What are the latest news in Malawi? September 1st, 2026
- Mozambique–Malawi Power Interconnector Energized: Construction of the Mozambique–Malawi 400kV electricity interconnector has concluded. Commercial metering tests commenced with an initial 5 MW import from Mozambique, with authorities and consumer advocacy groups now working on cost-reflective power tariff agreements before full transmission into the national grid begins. Nyasa Times
- Digital Malawi Acceleration Project Review: The World Bank began an implementation support mission in Blantyre to assess the $150 million Digital Malawi Acceleration Project. The five-day review focuses on public connectivity, rural broadband initiatives, and school digital infrastructure. TechReviewAfrica – News Details+ 1
- Public Health Measles Response: Health authorities are expanding vaccination campaigns following an ongoing measles outbreak with roughly 700 confirmed cases and over 1,600 alerts reported across multiple districts, aiming to close routine childhood immunisation gaps. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
- Food Security and Humanitarian Concerns: Humanitarian assessments by the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee and World Food Programme project that roughly 2.6 million people will require food assistance during the upcoming 2026/2027 lean season due to lingering agricultural impacts from regional climate shocks. ReliefWeb