Latest news in Malawi? September 5th, 2026

Key news developments in Malawi as of September 5, 2026:

• Public Health Outbreaks Contained: The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared that both cholera and mpox outbreaks have been contained. Malawi recorded zero confirmed cholera cases for over 28 consecutive days and zero mpox cases for more than 90 consecutive days, following an intensive nationwide response. Channel Africa+ 1
• Concerns Over Non-Communicable Diseases: Health advocates and civil society groups, citing recent WHO findings, raised alarms that non-communicable diseases (including cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and cancer) now account for roughly 40% of deaths in the country, prompting calls for expanded primary care screening and resources. allAfrica.com
• Political Developments:
  • Tensions surfaced between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leadership and Parliament over legislative oversight and procedural conduct.
  • Internal party friction was reported within the United Democratic Front (UDF) following high-profile resignations. www.nyasatimes.com
• Economy and Infrastructure:
  • The government continued expanding the Last Mile Rural Connectivity Project, activating new telecom towers in rural districts to expand digital coverage and mobile banking access. TechAfrica News
  • The 2026 tobacco marketing season concluded with total revenue around K494 billion, reflecting a notable drop in overall earnings compared to previous seasons. www.nyasatimes.com