In a landmark judgment that has sent shockwaves through Malawi’s legal and agricultural communities, the High Court in Lilongwe has stripped Mama Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira of Tichitenji Estate, a farm she has owned, developed, and peacefully occupied for over forty-seven years. The decision, delivered by Justice Simeon Mdeza on December 30, 2025, sides with descendants […] The post NEWS ANALYSIS: A Legacy Unraveled – Cecilia Kadzamira Loses Farm She Held for 47 Years in Controversial Court Ruling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Four listed commercial banks are set to pocket a staggering K630 billion in profits in 2025—an 88 percent surge from K335 billion in 2024—laying bare a banking boom driven less by economic productivity and more by punishing interest rates and relentless lending to a cash-strapped government. The eye-watering figures, disclosed through trading statements, come at […] The post Banks Feast as Malawi Bleeds: Four Listed Commercial Banks Post K630bn Profit Windfall in One Year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has handed over a completed floor upgrade work worth K12 million at Nankhwali Health Centre in Mangochi, boosting healthcare service delivery in the area. Established in 1956, the facility serves a catchment population of more than 11,000 people. Over time, the health centre faced a number of infrastructural challenges, including […] The post NBM plc renovates Nankhwali Health Centre in Mangochi  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fresh confusion and open defiance have engulfed government following revelations that First Vice-President Jane Ansah may have proceeded with a private trip to the United Kingdom in direct contradiction of assurances given to President Peter Mutharika—leaving State House exposed, embarrassed and possibly misled. Yesterday, Ansah’s office failed to confirm whether she honoured the President’s directive […] The post Vice President Jane Ansah Defies Her Boss Mutharika as Govt Fails to Explain UK Trip Funding appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the rainy season progresses and farmers intensify crop management activities, the Southern Region of Malawi is experiencing favourable rainfall patterns in line with agricultural recommendations, raising hopes for improved harvests. Most farmers in the region planted their crops between late November and early December. Maize, the dominant staple crop, is showing strong and healthy […] The post Good Rainfall Patterns in Southern Region Raise Hopes for Better Yields appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has invited former licence holders whose operating permits were revoked between 2015 and 2025 to apply for reconsideration—signalling a decisive break from what many in the industry describe as years of politically tainted regulatory decisions. The invitation, contained in a statement signed by MACRA Acting Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma, […] The post MACRA Rewrites History as Nkoloma Moves to Correct a Decade of Politicised Licence Revocations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Peter Mutharika’s New Year pledge to crack down on corruption rings hollow if a multi-billion-kwacha scandal allegedly unfolding inside MAREP Phase 10 is allowed to fester in silence. In his New Year’s message, the President struck a firm and reassuring tone, promising Malawians that his administration would maintain a strong stance against corruption. It […] The post MAREP 10 Under Siege: How a Billion-Kwacha Tender Is Allegedly Being Hijacked by Bribes While Mutharika Talks Tough on Corruption appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a major push to strengthen early childhood education in Malawi, Youth Health Network (YHN) has trained more than 300 private Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers in Lilongwe, aiming to close long-standing capacity gaps and professionalise childcare services across the sector. The training initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and […] The post NGO Equips Over 300 Private ECD Caregivers to Raise Standards in Early Childhood Education appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For the first time in 51 years, opposition leader and former Finance Minister Hon Simplex Chithyola celebrated his birthday and the New Year in public—but not in the usual festive manner. Instead, he used the occasion to issue a poignant, emotional plea for freedom, equality, and justice in Malawi. In a statement shared on social […] The post Opposition Leader Chithyola Marks Birthday and New Year With Emotional Call for Freedom and Equality appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s 2025/26 New Year’s Crossover service drew an astonishing 17,000 attendees, up from approximately 15,000 during the 2024/25 celebration, reinforcing his growing global influence. Believers streamed in from over 70 countries, while thousands more joined online, making this one of the largest and most internationally connected gatherings in Malawi’s history. The event’s economic […] The post Bushiri’s 2025/26 Crossover Attracts Over 17,000 Attendees from 70+ Nations, Up from 15,000 Last Year, Giving Malawi a Major Spiritual & Economic Boost appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a rapid succession of legal victories for top executives at the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), the High Court in Blantyre has reinstated Director of Human Resources and Administration Chrispin Banda through a Stay Order after he was seconded to the Malawi School of Government (MSG) on November 17, 2025. This development comes […] The post High Court Reinstates ESCOM HR Director, Lawyer Bentry Nyondo’s Legal Acumen in Spotlight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has assented to five bills passed by Parliament but has spiked the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Bill, a move that continues to spark public