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@times Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:59:18
Tanzania offers Malawi cheaper drug supplies
By Pemphero Malimba: Tanzania's High Commissioner to Malawi, Agnes Richard Kayola, has urged Malawi to engage Tanzanian state and non-state actors to improve the availability of medicines and medical equipment in public health facilities. Kayola said Malawi could obtain supplies at lower costs by working with Tanzania's Medical Stores Department (MSD) and pharmaceutical manufacturers. She was speaking on the sidelines of the closure of a surgical camp conducted by personnel from Tanzania's Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in partnership with Surgical, Obstetric, Trauma and Anaesthesia Care Convoys and MSD. The camp ran at Mzuzu Central Hospital and Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe from September 28 to October 9, 2026. "I encourage Malawian authorities to consider establishing a permanent clinical exchange framework alongside a joint procurement mechanism with Tanzania's MSD. "Such strategic collaboration will significantly strengthen Malawi's national pharmaceutical supply chain and enhance regional health security," Kayola said. She also said the Tanzanian government was working with Malawian counterparts on a legal framework to facilitate referrals of Malawian patients to health facilities in Tanzania. COMMENDED TANZANIA—Chisamile Ministry of Health Principal Secretary for Administration Bestone Chisamile said the two countries need formal agreements to guide cooperation in training, pharmaceutical supplies and medical referrals. Chisamile commended the Tanzanian authorities for providing various services during the surgical camp. At least 82 surgeries were conducted at the two hospitals as part of the 783 patients who received various services during the camp. Malawi has faced shortages of essential medicines in public hospitals, partly due to foreign currency constraints affecting the importation of supplies. The Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) has also faced challenges in meeting its obligations to foreign suppliers. Meanwhile, Minister of Health and Sanitation Madalitso Baloyi said CMST had started receiving medicines from local suppliers following assessments by the ministry, CMST and the Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority.
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Alliance Francaise relishes acoustic bliss amidst scarcity
On Thursday music lovers braved fuel scarcities that the country is facing to make it to the Sounds of Malawi Acoustic session at Alliance Francaise de Blantyre. The fuel deficiencies could be seen from the spot at a nearby filling station on the night with lengthy queues of vehicles waiting to refuel. And for some, waiting to refill meant enjoying the sounds from Alliance Francaise de Blantyre served by Kukana Kuba Kasambwe as curtainraisers and the headliner Papa Mtume and African Mingoli. The concert delayed to start as the organisers waited for the numbers to improve but eventually it begun 30 minutes later. Alliance Francaise de Blantyre Director Luc Deschamps admitted that the numbers were low due to dry pumps that had restricted people from travel. "People are used to the Thursday nights so, we could not cancel. At least some have made it," Deschamps said. He admitted that the creative industry has been hit hard by fuel shortages that have led to cancellations and loss of income and prayed for the situation to improve. On stage, the two acts served their finest with Kukana Kuba Kasambwe opening the showdown with four numbers before host Mercy Chirwa invited Deschamps to introduce two international experts, Elena Constantinou and Guiomar Alonso Cano, who are in the country as Experts on Demand, to conduct a rapid assessment of Malawi's cultural and creative industries. The assessment, which is part of the United Nations' Technical Assistance to the government focuses on the governance structures and the broader ecosystem for the cultural and creative sector, with the aim of understanding value chains and state of digital transformation among others. "We are excited to be part of Sounds of Malawi and we have been impressed by the sounds from the two groups. Malawi is rich in talent," Alonso Cano said. After Kukana Kuba Kasambwe which has played at Sounds of Malawi several times, came Papa Mtume and African Mingoli. It was also not the first time for Mtume, former Musicians Union of Malawi (Mum) Southern chapter chairperson to star at Sounds of Malawi Acoustic session. The artist in his traditional regalia won the hearts of the audience with his authentic sounds. "I call my music Gosho which means good music from home. We always get good support here which motivates us. People should watch the space for more music because we are in the studio," Mtume said.
