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News Malawi: Malawi: Judiciary and Financial Intelligence Unit Silent As Corruption Allegations Against Judge Ken Manda Deepen

Published on: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Malawi: Judiciary and Financial Intelligence Unit Silent As Corruption Allegations Against Judge Ken Manda Deepen
News source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202605190476.html

Questions are mounting over the apparent silence from both the Judiciary and the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) as serious corruption-related allegations surrounding High Court Judge Kenan Manda continue to circulate, with no clear public update on investigations that were triggered more than a year ago.

News Malawi: Malawi first lady’s charity faces transparency questions after multimillion-rand donations

Published on: Monday 25 May 2026
Malawi first lady’s charity faces transparency questions after multimillion-rand donations
News source: https://mg.co.za/africa/2026-05-25-malawi-first-ladys-charity-faces-transparency-questions-after-multimillion-rand-donations/

A charity chaired by Malawi’s first lady, Gertrude Mutharika, has accepted multimillion-dollar pledges from two men facing serious legal scrutiny in South Africa, amid questions over its governance ...

News Malawi: Aid Cuts Hit Malawi as Nation Grapples With ‘Shock Like No Other'

Published on: Monday 04 May 2026
Aid Cuts Hit Malawi as Nation Grapples With ‘Shock Like No Other'
News source: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00096618.html

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global aid cuts have placed Malawi in a precarious financial position, exposing long-standing weaknesses in the nation's economic management. For decades, Malawi has relied heavily on donor support to fund both critical development projects and routine government expenditure. According to the IMF's latest report on Sub-Saharan Africa, aid to the region dropped by 16 to 28 percent in 2025. The shortfall comes as Malawi grapples with a debt-to-GDP ratio exceeding 90 percent, severely restricting the government's ability to borrow or increase spending.

News Malawi: Aid Cuts Hit Malawi Hard: IMF Warns of Rising Debt Pressure and Urgent Need for Reforms

Published on: Sunday 03 May 2026
Aid Cuts Hit Malawi Hard: IMF Warns of Rising Debt Pressure and Urgent Need for Reforms
News source: https://www.nyasatimes.com/aid-cuts-hit-malawi-hard-imf-warns-of-rising-debt-pressure-and-urgent-need-for-reforms/

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News Malawi: Malawi introduces K20, K50 coins as Governor urges public acceptance

Published on: Monday 16 March 2026
Malawi introduces K20, K50 coins as Governor urges public acceptance
News source: https://malawi24.com/2026/03/17/malawi-introduces-k20-k50-coins-as-governor-urges-public-acceptance/

Malawi introduces K20, K50 coins as Governor urges public acceptance | Malawi 24: Stay up-to-date with the latest news from Malawi and around the world, 24/7 ...

News Malawi: Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster

Published on: Monday 19 August 2024
Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster
News source: https://www.news4jax.com/news/world/2024/08/19/malawi-receives-an-insurance-payout-of-112-million-for-el-nino-linked-drought-disaster/

The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for an El Nino-linked drought that led to a disaster declaration in the southern African nation.

News Malawi: Can tax help Malawi out of a health funding crisis deepened by Trump’s aid cuts?

Published on: Thursday 12 February 2026
Can tax help Malawi out of a health funding crisis deepened by Trump’s aid cuts?
News source: https://www.aol.com/news/tax-help-malawi-health-funding-131324717.html

Malawi has postponed the introduction of a new electronic tax reporting system after protests by small business owners, as the government faces mounting pressure to raise funds following major ...

News Malawi: Tragedy Unfolds in Malawi: Devastating Floods and Rain Take Toll on Lives and Livelihoods

Published on: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Tragedy Unfolds in Malawi: Devastating Floods and Rain Take Toll on Lives and Livelihoods
News source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/headlines/3843057-tragedy-unfolds-in-malawi-devastating-floods-and-rain-take-toll-on-lives-and-livelihoods

In Malawi, intense rain and flooding have resulted in at least 13 deaths over four days. The Disaster Management Department reports significant damage to households and agriculture, prompting urgent requests for aid. Evacuation camps are set up as search, rescue, and recovery operations continue, highlighting the severe impact on the nation.

News Malawi: Think-tank foresees pressure on kwacha

Published on: Thursday 19 March 2026
Think-tank foresees pressure on kwacha
News source: https://mwnation.com/think-tank-foresees-pressure-on-kwacha/

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has projected that the kwacha will weaken gradually although the Malawi Government will likely continue to resist devaluation calls in short to medium-term. The ...

