EDITORIAL | ACB Must Act: Grand Palace Scandal is a Stain on Malawi’s Conscience

  There comes a point when silence becomes complicity—and that moment is now. The revelations surrounding Gland Palace Hotel’s alleged involvement in defrauding public funds meant for Malawi’s 2025 elections are not just deeply disturbing—they are morally …

President of Malawi welcomes UAE Foreign Minister in Lilongwe

Malawi: Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of Malawi has welcomed His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe at the start of Sheikh …

EU’s eyes on Malawi polls

European Union (EU) Ambassador Rune Skinnebach says management of processes between now and voting day is key to an inclusive, credible and transparent vote in the September 16 General Election. The envoy said this yesterday in Lilongwe during a media …

Malawi touts UAE connection

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nancy Tembo says Malawi stands to benefit from its connection with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which she said is willing to invest in multiple sectors, including mining and trade. She was speaking in an interview at Kamuzu …

Malawi Villagers Plan Lawsuit After Relocated Elephants Kill Residents

As the sun rises over Malawi, Rodwell Chalilima looks out at his trampled field of maize, the chaos left behind illuminated by long shadows. For Chalilima and other villagers, nightly raids by large elephant herds, numbering up to 200, have become a common …

Business Time on Malawi’s mineral resources – 6 May 2025

Malawi arrests 6 suspected drug traffickers tied to Mexico cartel

Police in Malawi said Tuesday they had arrested six suspected drug traffickers with links to a Mexican cartel in a joint operation with the United States. The bust at the weekend at Kamuzu International Airport in the capital Lilongwe nabbed six Mexican …

Suspected Drug Lords Nabbed in Malawi

A joint security mission by the United States and Malawi Governments has resulted in the arrest of six suspected drug lords with alleged links to a Mexican cartel. The six were arrested Saturday afternoon after disembarking from Ethiopian Airlines around 3 …

ZimTrade eyes Malawi market

Malawi’s mining sector: A golden key to economic growth

By Jones Gadama Vice President Dr. Michael Usi has emphasized the need for transparency in Malawi’s mining sector, highlighting its potential to unlock economic growth and propel the country into the middle-income bracket. Dr. Usi made these remarks during …