Malawi’s Minister of Mining, Dr. Ken Zikhale Reeves Ng’oma, stole the spotlight at the prestigious Mining in Motion Indaba held in Ghana, where his confident and articulate presentation of Malawi’s Agriculture, Tourism, and Mining (ATM) strategy drew admiration from regional and global stakeholders. Responding to probing questions on how Malawi is prioritising small-scale gold mining, […] The post Zikhale Dazzles at Ghana Mining Indaba, Champions Malawi’s ATM Strategy with Clarity and Conviction appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance Malawi (NCD Alliance Malawi) has called for the development of stringent policies, including ban, on flavours that make tobacco and nicotine products more appealing to the smokers. NCD Alliance Malawi Project Officer, Esther Nyirenda, expressed disappointment with the tactics tobacco and nicotine industries are employing to make their harmful products “enticing, […] The post NCD Alliance Malawi calls for ban on tobacco flavours that make cigarettes, nicotine appealing to smokers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

If you’re burdened by rising debts, joblessness, stress, or spiritual battles, this Sunday, June 8, might just mark the turning point you’ve been praying for. Prophet Amos Kambale, the renowned overseer and founder of Life International Church, is inviting Malawians from all walks of life to attend a Mega Solutions Sunday—a power-packed service dedicated to […] The post Prophet Kambale to Host Mega Solutions Sunday: “Your Season Is About to Change” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fadeth Furnishers, a prominent name in the home furniture industry, has emerged as the winner of the prestigious National Consumer Choice Award in the Home and House Decorator – Quality Home Suppliers category. This coveted national recognition highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality furniture that meets the needs and preferences of customers across […] The post Fadeth Furnishers Wins National Consumer Choice Award for Home and House Decor Excellence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the banner Mbandwadzokhudzidwa have called on Illovo Sugar Malawi to immediately suspend sugar exports, saying it is unacceptable to ship out the commodity while locals are struggling to access it. Speaking at a press conference in Lilongwe, the group’s chairperson Redson Munlo described the situation as heartbreaking. “It’s shocking to […] The post CSOs to Illovo: Suspend Sugar Exports While Malawians Go Hungry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi heads towards the high-stakes tripartite elections in September 2025, the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has urged journalists to take the lead in combating fake news. Speaking on Friday at the Grand Palace Hotel in Mzuzu during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nyika Media Club, NICE’s District Programmes […] The post Journalists Challenged to Fight Fake News Ahead of 2025 Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Malawi, in partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the Royal Norwegian Embassy, officially launched the Malawi Agricultural Cluster Initiative (MACI) on Tuesday, hailing it as a game-changing platform set to revolutionize the country’s agricultural sector. MACI is funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and implemented by […] The post Malawi launches groundbreaking agricultural initiative to boost farming future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For the first time in history, Malawi will join the rest of the world in celebrating World Sports Journalists Day (WSJD), with a grand event scheduled for July 2, 2025, in Blantyre. The Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM) has confirmed it will host the national commemoration under the theme: “Sports Journalism for Integrity, Peace […] The post Blantyre to Host Malawi’s First-Ever World Sports Journalists Day Celebration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chibuku Products Limited (CPL) – Malawi’s leading producer of opaque beer – expressed commitment to supporting national and regional efforts aimed at uniting the African continent. The company’s Sales and Distribution Manager (Centre), Vitumbuko Soko, made the remarks in Lilongwe when he presented a K2 million cheque to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International […] The post Chibuku Products Limited donates K2m towards African Day celebrations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It is time to end the witch hunt. Prince Kapondamgaga, Chief of Staff to President Lazarus Chakwera, has no case to answer. Zero. This is not an opinion. It is the outcome of a 13-month-long forensic investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), the very institution entrusted to fight graft in Malawi. And yet, like a […] The post OPINION: Enough Is Enough; Kapondamgaga Was Cleared — Let the Man Work appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United General Insurance (UGI) Chief Executive Officer Grant Mwenechanya says the insurance firm has set a clear and deliberate turn-around strategy focused on revenue growth, systems improvement, disciplined risk management, and long-term sustainability. This follows a turnaround from a K653 million loss before tax in 2023 into a K3.0 billion profit before tax in 2024 […] The post UGI CEO speaks on recovery strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has given K5 million to the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM) to support the Zomba Mountain Fun Walk and Hike scheduled for this coming Saturday. The event is a fundraising initiative aimed at conserving the Mulunguzi Dam and preserving