Malawi’s Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr Ben Malunga Phiri, was the subject of warm tributes from across government on Monday as colleagues marked his birthday. The Ministry issued a formal statement honouring Phiri’s “dedicated and purposeful national service,” while a more personal message came from Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, […] The post Ben Phiri marks birthday with tributes from ministry and political allies appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s tax authority has been hailed as the “engine room of the nation” after raking in a jaw-dropping K1.40 trillion in tax revenue in a single quarter, as government officials unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy aimed at supercharging the country’s finances. Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha officially launched the Malawi Revenue Authority’s (MRA) Corporate Strategic Plan […] The post Mwanamvekha: MRA is the “engine room of the nation” as five-year plan launches appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

When Willy Kambwandira speaks about public sector reform, he does so with the steady insistence of someone who has watched Malawi’s bureaucracy bend under political weight for far too long. So when news emerged that government had promoted 310 senior civil servants since October — a sweeping reorganisation of directors and deputy directors across ministries […] The post Shake‑up or set‑up? Promotions fuel talk of political patronage appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A governance storm has erupted at the heart of Malawi’s Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) after six senior members accused officials of attempting to quietly overturn a landmark decision on who will control millions of dollars in Global Fund cash earmarked for the fight against HIV, TB and malaria. The explosive row centres on a Decisional […] The post Bitter revolt inside Malawi’s Global Fund body appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A senior nursing lecturer at Mzuzu University has thrown his hat into the ring for the presidency of the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives (NONM), promising to tackle long-standing grievances over uniforms and pay if elected in November. Dr Griffin Baxter Chirambo told Nyasa Times he believes he is the right candidate to lead […] The post Nursing lecturer eyes union presidency with pledge on uniforms and pay appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach Wedson Nyirenda launched a scathing attack on the playing surface at Dedza Stadium after his side were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Luanar Mitundu in Sunday’s FDH Bank Premiership clash, branding the venue unsuitable for top-flight football. Speaking after the stalemate, an evidently frustrated Nyirenda did not […] The post Bullets boss Nyirenda slams ‘not fit for purpose’ Dedza pitch after frustrating draw with Luanar leaves title race wide open appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Victor Khamalatha has been crowned champion of the second edition of the Blantyre Sports Club (BSC) Winter Tour Golf Championship, firing a total gross score of 155 to see off stiff competition and claim the coveted title. Khamalatha edged out runner-up Gabriel Kambale by two shots, while third-placed Mike Juma finished a further two strokes […] The post Golf glory! Khamalatha storms to Winter Tour Championship title with commanding two-shot victory appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A student from Lilongwe has had his life turned around after being handed a staggering K20 million scholarship by the Apostle Hulda Foundation to fund his entire five-year university education. Nephtali Dickson, from Area 23, will now study Biological Sciences at the University of Malawi (Unima) with every conceivable expense covered — tuition, accommodation, upkeep, […] The post Apostle Hulda’s K20million blessing! Lilongwe student’s university dreams funded in full appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former president Lazarus Chakwera used an address to Christian delegates at the CCAP Livingstonia Synod’s annual conference in Kasungu to signal his party’s ambitions for a return to power, telling the gathering that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) remained a viable political force despite recent setbacks. Speaking at Kamuzu Academy, Chakwera blended religious and political […] The post Chakwera declares MCP “alive” and ready for political comeback appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

