In the cutthroat world of Malawian politics, no one is safe from the ruthless game of manipulation and power plays. Yet, the case unfolding in the Mzimba Central constituency takes this dark art to new heights of audacity. The race to secure the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) ticket has turned into an epic tale of […] The post Mumba Takes On SG Chimwendo: The Bitter Battle for Mzimba Central Primaries – Is the MCP Playing Dirty? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president Enock Chihana has described as nonsensical reports that he, and his deputy Timothy Mtambo have parted saying “it is impossible because as it is Mtambo is the next AFORD leader.” On Thursday, AFORD issued a statement strongly dismissing rumours suggesting that Mtambo had resigned over alleged exclusion from electoral alliance […] The post ‘Timothy Mtambo is heir to AFORD throne’, says Chihana: Divided? ‘Nonsense!’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Health has launched a landmark five-year, $60 million Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Program, aimed at strengthening Malawi’s ability to respond to public health threats and climate-sensitive diseases. Speaking at the launch event held at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda described the initiative as a timely […] The post Malawi Launches $60 Million Health Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Program appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With only 158 days remaining before the general elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is launching a calculated and ambitious campaign initiative in Lilongwe, designed to herald its political resurgence and reassert its dominance ahead of the 2025 polls. This weekend marks the beginning of a crucial phase in the party’s re-engagement with the electorate, […] The post A political resurrection? DPP’s Bold campaign push in Lilongwe sets the stage for 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A cloud of confusion, credibility issues, and alleged legal manipulation is now hovering over the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), threatening to expose deeper cracks within the country’s oldest political party—just as it braces for what could be one of the most defining electoral seasons in recent memory. At the centre of this storm is a […] The post What’s Really Going On in MCP? Confusion, Denials, and Legal Chaos Rock the Party appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc on Friday hosted members of the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD), Blantyre Branch, for an exclusive tour of its operations to promote financial inclusion. During the tour, at NBM plc Head Office and later at its Leadership Centre in Blantyre, the Bank introduced MANAD representatives to […] The post NBM plc hosts people with hearing impairment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has said it will renew its sponsorship of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the growth and development of football in Malawi. FCB Head of Marketing, Twikale Chirwa made the declaration as the current three-year sponsorship nears its end at the end of this season. Chirwa has assured […] The post FCB affirms ties with FCB Nyasa Big Bullets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Thomson Kamangira is facing growing pressure to withdraw from politics after being accused of killing a man in a reckless driving incident—and allegedly refusing to support or compensate the grieving family. Kamangira, the party’s National Director of Operations and former Member of Parliament for Nsanje South, is currently facing criminal charges […] The post DPP’s Kamangira Under Fire: Accused of Killing Man in Road Crash, Refuses Compensation, Now Urged to Quit Politics appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s leading tobacco exporter, Nyasa Tobacco Company (NTC), has reaffirmed its commitment to offering sustainable and rewarding prices to the country’s tobacco farmers this marketing season. NTC, known for delivering premium-quality tobacco to international markets, continues to uphold its mission of excellence and economic transformation in Malawi. Speaking during the official opening of the 2025 […] The post Nyasa Tobacco Company Pledges to Reward Farmers for Their Hard Work appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Non-Governmental Organisations Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has expressed satisfaction with the growing compliance levels among NGOs in Malawi, according to its quarterly report covering January to March 2025. Speaking during a breakfast meeting with Northern Region-based NGOs at Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel on Wednesday, NGORA Chief Executive Officer Edward Chileka Banda commended the sector’s commitment to […] The post NGORA Applauds Growing NGO Compliance in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Standard Bank Malawi has officially launched an innovative digital campaign dubbed Yours247, aimed at transforming the way customers access banking services through cutting-edge technology. The campaign was unveiled on Wednesday during a media engagement session at the bank’s Head Office in Lilongwe, attended by senior executives and members of the Country Leadership Council. Standard Bank […] The post Standard Bank Unveils ‘Yours247’ – A Game-Changing Digital Banking Campaign appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Over 3,000 Malawian workers are demanding justice after being unlawfully and brutally cast aside by Project Hope Namibia-Malawi (PHN-MW), despite a clear directive from the United States Government (USG) not to terminate contracts. PHN-MW, an implementing partner of the Ana ndi a Chinyamata Patsogolo (ANAPA) project—funded by USAID-PEPFAR—has come under fire for what ex-employees are […] The post “We Were Thrown Away Like Trash”: Malawians Cry Foul Over Mass Dismissals at Project Hope Namibia appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

