Suleman Chitera

By Suleman Chitera Former Silver Strikers and Moyale Barracks forward Khuda Muyaba has begun training with Masters FC in Lilongwe as the club moves closer to securing his services ahead of the new season. Muyaba, one of Malawi’s experienced attacking players, has impressed during training sessions and is expected to bring his skill, experience and goal-scoring ability to the Lilongwe-based…

By Gautam Karve, Editor-in-Chief, World Media Organization (WMO) The official visit of the Prime Minister of India to New Zealand marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations, as it becomes the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in nearly four decades. As one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies, India has become an increasingly important global partner…

By Vincent Gunde The Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare is conducting district dissemination on National Male Engagement Strategy for men and and boys as agents of change towards gender equality. The Ministry recognizes that male engagement is a critical area of intervention for Malawi to achieve gender equality, protect women and girls from violence, prevent HIV and…

By Suleman Chitera Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has urged Malawians to focus on President Peter Mutharika’s efforts to revive the economy and help stranded citizens instead of engaging in political prophecy debates. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has called on Malawians to shift their attention from prophecy-driven political debates and instead focus on what he describes as the commendable efforts by…

By Suleman Chitera Malawi has earned US$184.4 million (approximately K319 billion) from tobacco sales during the first 11 weeks of the 2026 tobacco marketing season. According to a report from the Tobacco Commission, a total of 89.4 million kilograms of tobacco have been sold at an average price of US$2.06 per kilogram. The Commission said that during the same period last year, Malawi had…

By Suleman Chitera Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global peace, security and international cooperation through its participation in the Fifth United Nations Police Summit held in New York, United States. Representing President Arthur Peter Mutharika, Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mabvuto Mukhito joined ministers, senior government officials, police chiefs and…

By Suleman Chitera FDH Plc Bank has announced Angella Gadama as the first grand prize winner of the ‘Swipe to Mauritius’ promotion during the third draw held on Thursday in Blantyre. Apart from Gadama, who was rewarded an all-paid expense trip including $1000 spending money, the Bank also named 25 more winners with K100,000 each.FDH Bank plc injects K100m into Team Malawi’s Commonwealth…

By Suleman Chitera Castel Malawi Limited has donated Beekeeping equipment to communities surrounding the Lunyangwa catchment area in Mzuzu, aiming to shift local mindsets from deforestation to honey production.Castel Malawi Director of Corporate Affairs Gloria Zimba said during the symbolic presentation of the equipment on Thursday last week in Mzuzu that the initiative will provide economic…

By Suleman Chitera National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has rewarded more than 50 customers with branded merchandise during the final activation of its ‘Waku Wa WAFCON’ Point-of-Sale (POS) campaign, held at Chipiku Plus in Zomba. Customers walked away with branded items after spending K50,000 or more using NBM plc POS machines. Each qualifying transaction gave customers a chance to get instant…

By Suleman Chitera The Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation has donated various relief items worth K10 million to Malawians displaced by xenophobia attacks in South Africa targeting especially women and children. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Lilongwe on Wednesday, SKC Foundation Board Trustee David Mkwambisi said the Foundation was established to uphold the values and philosophy of…

By Suleman Chitera Malawi witnessed a busy day in politics, governance, business, sports and crime, with several major developments dominating the national agenda. Parliament Speaker Sameer Suleman Parliament Speaker Sameer Suleman called on Members of Parliament to stop politicising businessman Napoleon Dzombe’s proposed fertilizer manufacturing plant in Dowa. Suleman stressed that Dzombe is…

By Suleman Chitera Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman has questioned why the government is failing to support businessman Napoleon Dzombe’s proposed fertilizer manufacturing plant, saying Malawi needs local production to strengthen food security. LILONGWE — Sameer Suleman has questioned why the government has not supported businessman Napoleon Dzombe in his bid to establish a fertilizer…

By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s Finance Minister Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha is intensifying economic reforms through IMF talks, fiscal discipline and investment initiatives aimed at stabilising the economy. The Malawi Government has stepped up efforts to restore macroeconomic stability and accelerate economic recovery, with Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph…

By Malawi Freedom Network The Government says it is prepared to issue a licence to businessperson Napoleon Dzombe’s proposed fertilizer manufacturing company once it satisfies all the regulatory requirements governing the project. Minister of Agriculture Roza Mbilizi made the remarks in Parliament, where she assured lawmakers that the government is committed to supporting local investment while…

By Vincent Gunde United Traensformation Movement (UTM) President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, has expressed his deep concern over the country’s national debt which has reached to over MK26 trillion. Dr. Kabambe said this debt will chain the coming generation as they will struggle to pay for the nation and at the same time individuals have a share to be contributing to government to pay back the…

By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralization, Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha has held high-level bilateral discussions with Zeina Zeidane, Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund, as the country seeks to accelerate negotiations on an IMF-supported economic programme. The meeting took place on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, on the…

By Suleman Chitera First Capital Bank (FCB) says its K10 million Swipe and Dash Promotion has successfully advanced financial inclusion while encouraging more customers to embrace digital banking services. Speaking during the final prize draw held in Blantyre, FCB Head of Products Chitsanzi Gadi said the promotion, which ran from April to June, recorded increased use of the bank’s digital…