The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that 49 millions Africans could be pushed into extreme poverty by the coronavirus…
World Bank declares once-poor Tanzania a middle-income country
It’s official – Tanzania, though not yet rich, is no longer poor. The World Bank has declared Tanzania to be…
Chakwera pledges respect for rule of law
Malawi’s new president Lazarus Chakwera says the new administration will respect the rule of law and the right of access…
Expert lauds govt’s approach to revamp economy
By Mabuchi Chunga Economist Happy Chirwa has commended the government for the temporarily suspension of the awarding of contracts to…
Government halts contracts
The newly elected Tonse Alliance government has temporarily suspended the awarding of contracts to individuals and companies with immediate effect…
Providing access to groundwater to the Chongwe community: A pilot project in Zambia
COVID-19 has set new rules for us—regular handwashing, wearing of masks, and frequent sanitization. All these have become the ‘new…
Catholic bishops hail MEC for credible poll
By Mabuchi Chunga The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has commended Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for professionally presiding over the…
Chakwera appoints ministers
President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has made ministerial appointments effective June 29, 2020. A press statement signed by Secretary to the…
Chakwera wins historic election
Opposition Malawi Congress Party president Lazarus Chakwera has won historic fresh presidential election. Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Chifundo Kachale…
Admarc in stock of 44, 000 metric tons of maize
The state grain trader, Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) says it has 44, 000 metric tons of maize in…
Malawians await results
Millions of Malawians are waiting for official results of Tuesday’s fresh presidential poll as results continue to trickle in at the…
Kuwani wants Mutharika, Chakwera disqualified
Mbakuwaku Movement for Development (MMD) president Peter Kuwani has demanded disqualification of Peter Mutharika and Dr. Lazarus Chakwera from the…