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12 years after completion, health centre remains shut
By Nelson Gonjani: For residents of Sub- Traditional Authority (STA) Tundulu in Kasungu District, accessing healthcare services can be a long, exhausting and distressing experience. With Kasungu District Hospital located some 15 kilometres (km) away, seeking medical attention remains a challenge for a community that has waited 12 years to see its own health facility opening its doors to them. Chikukula Health Centre, constructed in 2014, stands as a reminder of the community's long wait for accessible healthcare. Although the building has been completed, it remains non-operational because essential supporting infrastructure— including staff houses, toilets, a source of reliable water supply and incinerator for medical waste disposal—is still missing. MVULA—Time has come for us to find a solution For residents, the absence of these facilities means that a health centre that was intended to bring relief closer to home has yet to fulfil its purpose, leaving families to continue covering long distances whenever they need medical attention. One of the residents, Merece Mvula, said the situation was particularly worrying for women seeking maternal healthcare services, as the distance makes accessing antenatal care an additional burden. Mvula said she experienced these difficulties firsthand when she was pregnant and struggling to raise money for transport to attend antenatal appointments at Kasungu District Hospital, the nearest available health facility. "I had to find money for transport to attend antenatal appointments at Kasungu District Hospital because it is the only nearby health facility. When I had no money, I had to do piecework to raise the transport fare, which was not easy for me as an expectant mother," she said. Her experience reflects the difficulties faced by other pregnant women in the area, many of whom must find ways to meet transport costs before accessing essential maternal healthcare services. CHISALE— I will make sure that this facility becomes operational Mvula raised the concern when Kasungu Central Constituency Member of Parliament Chikondi Kampachike Chisale, accompanied by district health officials, visited the facility. "We are required to cover about 15 kilometres from here to Kasungu District Hospital to access healthcare services, which should not be the case. Women are among the most vulnerable, particularly when seeking maternal healthcare services," she said. Mvula explained that the community had hoped that the construction of Chikukula Health Centre would ease the burden of covering long distances to seek treatment. However, despite the completed building, residents continue to face the same difficulties they had hoped the facility would resolve. Mvula said the 12-year wait had left the community wondering how much longer it would take before the health centre could begin serving its intended purpose. "This facility was constructed in 2014 and this year marks about 12 years since its construction, yet it is still not functional. This is negatively affecting our communities. "At times, we fail to address medical conditions that require urgent attention because of the distance we have to cover. The time has come for us to unite and find a lasting solution to this challenge," she said. GOLOMBE—We believe thischallenge can be addressed However, opening the facility requires more than a completed building. Essential supporting infrastructure must be put in place to provide a suitable working environment for healthcare workers and ensure the safe delivery of health services. Kasungu District Director of Health and Social Services Emmanuel Golombe said the absence of essential facilities, including staff houses, toilets, a reliable source of water supply and incinerator, remained a major obstacle to opening the health centre. He also cited lack of coordination between community members and district health officials as one of the factors contributing to the situation. Golombe said the district health office was committed to ensuring that residents access healthcare services closer to their homes. "We are very committed to ensuring that people access healthcare services, but we cannot operate the facility without these essential structures. "We believe that, through the Member of Parliament, this challenge can be addressed using Constituency Development Fund (CDF) resources," he said. Meanwhile, Chisale has pledged to help address the outstanding requirements. "I will make sure that this facility becomes operational through CDF resources. Where necessary, I will also use my personal resources to address the situation," he said. Once operational, Chikukula Health Centre is expected to serve more than 1,000 households in the area, bringing essential healthcare services closer to residents who have endured years of waiting.
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Inter Security Agencies games underway in Lilongwe
The 2026 Inter Security Agencies Sports Festival got underway at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe City Monday. The five-day event is expected to conclude on Friday. It has brought together men and women from the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), Malawi Police Service, Malawi Prisons Service and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services. Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito said the festival was a good platform for men and women from security institutions to network. "Let the strongest teams win, but let every participant leave this festival stronger in friendship, discipline and mutual respect," Mukhito said. Organising committee chairperson Alfred Matambo said the festival was designed to strengthen working relationships among officers beyond their daily duties. "The festival is very crucial in promoting networking. This is a good opportunity for security personnel to interact and share ideas," Matambo said. This year's festival is being held under the theme 'Strength in Unity: Promoting Unity, Wellness, Teamwork and National Development through Sport'. The security personnel are competing in several sporting codes such as football, netball, basketball, volleyball and pool.
