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All the latest news from Malawi: politics, economy, society, environment, culture, and sports. A section dedicated to this Southern African country known for its landscapes and warm hospitality.
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Malawi: $165.9 million to strengthen social protection against shocks
The World Bank has approved $165.9 million in funding for the INSPIRE-O program in Malawi. The project aims to strengthen social safety nets, climate-adaptive public works, and access… -
Malawi: Four suspects killed during rescue of British woman
Malawi police rescued Nusrat Osman, who was abducted six days earlier in Blantyre. Four armed suspects were killed in the exchange of gunfire, and a senior police official… -
Malawi: Mpatamanga project of 358 MW moves to tender phase
The Mpatamanga hydroelectric project enters a new phase with the launch of the tender for its main EPC contract. This 358.5 MW infrastructure is expected to nearly double… -
Malawi: Parliament suspends 12 inquiries following Mutharika-Suleman meeting
The 12 commissions announced in early September remain stalled by the judiciary. The Office of the Speaker confirms they will not proceed while the judicial review is ongoing,… -
Malawi: Norway to close its embassy in Lilongwe by July 2027
Oslo has decided to close its embassy in Malawi by the end of July 2027 as part of a reorganization of its diplomatic network, while announcing the continuation… -
Malawi: Government challenges legality of 12 parliamentary inquiries
The Malawian government is challenging National Assembly President Sameer Suleman's authority to unilaterally initiate 12 inquiries into public institutions while a judicial review process is underway. -
CAN Women 2026: Malawi eliminates Algeria and qualifies for the final.
Malawi qualified for the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by beating Algeria (3-1) on Wednesday, August 12, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. In… -
In Malawi, the Kangankunde rare earth project is attracting the attention of Western markets.
The Kangankunde project, led in Malawi by the Australian company Lindian Resources, is part of the race to secure supplies of rare earth elements. The company claims to… -
Malawi: EGENCO puts 10 MW of solar capacity into service in Salima.
Malawi has launched a 10 MW solar power plant in Nanjoka, located in the Salima district. Developed by the public company Electricity Generation Company Malawi (EGENCO), this installation…