An explosive war of words has broken out online after an aide to Malawi’s Sports Minister Alfred Gangata launched a furious counterattack against claims his boss deliberately upstaged President Arthur Peter Mutharika with a blockbuster church donation. Leonard Chimbanga’s took to Facebook with a blistering statement accusing critics of peddling “bodza” — lies — and […] The post Gangata’s ally fires back over ‘outshine the master’ donation row — insists K40million church gift was NOT a dig at President Mutharika appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former president Lazarus Chakwera has been handed a rousing show of support from grassroots Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials, with chants of “Ayimenso!” — Chichewa for “let him rise again!” — ringing out as the party’s District Chairperson for Kasungu East, Chisomo Mbembeza, publicly endorsed him as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2030 election. […] The post ‘Ayimenso!’ MCP grassroots demand Chakwera’s return for 2030 as party gears up for leadership vote appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The battle at the top of the FDH Bank Premiership grew tighter still on Sunday, after both FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers were held to goalless draws, handing struggling sides further encouragement in a title race that refuses to settle into a familiar pattern. Bullets could find no way past a well-organised Luanar […] The post Bullets and Silver stumble as title race tightens — while Civo’s win offers lifeline at the wrong end appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A 53-year-old pastor has been arrested in Mzuzu after allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl who had visited his home for prayers with her mother and a friend. Daniel Gondwe, a pastor at the Everlasting Church of God, was taken into custody by police following the allegations. Police allege that after praying for the girl’s […] The post Mzuzu pastor held over sex abuse of child during prayer visit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former Vice-President Khumbo Kachali had the crowd in stitches after joking that UTM Party leader Dalitso Kabambe would have to wait until 2060 before his political fortunes turned. Kachali made the light-hearted jibe, delivered in Tumbuka, while addressing the Livingstonia Synod elective conference currently underway at Mtunthama in Kasungu — a gathering that has drawn […] The post Khumbo jokes UTM’s Kabambe will have to wait until 2060 to rise to power appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Second Vice-President Enock Chihana has pledged that the current government will press on with development projects launched by the previous administration, insisting they belong to all Malawians regardless of which party is in power. Chihana made the commitment while addressing the 40th CCAP Elective Synod General Assembly at Kamuzu Academy in Kasungu, name-checking one project […] The post VP Chihana: Mbelwa University to break ground within two months as government honours past pledges appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Sports Minister Alfred Gangata appears to have broken a golden rule of politics — never outshine your boss — after handing over a jaw-dropping K40 million donation to the CCAP Livingstonia Synod, eight times more than the amount given by his own President. The eye-watering gesture, made at the Synod’s Annual General Conference at […] The post Minister disrespects the President? Gangata’s K40million church donation puts Mutharika’s K5million to shame appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mary Bushiri, wife of popular Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri, has been showered with love online after her brother, popular musician Gwamba, marked her birthday with a heartfelt tribute on Facebook. Sharing a stunning photograph of his sister dressed in an elegant mint-green gown, complete with a dramatic layered skirt and matching heels, Gwamba penned a […] The post Prophetess Mary Bushiri turns a year older as brother Gwamba pays touching birthday tribute on social media appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

UTM president Dalitso Kabambe has issued a striking call for what he described as Malawi’s “national detoxification”, urging the Church to champion unity in faith while insisting the nation must find a similar common purpose to move forward. Kabambe made the remarks in an interview on the sidelines of the 40th General Assembly of the […] The post ‘Malawi needs a process of national detoxification’: UTM leader Kabambe issues blunt warning appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has warned that Malawi will remain trapped in a cycle of poverty unless the country confronts the rising incidence of child marriage and the growing number of children leaving school before completing their education. Auxiliary Bishop Vincent Mwakhwawa made the remarks on Sunday at St Anne’s Guilleme Parish in Mchinji, […] The post Bishop Mwakhwawa warns child marriage and school dropouts are trapping Malawi in poverty appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The leader of the Zambezi Evangelical Chiole Synod has urged Malawi’s Vice President, Jane Ansah, to stay devoted to God — as she appeared to hint at being sidelined by government. Rev. Mwai Kamuyambeni made the appeal at a women’s conference organised by the synod at Manjawira Secondary School in Ntcheu, urging Ansah to keep […] The post Ansah’s wilderness moment: faith, defiance and the reading between the lines appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

They’ve spent years tearing lumps out of each other on the campaign trail – but today Malawi’s fiercest political enemies called an unlikely ceasefire, sitting shoulder to shoulder as the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia delivered a blunt message: stop the infighting and start serving the people. At the church’s flagship gathering at Kamuzu Academy, Synod […] The post CCAP Synod calls for political cooperation appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Scorchers superstar Temwa Chawinga has seen her market value soar following an extraordinary campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco, where the US-based forward walked away with the tournament’s coveted Golden Boot. Before the tournament, Chawinga’s value was estimated at around $1.8 million, according to Soccerdonna, a global valuator of […] The post Golden Boot, golden pay day! Temwa Chawinga’s market value rockets R- fans who once slammed her issue grovelling apology appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

People’s Development Party (PDP) leader Kondwani Nankhumwa donated a consignment of blankets worth K2 million to the Lucius Banda Foundation on Saturday, as thousands of Malawians descended on Sosola Village in Balaka for the unveiling of the mausoleum of celebrated musician and politician Lucius Banda, better known to millions simply as ‘Soldier’. Speaking as he […] The post PDP’s Nankhumwa donates K2 million worth of blankets to Lucius Banda Foundation as thousands gather for mausoleum unveiling appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