265 Energy, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions in Malawi, says the celebration of its seventh anniversary, which comes with special offers, marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey of providing sustainable energy alternatives to households, businesses, and institutions across the country. To commemorate this achievement, 265 Energy Public Relations Officer, Phillip White, […] The post 265 Energy Announces 10% Discount as it Celebrates 7th Anniversary appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

M’mawu ake otsegulira msika wa fodya wa chaka cha 2025 ku Kasungu, Purezidenti wa Malawi Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera watsimikiza kuti wabweretsa ogula fodya ambiri monga momwe analonjezera. Izi zachitika pa tsiku lofunika kwambiri pa chuma cha dziko, ndipo Purezidentiyo anapereka mawu amphamvu otsindika kufunikira kwa mlimi wa fodya komanso thandizo la boma lake pa […] The post Chakwera Akwanitsa Lonjezo Lobweretsa Ogula Fodya Ambiri appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has rolled out a National Addressing System (NAS) to all the districts in the country and currently the Districts have post codes. This was disclosed in Blantyre at a stakeholders engagement meeting which was conducted by MACRA in conjunction with Real Estate which was also the opening workshop of […] The post MACRA rolls out ‘National Addressing System’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has declared that football is in its DNA and is committed to the development of the beautiful game by renewing it sponsorship partnership it has with the country’s most successful club, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets. Twikale Chirwa, FCB’s Head of Marketing & Communication, says in a media statement: “FCB Nyasa Big […] The post First Capital Bank coming back for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold step set to reshape one of the country’s key agricultural sectors, the Government of Malawi has unveiled the first-ever Sugarcane Industry Bill, 2025—a comprehensive legal framework aimed at regulating and promoting sugarcane farming for industrial use. Published in the Malawi Gazette Supplement on April 1, 2025, the bill marks a historic shift […] The post Sweet Sugar News: Malawi Government Rolls Out Landmark Sugarcane Industry Bill appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former president Joyce Banda has responded to a fundraising call by the Nkhoma Community Education Fund (NCEF) to support needy students at Nkhoma College of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) with a pledge of K1 million. Nkhoma Community Education Fund coordinator, Ellen Gondwe, confirmed the development saying they were “grateful”. The former president’s spokesman Arnold Mlelemba […] The post JB commits K1 million towards Nkhoma College of Nursing fundraiser appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has thrown down the gauntlet to buyers in Malawi’s tobacco industry, demanding a “win-win” value chain that puts farmers first and puts an end to exploitative practices. Launching the 2024/25 tobacco marketing season, Chakwera didn’t mince words—urging for a new era of equity and accountability in an industry that has […] The post Chakwera Demands Fair Play in Tobacco Trade: “Let Farmers Reap What They Sow” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is on the brink of a food production breakthrough—thanks to President Lazarus Chakwera’s bold and strategic push in Mega Farms, commercial agriculture, irrigation, and mechanization. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s second-round National Agricultural Production Estimates Survey (APES), maize production for the 2024/25 season is projected to increase by 9.2%, reaching 2,962,620 metric tons, […] The post Chakwera’s Mega Farms and Modern Agriculture Drive Malawi’s Food Security Surge appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s cotton sector has registered a remarkable surge in the 2024/25 farming season, offering a potential economic lifeline to farmers and promising new momentum for the country’s textile and agro-industrial ambitions. According to the Second Round Crop Estimates released by the Ministry of Agriculture, cotton production has shot up by a staggering 177.2%, rising from […] The post Cotton Production Booms by 179%: Lifeline for Farmers and Economic Potential for Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the 2025 TNM Super League kicked off with a bang, excitement quickly turned to frustration for many VIP ticket holders who were left standing in packed premium sections at both Bingu National Stadium (BNS) in Lilongwe and Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre. Despite paying K15,000 for VIP seats, many fans were denied the comfort they […] The post Paying for Comfort, Standing in Shame: VIP Chaos Exposes Malawi Stadia Mismanagement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale, has today broken down how the government comes up with minimum farmgate prices—the lowest price a farmer should be paid for their produce—saying the process is meant to protect farmers from exploitation and ensure they earn enough to sustain their livelihoods. In a statement released on Monday, Kawale emphasized […] The post Govt Explains How Farmgate Prices Are Set: “We Want Farmers to Get What They Deserve” – Minister Kawale appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the clock ticks on a landmark K525 million sponsorship deal, the burning question on many football fans’ lips is: Has First Capital Bank (FCB) dumped Nyasa Big Bullets? With the partnership now in its final year, FCB is keeping the People’s Team and its loyal supporters in agonizing suspense, refusing to commit to the […] The post Has FCB