Malawians woke up on June 4, 2026, to a dramatic development in one of the country’s most closely watched corruption cases: the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has formally discontinued criminal proceedings against former Lands Minister and Nkhatabay Central Member of Parliament Symon Vuwa Kaunda and his co-accused. Kaunda was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau […] The post Mchacha, Vuwa Kaunda, Others Cleared in High-Profile Illegal Land Sale Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In what will surely go down as one of the most talked-about football donations of the year, the Government of Japan, through the Japan Football Association (JFA), has donated a grand total of 36 second-hand footballs to the Football Association of Malawi (FAM). The balls were handed over during a formal ceremony at the residence […] The post Japan Hands Malawi 36 Second-Hand Footballs, FAM Celebrates Boost to Grassroots Football appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Before the Electronic Invoicing System was rolled out as MRA’s flagship revenue-enhancement instrument, the baseline matters. How much VAT was MRA collecting every month? Was it K20 billion, K30 billion, K40 billion? If EIS is truly revolutionizing revenue collection, then the public deserves a transparent before-and-after comparison rather than a premature victory lap over a […] The post From K75.2bn to K50bn: The VAT Decline MRA Doesn’t Want to Talk About appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In an era where perception is currency and the integrity of a narrative defines the success of a leader or institution, Ephraim Nyondo stands as the definitive architect of public image in Malawi. With over 15 years of high-level experience spanning print, broadcast, and digital media, Nyondo has transcended the role of a traditional practitioner […] The post Ephraim Nyondo: The Master Strategist Behind Malawi’s Most Influential Narratives appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Limited has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at transforming Malawi into a major exporter of digital solutions and ICT services across Africa, positioning local technology firms to tap into the continent’s rapidly growing digital economy. Speaking during the ICTAM Expo 2026 in Lilongwe, Sparc Systems Group Managing Director, Dr Wisely Phiri, outlined the […] The post Sparc Systems Unveils Blueprint to Scale Malawi’s ICT Exports Across Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Access Ability Africa Limited (AAAL), a Malawian innovation company has received an award as a the Best Inclusive Innovations for its Blind Classroom platform — designed to help visually impaired learners in Malawi learn ease. The 7th Inclusive Africa Conference 2026, organized by inABLE, was held from 2nd –4th June, 2026 at the JW Marriott […] The post AAAL has crowrded the Best Inclusive Africa Innovation at the 7th Inclusive Africa Conference 2026. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) Director General Eddington Chilapondwa has launched a legal battle against his dismissal, arguing that the entire disciplinary process that led to his removal was unlawful from the very beginning. In papers filed before the Industrial Relations Court (IRC), Chilapondwa contends that his suspension in January this […] The post Ex-PPDA Boss Challenges ‘Illegal’ Dismissal, Questions Authority Behind Suspension appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Major gaps in economic growth strategy, foreign exchange generation, public spending priorities and implementation capacity threaten to undermine Malawi’s proposed National Economic Recovery Plan (Nerp), economists have warned. The Economics Association of Malawi (Ecama) says the draft plan correctly identifies the country’s economic challenges but fails to adequately address critical weaknesses in export diversification, forex […] The post Economists Flag Growth, Forex and Spending Gaps in National Recovery Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A bitter governance war is escalating within Malawian football, with the National Football Coaches Association launching a fresh offensive against the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), accusing it of illegally purging affiliates, violating its own statutes and manipulating football governance structures to silence dissenting voices. In a strongly-worded complaint to the Malawi National Council of […] The post Gloves Off: Coaches Accuse FAM of Statute Violations, Political Exclusion Ahead of AGM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is sliding towards an environmental crisis that could undermine its economy, food security and future development unless urgent action is taken, a landmark government report launched on Thursday has warned. The warning comes from the 2026 National State of the Environment and Outlook Report (NSEOR), launched by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Patricia Wiskes, […] The post Malawi on a Dangerous Path as Environment Report Warns of Disappearing Forests, Dying Soils and a Population Set to Double appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United General Insurance Company Limited (UGI) has donated K15 million to Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) in support of the upcoming innovation conference scheduled for September under the theme ‘Research and Innovation’, as part of its commitment to advancing innovation and knowledge. Speaking during the donation ceremony, UGI Chief Operations Officer (COO) […] The post UGI contributes K15m to MUBAS Research and Innovation Conference appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The battle for the soul of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is far from over. In fact, it has just entered its most explosive chapter yet. In a dramatic twist that exposes deep fractures within the country’s political and legal landscape, two seismic developments unfolded today, confirming that President Peter Mutharika’s executive order to uproot […] The post Collision Course: Judiciary Frustrates Mutharika’s MEC Relocation, Triggering Constitutional Showdown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For months, the Amaryllis Hotel acquisition dominated national debate, triggered investigations by multiple institutions, led to frozen bank accounts and raised serious questions about the management of public pension funds. Today, however, the once high-profile inquiry appears to be drifting into uncertainty, fueling fears that one of Malawi’s biggest public-interest investigations could quietly fade away […] The post Is This the End of the Amaryllis Hotel Probe? