Latest news in Malawi? September 22nd, 2026
22-09-2026
Key headlines and developments in Malawi for September 22, 2026:
Chikangawa Plane Crash Inquiry Timeline: The parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating the June 2024 plane crash announced that public and witness hearings will conclude by October 30.
Leadership Transition at State Broadcaster: Veteran broadcaster Benson Tembo is slated to return for an unprecedented third stint as Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), stepping down from his role as board chairperson following the passing of former head Brian Banda.
Nyasa TimesNational Public Health Push: Health authorities have initiated a nationwide measles and rubella vaccination campaign targeting millions of children to prevent emerging outbreaks across several districts.
Economic Assessment: The African Development Bank (AfDB) issued a fresh advisory highlighting income inequality risks, urging policymakers to accelerate structural governance and economic reforms alongside ongoing Extended Credit Facility (ECF) framework discussions.
Crime & Cross-Border Policing: Police in Dowa opened a high-priority murder probe after a 31-year-old bank teller was discovered dead inside her vehicle near Dzaleka. Concurrently, law enforcement coordinated with Zambian authorities following an operation to recover cattle driven across the border.
Nyasa TimesSports: The Malawi national women’s netball team, the Queens, registered an 82–22 victory over Nigeria at the ongoing continental tournament.
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