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Kukoma eye One Nico national crown
Kukoma Diamonds Coach Noel Mussa has said the team is determined to build on its Southern Region dominance and challenge for the One Nico Top 12 Netball Cup national crown after beating Tigresses 51-46 in the regional play-off final at Blantyre Sports Arena on Sunday. "I am proud of the girls. They played with their lungs out and stuck to the game plan. Now we should be aiming for the national crown," Mussa said. Despite the defeat, Tigresses Coach Peace Kalua commended her players for their fighting spirit. Kukoma Diamonds' Miranda Muliya was named Best Defender while teammate Princess Banda received the Best Centre award. The One Nico Top 12 Netball Cup is backed by a K1 billion sponsorship package from Nico Group spread over three years, with K75 million committed to the tournament this year. Nico Group Corporate Affairs Manager Mbumba Mlia-Ndasauka said the tournament provided a platform to inspire young girls and develop netball talent in Malawi. Netball Association of Malawi President Vitumbiko Gubuduza hailed the quality of talent displayed during the play-offs.
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Caf hikes annual subventions to K1.2 billion
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has increased annual subventions to its member associations (MAs) to $700,000 (approximately K1.2 billion) from $200,000. This represents an additional $500,000 to each of the federations. Caf President Patrice Motsepe announced this after a Caf strategy meeting held in Santa Maria, Cape Verde, on Thursday. This means Football Association of Malawi (Fam), alongside 53 other MAs, will get K1.2 billion per year. According to the Caf website, the increased funding is aimed at helping national federations strengthen their operations, improve financial stability and develop football across the continent. The total investment across all the 54 MAs is estimated at $37.8 million, increased from $10.8 million under the previous allocation. This could be an important investment in the future of African football as it would provide better opportunities to develop local talent, improve football structures and grow the game. Fam President Fleetwood Haiya was not readily available for his comment yesterday. Apart from Caf, Fam also gets annual subvention from Fifa, with the world football governing body contributing $1.25 million annually to all associations for operational and running costs. Fam also gets annual subvention from the Malawi Government through the Malawi National Council of Sports. The association was allocated K3 billion in this year's national budget. Sports analyst Parry Chinyama said the financial investment from Caf would boost football development in Africa. "Caf is doing a good job to develop football," he said.
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UN agency calls time on El Niño response delays
By Deborah Madeya: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that the projected El Niño event could reduce Malawi's cereal harvest by 30 percent in the 2026-27 agricultural season. In its recent publication, 'Southern Africa 2026 El Niño Preparedness Alert', the UN agency says at least four million Malawians will require humanitarian assistance during the 2026- 27 lean season. According to the report, many African countries, including Malawi, respond to disasters rather than prepare for them, a trend that could reverse the food security gains made over the past year. The report places Malawi's preparedness at the 'in readiness' stage and that protocols and plans are in place but anticipatory action has not yet been formally activated. It recommends that agricultural inputs and climate advisories reach communities before planting begins, warning that funding released after October may come too late to prevent crop losses. "Governments, humanitarian and development partners, and regional organizations should use current agricultural gains and available lead time to build reserves, finance and scale coordinated early action and protect livelihoods and essential services," the report reads. OCHA also warns that rising food insecurity is likely to be accompanied by disease outbreaks, acute malnutrition, school dropouts, gender-based violence and child labour. The alert comes as Malawi's National El Niño Preparedness and Response Plan faces a funding gap of K324.8 billion. According to the government, the plan requires K488.5 billion, of which K163.7 billion has been mobilised through existing government and partner commitments. In an interview, Centre for Humanitarian Assistance and Social Protection Executive Director Kenneth Sakala described the projection as worrisome and stressed the need for anticipatory action. Sakala said the government should prioritise replenishing strategic grain reserves as part of its preparations. "In 2015, a smaller shock pushed maize prices up 150 percent and forced ultra-poor households to sell livestock and farm tools assets they never recovered," Sakala said. Meanwhile, agriculture policy expert Taman Nkhono-Mvula has said Malawi needs to diversify beyond maize and grow more drought-tolerant crops to reduce recurrent food shortages. Recently, the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee estimated that 2.6 million households would face food insecurity during the 2026-27 consumption period, representing 14 percent of the country's population.
