Malawi Institute of Journalism - Promoting Media Independence And Professionalism

Malawi grappled with the fight against corruption in 2025 with no clear direction taken, and now fear is emerging of it worsening in 2026 if mere rhetorics do not turn into actions.

From riverbanks to mountain slopes, illegal settlements are expanding across Malawi’s cities, exposing a democracy where laws exist, but enforcement is negotiable. This isn’t just about bad settlements, it’s about the quiet erosion of…

This weekend, the interest of fans will be directed towards various pitches as teams prepare to compete in the Round 32 of the Castel Cup.

Prison authorities have dismissed social media reports claiming that suspects paraded by the Malawi Police Service in connection with the murder of Dr Victoria Bobe are inmates serving custodial sentences at Chichiri Prison.

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has urged consumers to remain vigilant when buying goods and services during the festive season.

Authorities say they have enhanced security measures ahead of the festivities- Christmas and New year.

The High Court in Lilongwe has pushed to Wednesday, 24 December, the hearing of a bail application by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda after the State failed to present its response.

The Malawi Human Rights Commission MHRC has described the 2025 general elections as "orderly and peaceful". This comes as the commission

Producers and actors behind Welcome to Maula Prison film dominated the inaugural 2025 Malawi Film Awards organised by the Film Association of Malawi.

… a tale of post-TB lung disease: the big elephant in the house