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Malawi News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Malawi News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Malawi and Southern Africa. From national politics and business developments to agriculture, the economy, public safety, education, healthcare, culture, entertainment, sports, and major events happening across the country, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each day. Whether you're living in Malawi, part of the Malawian community abroad, or simply want to stay connected to one of…
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Witnesses Challenge Official Crash Narrative | Malawi News
A shocking plane crash investigation unfolds as explosive witness testimony rocks the proceedings: a village security guard claims officials ignored his…
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Malawi’s Safety Net Faces Funding Crisis | Malawi News
Malawi’s lifeline programs are in jeopardy as foreign donors slash funding—forcing the government to urgently find domestic cash to keep food and cash…
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Nitl Takes Heavy Loss Amid Market Slide | Malawi News
Nitl takes a brutal 27 billion Kwacha hit in H1 2026 as plunging Malawi Stock Exchange prices crush investment income, with equity losses alone hitting 30…
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Malawi Sports Needs Stronger Leaders | Malawi News
Malawi’s sports leadership is getting a serious upgrade as board chair Jim Kalua drops hard truths: talent alone won’t win the game—strong governance…
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Malawi Women’s Football Takes Charge | Malawi News
Malawi’s football authorities are handing over control of the women’s top league to the National Women’s Football Association, paving the way for greater…
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Malawi Prepares for Food Crisis in 2026 | Malawi News
Malawi braces for a major food crisis as Dodma prepares to distribute 98,000 metric tons of maize starting November to feed 2.6 million people facing acute…
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Youth Entrepreneurs Get Certified | Malawi News
Malawi’s young entrepreneurs are getting a major boost as the National Youth Council teams up with the Malawi Bureau of Standards to certify their…
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Witness Saw Plane Before It Vanished | Malawi News
A witness claims he saw the plane carrying Vice-President Saulos Chilima on the day it vanished—spotting it flying strangely in his garden—and later tried to…
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Malawi’s Health Funding in Crisis | Malawi News
Twelve members of Malawi’s CCM are demanding the Secretariat act fast after voting to switch a major Global Fund grant from World Vision to ActionAid—delaying…
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Parliament’s Probes Face Legal Challenge | Malawi News
Parliament’s Speaker launches 12 high-stakes probes into daily national issues—from fuel and pensions to passports—claiming they’re responding to public…
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MPs vs Councils Over CDF Launch Power | Malawi News
A power struggle is heating up over who leads Constituency Development Fund project launches in Malawi—MPs backed by the central government want to take center…
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Blantyre Water Board Tenders Withdrawn | Malawi News
Blantyre Water Board pulls back 11 tenders worth four billion Kwacha citing budget constraints—just weeks after a 24 billion Kwacha government bailout saved…
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Malawi Star Shines Across Leagues | Malawi News
Malawi netball sensation Mwawi Kumwenda, known as ‘MJ’, just shattered records in Australia’s Gippsland Netball League—winning Best and Fairest with 36 votes…
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NBM Doubles Down on Malawi Football | Malawi News
NBM just dropped a massive financial boost on Malawian football — a 147% jump to 2.3 billion kwacha for the 2026-27 season, signaling serious confidence in the…
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Pension and Insurance Assets Dip Amid Stock Market Slide | Malawi News
Pension and life insurance assets in Malawi dipped this year—down 2% and 5.3%, respectively—driven by a steep 12.4% plunge in the stock market. Both sectors…
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Malawi’s Debt Restructuring Push | Malawi News
The government is racing against time to restructure Malawi’s ballooning domestic debt, sending proposals to banks and bringing in Sovereign Debt Advisors to…
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Malawi’s Forest Crisis and Energy Gaps | Malawi News
Malawi’s fight against deforestation is stalled because people simply can’t afford alternatives to charcoal—thanks to unreliable power and scarce LPG. With…
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Mvuzo Dzingwa’s Vision for Sustainable Growth | Malawi News
Mvuzo Dzingwa, the new CEO of MultiChoice Malawi, is launching a bold vision to build a profitable yet sustainable business rooted in customer needs and local…
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NBM and Akiba Boost Malawi-Tanzania Trade | Malawi News