In a staggering revelation of widespread paternity fraud, DNA testing facilities across Malawi have reported that roughly 80 percent of paternity tests conducted on men who suspect infidelity reveal they are not the biological fathers of the children they have been raising. The explosive trend is exposing deep-seated marital deceit, leaving families in emotional turmoil […] The post Family fraud! 80% of Malawian dads who get DNA tested aren’t the real father appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Political leaders from across Malawi’s governing and opposition parties joined the Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre this week in celebrating what has been described as a triple milestone for the Church in the country. The celebrations, held at Limbe Cathedral in Blantyre, mark three significant occasions falling together: the ordination of nine deacons to the priesthood, […] The post Political leaders join Blantyre Archdiocese milestone celebrations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A prominent Malawian commentator has launched a stinging attack on the handling of the Sylvester Namiwa case, describing the activist’s arrest and prosecution as a “national tragedy” and accusing the state of abusing its power. In a strongly worded Facebook post, writer Onjezani Kenani said the case amounted to what he called the “judicial lynching” […] The post Commentator brands Namiwa case a ‘judicial lynching’ in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Jailed activist Sylvester Namiwa has finally swapped his prison cell for the comfort of his own home, after being released from Maula Prison following days of frustrating bureaucratic delay. CDEDI spokesperson Promise Thom confirmed the development, revealing that outstanding bail paperwork – which had remained unsigned by a police official – had now finally been […] The post Namiwa walks free – but remains gagged over ‘President in two months’ claim appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The mausoleum of celebrated musician ‘Soldier’ Lucius Banda was unveiled at his home village of Sosola in Balaka District today, in scenes so raw and emotional that at times the ceremony felt less like a celebration of his life and more like a funeral all over again. Hundreds gathered at Sosola Village this morning for […] The post Emotional scenes as Lucius Banda mausoleum unveiled in Balaka appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mzimba Central legislator Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba swapped the debating chamber for the open road on Saturday morning, joining nursing students in a fundraising ‘big walk’ aimed at raising money for needy nursing students across four institutions in the northern region. Mumba, who served as Guest of Honour at the event, didn’t just show up to […] The post Walking the walk: MP Mumba pledges K5million to keep needy nursing students in schoo appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

With just one week remaining before the conclusion of the first round of the Malawi FDH Bank Premiership, the race for top spot remains finely poised, as the country’s leading clubs jostle for position heading into the closing fixtures. Mighty Wanderers made the early move on Saturday afternoon, defeating Zomba-based Red Lions 2-1 at Mpira […] The post Nomads reclaim summit, but nothing is settled as first round enters final week appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has sent his congratulations to Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema following his re-election, describing the result as a reflection of the confidence Zambians have placed in his leadership. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mutharika said he and First Lady Gertrude Mutharika extended their “heartfelt congratulations” to Hichilema on his victory in […] The post Mutharika praises Hichilema’s ‘resounding victory’ in Zambia poll appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that killed former Vice President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima is set to resume its probe next week, with a new phase of witness examinations focused squarely on the events of the fatal flight itself. The crash, which occurred on 10 June 2024, claimed the lives of […] The post Pilots, weather experts and eyewitnesses set to testify as inquiry into Chilima plane crash enters crucial new phase appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s foreign exchange reserves have risen to $616.3 million in June 2026 – but an economist has warned the improvement remains nowhere near enough to ease the forex shortages plaguing businesses and other users across the country. According to the Reserve Bank of Malawi’s (RBM) June 2026 Monthly Economic Review, total reserves increased from $596.5 […] The post Malawi forex reserves up 11% but shortages persist appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The government has suffered another setback in its bid to relocate the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre, after High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda dismissed an application to lift a stay on judicial review proceedings. The dismissal blocks the State from immediately seeking to have the judicial review case thrown out – […] The post Judge Kenyatta dismisses bid to lift stay on MEC relocation case appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The human rights activist Sylvester Namiwa has been granted bail on strict conditions that include a court order barring him from commenting publicly on the very case against him, the High Court in Lilongwe ruled  on Friday. Presiding Judge Mzondi Mvula ordered that neither Namiwa nor his organisation, the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development […] The post Court orders Namiwa not to comment on ‘President in two months time claim” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.