the Zomba Mountain ecosystem, currently experiencing alarmingly low […] The post MAGLA supports Zomba Mountain fun walk, hike with K5 Million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has partnered with Aero Lounge in Lilongwe in an exclusive deal where the Bank is set to launch belief rewards during the Patience Namadingo show this Sunday. In the loyalty program, the Bank’s prestige and premier customers with gold and black cards will get 10% off their bills at the venue. […] The post FCB partners Aero Lounge on Namadingo show loyalty program appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi remains one of the poorest countries in the world despite decades of foreign aid, democratic governance, and development planning. The country is rich in natural beauty and has a youthful, energetic population, yet the majority of its citizens live below the poverty line. One of the most prominent reasons for Malawi’s poverty is overdependence […] The post Why Malawi still remains very poor — And what can be done about it appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a damning blow to Leston Mulli’s business empire, the Supreme Court of Appeal has today ruled that Sunrise Pharmaceuticals and Chombe Food Products must return a staggering K3 billion to the Malawi Government—plus interest—within 30 days. The ruling marks a decisive win for Attorney General Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda and a thunderous indictment of the controversial […] The post Justice Slams Mulli Empire: Supreme Court Orders K3 Billion Refund in Shocking Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), Kisu Simwaka, has taken to Facebook to clear the air: inflation may be falling, but that doesn’t mean prices are going down. “People often get it wrong,” Simwaka wrote. “When inflation is declining, it simply means prices are still going up—just not as fast as before.” […] The post Prices Still Rising, But Slower — RBM Deputy Governor Explains the Inflation Confusion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Attorney General’s decision to challenge the High Court ruling on the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is nothing short of an affront to progress, transparency, and the people of Malawi. It raises one unavoidable question: Whose interest is he serving? Because it is certainly not that of the Malawian public. The High Court’s ruling—widely applauded […] The post EDITORIAL: Whose Interests Is AG Thabo Chakaka Protecting in Appealing CDF Ruling? Not Malawians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda has found himself cornered, exposed, and embarrassingly out of depth following his decision to challenge the Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling on the exclusion of MPs from local councils and the administration of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Legal heavyweights have roundly condemned his move, branding it ill-advised, politically skewed, and […] The post Legal Experts Slam and Shame AG Chakaka for Defending MPs’ Grip on CDF Funds appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

SeedCo Malawi Limited has hailed its prepayment system as a game-changer in the fight against counterfeit seeds. Speaking at the ongoing 35th Malawi International Trade Fair in Blantyre, the company’s Marketing Manager, Oneka Sitali, said the initiative—introduced three years ago—has significantly curbed the circulation of fake seeds by ensuring farmers get genuine products directly from […] The post SeedCo Malawi Champions Prepayment System as Key to Fighting Fake Seeds appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former President and People’s Party (PP) leader Dr. Joyce Banda has urged Bangwe residents in Blantyre to vote for her in the September 16 General Elections, promising to revive stalled development projects and improve people’s lives. Speaking at a packed rally at Desert Ground, Banda slammed the current administration for neglecting Malawians’ basic needs, calling […] The post Joyce Banda Rallies Bangwe Voters: Promises Jobs, Free Education and Revived Development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a move that has stunned many Zimbabweans, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law a controversial bill requiring motorists to pay a hefty $92 annual radio license fee—just to be eligible for vehicle insurance. Yes, you read that right: no radio license, no car insurance. The new law has been met with disbelief and […] The post “Pay to Listen”: Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa Signs Bizarre $92 Radio Tax into Law appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) has strongly condemned the growing political intolerance and a wave of political violence as Malawians prepare for the September 16, 2025, General Elections, fearing this would prevent some registered voters from casting their ballots. CMD has also strongly condemned the deliberate spread of fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, […] The post CMD condemns growing political intolerance, fake news and disinformation ahead of Sept 16 General Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) – once in the spotlight for presiding over a reign of terror against persons with albinism – is once again under fire, this time for allegedly discriminating against one of its own aspiring candidates with albinism, Alex Machila, in Salima South Constituency. Machila, a community champion and development-minded leader, has […] The post DPP Faces Fire Over Alleged Discrimination Against Aspirant With Albinism appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Trade Vitumbiko Mumba came out swinging on Monday as he launched the nationwide distribution of Salima Sugar, declaring an all-out war against sugar hoarders whom he accused of fueling artificial shortages and hiking prices for personal gain. In a no-nonsense tone, Mumba vowed to crack down on what he described as a “selfish […] The post Mumba Sends Warning to Sugar Hoarders: “We Will Smoke You Out” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has issued a scathing rebuke of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, demanding that Minister Vitumbiko Mumba come clean and take responsibility for the worsening sugar shortage in Malawi. In a strongly worded statement released Tuesday, CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa accused the government of failing […] The post Namiwa Piles Pressure on Minister Mumba Over Worsening Sugar Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

