The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has come out swinging against both the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), accusing them of recklessly declaring victory from unofficial tallies and undermining the authority of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). MLS President Davis Njobvu described the actions of the two major parties as “irresponsible, […] The post Malawi Law Society Slams DPP and MCP for Premature Victory Claims appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi stands at a delicate moment. Votes are still being counted, yet our two largest political parties — the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) — are already busy declaring themselves winners. It is a disgraceful spectacle. The DPP, in its usual arrogance, is parading around with “figures” to announce Arthur […] The post Editorial: DPP and MCP’s Shameless Power Games Threaten Malawi’s Democracy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chisankho Watch, a consortium of four governance watchdogs, has this afternoon urged the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to begin releasing partial results as vote tabulation continues, in order to enhance transparency and calm mounting anxiety across the country. Speaking at a press briefing, board chairperson Bishop Gilford Matonga said the consortium—which brings together the Catholic […] The post Chisankho Watch Urges MEC to Release Partial Results Amid Concerns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appealed for patience and calm as the transmission and tallying of election results continues across the country. In its latest update, MEC reported that physical transmission of results forms from polling stations to Constituency Tally Centres is ongoing, while electronic transmission will begin once results are fully received at […] The post MEC Calls for Patience as Tallying of Results Progresses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has issued a resolute declaration of victory in the 2025 general elections, urging supporters to remain peaceful and dignified as the nation awaits official results from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). In a strongly worded press statement released today, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, expressed “confidence and […] The post Malawi Congress Party Declares Victory, Urges Calm Amid Election Anticipation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has declared victory in the 2025 elections and bluntly told President Lazarus Chakwera to swallow his pride and accept defeat instead of clinging to power. Speaking in Lilongwe, DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba drew parallels with former president Joyce Banda, who in 2014 gracefully conceded without hesitation when it became clear […] The post DPP Declares Victory, Calls on Chakwera to Accept Defeat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has appealed for calm and patience as election results trickle in, warning Malawians against being misled by unverified figures circulating online. Muluzi stressed that only the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has the constitutional mandate to declare official results, describing the rush to spread unofficial tallies as a direct […] The post UDF Urges Calm as Muluzi Warns Against Fake Election Results appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a strong message to supporters, MCP running mate Vitumbiko Mumba has urged Malawians to remain calm and vigilant as the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) continues counting votes. Speaking directly to party members and followers on social media, Mumba warned against being distracted by unverified figures circulating online. He described such reports as part of […] The post Vitumbiko Mumba Calls for Vigilance as MEC Continues to Count Votes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Unofficial results trickling in from across Malawi’s voting districts suggest that former President Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) has taken a considerable lead in the 2025 polls, with tallies showing him performing strongly both in his traditional bases and in areas historically loyal to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera. Preliminary counts indicate that Mutharika […] The post Unofficial Results Show Considerable Lead for APM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has boosted the upcoming Institute of Marketing in Malawi (IMM) Annual Conference with a K5 million sponsorship. Speaking during the cheque handover ceremony on Monday, NBM plc Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager, Akossa Hiwa, said the Bank views the sponsorship not just as a sponsorship, but as an investment […] The post NBM plc supports IMM annual conference with K5 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has gone into panic mode, unleashing a media campaign alleging that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is rigging the elections—a claim that has been flatly denied by election officials, the police, and district commissioners. Through its outspoken propagandist, Daniel Kachamba Ngwira, the DPP has been circulating reports claiming that MCP […] The post DPP in Panic Mode: Party Pushes Fake News of Election Rigging appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has intercepted suspected gang members believed to have been plotting violence around Kasolo Primary School in Chimwala. According to a report filed by MDF soldier Richard D. Phiri, the army received intelligence from Chimwala TDC indicating that a gang was mobilising to