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the United States marks 250 years of independence, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over thousands of Malawians hoping to study, receive medical treatment, conduct business or visit family in America. While Foreign Affairs Minister George Chaponda has expressed concern over the tightening US visa regime, the emerging developments are also raising uncomfortable questions about […] The post US Visa Restrictions Expose Malawi’s Growing International Credibility Problem appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has received a major vote of confidence from the United States after Washington pledged up to $792 million (about K1.4 trillion) in health sector support over the next five years, a commitment expected to strengthen healthcare delivery, save lives and support the country’s development agenda. The landmark pledge was announced yesterday during celebrations marking […] The post US Commits K1.4 Trillion Health Package in Major Boost for Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians have received another encouraging economic boost after commercial banks reduced the reference lending rate for June to 20.4 percent, down from 20.6 percent in May. The latest reduction extends a steady downward trend that has seen the benchmark rate fall from 25.2 percent in January to 20.4 percent in June—a drop of nearly five […] The post Reference Lending Rate Falls From 25.2% To 20.4% In Six Months appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has issued a sobering warning that Malawi is becoming dangerously desensitised to repeated national crises, saying what once shocked the nation is now being treated as normal. In a strongly worded statement released on Friday, the Commission says the country is facing a disturbing pattern of unresolved […] The post Malawi Has Become Dangerously Desensitised to Crisis – CCJP Warns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank Plc says its entry into the Mozambican market marks a major step in its long-term strategy to build a stronger regional financial services group and support cross-border trade across Southern Africa. Speaking on Thursday during the bank’s 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM),  FDH Plc Managing Director Noel Mkulichi said the acquisition of a […] The post FDH Bank Plc deepens regional footprint with Mozambique expansion strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a scathing critique of the country’s political and economic architecture, United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi has pulled back the curtain on what he calls the “rentier system,” accusing a powerful, self-serving elite of actively sabotaging national development to line their own pockets. Drawing from his past tenure as Minister of Health (2016–2019), […] The post Profiteering from Pain: Atupele Muluzi Exposes the ‘Rentier’ Elite Stifling Malawi’s Health and Economic Progress appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Public scrutiny is intensifying after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Fostino Maele, discontinued yet another high-profile corruption case involving senior figures linked to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), raising renewed questions about accountability in politically sensitive prosecutions. The discontinued case involved former Cabinet ministers Charles Mchacha and Symon Vuwa Kaunda, former Chief Secretary […] The post Amidst Public Questions, DPP Fostino Maele Discontinues Yet Another Court Case Involving Ruling Party Officials appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Seasoned lawyer Alan Chinula has chosen Milala Primary School in Mzimba to benefit from a donation of K10 million from Standard Bank Plc following his retirement from the board of the Malawi Stock Exchange-listed bank. Chinula, a Senior Counsel (SC) retired from the bank’s board after serving for 11 years. Standard Bank Plc has a […] The post Standard Bank director donates K10M to school appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has mounted a strong defence against accusations that it is delaying the approval of the proposed Mulalo Granular Fertilizer Production Factory in Mchemela, Dowa, insisting that the facts show the regulator has acted within the timelines prescribed by law and that the major delays have originated from the project […] The post MEPA Clears the Air on Mulalo Project Delays appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is growing outrage and disbelief following the appointment of murder suspect Paul Limbani Taulo as Chief Executive Officer of the Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM), a critical state institution responsible for managing fertilizer support for millions of vulnerable smallholder farmers. The appointment, announced by the Board of Trustees under Professor Moses […] The post Shock as Govt Appoints Murder Suspect Taulo as CEO for SFFRFM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Peter Mutharika administration’s decision to slash Malawi’s diplomatic appointments from 193 to 139 is not merely an administrative adjustment—it is a dramatic attempt to stop a financial drain that has been quietly