https://www.focusmalawi.com Latest news updates en https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/local-farmers-perspective-on-foreign-farm-investors Now, I am no ardent admirer of Kamuzu Banda. In many ways, he contributed to our intellectual lethargy, discouraging independent thought by doing all... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:04:41 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/local-farmers-perspective-on-foreign-farm-investors https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/mec-defies-apm-executive-order-yet-again In a press statement issued on April 8, 2026, the Commission made it clear that it has not resolved to relocate its Head Office, despite Executive Ord... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:32:10 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/mec-defies-apm-executive-order-yet-again https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/real-casualties-of-bushiri-thom-mpinganjira-iron-man-conference The messaging leaned heavily on themes of resilience, leadership, and self-mastery—encouraging participants to “unlock” what was described as the inne... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:30:12 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/real-casualties-of-bushiri-thom-mpinganjira-iron-man-conference https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/snakes-and-ladders-how-corruption-fights-back-in-amaryllis-hotel-saga It is critical to note, however, that the Reserve Bank itself does not possess statutory powers to freeze accounts or prosecute financial crimes. That... Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:44:21 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/snakes-and-ladders-how-corruption-fights-back-in-amaryllis-hotel-saga https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/chakufwa-the-unbowed-unionist-who-helped-break-malawis-one-party-state He was arrested almost immediately. But that moment—intended to silence him—would instead ignite one of the most consequential political transforma... Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:15:31 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/chakufwa-the-unbowed-unionist-who-helped-break-malawis-one-party-state https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/focus-malawi-easter-message-2026 FOCUS Malawi joins believers across the country in commemorating this sacred season. Easter reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Chr... Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:47:17 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/focus-malawi-easter-message-2026 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/is-dpp-the-later-day-chikangaude-cha-mthengo Each story often included a song, and all of us were required to join in the chorus. This was the trickiest part because you couldn’t just sing haphaz... Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:19:04 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/is-dpp-the-later-day-chikangaude-cha-mthengo https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/chithyola-pdp-say-fuel-price-hike-unwarranted-death-knell-for-malawians The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) announced significant fuel price increases on Wednesday April 1, 2026. Petrol prices have risen from K4,... Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:17:11 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/chithyola-pdp-say-fuel-price-hike-unwarranted-death-knell-for-malawians https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/operation-red-star-who-killed-the-project Kamuzu argued that these ageing and deteriorating buildings were giving the city a bad name. The operation largely affected properties owned by Malawi... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:03:58 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/operation-red-star-who-killed-the-project https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/caf-announces-african-nations-league-to-replace-afcon-expand-afcon-to-28-teams During a press conference following CAF’s Executive Committee meeting, Motsepe outlined the new strategy, which will feature two main formats. The... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:25:34 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/caf-announces-african-nations-league-to-replace-afcon-expand-afcon-to-28-teams https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/bushiris-private-jet-to-be-auctioned-off-in-south-africa The jet has been grounded at Lanseria International Airport since 2020, when Bushiri returned to Malawi while facing multiple charges. When contact... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:30:33 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/bushiris-private-jet-to-be-auctioned-off-in-south-africa https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/inside-the-political-isolation-of-1st-vp-jane-ansah It began with the removal of key institutional portfolios from her office—including DODMA—followed by the reassignment of reform functions. This was t... Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:22:35 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/inside-the-political-isolation-of-1st-vp-jane-ansah https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/government-denies-alleged-sidelining-of-vice-president-jane-ansah In a statement released on Saturday, March 28, 2026, Justin Adack K Saidi, Chief Secretary to the President, said the allegations were “false, baseles... Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:08:33 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/government-denies-alleged-sidelining-of-vice-president-jane-ansah https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/inkosi-mtwalo-calls-out-protocol-breach-as-mutharika-representation-row-exposes-dpp-power-strains When he rose to speak, Mtwalo, who is known for his uninhibited manner of speaking and in whose jurisdiction the funeral was held, described the arran... Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:35:38 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/inkosi-mtwalo-calls-out-protocol-breach-as-mutharika-representation-row-exposes-dpp-power-strains https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/utm-speaks-on-the-victimization-of-vice-president-jane-ansah UTM is the latest to weigh in, issuing a strongly worded statement condemning what it describes as the “victimization” of Vice President Jane Mayemu A... Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:34:45 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/utm-speaks-on-the-victimization-of-vice-president-jane-ansah https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/jane-ansah-asked-to-resign-as-vicepresident Under the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, the President does not have the power to dismiss a sitting Vice-President. Section 83 establishes th... Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:29:26 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/jane-ansah-asked-to-resign-as-vicepresident https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/frank-mbeta-and-gabriel-chembezi-inside-the-amaryllis-smoking-gun-questions He argued that Malawians must understand that the origins of the controversial deal trace back to former Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colle... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:46:53 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/frank-mbeta-and-gabriel-chembezi-inside-the-amaryllis-smoking-gun-questions https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/k5-billion-cdf-when-politics-ignores-economics There is a quiet discomfort settling within the ranks of the Democratic Progressive Party—one that cannot be spoken loudly in rallies, but is whispere... Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:38:43 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/k5-billion-cdf-when-politics-ignores-economics https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/evacuation-centres-under-scrutiny-as-corruption-abuse-claims-rock-parliament While government, through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), has begun opening evacuation centres in response to the floods—a move... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:52:10 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/evacuation-centres-under-scrutiny-as-corruption-abuse-claims-rock-parliament https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/parliament-to-take-charge-of-new-chilima-crash-inquiry Addressing the House, Suleiman said the Business Committee had resolved to constitute a 13-member committee drawn from across the political divide, in... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:59:33 +0000 https://www.focusmalawi.com/news/articles/parliament-to-take-charge-of-new-chilima-crash-inquiry