debate. Presidential Press Secretary Cathy Maulidi confirmed that while the other five bills have officially become law, the CDF Bill remains on the President’s desk for further […] The post President Mutharika Assents to Five Bills, Holds Back Controversial CDF Bill appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After weeks of anticipation, Malawi’s landmark maize import agreement with Zambia has officially swung into action, marking a major step forward in securing national food supplies and stabilising maize prices. The $77 million (about K134.8 billion) deal has now moved from paper to practice, with the first trucks expected to start arriving in Malawi this […] The post Zambia Maize Deal Finally Delivers, Boosting Malawi’s Food Security appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The District Commissioner for Chiradzulu, Smith Mnenula, reports that 597 households have been affected by the heavy rains and strong winds that hit the district from December 26 to 28, leaving communities grappling with the aftermath. Many houses were destroyed or damaged, resulting in three people being injured and taken to the hospital, where they […] The post Chiradzulu District Reels from Devastating Storm: 597 Households Affected appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s economy is bleeding through trade, with new data showing that the country is buying far more from the rest of the world than it is selling—an imbalance that is worsening pressure on prices, jobs and the value of the kwacha. Figures from the National Statistical Office (NSO) show that Malawi’s cumulative trade deficit for […] The post Trade deficit widens 20% in 11 months, deepening cost-of-living crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Shire Valley has once again been plunged into crisis after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall left more than 4,000 households affected, underscoring the region’s long-standing vulnerability to climate-induced disasters. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) says the latest floods have hit hardest in Nsanje District, where 2,549 households have been affected following […] The post Flash floods ravage Shire Valley, expose deep vulnerability of riverine communities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rayoni Tourism Airline (RTA) has strongly dismissed a wave of sensational reports linking it to Iran sanctions breaches, describing the claims as false, reckless and damaging—not only to the company but to Malawi’s international aviation reputation. In a detailed press statement released this week, RTA accused several online platforms, including Middle East Forum, Platform for […] The post Rayoni under attack: False sanctions claims threaten Malawi’s aviation credibility appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

History has finally caught up. The High Court in Lilongwe has ruled that Tichitenje Farm in Mchinji does not belong to Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira, the once-powerful official hostess and companion of former president Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda. Instead, the court has confirmed that the 583.771-acre farm rightfully belongs to the family of late politician Elias […] The post Court Draws the Line: Kadzamira Loses Tichitenje Farm appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The article “MRA Security Contracts Stir Debate” raises serious claims wrapped in emotive language, but in doing so it dangerously blurs the line between legal analysis and public accusation. What is presented as scrutiny risks becoming something else entirely: a trial by media that collapses law, procedure, and constitutional safeguards into suspicion-driven storytelling. Public oversight […] The post MRA Security Contracts: Transparency, Due Process, and the Danger of Trial by Media appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Malawi has announced a 60% increase in annuity payments effective January 2026, alongside a once-off bonus equivalent to six months’ annuity, payable this December. The Company’s Managing Director, Mark Mikwamba, said the announcement reflects the company’s long-term commitment to protecting retirees’ financial wellbeing and dignity in retirement. “This only shows […] The post Old Mutual declares 60% Annuity increase, announces a six-month Equivalent Bonus for Retirees appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Economic Freedom Movement (EFM) has expressed cautious optimism over President Peter Arthur Mutharika’s early steps towards economic renewal in Malawi. Reading a statement before journalists in Lilongwe on Tuesday, EFM Commander-In-Chief, Joseph Peshi, commended Mutharika for honouring his political alliance agreement with the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) by appointing Honourable Enock Chihana as Second […] The post EFM Commends President Mutharika’s Early Moves Towards Economic Renewal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has intensified efforts to redesign its existing labour export agreements with the Middle East and Asia, as well as the pending deal with Russia to ensure safety of Malawians. The move aims to ensure that these deals primarily benefit the individuals involved while providing robust legal protections. A Malawian delegation attending the Second Ministerial […] The post Malawi to review labour export policies amid concerns over ‘trapped’ citizens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) has achieved regional accreditation for ten postgraduate programmes from the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) Regional Accreditation Body. In a press statement LUANAR says this marks a major milestone in the University’s commitment to quality postgraduate education and regional academic excellence. LUANAR Vice Chancellor Prof. […] The post LUANAR Earns Regional Accreditation for 10 Postgraduate Programmes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has challenged Malawi’s