cause unrest in the area. Acting on […] The post MDF Intercepts Suspected Gang Plot Near Kasolo Primary School appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With 7.2 million Malawian set to vote this Tuesday, 16th September 2025, one fact stands tall: no party has an easy walk to Sanjika Palace. Those celebrating prematurely, or dismissing the ballot as a foregone conclusion, are doing so at their own peril. This election will be decided by you—the ordinary Malawian who rises early […] The post EDITORIAL: The Election Is Wide Open – Malawians Must Go Out and Vote appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announcing that 7.2 million voters have registered for the 2025 general elections, a closer look at the numbers reveals that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) enters the race with a distinct advantage over its rivals. While both the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) remain […] The post ANALYSIS| Registered Voters’ Data Suggests MCP Has a Clear Path to Victory in 2025 Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) confirming 7.2 million registered voters ahead of the 2025 polls, the numbers are beginning to tell a story of their own. A breakdown of registrations shows a familiar regional pattern that could shape the outcome of the election — and for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the path to […] The post ANALYSIS | DPP’s Narrow Path to Victory Lies in UDF Alliance and Southern Consolidation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi has called on Malawians to uphold peace and unity as they head to the polls on Tuesday, describing the election as another milestone in the nation’s democratic journey. In a statement titled “A Call for Peace and Unity”, Atupele urged citizens to conduct themselves with dignity, respect, and […] The post Atupele Muluzi Calls for Peaceful Elections, Positions Himself as Youthful yet Mature Leader appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Malawi Police Service (MPS), working hand in hand with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the Malawi Prison Service, has set up an electoral security joint taskforce to guarantee peace and safety during and after the elections. As part of the initiative, operation command centres have been established across all six regions — […] The post Security Agencies Step Up Readiness Ahead of Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the country’s leading real estate firm, Perfect Property Solutions Limited has tipped students from the Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (Mubas) on the importance of following ethical standards and maintaining integrity at an organization towards stakeholders if they are to build resilient as well as sustain their institutions. Managing Director of […] The post Perfect Property Solutions tips MUBAS students on the importance of ethical standards, maintaining integrity in an organization appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has called upon Malawians to maintain unity, peace and active participation in the September 16, 2025, General Elections, stressing that this is key in achieving sustainable socio-economic development of the nation. In a statement issued on Monday, Mwakasungula said elections are a special moment in any democracy, as […] The post Undule calls for unity, peace and participation in Sept. 16 General Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has strongly dismissed as false and malicious the claims circulating on social media suggesting that government plans to devalue the Malawi kwacha by 150% after the elections. “These are fabrications by disgruntled individuals bent on tarnishing government’s image,” Chithyola Banda said. “The so-called cabinet paper making rounds is not […] The post Finance Minister Chithyola Dismisses 150% Devaluation Rumours as Baseless Propaganda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Elias Mpedi Magosi, touched down in Lilongwe on Sunday to join the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) ahead of Malawi’s general elections slated for September 16. Magosi will work alongside SEOM Head, Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku — former Deputy Prime Minister of Eswatini — appointed […] The post SADC Chief Jets into Malawi for Election Observation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawians head to the polls tomorrow, one question lingers loudly: are we really voting with the Cabinet still intact simply because the Constitution is silent on the matter? Tradition and common sense have always guided us differently. In the past, Cabinets were dissolved ahead of elections to free ministers to focus on party politics […] The post Opinion: Why is Chakwera Afraid to Dissolve His Cabinet? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi heads to the 2025 elections next week, fresh revelations from within the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) expose deep divisions and power struggles that derailed former President Peter Mutharika’s original strategy to hand the political mantle to United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi. Multiple sources inside the party say Mutharika—widely known as APM—never […] The post Inside Mutharika’s Failed Bid to Secure Atupele Muluzi Alliance – How DPP Internal Politics Derailed Presidential Strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s headline inflation—the rate at which commodity prices change over time—has risen to 27.3 percent in July 2025, making it the highest in the sub-Saharan Africa region. According to a Market Intelligence Report issued