Rising Costs Prompt Malawi to Review Military Deal for Forest Protection

Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Owen Chomanika, has revealed that the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) charges approximately 18 million Kwacha for just one week of guarding the country’s forest reserves. This statement comes in response to …

Faith, Law, and Denial: The Silent Deaths of Malawi’s Women

Behind the bustling streets of Blantyre, beyond the high walls of religious institutions, and beneath the weight of a legal system that refuses to evolve, a devastating reality unfolds. Malawi’s restrictive abortion laws are not just outdated statutes; …

Malawi’s Hunger Crisis: A Nation Betrayed by Policy Failures and Climate Shocks

Malawi is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe. Hunger has gripped the nation with an intensity unseen in decades. An estimated 5.7 million Malawians—nearly a third of the population—are facing crisis-level food insecurity in early 2025. This …

Airtel Malawi Assures FAM of Continued ‘Airtel Top 8 Cup’ Partnership

Malawi’s leading network provider, Airtel Malawi Limited Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to sponsoring the thrilling Airtel Top 8 Cup, assuring the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and the entire soccer fraternity of its continued support. Airtel …

Malawi Unites to Protect Prophet Bushiri as Parliament Deliberates Extradition

Parliament has today begun deliberations on the extradition of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, to South Africa, signaling growing national solidarity against what many see as a politically motivated and unjust legal pursuit. The move comes …

Sovereign Metals raises $25.2m for Kasiya graphite project in Malawi

Sovereign Metals has completed the placement of new shares to raise A$40m ($25.2m) to fund its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite project in Malawi, East Africa. The placement secured firm commitments from both new and existing shareholders including global …

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary Report 28 March 2025

Sovereign Metals raises A$40 million for Kasiya graphite project in Malawi

Australian Sovereign Metals Limited announces that it has received firm commitments for a placement of 47,058,824 new  fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of A$0.85 per share (New Shares) to raise gross proceeds of A$40,000,000 before costs ( …

FCB commits K5 million sponsorship to Malawi Law Society 

The First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc has committed a K5 million sponsorship to Malawi Law Society (MLS) which will go towards supporting the country’s all lawyers umbrella body in its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for March 28-30 2025 at …

Tavona Biza unveiled as Old Mutual Malawi’s new CEO, commits to sustained growth

Tavona Biza has taken the reins as Old Mutual Malawi’s new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), succeeding Edith Jiya, who served the company for nine years. Jiya has moved on to become the Managing Director of Retail Mass Market within Old Mutual’s Mass …