The United Nations in Malawi (UN) has called for ‘heightened vigilance, protection, and justice for persons with albinism’ as the country heads toward the September 16, 2025, General Elections.4 The UN, while commending the Government of Malawi for taking ‘important’ steps in investigating and prosecuting perpetrators of attacks against persons with albinisms, observed that the […] The post UN calls for heightened vigilance, protection of persons with albinism as Malawi heads toward Sept 16 General Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s aviation regulator is facing serious allegations that a senior official tasked with certifying commercial airline pilots may lack the basic qualifications required under international aviation law, prompting concerns over the safety and credibility of the country’s airspace. At the centre of the growing controversy is Hastings Jailosi, the Flight Safety Manager at the Malawi […] The post Civil Aviation Authority under fire over allegedly unqualified Pilot Checker appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Theatre Association of Malawi (Southern Region Chapter), NTAM, is organizing a theatrical charity show in support of fellow artist Penno Mussa—widely known as Dimigu—who requires major gastrointestinal surgery after a prolonged illness. The event aims to raise MK18,000,000 for his medical expenses. The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has already contributed K2,000,000 toward the […] The post Healing Through Art: Charity Show for Penno Mussa (Dimigu)’s Surgery and Recovery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Non-governmental organization under the banner, People Serving Girls At Risk (PSGR) says it is deeply outraged and shocked by the brutal murder of 27-year-old Rosina Hara, a purported “sex worker” whose life was cut short under horrifying circumstances at Luwinga Township in Mzuzu. In a press statement, Caleb Ng’ombo Executive Director at PSGR said […] The post PSGR condemns the brutal murder of Rosina Hara and demands swift justice appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has expressed optimism about the transformation of the country’s marine transport sector, following investment plans that will see the historic MV Illala replaced with a modern passenger and cargo vessel. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with a delegation of German investors at Chikoko Bay in Monkey Bay, President Chakwera described […] The post Chakwera Govt Set To Replace Mv Illala: Marine Transport Revamp Underway appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This Saturday, June 14, 2025, all roads lead to the lush Botanic Gardens in Lilongwe where Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is calling every Malawian man — not just members of ECG — to a unique event blending faith, fire, and finance. Dubbed “Ironman Get-Together with Major 1,” the event kicks off at 11 AM and promises […] The post Bushiri Courts All Malawian Men to a Spiritual–Business Braai in Lilongwe: 5 Best Business Ideas to Receive Instant Capital appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The political heat in Zomba is reaching boiling point, and at the center of it all is Michael Usi, the vibrant leader of Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu, who seems to have struck a nerve so deep within the corridors of power that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) appears to be going out of its way […] The post Is DPP Running Scared? Michael Usi’s Odya Zake Faces Political Sabotage in Zomba – Again appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a historic move that promises to transform Malawi’s sports landscape, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc has unveiled a K1.5 billion year-long sponsorship package aimed at promoting women’s football, tertiary education sports, and grassroots football development. During the grand unveiling at the Hanging Gardens at NBM Towers in Blantyre on Wednesday evening, NBM plc […] The post NBM Plc Unveils K1.5 billion sports sponsorship appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The OG Group of Companies has pledged continued support to the people of South Lunzu through various development projects, reaffirming its commitment to corporate social responsibility. The company’s Sales Manager, Tikambe Kachali, made the announcement during the official handover ceremony of the renovated South Lunzu Community Hospital. The renovation project was carried out in partnership […] The post OG Group of Companies Commits to Supporting South Lunzu Communities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has reconstituted the Presidential Private Sector Council (PPSC), reinforcing his administration’s commitment to accelerating Malawi’s journey toward wealth creation, job opportunities, and industrial transformation. The newly reconstituted 20-member council brings together a diverse mix of industry captains, leading entrepreneurs, and seasoned consultants from key economic sectors including agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, […] The post Chakwera Reconstitutes Private Sector Council to Spur Economic Transformation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The question of whether UTM would have left the Tonse Alliance if Saulos Chilima were still alive reveals much about the party’s current turmoil and the quiet strategy he had in place. The truth is, had Chilima been alive today, UTM would likely still be part of the Tonse Alliance, standing firmly behind President […] The post ANALYSIS| If Chilima Were Still Alive, Would He Have Taken UTM Out of Tonse Alliance? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual Malawi has expressed delight with the two-recognition presented at the annual ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) Gala event held on 6 June 2025 in Lilongwe. The company has been recognised for its outstanding role in shaping the country’s digital and ICT landscape. Old Mutual was the only insurance company across both financial and […] The post Old Mutual scoops dual recognition at ICTAM Awards for driving Malawi’s digital investment transformation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

