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latest news & developmentsMalawi’s gold reserve strategy reversed amid forex difficulties
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) sold approximately 590kg of artisanal gold in 2026 to secure funds for fuel imports, despite previous commitments to retain it as a strategic…
Billions promised, millions expected: Malawi's mining boom fiscal gap
As foreign companies advance projects worth tens of billions of dollars in critical minerals, Malawi's fiscal watchdog projects the government will collect roughly $19 million…
Outcry after names removed from petition in Abdul Aziz Panjwani killing case
A public petition demanding arrests in the killing of Abdul Aziz Panjwani has been altered to remove the names of alleged suspects, raising concerns about transparency as…
Six candidates shortlisted to lead NPA when Shamila Batohi’s term ends in January
Interviews for the shortlisted candidates will take place on 10 and 11 December, and the public is invited to submit comments on the nominees
There’s a crisis of accountability in local government
Revitalise municipal accountability by ensuring the effective implementation of the auditor general’s recommendations
Why the allure of the ‘Rwanda Model’ is misplaced
Dropping democracy for aspirant autocrats who will put everything in order with a big stick might not be all it’s cracked up to be
From water to police: Senzo Mchunu’s legacy and Pemmy Majodina’s new job
Mchunu has left big shoes that need to be filled, according to experts
Mother City: A powerful documentary exposing Cape Town’s racial and economic inequality
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
Energy crisis can hardly be categorised as a disaster, says expert
But widespread, destructive flooding does qualify as a disaster
Ramaphosa denies knowledge of abuse of public funds for party elections
The president, in a letter to a watchdog parliamentary committee, confirmed the authenticity of a leaked recording in which the problem is discussed, but said he was talking only…
Toxic workplaces: Are human rights organisations some of the culprits?
Some human rights organisations are enabling toxicity to harmful degrees
Public finance institutions should be more transparent on their decision making
Despite commitments to climate resilience, many continue to ignore their social mandates and push ahead with funding for fossil fuel projects.
Zondo commission asks for two-month extension on final report deadline
Commission says that although it worked hard to meet the 30 December deadline, more work is still needed and it has ample funds to continue until February
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JSC interviews with candidates for chief justice set for early February
After the February interviews and deliberations, the Judicial Service Commission will submit a report to President Cyril Ramaphosa