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MPs probe drug theft as hospital stocks dwindle
By Brenda Kayo: The Health Committee of Parliament has launched an investigation into the alleged theft of medicines from public hospitals and weaknesses in the country's drug distribution system amid concerns over critically low medicine availability in health facilities. Committee chairperson Anthony Masamba said the lawmakers had gathered sufficient evidence indicating that medicines were being stolen from public hospitals. Masamba said the investigation would establish the extent of the alleged theft, identify those responsible and uncover weaknesses in the systems meant to ensure medicines reach patients. He added that medicine availability in hospitals stood at 41 percent, while the stock-out rate was 75 percent. "Major referral hospitals across the country are reportedly operating at just 18 percent medicine availability. This further highlights the challenges facing the public healthcare system," Masamba said. He said the committee would summon key stakeholders in the health sector to help establish the causes of medicine shortages and the alleged theft. Those expected to appear before the committee include government officials, pharmaceutical suppliers, the Inspector General of Police and the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Masamba said the investigation would examine weaknesses in the medicine supply chain, pharmacy management, procurement and tendering procedures as well as gaps in the laws and regulations governing the sector. He said the committee had raised concerns that some individuals were supplying medicines to pharmacies that did not exist. "Such practices, if established, could point to serious loopholes in the procurement and distribution of medicines, potentially allowing public resources intended for patient care to be diverted or misused," he said. The committee is also examining concerns about the transportation and delivery of medicines to public hospitals, including reports that some trucks assigned to distribute supplies may not be fulfilling their intended duties. Meanwhile, health rights activist Maziko Matemba has welcomed the inquiry, saying it would help establish the root causes of the problem. "It will also identify gaps in the supply and distribution of medicines in public hospitals," Matemba said.
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Labour market crisis deepens
By Kingsley Jassi: As Malawi's economy struggles to generate new opportunities, the country's labour market is coming under increasing pressure, with a new survey by the National Planning Commission (NPC) revealing that about 61.2 percent of adults are actively searching for jobs. Those employed are also largely in the informal sector, accounting for 91.5 percent of all those that have jobs. This means many Malawians are in jobs that are under-paying, unsafe and with no contracts. Read more click:- https://times.mw/etimes/
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Economist urges scrutiny of government borrowing
By Grace Makawa: Economist Christopher Mbukwa says members of Parliament should scrutinise government expenditure, revenue performance and borrowing as they prepare to assess implementation of the K10.978 trillion 2026/27 national budget. Mbukwa says MPs should also examine the country's food security situation and preparedness for the potential effects of El Niño Read more click:- https://times.mw/etimes/
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ACB, DPP on PAC radar
The Public Appointments Committee (Pac) of Parliament is seeking answers from the government over prolonged leadership uncertainty at the Anti- Corruption Bureau (ACB) and a dispute that has left former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Masauko Chamkakala drawing a salary despite being replaced. Pac chairperson Felix Njawala said the committee would summon Chief Secretary to the Government Justin Saidi and Chamkakala to explain the outstanding issues at the ACB and the Office of the DPP. Read more click:- https://times.mw/etimes/
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Scorchers upbeat
By Peter Fote in Harare, Zimbabwe: The Malawi Women's National Football Team will not take feet off the gas pedal when facing Zimbabwe's Mighty Warriors during this afternoon's 2028 Olympics second leg qualifier at National Sports Stadium in Harare. The Scorchers are one foot into the next round, having defeated Zimbabwe 2-0 at Bingu National Stadium in last week Lilongwe City on Friday. Read more click:- https://times.mw/etimes/
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@times Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:56:13
Jane Ansah calls for action against breast cancer
By Grace Makawa: Vice-President Jane Ansah has called for increased breast cancer awareness, urging women to prioritise early detection and seek medical attention when they notice unusual changes. Ansah was speaking in Lilongwe during a fundraising event organised by Young Girls Diary to support people affected by cancer. "Women should be encouraged to seek medical attention when they notice unusual changes rather than wait until the disease has progressed," she said. Ansah said the government is supporting initiatives to improve cancer services and that collaboration among stakeholders is essential in the fight against the disease. She also challenged beliefs linking cancer to witchcraft and urged people to seek professional medical care. Young Girls Diary president Ester Kabamba said the fundraising initiative aimed to support cancer survivors and patients while encouraging early testing. Meanwhile, Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani's spouse called on traditional leaders to take an active role in raising breast cancer awareness in their communities. "Traditional leaders are close to the people and can help ensure that important health messages reach communities. We need to encourage women to take their health seriously and seek medical attention when they have concerns," she said. October is observed globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also known as Pink Month, to promote awareness of the disease and encourage early detection and treatment. Malawi records an estimated 1,600 new breast cancer cases and 950 deaths annually, according to figures attributed to the Ministry of Health in October 2025.