If you’re still manufacturing thin plastics in Malawi, your time is up. The government has launched a serious crackdown on defiant companies, starting with Quality Plastics Limited, which was shut down without warning on Monday after being caught red-handed producing banned thin plastic bags at its factory in Njewa, Lilongwe. The action was carried out […] The post If You Still Producing Thin Plastics, Govt Coming For You! Quality Plastics Shut Down in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One year after the tragic plane crash that claimed Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, Malawi finds itself not united in mourning—but fractured by politics and mistrust. Two separate memorial events are being planned for June 10, 2025: one by government at Nthungwa, the crash site, with President Chakwera expected to attend; and another […] The post Divided in Death: Warring Memorial Plans Dishonour Chilima’s Legacy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s worsening sugar shortage has erupted into a full-scale scandal, with the price of the commodity soaring to over K6,000 in some areas—more than double the official K2,700 price. At the center of this crisis is an alleged cartel involving Simama General Dealers and Illovo Sugar Malawi, accused of hoarding sugar, aiding smuggling, inflating prices, […] The post Cartel Nation: Simama and Illovo Fingered in Sugar Monopoly Scandal Rocking Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM) – a leading farmer-led organization in Malawi – has disclosed plans to expand its market to regional and international export markets having made significant strides on the local market. NASFAM Chief Executive Officer Dr. Bettie Chinyamunyamu made the sentiments when a delegation of Irish Embassy representatives from various […] The post NASFAM ponders expanding its market beyond borders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a blistering new report, global justice group ActionAid has laid bare the devastating toll of International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed austerity policies on African workers, accusing the institution of effectively gutting public services to feed a never-ending appetite for debt repayment. The report — “The Human Cost of Public Sector Cuts in Africa” — doesn’t […] The post ActionAid Slams IMF for Bleeding Africa Dry with Austerity: “Workers Are Paying with Their Lives” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful affirmation of justice, the Magistrate Court in Mulanje has handed down a 10-year sentence with hard labour to two police officers and a businessman for their brutal and inhumane treatment of a 13-year-old boy—an ordeal that led to the amputation of both his hands. Police officers Charles Mbewe and Stanley Chigaru, along […] The post Justice Served: Mulanje Court Jails Two Police Officers and Businessman for Brutal Assault on 13-Year-Old Boy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is basking in pride as President Lazarus Chakwera has led the nation in congratulating celebrated musician and cultural ambassador Tay Grin, following his prestigious international recognition in the United Kingdom for promoting tourism and culture. Tay Grin, known as The Nyau King, was honoured with the Excellence in Tourism and Culture Promotion Award during […] The post President Chakwera Leads Nation in Celebrating Tay Grin’s Global Honour appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Football lovers from Lilongwe, Mchinji and Chipata in Zambia were treated to a savory match between Mchinji Villa and Mitundu Baptist as NBS Bank plc and Football Association of Malawi (FAM) launched the inaugural NBS Division League (NDL) at Mchinji Community Stadium on Saturday. NBS Bank has committed K1 billion to support the league which […] The post NBS National Division League launched with pomp appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Claim Malawi is still servicing public debt dating back to the 1970s, which significantly limits the government’s ability to offer public services. This claim (archived here) was made in a news piece published by the NyasaTimes online daily on May 20, 2025. The story quotes Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor Dr. Mafuta Mwale, who claims that […] The post Fact-Check: False – Malawi does not have 1970s-era IMF/World Bank Loans appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Mzuzu has thrown out an order obtained by Trade Minister and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) parliamentary aspirant for Mzimba Central, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba — clearing the way for Adamson Kuseri Mkandawire to stand in the September 16 elections. The now-discharged order, granted on May 16, 2025, had directed MCP to reconduct […] The post Court Throws Out Mumba Order — MCP Candidate Stands appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.