26th June this year marks exactly 30 years of First Capital Bank’s existence in Malawi. The bank is an official sponsor of Blantyre based Nyasa Big Bullets Football Club and as part of the celebrations, the club will play Silver Strikers in the country’s capital city Lilongwe at Bingu National Stadium on 29th June, 2025. […] The post Bullets to play Silver Strikers on FCB’s 30th Anniversary appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation on Tuesday donated medical items worth K16.7 million to Ntcheu District Hospital on the first death anniversary of the fallen Vice President Saulos Chilima. The donation included hospital beds, suction machines, and other medical equipment and were donated as part of the activities to honour Chilima, who died along […] The post SKC Foundation aids Ntcheu Hospital with K16 million medical supplies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing digital financial services in the country by donating K5 million to the Association of Digital Finance Services (ADFS). Speaking in Lilongwe during a symbolic cheque presentation, NBM plc Card Services Manager, Stewart Tepelunde said the sector plays a pivotal role in the ongoing digitalisation […] The post NBM plc supports Digital Finance Association launch with K5 Million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Claim: The claim that Malawi lost 59,000 football fields’ worth of forests (archived here) between 2015 and 2020 was made in a news piece published by the NyasaTimes online daily on April 16, 2025. The argument equates the loss of forests to football fields, a frequent statistic used to demonstrate catastrophic environmental repercussions.   According to […] The post Fact-Check: The claim about Malawi deforestation data is false. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blantyre-based youth-led organization Forum for AIDS Counselling and Training (FACT Malawi) has announced a one-day workshop on Organisational Development and Management, set to take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS). The event, held in partnership with other civil society actors, aims to empower students, graduates, and professionals with […] The post FACT Malawi to Host Capacity-Building Workshop for Aspiring NGO Leaders in Blantyre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has said it will reveal its position on electoral alliances only after all ongoing negotiations are concluded, as speculation swirls over a possible partnership with the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP). The speculation was reignited after UDF president Atupele Muluzi attended a state-organised memorial service for late Vice President Dr. […] The post UDF Plays It Cool on Alliances as Muluzi’s Appearance Fuels MCP Rumours appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Mzuzu has set Friday, June 13th as the date it will determine whether the ongoing election dispute in Mzimba Central Constituency involving Trade Minister Vitumbiko Mumba and his party, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), should proceed in court or be resolved through an out-of-court settlement. The case, which is before Justice […] The post Court Set to Decide Mzimba Central Dispute: High Stakes for Mumba and MCP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Two separate locations. Two different expressions of grief. But one powerful, unbreakable message: love, unity, and healing. On the first anniversary of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, Malawi stood still in solemn remembrance. From the misty hills of Viphya Plantation to the sacred grounds […] The post Unity Is Not Conformity—Celebrating Diversity Of Chilima’s Two Separate Memorials appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A dramatic early-morning police chase ended in the arrest of Bob Chinkango, a 43-year-old lawyer from Chiradzulu, who now faces multiple charges including drunk driving and failure to comply with police orders. The incident occurred around 3:30am at Bangwe Police Roadblock, where Chinkango, driving a Mercedes Benz (reg. CZ 3), allegedly refused to stop when […] The post Lawyer Bob Chinkango Arrested After Drunken High-Speed Chase, Shot Fired at Vehicle appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s national football team has officially checked out of the 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Championship with the grace of a ghost — barely seen, never felt, and certainly not heard on the scoreboard. A 1-0 loss to Angola has wrapped up what might just be their quietest tournament performance yet. The script was familiar: a promising […] The post Flames Return Empty-Handed From Cosafa — Yet Again appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Many Malawians struggle to get loans because they don’t have land or buildings to use as collateral. But that is changing. Banks in Malawi are now accepting movable items like farming equipment, stock, and even business invoices to give out loans. This change is part of a campaign led by the Reserve Bank of Malawi […] The post Using Household Items to Get Loans: A New Way to Access Money in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi wades through economic hardship, political drama, and emotional loss, one leader is choosing a different path—one of focus, facts, and forward thinking. Dalitso Kabambe, the