Dumped Bullets? As the Wait Drags, Uncertainty Clouds Sponsorship Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Justice, Titus Mvalo, today inaugurated the Foundational Legislative Drafting Training at the Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe, marking a pivotal moment in Malawi’s legal reform journey. Speaking to an audience comprising officials from the Office of the Ombudsman, ESCOM, PPDA, Parliament, the Law Commission, and the Ministry of Justice, Mvalo emphasized the […] The post Laying the Legal Foundations: Mvalo Opens Transformative Drafting Training in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s agricultural sector is set for a mixed but largely positive performance in the 2024/25 season, with increased production of key food crops like maize, rice, and legumes, alongside notable gains in cash crops such as cotton and tobacco, according to the latest government estimates. Maize Leads Food Crop Recovery The Ministry of Agriculture’s second-round Agricultural […] The post Good news! Maize Production leads as Malawi’s Agricultural Sector Shows Growth Amid Climate Challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The debate surrounding the mining deal between the Malawi Government and Lotus Mineral Services, particularly concerning the Kayelekera uranium mine, has sparked significant discussion in the public sphere. Many have criticized the deal as a “raw deal” for Malawi, pointing to the fact that the government holds a mere 15 percent stake while Lotus controls […] The post Kayelekera Deal: A 15% Stake Is Not the Problem, It’s the Lack of Malawian Ownership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Paris, France — Malawi’s Attorney General, Honourable Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda, has made a strong case for Africa’s energy transition, calling it both a moral obligation and an economic necessity, during his keynote address at Paris Arbitration Week. Speaking under the theme “Energy Transition in Africa: Arbitration at the Crossroads of Sustainability and Development”, Nyirenda praised AfricArb […] The post AG Chakaka Nyirenda Champions Africa’s Clean Energy Future at Paris Arbitration Week appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Solidarity Alliance Party (SAP) has announced a bold new proposal for national governance, one that centers on conservative principles, federalism, and a smaller, more accountable government. Party president Dr. Victor Madhlopa addressed the media during a press briefing on Sunday, outlining the party’s vision for a governance system that empowers local communities while ensuring […] The post Power to the People, Not Politicians: Solidarity Alliance Party Calls for Federalism and Value-Driven Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a collaborative effort to strengthen awareness and advocacy for sexual and reproductive health rights, Vital Rights Foundation in partnership with Nyale Institute hosted a legal clinic at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital’s One Stop Centre last week. The event, facilitated by the Vital Rights Foundation, provided crucial legal education to healthcare professionals on reproductive […] The post Vital Rights Foundation touts legal clinic on Reproductive Health Rights appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Lotus Resources Limited has signed a 10-year, US$20.6 million power supply agreement with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) to upgrade grid infrastructure and connect the Kayelekera uranium mine in Karonga to the national electricity grid. According to Energy Capital Power, the agreement includes the construction of a 45-kilometre transmission line, a substation, […] The post Lotus Resources Signs $20.6 Million Power Deal with ESCOM to Energize Kayelekera Uranium Mine appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When a nation discovers a natural resource as valuable as uranium, it should be a moment of transformation. A turning point. A chance to rewrite the story of poverty into one of prosperity. But Malawi, instead, is rewriting its history in the ink of exploitation. At the heart of Karonga District lies Kayelekera—a uranium-rich mine […] The post Zamanyazi! Malawi owns just 15% of its own uranium mine at Kayelekera. Lotus owns the rest—and the profits. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi inches closer to the September elections, Chimwendo Banda’s personal ambitions for 2030 are threatening to unravel the very fabric of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Instead of focusing on the party’s unity and the task at hand—securing a second term for President Lazarus Chakwera—Chimwendo is orchestrating internal power struggles that could weaken the […] The post Chimwendo 2030 Ambitions Are Set to Destroy MCP’s 2025 Chances—He Must Choose Between Self-Interest and Party Unity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In its quest to promote fair labour practices, the Labour Right Organization (LARO) held a workshop on Friday in Blantyre on understanding contemporary human Resources (HR) Practices in line with Labour laws, with concerned parties to enhance awareness of labour rights in workplaces across the country. The workshop drew participants from various organisations in the […] The post Enhancing Labour Rights: LARO’s Efforts to Minimize Workplace Disputes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold move to boost agribusiness and support Malawi’s economic recovery, the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Luanar) is set to launch its own Agribusiness Enterprise Fund, aimed at empowering students and fresh graduates to venture into farming and agribusiness. The initiative seeks to close the financing gap that continues to stifle […] The post Luanar Unveils Agribusiness Enterprise Fund to Empower Young Farmers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.