Zimbabwe and Zambia will create a joint agro-industrial facility to boost manufacturing output and food supplies under a bilateral development program. Officials from both governments finalized the Common Agro-Industrial Park plan at talks in Livingstone that ran from Monday through Tuesday.
The project advances the Common African Agro-Parks Programme aligned with continental development goals through 2063. Zambian permanent secretary Crusivia Hichikumba pledged staff and facilities, while Zimbabwe's Thomas Utete Wushe confirmed government backing for the African Union flagship initiative.
Delegates addressed funding strategies and location selection for the industrial site. Representatives from COMESA member states and development...
Zimbabwe's Grain Millers Association signed an agreement with the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority to produce 200,000 tonnes of white maize for the 2025-26 growing season. The state agency will deliver grain to processors in Harare, Bulawayo, and Mutare between April 2026 and March 2027 at $355 per tonne.
ARDA operations director Shingirai Jenah said the partnership reduces import costs and preserves foreign currency reserves. The program provides structured market access and financing solutions for commercial and smallholder farmers through warehouse receipt systems.
Association vice chairman Chipo Nheta called the initiative a major advancement for national food security. Officials expect the collaboration to strengthen...
A Harare man faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing a competitor to death at a snooker table following a dispute about missing game tokens. Blessed Muchenje of Epworth appeared before magistrate Artwell Sanyatwe on Monday and was ordered held without bail pending a High Court hearing.
Prosecutors said Muchenje and the victim argued at Tobela Night Club in Epworth shortly after midnight on August 13. The disagreement escalated into physical violence outside the establishment, where Muchenje allegedly attacked the man with an Okapi knife, striking him twice in the shoulder and once in the back.
The accused fled while the victim bled heavily on the ground. Medical staff at Domboramwari Clinic pronounced the injured man dead upon...
National Bank of Malawi will host a family celebration on Sunday at Peak Gardens in Lilongwe featuring performances by Kelly Kay, Eli Njuchi, Praise Umali, Fada Moti and Temwa. The event runs from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities designed for employees, customers and their families.
Marketing manager Akossa Hiwa said the bank wants to recognize people who contributed to its growth while promoting work-life balance. The program highlights Mo626, the institution's digital banking platform that provides secure financial services to Malawians.
MBC Radio 2 presenter Joy Nathu will host yoga sessions, children's games about money management and family relaxation areas. Attendees can participate in sack races, karaoke and contests for...
The Malawi Congress Party selected Peter Dimba as its nominee for Speaker of the National Assembly ahead of Wednesday's parliamentary election. Party spokesperson Jessie Kabwila said legislators backed the former labor minister because he demonstrates reliability and strong principles necessary for the position.
Dimba thanked colleagues for their confidence and promised to protect parliamentary standards while advancing citizen interests. The nominee said he would support both lawmakers and administrative personnel if elected to lead the legislature.
The Democratic Progressive Party nominated Sameer Suleman, while People's Development Party leader Kondwani Nankhumwa also entered the contest. Newly elected lawmakers will take oaths on...
Police in Mzuzu arrested a woman, her two children and a fourth suspect for killing security guard Gerald Chirwa last month. Authorities charged Margaret Zimba, 44, along with her son Labson Chirwa, 18, daughter Chikondi Chirwa, 21, and Chisomo Nkhambule, 27, with murder after the victim died in Kaning'ina forest.
Deputy Public Relations Officer Cecilia Mfune said the family promised Nkhambule 10 million kwacha to lure Chirwa to the forest under false pretenses about collecting charcoal. The victim worked at St John of God Hospital and owned substantial property, which sparked disputes among relatives after he moved to live with another wife in Mchengautuba.
Investigators recovered the body and motorcycle from the forest after the...
Silver Strikers will defend a one-goal lead against YANGA SC on Sunday at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam as both teams compete for a CAF Champions League group stage berth. Andrew Joseph scored the decisive goal at Bingu Stadium last week to give the Malawian club an advantage heading into the return match in Tanzania.
Coach Etson Kadenge Mwafulirwa said his squad has prepared across physical, tactical, and mental dimensions for the decisive encounter. The team must balance attacking ambitions with defensive stability to advance past their Tanzanian opponents.
Mwafulirwa told reporters his players will focus on scoring while preventing opposition chances through organized defending. The coach added that quick transitions...
General Paul Valentino Phiri transferred command of the Malawi Defence Force to General George Alexander Jaffu on Friday after nearly 40 years of military service. The outgoing commander said political figures and business leaders repeatedly attempted to influence recruitment decisions and internal operations throughout his leadership.
Phiri established a tank battalion and artillery brigade while modernizing training facilities under his command. He urged government officials to acquire trainers and attack aircraft to strengthen air defense systems beyond basic transport functions.
The retired general told officers that merit-based promotion protected military independence from outside pressure. President Peter Mutharika appointed...
The Democratic Progressive Party student branch at the University of Malawi endorsed Sameer Suleman for Speaker of the National Assembly ahead of voting scheduled for Monday. Branch president Fredrick Quiver Kalulu said Suleman defended citizens in the previous Parliament and demonstrated strong leadership.
The group praised President Arthur Peter Mutharika for selecting Suleman as the party nominee. Students believe his background chairing the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture demonstrates his readiness to lead the legislature effectively.
The statement described Suleman as fair and knowledgeable about national matters. Party members expect his appointment would strengthen Parliament's capacity to advance economic progress and...