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@times Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:22:36
Landmark creative forum set for Lilongwe
By Jimmy Jimmy Chazama: The country is next month anticipated to host a creative and investment forum in Lilongwe, a new roadmap that seeks to fuel a creative renaissance. Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture alongside United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Malawi and Standard Bank Plc unveiled plans for the 2026 Malawi Creative Economy and Investment Forum on Friday in the capital city. The national platform designed to help turn the country's creative talent into sustainable businesses, jobs and economic opportunities will run from November 25 to 27 2026 at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. The forum to run under the theme ' Repositioning Malawi's creative economy for investment, jobs and economic growth', is expected to bring on board creative entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, buyers, policymakers and industry practitioners from Malawi and across Africa. Principal Secretary for Youth, Sports and Culture Jameson Ndalama observed that creatives in the country face barriers that make it tough for them to earn a sustainable living from their talent. "Creatives in the country can contribute to jobs, business growth and the promotion of our culture. We want this forum to help identify what is holding creatives back and agree on practical steps that public institutions, businesses and the sector can take together," Ndalama said. He said the programme is organised around four pillars namely Create, Protect, Grow and Invest. "Art disciplines will be complemented by discussions and activities relevant to digital content, visual arts, crafts, cultural heritage, gaming and animation," he said. UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Chika Aniekwe through this forum, they want to bring creatives together with people and institutions that can help them protect their ideas, strengthen their businesses and pursue new markets. Standard Bank Plc, which has been instrumental in supporting the creative sector through the Joy of Arts initiative, said the unveiling begins a series of engagements ahead of the forum. "As a Bank, we are committed to driving Malawi's growth, and we recognise that some of the country's greatest untapped opportunities lie within our young people," the bank's Chief Financial Value Chain Management Officer, John Mhone said. He added that with the partners they were putting Malawi's youth and the creative industries at the forefront of the development agenda. The bank has since supported the forum with K300 million. A series of sessions are set to come up including a ministerial session and a follow-up next year to track progress. Meanwhile, some creatives have welcomed the forum saying it will help tackle long standing challenges in the sector. "Money follows structure, and talent alone is not enough. In the music industry it is 90 percent business and 10 percent talent," rapper Tay Grin said. Fashion designer Xandria said access to finance remains the biggest hurdle for the sector
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@times Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:31:49
Translating Malawi 2063's demand for self-reliance into corporate boardroom strategy
By Godfrey Kenneth Beni: Walk into any major corporate conference, banking hall or executive summit in Lilongwe or Blantyre today, and you are almost guaranteed to see the logo of the Malawi 2063 (MW2063) vision proudly displayed. It has become fashionable for chief executives to verbally align their corporate social responsibility initiatives with the national blueprint. Yet, when you strip away the branding and look at the actual profit-and-loss statements, supply chain logistics and capital expenditure plans of many Malawian enterprises, a stark disconnect emerges. We are publicly celebrating the vision of an "inclusively wealthy and self-reliant industrialised upper-middle-income country", while privately continuing to operate on a business model fundamentally rooted in dependency. The National Planning Commission's First 10-Year Implementation Plan (MIP-1) explicitly states that achieving this vision requires transforming Malawi from a predominantly importing economy to an industrialised exporting one. It identifies "Private Sector Dynamism" as a core enabler. But operationalising this at the corporate level requires more than just attending government summits. It demands a radical rewiring of corporate strategy—a shift from seeking short-term trading rents to building long-term, self-reliant industrial capacity. Here is how corporate Malawi can move MW2063 from a political billboard into an actionable boardroom reality. For decades, a significant portion of Malawi's private sector has functioned less as an engine of wealth creation and more as a tollbooth for imports. The traditional path to quick corporate wealth has been to secure foreign exchange, import finished goods, apply a massive markup, and sell to the local market or bid on donor-funded government tenders. This is the very antithesis of MW2063. The national blueprint demands a mindset change that embodies "belief in our own capabilities" and a "hate for hand-outs". For the private sector, hating hand-outs means ending the addiction to easy procurement contracts and