that the camp will equipe learners with valuable knowledge about environmental protection and encouraging them to take responsibility for caring for the environment at school and in their communities.

In his remarks, LWT Environmental Education Officer, Evanson Manyasa said the two-day programme will give learners an opportunity to interact with environmental experts and gain practical knowledge through various activities. Schools participating in the camp include Tsabango Secondary School, Maya Private Secondary School and State House Community Day Secondary School.

By Wilfred Golden

Nyasatimes Newspaper A consortium of Civil Society Organization (CSOs) lead by MaBLEM and Human Rights Consultative Com...
25/09/2026

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A consortium of Civil Society Organization (CSOs) lead by MaBLEM and Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) says there is positive commitment from the energy sector to ensure the country has adequate energy supply including electricity, currently engaging with authorities to establish hiccups causing the supply to remain deficit with 100 megawatts mostly during peak hours.

HRCC board chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba said this at a press briefing in Lilongwe on Friday highlighting that during an engagement with the Ministry of Energy, they establish three main hiccups in areas of technical, financial, and mantainance.

Despite this, Mkwezalamba said there is positive response with maintenance equipments arriving in the country within September and October to maintain generators to increase electricity supply by December.

"There have been neglegence in maintance works during the past years and through our engagement they have assured for a huge progress in maintance and that by December load shedding will be reduced," he said.

Mkwezalamba said the sector through Egenco is making progress in procuring generators to boost electricity supply through Escom.
"The expectation is that this country should produce at least 1000 megawatts as currently the country is producing less that 500 megawatts, so we are appealing that all staffs at Egenco and Escom should hold hands and work diligently to achieve the goals," he said.

By Wilfred Golden

Nyasatimes Newspaper Former President Dr. Joyce Banda was honoured with two international awards on Wednesday, Se...
25/09/2026

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Former President Dr. Joyce Banda was honoured with two international awards on Wednesday, September 24, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The awards were presented at two ceremonies held at 777 United Nations Plaza and the 959 Residents Lounge.

Dr. Banda, Malawi's first female president, was recognized as a Trailblazer in African Politics and Champion for Women's Rights and Social Justice.

Speaking at the ceremony, organizer Justina Mutale praised Dr. Banda's leadership, saying it is characterized by an unwavering commitment to empowering marginalized communities and addressing poverty, education and healthcare.

"I accept these awards with profound humility and gratitude. For me, they signify recognition of the work I have been doing for over four decades – work rooted in a simple belief that we must uplift the poor, empower women, and give our young people a chance to dream," Dr. Banda said in her acceptance remarks.

In a second ceremony, she received the SOS Global Servant, Leader for Peace Award for her contribution to advancing higher education for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Administration.

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Nyasatimes Newspaper CTS Courier has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with Afrochoc, a Malawian artisa...
24/09/2026

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CTS Courier has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with Afrochoc, a Malawian artisan chocolate company, aimed at strengthening the delivery of chocolate products to customers across Malawi.

Under the partnership, CTS Courier will serve as Afrochoc’s primary logistics partner for domestic deliveries, with the company currently based in Zomba.

Speaking after the signing ceremony at Amaryllis hotel in Blantyre, CTS Courier Marketing officer Vannessa Kameza, said the partnership demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting both small and large businesses in Malawi as several other companies have expressed interest in working with them, adding that the company remains open to more partnerships.

For her part, Afrochoc founder Laura Schuerwegen said the partnership would help ensure that customers receive Afrochoc products in excellent condition.

Schuerwegen said the partnership also provides an opportunity for Afrochoc to build a strong relationship with a local logistics company that shares its vision of supporting the growth of local businesses.

By Wilfred Golden

Nyasatimes Newspaper Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Decentralization, Hon. Joseph Mwanamvekha, has co...
24/09/2026

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Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Decentralization, Hon. Joseph Mwanamvekha, has commended the World Bank for its latest Malawi Economic Monitor report, describing it as a fair reflection of the government's efforts to restore fiscal discipline.

Mwanamvekha was reacting to the report in which the World Bank has commended government for showing strong financial discipline, noting that public finances are improving after years of double-digit deficits.

"I want to thank the World Bank for this candid and balanced report. It confirms that the tough decisions we have been making are beginning to bear fruit," Mwanamvekha said.

He said the narrowing of the fiscal deficit to 8.8 percent of GDP in FY2025/26 from higher levels last year, and the adherence to the approved budget for the first time in more than five years, is proof that government is walking the talk on fiscal consolidation.

The Minister also hailed the role of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) for driving revenue growth through new measures such as the increase of VAT from 16.5 to 17.5 percent and the expanded electronic invoicing system (E-invoicing), which has pushed domestic revenues to 18.6 percent of GDP and tax revenues to 16.8 percent - now on par with the regional average.

According to the World Bank, stronger revenue performance and expenditure rationalization underpinned the positive momentum, with government recording a reduction in the primary deficit equal to 3.3 percentage points of GDP.

Mwanamvekha assured Malawians that government will sustain the discipline to reduce expensive domestic borrowing, stabilize the economy, and create fiscal space for critical investments, job creation and private sector growth.

"Our focus now is to ensure that this discipline is sustained and that Malawians feel the benefits through lower inflation, stable prices, and more resources for development," he said.

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Nyasatimes Newspaper The Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA) has called on stakeholders in all s...
23/09/2026

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The Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA) has called on stakeholders in all sectors of economy to have a candid discussion on how to improve energy supply including electricity which remains unlimited in the country.

The sentiments were made at a press briefing in Lilongwe on Wednesday ahead of this year's National Energy Conference to be held from 30th September to 2nd October in Salima with 300 delegates to be present.

REIAMA President Brave Mhonie said energy supply cuts across all sectors and this year's conference want to bring integration of energy to the face of the practitioners for all sectors to act as it is a centre of success.

Mhonie said there is need for mindset change in terms of improving the energy sector and practically move away from talking to actioning.

Theme for the Conference is: "Powering growth, mainstreaming energy across sectors," to be graced by Minister of Energy Jean Mathanga.

By Wilfred Golden

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