Reserve Bank of Malawi Denies Plans to Introduce K10,000 Banknote

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has dismissed circulating social media reports suggesting that the bank plans to introduce a K10,000 banknote. In a statement released on its official Facebook page, RBM clarified that it has no such plans and labeled the …

Malawi Police Hits Sports Big Blow

Malawi Police has withdrawn sponsorship on all sports disciplines apart from football and netball with immediate effect, citing funding woes. An internal communication from Deputy Commissioner of Police Human Resources and Development Violet Magwaya to all …

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary Report, 7 March 2025

MACRA admits Malawi lagging in Digital Rights Protection due to outdated laws

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has acknowledged that the country is making slow progress in safeguarding digital rights, citing outdated legal frameworks as a key challenge. MACRA’s Director General, Daud Suleman, made the remarks …

Deforestation threatens Malawi power production

Electricity Generation Company (Egenco) has lamented the wanton cutting down of trees along water sources. It says the practice is threatening the production of electricity as the country largely relies on hydropower sources. Egenco acting Chief Executive …

Foreign Direct Investment Surge: A Turning Point for Malawi’s Economy?

Malawi’s economy is set to receive a significant boost, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows projected to hit $1.1 billion by the end of the current fiscal year. This represents a major increase from the $841.3 million recorded in 2023 and signals …

Sorghum could address food security challenge in Malawi

For decades, African nations have pinned their food security hopes on maize, a staple that has defined diets across the continent. Nate Bloom But as climate change tightens its grip, exposing maize’s vulnerability to drought and erratic rainfall, experts …

Malawi: French cultural events cancelled due to lack of funding

By Twink Jones Gadama The Jacaranda Cultural Centre has announced the cancellation of its French cultural events, including the French song competition, school drama festivals, and writing competition, due to a lack of funding. According to Poya Chapweteka …

CEE Leads Malawi’s Digital Education Revolution with DigiLearn Project, 300 Schools Reached with Computers

Malawi’s journey toward digitalizing its education system is making significant strides, thanks to the transformative efforts of Computers for Enhanced Education (CEE) through its DigiLearn Project. The initiative has so far distributed over 6,000 …

Dzaleka (Malawi) : medicines intended for refugees stolen

A large stock of medicines was emptied during the night of February 26 to 27 at the Dzaleka camp in Malawi. Refugees who reported this theft to the police found themselves in the dungeons. Theft and insecurity have become commonplace in this very …