shifting capital toward local value addition. If an agribusiness is still exporting raw, unprocessed commodities while importing the very same packaged goods back onto Malawian supermarket shelves, that boardroom is actively betraying MW2063's industrialization pillar. True corporate alignment means investing in processing plants, packaging facilities, and local manufacturing hubs that keep the value chain within our borders. "Inclusive wealth creation" is the beating heart of MW2063. However, many large corporations in Malawi maintain highly exclusionary supply chains, preferring to import raw materials or outsource services to foreign firms because it is perceived as easier or cheaper in the short term. Operationalising inclusive wealth means adopting intentional local-sourcing policies. A telecommunications giant, a commercial bank, or a major retail chain must ask: How many local SMEs are we actively developing through our procurement budgets? Instead of rejecting local suppliers for failing to meet international standards, strategic corporations must invest in them. By providing technical assistance, prompt payment terms and capacity-building programmes to local vendors, large corporations can incubate a robust ecosystem of Malawian suppliers. When the wealth generated by corporate giants trickles down directly into the local SME sector, MW2063 is in motion. Achieving an industrialised, upper-middle-income status requires massive capital deployment into energy, agriculture commercialization, and manufacturing. Yet, the local financial sector has historically preferred the safety of government treasury bills over the perceived risk of funding local industrial innovation. Operationalising MW2063 requires boards of directors to rethink risk and deploy "patient capital." If banks and investment houses continue to penalize local manufacturers with exorbitant interest rates and unrealistic collateral demands, the industrialisation pillar of MIP-1 will fail. Financial institutions must design bespoke, accessible funding instruments that specifically target youth-led tech startups, agro-processing facilities, and light manufacturing. Finally, MW2063 demands a shift in how corporate success is measured. Profitability remains the lifeblood of the private sector, but the manner in which that profit is extracted matters. The era of siloed capitalism— where companies enrich their shareholders while the surrounding communities remain impoverished and the environment degrades—is fundamentally incompatible with MW2063. Corporate strategy must integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles not as a PR exercise, but as a core operational metric. When a Malawian manufacturing firm decides to invest in solar power rather than relying entirely on a strained national grid, it is operationalizing self-reliance. When an agro-processor funds sustainable farming practices among its smallholder out-growers rather than exploiting them, it is operationalizing inclusive wealth. The Malawi 2063 vision is arguably the most pragmatic, unified development agenda this country has ever produced. But government ministries alone cannot build an industrialized, upper-middle-income economy. Bureaucrats write policies; the private sector builds economies. It is time for corporate boards across Malawi to ask a fundamental question during their annual strategic retreats: If our company disappeared tomorrow, would Malawi's journey toward self-reliance be interrupted? If the answer is no, then the company is merely a bystander in the nation's economic future. To operationalize MW2063, business leaders must stop waiting for a perfect macroeconomic environment to appear. They must take the lead, deploy the capital, build the industries, and prove that a self-reliant, wealthy Malawi is not just a political dream, but a profitable, actionable corporate reality. *The author is a Human Resource Practitioner Feedback:kennethbeni35@ gmail.com
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@times Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:42:56
Beach Soccer on the verge of Afcon qualification
The Malawi National Beach Soccer Team is on the verge of qualifying for 2026 Caf Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals for a third consecutive edition following a 6-2 victory over Seychelles at the Beach Soccer Arena on Saturday. Going into the second leg at Livingstonia Beach Hotel in Salima District this coming Saturday, the team has a huge advantage. It is for Malawi to lose as they can qualify on away goal-rule if they lose with a lesser margin. For Seychelles, they need to beat Malawi at home by 4-0 to qualify for their first-ever Afcon finals. Malawi Beach Soccer Coach Willy Kumilambe said despite the huge win, the tie was still open. "We made few errors and conceded avoidable goals. We will rectify the mistakes. We could have scored more goals but the boys were taking things for granted," Kumilambe said. Sandram Saddi, Dala Simba, Justin Bonongwe and Frank Mwenelupembe scored a goal each whereas Isaac Kajamu netted a brace to secure a vital away win for the Hustlers. The overall winner between Malawi and Seychelles will automatically qualify for the Beach Soccer Afcon finals, which are scheduled for Senegal later this year. Malawi qualified for the two previous editions held in Mozambique and Egypt in 2022 and 2024, respectively.
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