NBM is turbocharging trade between Malawi and Tanzania by leveraging its 77% stake in Akiba Commercial Bank, setting up service centers across Tanzania to…
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Witnesses Speak Out on Plane Crash | Malawi News
A witness who saw the plane moments before it crashed and heard gunshots has broken her silence, revealing she was intimidated by authorities—including having…
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Press Corp Challenges 7B Kwacha Debt Order | Malawi News
Press Corporation is battling a seven-billion-kwacha court order tied to the collapse of its old subsidiary, People’s Trading Centre, with the case now heading…
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Trustees Face Court Over Amaryllis Hotel Deal | Malawi News
The Registrar of Financial Institutions, also Malawi’s Reserve Bank governor, is suing the Public Service Pension Trust Fund trustees over their controversial…
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Bursary Boosts Hope for Struggling Students | Malawi News
Mzimba Secondary School is set to transform students’ futures with a 150 million kwacha bursary from the Constituency Development Fund, easing financial…
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Malawi's Free Schools? Not So Fast | Malawi News
Malawi’s flashy new partnership with the African Hero Foundation to build schools, clinics, and vocational centers—promised as “zero cost”—is revealing itself…
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Malawi’s Permanent ID Revolution | Malawi News
Malawi’s government is revolutionizing national ID cards by removing expiration dates, emphasizing that identity never expires—verification now relies on…
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Vice President Pushes for Disability Cooperatives | Malawi News
First Vice-President Jane Ansah is rallying people with disabilities in Phalombe District to band together and form cooperatives, empowering them to access…
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Malawi’s Food Crisis Looms | Malawi News
Malawi braces for a looming food crisis as millions face hunger between October next year and January after, with prices soaring and local production…
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Foundation Hits Deadline on Charity Registration | Malawi News
A charity led by engineer Vitumbiko Mumba is hitting the brakes on bureaucracy as it demands a response from the Registrar General’s office—or face legal…
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Women of Faith Lead Against GBV | Malawi News
In Mangochi, a bold new initiative is empowering women of faith to lead the fight against gender-based violence, leveraging their trusted positions in…
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Shop Smart, Celebrate Malawi’s Business | Malawi News
Mark your calendars for November 28, 2026 — National Product Magazine is throwing a mega-event at the Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe…
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Money Not Reaching the People | Malawi News
A new Oxfam study in Malawi reveals that soaring public spending on debt and local councils is starving social sectors of real impact, leaving the ultra-poor…
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Karonga Unites Against Corruption | Malawi News
Karonga’s fight against corruption is heating up as government, civil society, and faith-based groups unite under a bold new strategy—leveraging partnerships…
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Banana Farmers Rise After Disease Crisis | Malawi News
After years of devastation from Banana Bunchy Top Disease, Thyolo’s farmers are finally thriving again—thanks to a powerful alliance of government, EU, FAO…
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Wanderers Aim for Top Spot Against Blue Eagles | Malawi News
Mighty Wanderers, fresh from a brutal 6-1 loss to Simba in the CAF Champions League, are back home and ready to turn focus to domestic glory. Interim coach…
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Village Mediation Brings Justice Closer | Malawi News
A bold new initiative in Nsanje District is turning local communities into justice hubs—thanks to the Paralegal Advisory Service Institute. By rolling out…
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New Health Center to Save Lives in Rumphi | Malawi News
In Rumphi District, a groundbreaking $698 million health center is set to transform maternal care—bringing life-saving services closer to communities where…
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Malawi Queens Prepare for World Cup Qualifiers | Malawi News
The Malawi Queens are firing up for big wins as they take on Namibia and Botswana in crucial test matches ahead of the Africa Netball Cup and 2027 World Cup…
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Schools Battle Malaria in Malawi | Malawi News
Dedza District is making a bold push to eliminate malaria in Malawi by 2030, targeting schoolchildren—especially those in boarding schools—where mosquito net…
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Malawi Councils Miss Out on Key Development Funds | Malawi News