News Malawi: 30,000 Jobs, 270,000 Job Seekers: Why Malawi’s Youth Are Locked Out

Published on: Sunday 18 January 2026
30,000 Jobs, 270,000 Job Seekers: Why Malawi’s Youth Are Locked Out
News source: https://www.nyasatimes.com/30000-jobs-270000-job-seekers-why-malawis-youth-are-locked-out/

Malawi is creating only 30,000 formal jobs each year, yet about 270,000 young people enter the labour market annually. This means that every year, the vast majority of youths are left without formal ...

News Malawi: Malawi: 270,000 Youth Enter the Job Market Each Year - but Malawi's Economy Creates Only 40,000 Jobs

Published on: Tuesday 24 February 2026
Malawi: 270,000 Youth Enter the Job Market Each Year - but Malawi's Economy Creates Only 40,000 Jobs
News source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202602250109.html

Every year in Malawi, about 270,000 young people step into the labour market hoping to find work, but the economy is producing only about 40,000 formal jobs, leaving the vast majority of them without meaningful employment.

News Malawi: Malawi bans dual jobs for health workers

Published on: Sunday 01 March 2026
Malawi bans dual jobs for health workers
News source: https://www.dw.com/en/malawi-bans-dual-jobs-for-health-workers/audio-76184134

Malawi has banned health workers from holding dual roles in public and private facilities, aiming to curb corruption and boost accountability. Doctors say the move could hurt care and plan to challenge it.

News Malawi: Malawi: Chinese Chamber of Commerce Recommends Compliance of Pres. Mutharika's Sanitation Executive Order On Sanitation, Hygiene - 'Chinese Businesses Mustn't Compromise On ...

Published on: Thursday 05 March 2026
Malawi: Chinese Chamber of Commerce Recommends Compliance of Pres. Mutharika's Sanitation Executive Order On Sanitation, Hygiene - 'Chinese Businesses Mustn't Compromise On ...
News source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202603060127.html

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has thrown its weight behind President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika's executive order on sanitation, recommending immediate implementation in all Chinese business centres.

News Malawi: Old Mutual backs Africa strategy despite Malawi crisis and volatile returns

Published on: Friday 20 March 2026
Old Mutual backs Africa strategy despite Malawi crisis and volatile returns
News source: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/business/2026-03-21-old-mutual-backs-africa-strategy-despite-malawi-crisis-and-volatile-returns/

Old Mutual, one of South Africa’s oldest financial services companies, says Africa remains central to its strategy, even as one of its key markets, Malawi, grappled with hyperinflation and currency ...

News Malawi: Malawi urged to unify exchange rates, economists warn of risks

Published on: Sunday 08 March 2026
Malawi urged to unify exchange rates, economists warn of risks
News source: https://mwnation.com/malawi-urged-to-unify-exchange-rates-economists-warn-of-risks/

Malawi should move decisively to unify its exchange rate because the current dual system is “untenable” and no longer restrains inflation, a new policy note has indicted. But economists have cautioned ...

News Malawi: Greenhouse-Based Horticultural Farm Revolutionizes Malawi’s Fresh Vegetable Market, Slashes Imports

Published on: Saturday 21 March 2026
Greenhouse-Based Horticultural Farm Revolutionizes Malawi’s Fresh Vegetable Market, Slashes Imports
News source: https://www.nyasatimes.com/greenhouse-based-horticultural-farm-revolutionizes-malawis-fresh-vegetable-market-slashes-imports/

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News Malawi: Malawi loses half of fish markets—report

Published on: Thursday 12 March 2026
Malawi loses half of fish markets—report
News source: https://mwnation.com/malawi-loses-half-of-fish-markets-report/

Malawi has lost 52 percent of its ornamental fish export markets, the country’s main fish export due to cargo flight challenges that have disrupted access to international aquarium markets. The 2026 ...

News Malawi: Exports in Free Fall: Malawi Squanders Up to 70% of Produce Potential as Trade Deficit Deepens

Published on: Sunday 18 January 2026
Exports in Free Fall: Malawi Squanders Up to 70% of Produce Potential as Trade Deficit Deepens
News source: https://www.nyasatimes.com/exports-in-free-fall-malawi-squanders-up-to-70-of-produce-potential-as-trade-deficit-deepens/

Malawi’s agricultural export sector is not just stagnating—it is bleeding. Fresh figures from the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (Mitc) expose a brutal reality: the country is failing to convert ...