by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), the sharp increase is largely driven by soaring food prices, which rose by 31.6 […] The post Malawi Records Highest Inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has rolled out a multi-pronged strategy aimed at protecting foreign exchange reserves and stabilising the kwacha as the tobacco season winds down. RBM spokesperson Boston Maliketi Banda said the bank’s measures are designed to move Malawi away from seasonal forex dependence to a more durable foundation. Among the interventions, […] The post RBM Unveils Bold Plan to Safeguard Forex Gains Beyond Tobacco Season appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The European Union (EU) and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) have deployed election observer missions to Malawi ahead of Tuesday’s general elections. EU observer mission deputy chief Anne Marlborough confirmed yesterday that a 110-member team, including 11 analysts, is already in the country following an invitation from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the […] The post International Community Set to Observe Malawi Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that it will only declare the official results of Tuesday’s general election after completing a comprehensive tally of both electronic and manual vote counts. MEC chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, made the announcement in Lilongwe yesterday during a press briefing, stressing that the move follows a High Court order […] The post MEC to Declare Official Results Only After Full Electronic and Manual Tally appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mukuru, the official sponsor of the Malawi National Under-21 Netball Team, has bid farewell to the Junior Queens as they set off to represent the nation at the prestigious Netball Youth World Cup 2025 in Gibraltar. Speaking during the send-off, Mukuru’s Marketing and Partner Lead, Taleetha Bowler, said the company’s sponsorship is rooted in the […] The post Mukuru Bids Farewell to Malawi Under-21 Netball Team Heading to 2025 Youth World Cup in Gibraltar appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF) has urged Malawians to rise above division and uphold constitutionalism during the 16 September 2025 General Elections, stressing that this year’s polls are a defining moment for the country’s democracy. CSEIF National Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe, in a statement released on Sunday, challenged stakeholders – political leaders, media, security […] The post CSEIF urges Malawians to rise above division, uphold constitutionalism during elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Malawi on Saturday led its partners in launching the first-ever National Children’s Alliance (NCA), demonstrating a bold step towards strengthening child participation, amplifying children’s voices, and ensuring that children in Malawi take the lead in shaping issues that concern them. At a colourful event, which took place at Chikho Hotel at Mponela […] The post Malawi Government, partners launch first-ever National Children’s Alliance to amplify, consolidate children’s voices appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has exposed a dreadful financial scam involving UTM torch bearer in Tuesday’s election, Dalitso Kabambe, which has revealed that the former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor secretly holding shares in Payment Solutions (M) Limited, a firm that secured lucrative government contracts during his tenure at the Central bank. Payment […] The post Kabambe in Fresh Financial Scam as FIA Exposes Secret Stake in Civil Service Salary Deductions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential running mate, Justice Dr. Jane Ansah, will this Saturday light up Njolomole Ground in Ntcheu North West Constituency as guest of honor at the grand finals of a sports bonanza that has gripped the district for weeks. The much-anticipated showdown will see thousands throng the venue for a thrilling […] The post Dr. Jane Ansah to Spice Up Ntcheu Sports Bonanza Finals This Saturday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe’s poshest government houses are already being lined up for sale to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) insiders, with one ex-minister overheard boasting that the deals will be sealed “the moment APM is sworn in.” The remark, made ahead of Tuesday’s elections, has fueled fears of a fresh asset-grabbing spree if former president Peter Mutharika makes […] The post Exclusive: Top DPP Officials Plan to Grab Govt Houses if Mutharika Wins appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Lilongwe Water Board (LWB), one of Malawi’s State Enterprises, has commissioned a state-of-the-art water bottling plant, which has already started producing its new brand, Dzalanyama Water. Speaking during the launch, LWB Executive Board Chairperson, Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V, described the project as a dream come true and a fulfillment of reforms the company […] The post LWB Commissions Water Bottling Plant appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An aspiring ward councillor for Bangwe-Namiyango ward in Blantyre, Elupher Mvula Banda has asked voters for the forthcoming September 16 tripartite elections to vote for candidates who are development conscious regardless of the financial and physical disabilities status. Speaking to the journalists in Blantyre on Friday, Mvula said she has noted that people with disabilities […] The post ‘Vote for the development conscious candidates’ – UTM ward councillor appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.