newly elected president of the UTM, is not just another politician making noise. He’s a man on a mission. While the political atmosphere is thick with grief, drama, […] The post Kabambe’s Message Is Clear: Malawi’s Future Is the Economy, Not Conspiracies And Endless Candles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s celebrated hip-hop artist and cultural icon Tay Grin, also known as the Nyau King, continues to raise the country’s flag high on the global stage. Fresh from attending the BET Awards, Tay Grin made headlines after being spotted as a VIP guest at Snoop Dogg’s exclusive after party, where the two reportedly discussed the […] The post Tay Grin Hints at Big Moves After Meeting Snoop Dogg at BET Awards After Party appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Patricia Kaliati, one of the advisors to the president of the UTM Party, has openly accused the government of being involved in the plane crash that killed Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others. She made these remarks during a memorial service for Chilima held in Nsipe, Ntcheu District. “Chilima died like a dog,” […] The post Kaliati Implicates Govt Chilima’s Death, Fails to Reveal Actual Names appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hon. Atupele Muluzi today joined Malawians in paying tribute to the victims of the tragic military plane crash that occurred on June 10, 2024. The emotional memorial ceremony took place at Lunjika Turn-Off in Mzimba District. Muluzi, accompanied by his wife Angela, was among the many mourners who gathered to […] The post Atupele Muluzi Attends Memorial for June 10 Plane Crash Victims in Mzimba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera today announced that a major highway in Malawi will be renamed in honor of the late Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, as the nation marked the first anniversary of the tragic plane crash that claimed his life and eight others. Speaking at a somber memorial service in Nsipe, Ntcheu—the home district […] The post Chakwera Renames Highway in Honor of Late VP Chilima, Pledges Support for Crash Victims’ Families appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Angry Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters in Chiradzulu Midima Constituency are demanding that the party either reruns its botched primary elections or endorses Friday Namaona as their candidate ahead of the September 16 General Elections. Speaking on Monday, the supporters expressed shock after DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba claimed the party had completed selecting candidates for […] The post “No Rerun, No Vote!”—Chiradzulu Midima DPP Supporters Push for Friday Namaona or Fresh Primaries appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Once known for his magic on the pitch, Malawian striker Gabadinho Mhango is now fighting a different kind of battle—this time off the field and in the courtroom—as he teeters on the brink of losing his R1.2 million Johannesburg home due to unpaid debts. Mhango, who currently plays for Marumo Gallants and is a former […] The post Gabadinho Mhango Faces Financial Crash as Bank Moves to Seize His R1.2 Million Home appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) has come forward to explain how royalties—payments made to artists for the use of their work—are calculated and distributed. The clarification comes amid growing concerns from some creatives who say they don’t fully understand how the system works. Speaking during a media and artist engagement meeting in Blantyre, COSOMA’s […] The post How Does COSOMA Pay Royalties to Artists: Cosoma Explains appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Today, Malawi bows its head in collective mourning. On this solemn day, the nation remembers Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and the eight others who perished in the tragic military plane crash on June 10, 2024. Two memorials are being held—one in Nsipe, Ntcheu, organized by the late vice president’s family and political party, […] The post A President for All: Chakwera’s Compassionate Leadership Amid a Divided Grief Over Chilima’s Death appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A sobering new report from the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) has revealed that at least 6.8 million Malawians—over one-third of the population—are unable to meet basic food needs, exposing the country to a deepening poverty crisis. The report paints a grim picture: 5.7 million people are classified under IPC Phase 3, a […] The post Hunger Crisis in Malawi: 6.8 Million Struggle as Poverty Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The dusty roads of Mpeni Village in Thambani, Mwanza, were heavy with sorrow and dignity on Monday as President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera led a solemn and emotionally charged farewell to the late Joyce Chitsulo, former Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture — a woman whose life was defined by tireless service and unmatched […] The post Tears Flow as President Chakwera Pays Tribute to Late Joyce Chitsulo: “A Flame of Service That Will Never Be Extinguished” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  UTM Vice President for the South, Richard Makondi, has pledged to bring meaningful development to the newly demarcated Chilomoni, Kabula, Nancholi Constituency as he officially declares his candidacy for Member of Parliament in the upcoming September 16 general elections. Makondi, a well-known businessman-turned-politician, says the area has suffered years of stagnation and urgently needs […] The post UTM’s Makondi Vows Transformation for Newly Demarcated Chilomoni-Kabula-Nancholi Constituency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.