Malawi’s government has released 85.5 billion kwacha from the Reformed Constituency Development Fund to jumpstart local projects, but six councils—including…
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Transparency in Local Fund Management | Malawi News
Local councils are getting serious training on handling the five billion kwacha Constituency Development Fund—with a heavy emphasis on transparency and public…
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Vice-President Blocked from Cabinet | Malawi News
Vice-President Jane Ansah accuses the government of deliberately sidelining her from constitutional duties, blaming Chief Secretary Justin Saidi and citing her…
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Witness Claims VP Seen in Crashed Plane | Malawi News
A parliamentary committee heard jaw-dropping testimony from Ephraim Duma, who claimed to have witnessed a military plane hover mid-air, Vice President Chilima…
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Conservation That Pays Local Communities | Malawi News
Malawi’s government is turning conservation into cash by empowering local communities to profit from natural resources—turning environmental stewardship into a…
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Nine Girls Return to School in Ndindi | Malawi News
Nine young girls in Salima District are back in school after being pulled from classrooms due to early marriages — thanks to the Luso Langa Community…
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Malawi's Rare Earth Mine and the Silence of Local Voices | Malawi News
Malawi’s massive Songwe Hill rare earth project promises tech-driven economic growth but hides a troubling gap: local communities can’t understand the…
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Mziha Backs Mothers' Fun Run | Malawi News
Mzimba Heritage Association is rallying the community behind Nation Publications’ Mothers’ Fun Run to transform maternal and newborn care across Mzimba North’s…
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EIB Funds Small Farmers in Malawi | Malawi News
The European Investment Bank is teaming up with Centenary Bank in Malawi to inject 7.5 million euros—roughly 15.1 billion Malawian Kwacha—into small…
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Malawi's Football Clubs Need More Than Hope | Malawi News
Malawi’s top football clubs are in crisis on the continental stage, struggling to compete without serious investment in player depth, coaching, and…
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Malawi Flames Name 5 New Faces | Malawi News
Malawi’s national football team, the Flames, has unveiled a surprise 31-man provisional squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers — including five…
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Malawi’s Fiscal Shift: Deficit Amid Rising Spending | Malawi News
Malawi’s treasury flipped from surplus to deficit in July, with spending soaring 69% to a record high—driven largely by debt interest payments—despite stronger…
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Water Bills Skyrocket Amid Cost of Living Crisis | Malawi News
Water bills in Malawi just skyrocketed over 40%, pushing monthly costs from 27,000 to nearly 39,000 kwacha — the biggest driver behind August’s overall…
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Magalasi Granted Bail Amid Controversy | Malawi News
Economist and political strategist Collins Magalasi walks free on bail in two high-profile cases — one alleging he plotted to hack President Mutharika’s phone…
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Malawi’s Youth Powering Digital Governance | Malawi News
Malawi’s youth are stepping up to revolutionize public services through a bold new initiative that pairs young innovators with district councils to build and…
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Malawi’s Data Rights Awakening | Malawi News
Malawi’s data rights movement is gaining steam as citizens wake up to their privacy protections, flooding regulators with complaints—especially about…
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Tuition Hikes Hold Despite Student Pushback | Malawi News
The Ministry of Education stands firm on tuition hikes at public universities, rejecting students’ push for a gradual 35% increase and insisting fees remain at…
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Vice President Excluded from Cabinet | Malawi News
First Vice-President Jane Ansah reveals a growing rift with President Peter Mutharika’s inner circle, accusing powerful party figures of deliberately…
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Mchinji Farmers Get Climate Upgrade | Malawi News
Farmers in Mchinji District are set to get a major boost with a new office and lodging for extension workers, funded by the World Bank’s Regional Climate…
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MCP Apology Ignites Skepticism | Malawi News
The Malawi Congress Party’s latest apology to former Tonse Alliance partners has sparked skepticism and distrust, with critics calling it too little, too late…
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MCP Apology Ignites Skepticism | Malawi News
The Malawi Congress Party’s latest apology to former Tonse Alliance partners has sparked skepticism and distrust, with critics calling it too little, too late…