costing taxpayers billions of kwacha every year. An analysis of government figures and diplomatic entitlement packages shows that the elimination of 54 […] The post Mutharika’s Diplomatic Knife Cuts K7.4 Billion a Year From Foreign Missions Bill appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government is facing mounting questions over its decision to impose new import tariffs on some of Malawi’s most commonly used medicines, with officials maintaining a conspicuous silence even as fears grow that ordinary citizens could soon be forced to pay more for life-saving treatments. In a move approved by Parliament through the 2026/27 National […] The post Medicines Tax Shock: Government Silent as New Tariffs Threaten to Push Up Drug Prices appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fertilizer manufacturing plant that promised to transform Malawi’s agricultural sector and potentially end the country’s dependence on imported fertilizer remains idle months after its projected launch date, with regulatory hurdles emerging as the latest obstacle. Business magnate Napoleon Dzombe has revealed that there is still no clear timeline for the commencement of operations at […] The post Fertilizer Dream Stalled as Dzombe’s Mega Plant Awaits Environmental Approval appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The inclusion of the University of Malawi (Unima) in the prestigious 2026 Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) Global 2000 Rankings has been hailed as a national achievement. However, beneath the celebrations lies a troubling reality: Malawi’s flagship university is steadily slipping down the global rankings. Unima remains the only Malawian university among the world’s […] The post Unima Ranking Sparks Concern Over Malawi’s Global Academic Competitiveness appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Government has unveiled an ambitious economic recovery blueprint that seeks to fundamentally transform how the country produces food, earns foreign exchange and finances development, marking what officials describe as a decisive break from years of economic stagnation. At the heart of the National Economic Recovery Plan (Nerp) 2025-2030 is a dramatic shift away […] The post Government Shifts From Subsidies to Mega Farms in Bid to Revive Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government has abruptly withdrawn journalist Aubrey Sumbuleta from Malawi’s diplomatic appointments list, triggering questions and speculation after authorities failed to provide any explanation for the dramatic last-minute decision. Sumbuleta was scheduled to appear before Parliament’s Public Appointments Committee (PAC) in Lilongwe yesterday for confirmation hearings as Malawi’s High Commissioner-designate to Tanzania. But before he […] The post Government Pulls Sumbuleta From Diplomatic List Without Explanation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In one of the most far-reaching fiscal accountability measures in recent years, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has frozen payments on government contracts signed over a two-year period, raising fresh questions about how billions of kwacha in public resources may have been committed. The directive, issued by Secretary to the Treasury Cliff […] The post Treasury Suspends Funding for Government Contracts Signed Between 2023 and 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank plc has rewarded 25 customers with K100,000 each in the second draw of its ongoing ‘Swipe to Mauritius’ Promotion, as the bank continues encouraging cashless transactions through its Point-of-Sale (POS) network. The draw conducted on Tuesday, the lucky customers walked away with cash prizes after qualifying through transactions made on FDH Bank POS […] The post FDH Bank plc rewards 25 customers in second ‘Swipe to Mauritius’ promo draw appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tech firm Datacom Malawi Limited, has supported the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) ICT 2026 expo with K10 million donation. Speaking during the cheque presentation ceremony in Lilongwe on Tuesday, Datacom Managing Director Moses Nthakomwa, emphasised the company’s commitment to supporting Malawi’s digital transformation agenda. “Datacom believes that Malawi’s digital future depends on strong collaboration […] The post Datacom supports ICTAM expo with K10 million donation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blessings Banker Mgomezulu, an aspiring parliamentary candidate for Mzimba Luwerezi Constituency in the 2030 General Elections, has called on political leaders to prioritize investments in education, healthcare and economic opportunities for young people, saying Malawi’s future depends on an empowered and productive youth population. Mgomezulu made the remarks against the backdrop of growing concerns over […] The post Mgomezulu Calls for Greater Investment in Youth as Key to Malawi’s Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Residents and motorists in Blantyre are growing increasingly concerned over the deteriorating condition of Kamba Bridge, a key transport link connecting Kamba and Mount Pleasant townships, after large cracks emerged on the structure, raising fears that it could become a serious safety hazard if urgent action is not taken. A visit to the bridge by […] The post Fears Grow as Deep Cracks Appear on Kamba Bridge, Raising Spectre of Disaster appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

American online payment company PayPal has introduced a new digital currency called PayPal USD (PYUSD) in Malawi and 26 other African countries. The move is expected to make it easier, faster and cheaper for people and businesses to send and receive money across different countries. According to PayPal, the digital dollar is already available in […] The post PayPal Introduces Digital Dollar to Malawi and Other African Countries appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.