media to take greater responsibility in developing and disseminating accurate messages on public health emergencies, including cholera, measles and Mpox. Speaking during a capacity-building workshop for journalists and health officials on Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), Africa CDC Team Leader Dr […] The post Africa CDC Challenges Malawi Media on Responsible Public Health Messaging appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Senior Malawi Congress Party (MCP) official Richard Chimwendo Banda has spent his first night at Maula Prison after a court ordered that he be remanded in custody pending a ruling on his bail application in a serious attempted murder case. Banda, the MCP’s Secretary General, was taken to Maula Prison to await the court’s decision, […] The post Chimwendo Spends First Night at Maula Prison as Court Denies Freedom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has moved to clarify concerns surrounding its planned procurement of security services, stressing that there is nothing illegal, irregular or unprocedural about the process currently underway. MRA says it has only issued a formal notice of intention to award contracts, a mandatory transparency step under the Public Procurement and Disposal […] The post MRA Defends Security Procurement Process, Says No Contracts Yet Awarded appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s staple crop is under direct attack, and the consequences could be devastating if farmers and authorities fail to act swiftly. The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has issued a stark warning that an outbreak of downy mildew disease in maize is spreading and could spiral into a national agricultural disaster. The disease, […] The post Maize Under Siege: Downy Mildew Outbreak Threatens National Harvest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Over 200 students from 72 countries have graduated with Diplomas in Theology in Leadership and Business Innovation from the International School of Seers (ISOS) under the ECG–Jesus Nation Church, marking a historic milestone for the institution. The graduation ceremony, held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, was graced by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, […] The post Over 200 Graduates from 72 Countries as Bushiri Hails a New Generation of Faith-Driven Global Leaders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a country long plagued by leadership failures, economic mismanagement, and political theatrics, the Malawian voter has emerged as the true hero of 2025. Nyasa Times has chosen the voter as our Person of the Year, and for good reason: September’s elections delivered a resounding message to leaders across Malawi—the era of taking citizens for […] The post Nyasa Times Person of the Year 2025: The Malawian Voter – A Wake-Up Call to Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Public Private Partnership Commission, PPPC Chief Executive Officer Patrick Kabambe says the termination of the shipping and ports concession agreement was taken in the best interest of Malawi’s long-term development. Kabambe said the government remains committed to ensuring that critical infrastructure such as ports and shipping operations functions efficiently and delivers measurable economic benefits. In […] The post PPPC´s Kabambe envisions bright future for shipping industry. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera will see his term as leader of the country’s biggest and oldest party end in 2029. The party constitution forbids him from seeking a third term, unless he chooses to flagrantly violate party rules. This means that the MCP convention will have the critical task of […] The post OPINION | Who Will Lead MCP After Dr. Chakwera? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As households and businesses across Malawi prepare for holiday celebrations, the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has assured the nation of a stable and reliable power supply throughout the festive period. In a seasonal message, ESCOM extended warm holiday wishes to customers and outlined measures to minimize disruptions, ensuring that homes, businesses, and essential […] The post ESCOM Assures Nation of Stable, Reliable Power This Festive Season: Toll-free numbers 2020 and 3030 available for reporting faults appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nine people have died in five separate road accidents recorded during the just-ended Christmas period, police have confirmed, raising fresh concerns about road safety during festive seasons. National Police spokesperson Lael Chimtembo said the deaths occurred between the night of 24 December and 26 December, a period traditionally marked by heavy travel as Malawians move […] The post Nine Killed in Christmas Road Accidents as Festive Crashes Rise Despite Drop in Deaths appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A stark symbol of Malawi’s continuing struggle with public infrastructure development stands incomplete in its commercial capital. The K6 billion Blantyre Police Complex, now three years past its December 2022 deadline, is only about 70% finished, symbolizing a nationwide pattern of costly delays that has persisted across multiple administrations and raised serious questions about accountability […] The post  Years of Delays, Billions at Stake: Malawi’s Public Infrastructure Projects in Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have issued a blunt and uncompromising set of demands to the new Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration, insisting that governance reforms must be measurable, corruption prosecutions visible, and economic recovery immediate—or public patience will quickly wear thin. At the top of the CSOs’ demands is strict enforcement of procurement and public […] The post “No More Talk”: CSOs Issue Hard Ultimatum to DPP on Corruption, Austerity and Economic Recovery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.