Latest news in Malawi? September 27th, 2026

Politics and Governance

• Internal debate within the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has surfaced regarding party leadership dynamics and political positioning ahead of future elections.

• The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) appointed Kamkwalala as the acting Chief Elections Officer.

• Following the mid-September launch of the Nzika Digital ID Wallet in Lilongwe, the government continues rolling out the policy eliminating expiration dates on National Identity Cards.

Economy and Energy

• The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) and business leaders have intensified focus on foreign exchange limits and the country’s electricity supply constraints, with renewable energy advocates urging systemic grid reforms.

• In digital enterprise, local platforms such as Pita-GO launched to begin digitizing public transport logistics.

Sports

• The Malawi Queens national netball team secured bronze at the Africa Netball Cup after defeating their third-place playoff opponents.

• Local athletes Nadolo and Mbemba took top honors at the Blantyre Marathon.

• In football, FDH Bank Premiership side Creck Sporting Club completed the signing of South African attacker Wandile Lethuxolo Mthethwa on a three-year deal.