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15/10/2026

MALAWI VICE-PRESIDENT DR JANE ANSAH VISITS CANCER PATIENTS AT KAMUZU CENTRAL HOSPITAL

Lilongwe, Malawi | 15 October 2026

Malawi’s Vice-President Dr Jane Ansah today visited patients at the National Cancer Centre at Kamuzu Central Hospital, where she shared food items and a message of hope and encouragement.

Drawing from her personal experience with cancer, Ansah said she understood the challenges of treatment and wanted to remind patients that they were not alone.

She also extended her Mother’s Day wishes.

11/10/2026

MALAWI’S VICE-PRESIDENT JANE ANSAH CELEBRATES 71ST BIRTHDAY.

MALAWI | 11 OCTOBER 2026

Malawi’s Vice-President, Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah, is celebrating her 71st birthday today, expressing gratitude to God for the gift of life and His continued blessings.

In a birthday message, Ansah invited people to join her in thanking the Lord as she marks the milestone, acknowledging His grace and protection throughout her life.

“Join me in thanking the Lord as I celebrate my 71st Birthday,” she said in her message.

09/10/2026

MALAWI’S PERSISTENT CHALLENGES RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND SOLUTIONS

MALAWI | 9 OCTOBER 2026

Malawi’s persistent economic and social challenges are raising important questions about leadership, accountability and the effectiveness of the solutions being implemented to address the country’s problems.

From fuel shortages and difficulties accessing foreign exchange (forex) to the rising cost of living and shortages of essential medicines in public hospitals, citizens continue to face challenges that affect their daily lives.
These concerns have prompted a broader debate about whether the country’s leaders have effective solutions to the problems they are expected to resolve.

For many Malawians, elections represent an opportunity to choose leaders who can respond to public concerns and improve living conditions. However, when problems persist despite changes in political leadership, citizens may begin to question whether their electoral choices are delivering the results they expect.

This raises a fundamental question: Are Malawians electing leaders who lack effective solutions to the country’s problems, or are the leaders doing what they can within their capabilities and the limitations they face?

Fuel shortages can disrupt transportation and business operations, while limited access to foreign exchange can affect businesses that depend on imports. Meanwhile, shortages of medicines in public hospitals raise concerns about access to essential healthcare. These challenges highlight the importance of practical policies, effective implementation and measurable results.

However, addressing the country’s difficulties requires more than promises or explanations. It demands clear strategies, responsible management of public resources, strong institutions and accountability for decisions made. Leaders must demonstrate not only that they understand the problems but also that their policies are producing meaningful improvements.

At the same time, determining whether voters have made the wrong choices requires a careful examination of the circumstances surrounding those choices, the commitments made during campaigns and the performance of elected leaders once in office.

Ultimately, the issue extends beyond political parties or individual leaders. It concerns the relationship between public expectations and the ability of those in power to deliver practical solutions to the challenges facing the nation.

As Malawi continues to grapple with these persistent problems, one question deserves serious reflection: Are citizens struggling to choose leaders with effective solutions, or are the leaders entrusted with power struggling to find answers to the problems they are expected to solve?

08/10/2026

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08/10/2026

MOTORISTS FIGHT FOR FUEL AS SHORTAGES DEEPEN ACROSS MALAWI

MALAWI | 8 OCTOBER 2026

Tensions are rising at some filling stations across Malawi as motorists struggle to access fuel amid continuing shortages.

Two videos shared by Deorccovert show motorists quarrelling and scrambling for fuel while waiting in queues, highlighting the growing frustration among people trying to secure petrol and diesel.

The scenes show the pressure that the ongoing fuel shortage is placing on motorists, with some people becoming increasingly frustrated as they wait for fuel to become available.

The shortages have affected access to fuel in several areas, forcing motorists to spend long periods at filling stations and, in some cases, move from one station to another in search of supplies.

The situation is also creating challenges for public transport operators, businesses and other fuel-dependent activities, as motorists face uncertainty over when they will be able to refuel.

The latest scenes underline the growing tension surrounding Malawi's fuel shortage, as motorists continue to struggle to access a commodity essential for transportation and daily economic activity.

07/10/2026

ZAMBIA POLICE ARREST CHIMALIRO WARD COUNCILLOR, 13 MALAWIANS OVER ALLEGED PETROL SMUGGLING

LUNDAZI/CHIPATA, ZAMBIA — 7 OCTOBER 2026

Zambian police have arrested Chimaliro Ward Councillor Clint Mwale of Lundazi District and 13 Malawian nationals in connection with an alleged petrol-smuggling operation involving about 4,500 litres of petrol reportedly destined for Malawi.

Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged fuel-smuggling operation and identify those behind it.

In a separate incident in Chipata District, police intercepted three vehicles carrying 905 litres of petrol at an Engen filling station. The fuel was allegedly destined for Lilongwe, Malawi, following a tip-off from members of the public.

Police arrested six Malawian nationals and four Zambian nationals in connection with the Chipata incident.

Across the two incidents, police arrested 19 Malawian nationals and five Zambians, including Councillor Mwale. Police said more than 5,000 litres of fuel were confiscated.

Mweemba commended members of the public for providing information to police and urged communities to report suspected criminal activities through designated police contact numbers.

Police have also indicated that the manager of the filling station will be summoned, while the suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.

The arrests come amid ongoing fuel shortages in Malawi, with some of the intercepted petrol allegedly destined for the country.

07/10/2026

SAME CRISIS, DIFFERENT PRESIDENT: WHY DOES MALAWI KEEP RETURNING TO THE SAME ECONOMIC PROBLEMS?

MALAWI | 7 OCTOBER 2026

Malawi has changed presidents, but many of the economic problems confronting ordinary citizens remain familiar.
During the final period of President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration, the country struggled with fuel shortages, foreign-exchange constraints, fertilizer challenges and a rising cost of living. Chakwera acknowledged the hardship and spoke about the difficulties his government faced in addressing the crisis.

Now, under President Professor Peter Mutharika, Malawians are again dealing with concerns over fuel, forex, fertilizer, inflation and the wider economy.

This raises a bigger national question: Why do the same problems continue despite changes in leadership?
Perhaps the challenge is bigger than one president or one political party. Malawi needs long-term solutions that strengthen foreign-exchange generation, agriculture, fuel security, exports, job creation and public institutions.

The country cannot continue moving from one emergency response to another. It needs policies that address the underlying causes of its economic difficulties.

So, what kind of leadership does Malawi need?

Leadership that can look beyond the next election, set measurable targets, protect public resources, strengthen institutions and build an economy capable of generating its own opportunities and foreign exchange.

The question for Malawians is therefore no longer simply “Who is the president?”
It is:

“What must we change as a nation so that the next president does not inherit the same crisis?”

That is the conversation Malawi needs to have.

06/10/2026

PRESIDENT OF MALAWI ARTHUR PETER MUTHARIKA LEAVES MALAWI FOR PRIVATE VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA

LILONGWE, MALAWI — 6 OCTOBER 2026

The President of the Republic of Malawi, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, has left the country for the Republic of South Africa on a private visit.

According to a press release issued by the Office of the Chief Secretary to the Government, President Mutharika departed Malawi on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

The aircraft carrying the President departed through Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe.
The statement, issued by Chief Secretary to the Government Justin Adack K. Saidi, PhD, did not provide further details about the purpose or duration of the private visit.

05/10/2026

Muluzi Calls For Action On Malawi’s Economic Challenges, Urges Tough Decisions

Lilongwe, Malawi — October 5, 2026

United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has called for decisive action to address Malawi’s economic challenges, saying young Malawians do not need another speech but practical solutions to the problems affecting their lives.

Speaking in a national address through his page following President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s national address, Muluzi said young people are running out of time and need opportunities that can allow them to build their future.

He said young Malawians need jobs, reliable electricity, medicine, fuel and access to foreign exchange, among other necessities.

Muluzi said the challenges are not only affecting young people but the country as a whole, arguing that Malawi needs to take difficult decisions to address the problems rather than continuing with speeches and promises.

He also highlighted Malawi’s limited financial resources, saying the country needs to increase investment and economic activity rather than relying heavily on donor support as it has done in previous years.

On foreign exchange, Muluzi raised concern over the large gap between the official exchange rate and the parallel market rate. He cited a situation where the United States dollar is being traded at around K4,000 on the parallel market, compared with an official rate of around K1,800.

According to Muluzi, such a gap creates uncertainty for investors and can discourage investment in the country. He therefore called for action to address the parallel foreign-exchange market and improve confidence in Malawi’s economy.

Muluzi also expressed hope that the government’s engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would produce positive results and contribute to addressing the country’s economic difficulties.

He said Malawi needs to create conditions that encourage investment, strengthen the economy and provide opportunities for its young population.

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