Malawi is creating only 30,000 formal jobs each year, yet about 270,000 young people enter the labour market annually. This means that every year, the vast majority of youths are left without formal employment, deepening frustration and economic insecurity across the country. These findings are contained in a joint report by the African Development Bank, […] The post 30,000 Jobs, 270,000 Job Seekers: Why Malawi’s Youth Are Locked Out appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Shock and anger are growing as suspected cholera cases jumped from 211 to 280 in just one week, a sharp 32.7 percent increase, raising fresh fears that Malawi is sliding into another deadly outbreak of a disease the world should have buried centuries ago. According to the latest report from the Public Health Institute of […] The post Cholera Strikes Again: Why Is an 18th-Century Disease Still Killing Malawians in 2026? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has launched a formal internal investigation following a tragic accident at its Nsaru site in Lilongwe on Sunday, January 18, which claimed the life of one employee and left three others injured. ESCOM confirmed that a linesperson was fatally injured while performing duties at the site. The three […] The post ESCOM Launches Investigation After Fatal Accident at Nsaru Site appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has emerged from the post–September 16 elections with renewed parliamentary muscle—but not enough to rule unchallenged. A total of 22 independent Members of Parliament have now crossed over to the opposition party, pushing DPP’s numbers from 77 to 99 in the 229-member National Assembly, according to Chief Whip Patricia Wiskes. […] The post Independents Swell DPP Ranks to 99: Power Without Control in Parliament appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s agricultural export sector is not just stagnating—it is bleeding. Fresh figures from the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (Mitc) expose a brutal reality: the country is failing to convert its most common crops into foreign exchange, leaving tens of billions of kwacha on the table while the trade deficit spirals out of control. According […] The post Exports in Free Fall: Malawi Squanders Up to 70% of Produce Potential as Trade Deficit Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Senegal woke up to a nation-wide paid holiday on Monday after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye moved swiftly to honour what he called a “historic triumph for national pride,” following the country’s dramatic victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The president’s declaration capped an extraordinary night of football, controversy and raw emotion, […] The post President Declares National Holiday as Senegal Conquers Africa in Chaos-Filled AFCON Final appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

January 16, 2026. Phalombe District. A crowd gathered for hope, 41 million trees to be planted, communities to be rebuilt after devastating floods, resilience against climate change. Instead, they got a victory speech. Second Vice President Enock Chihana stood before the National Tree Planting Season launch and pivoted from environmental salvation to political score-settling. The […] The post Belshazzar’s Feast: When a Tree-Planting Ceremony Became a Political Victory Lap appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzimba Hora is paralysed—and its people are paying the price—as Martha Ngwira, an MP whose election was nullified for vote buying, clings to power through legal maneuvering that has stalled a by-election and crushed constituents’ hopes. The High Court’s stinging judgment threw out Ngwira’s September 2025 victory, citing compromised voting processes and cash handouts to […] The post Mzimba Hora Held Hostage: Martha Ngwira’s Court Maneuvers Freeze By-Election, Betray Voters appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A gospel musician who sang about faith and integrity is now at the centre of a K52 million cash scandal, after she reportedly disappeared without a trace just days before a Bank Nkhonde savings group was due to pay out hard-earned money to its members. Carol Kadzuwa, popularly known on Facebook as Carol Kadzuwa Musician, […] The post Hymns to Heist? Gospel Musician Carol Kadzuwa Vanishes With K52 Million Bank Nkhonde Payout in Limbo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Police Service—constitutionally mandated to protect citizens—has been exposed as the country’s leading perpetrator of human rights violations, in a damning National Statistical Office (NSO) survey that lays bare a justice system in deep moral and institutional decay. According to the 2025 NSO survey on justice and accountability, 10.6 percent of respondents nationwide identified […] The post Protectors Turned Predators: Police Named Malawi’s Top Human Rights Abusers in Explosive NSO Report appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) has finished registering candidates for the 2026 national examinations, but the numbers show fewer learners will sit exams this year compared to last year. According to MANEB, the number of learners registered for both Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) and Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) exams […] The post Fewer Learners Registered for 2026 National Exams, Raising Serious Concern appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Across Malawi, a silent crisis is unfolding behind prison walls—thousands of people are being punished without ever being found guilty. They are not serving sentences. They are waiting. And that wait is stretching into years, even decades, exposing a justice system that has normalised delay and turned remand into punishment. In law, remand is meant […] The post Punished Without Trial: How Malawi’s Justice System Is Quietly Destroying Lives Through Endless Remand appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the aftermath of MCP’s electoral loss, the party slid into a familiar but destructive ritual: self-laceration. Accusations flew, tempers flared, and blame was distributed with reckless enthusiasm. Insults replaced reflection. To an outsider, it looked like a party breathing its last, its obituary already being drafted. At the centre of the storm stood Richard […] The post MCP Didn’t Die—It Found a Scapegoat, and His Name Is Chimwendo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has allocated MK7 billion towards a nationwide National Registration Campaign aimed at registering about 4.6 million unregistered children across the country. Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito said the campaign will be rolled out in seven phases across 25 districts, with a strong focus on children who currently have no legal identity. Speaking at […] The post Govt to Spend MK7bn to Register 4.6 Million Unregistered Children appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Across Malawi, livestock farmers are facing a growing crisis. Infrastructure meant to protect their animals dip tanks has been largely abandoned. These facilities were built to help farmers control ticks and prevent deadly livestock diseases. Today, most are not working, and farmers are paying the price. Malawi’s livestock sector is vital for both the economy […] The post Abandoned Dip Tanks, suffocates Farmers: Malawi’s Livestock Sector feel the pitch. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Legal and human rights commentators have launched blistering attacks on Malawi’s justice system over the handling of the attempted murder case involving MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda, warning that the saga has exposed deep institutional rot, procedural recklessness and a judiciary dangerously at odds with itself. At the heart of the storm is what […] The post Legal Experts Savage Judiciary Handling of Chimwendo Case, Warn of Dangerous Collapse of Rule of Law appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The global economy is proving tougher than expected, managing to grow despite persistent trade disputes and unpredictable government policies. However, a closer look at the numbers reveals a less optimistic story: the current decade is on track to be the weakest period for worldwide economic growth in over sixty years. According to a new World […] The post Global economy shows resilience but warning signs flash for coming years. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Financial analyst Sylvester Malumba has warned that any move by Malawi Government to restructure its growing domestic debt must be handled with extreme caution, cautioning that missteps could destabilise banks, pension funds and the wider financial system. Malumba said most of the government’s domestic debt is held by local banks, pension and insurance funds, making […] The post Financial analyst Sylvestre Malumba Warns Domestic Debt Restructuring Could Shake Financial Sector as Interest Costs Squeeze Government appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lord Denning SC taught us one enduring lesson: the law exists to serve justice, not procedure for its own sake. Where liberty is restrained, courts must speak promptly, clearly, and courageously. Silence, delay, and technical evasion are not neutrality; they are injustice by omission. Measured against that standard, the Daily Times story tells only half […] The post A Lord Denning Critique: Liberty Is Not Held on Judicial Silence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited says a new chapter is opening at the utility, with its Board setting firm policy targets aimed at improving service delivery, strengthening operational discipline and rebuilding public trust. Board Chairperson Alfred Nhlema says the new Board has placed operational performance at the centre of its governance agenda, […] The post New ESCOM Board Sets Firm Policy Targets to Restore Service Reliability and Public Confidence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Goshen City Dedza Dynamos insist Peter Mponda was only engaged as a consultant, but his high-profile presence alongside the club’s top decision-makers has ignited intense speculation that the Flames assistant coach could be the club’s next head coach. The former FCB Nyasa Big Bullets tactician was spotted sitting with Dynamos technical adviser Kinnah Phiri and […] The post Consultant or Coach-in-Waiting? Goshen Dedza Dynamos’ Mponda Link Sparks Takeover Talk appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When people see them walking together on the Mzuzu University campus, many assume they are sisters. Few realise they are mother and daughter — both pursuing university degrees, driven by a shared past of hardship, sacrifice and unbreakable determination. This is the inspiring story of Suzeni Kalambo and her daughter Chikondi — a story that […] The post From Teen Pregnancy to Twin Degrees: A Mother and Daughter Rewrite Their Destiny at Mzuzu University appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When Parliament overwhelmingly passed a Bill aimed at fixing long-standing problems in the management of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), many Malawians believed a major step had been taken toward accountability and fairness. But that hope stalled the moment President Peter Mutharika declined to sign the Bill into law. What followed was not loud confrontation, […] The post ANALYSIS | War for CDF: Inside Parliament’s Silent Battle Over Power, Process and the People appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A full-blown institutional rebellion has erupted at the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA), with the entire board resigning en masse and openly defying Parliament in a move that lays bare a deep crisis of governance, legality and political interference in one of the country’s most critical regulatory bodies. The dramatic walkout comes after the Public […] The post REBELLION AT MERA: Board Walks Out, Defies Parliament, Accuses Government of a Fix appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM), First Capital Bank (FCB), and Mukuru are at the center of a multi-billion Kwacha scheme that has siphoned Malawi’s foreign currency into the pockets of Chinese nationals, their local proxies, and shadowy crypto networks—leaving the country’s economy gasping for dollars. Investigations, done the Platform of Investigative Journalists (PIJ), reveal that […] The post NBM, FCB, and Mukuru at the Heart of a Chinese-Backed Multi-Billion Kwacha Heist Robbing Malawi of Forex appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) Plc has closed 2025 on a strong financial and operational high, recording its best performance in years and rewarding employees with up to three months’ salary as a bonus and a 20 percent salary increase effective January 2026. In a statement, the TNM Board said the bonuses and salary adjustments were […] The post TNM celebrates 2025 remarkable financial and customer growth, gives staff three-month bonus and 20% salary increase appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a decisive debut, the newly appointed Minister of Lands and Urban Development, Chimwemwe Chipungu, made headlines on Tuesday by declaring the government’s unwavering commitment to combat land grabbing. Addressing the media at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Chipungu, flanked by Ministers Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri (Local Government and Rural Development), Shadrick […] The post New Sheriff in Town: Minister Chipungu Hits the Ground Running, Issues Bold Warning Against ‘Politically-Induced’ Land Grabbing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha has told Malawians that they must be ready to suffer now so that the economy can improve in the future. Speaking in Mzuzu during pre-budget talks, Mwanamvekha said the government will continue with tough economic measures under the National Economic Recovery Plan (NERP), even though life is already very hard for […] The post Suffer Now, Eat Later? Government Defends Painful Economic Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is being torn apart by a bitter internal war over who truly launched President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s “Ayimanso Project” — the controversial campaign to return him to the presidency after his 2020 court-sanctioned defeat. What began as a grassroots digital movement has now become a toxic power struggle, exposing […] The post DPP at War With Itself Over ‘Ayimanso Project’ as Credit Row Explodes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a Malawi often dominated by stories of crime and impunity, a shining example of bravery and leadership has emerged, reminding us that courage and accountability still have champions in our public institutions. Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga has done more than enforce the law — he has elevated the morale of the Malawi […] The post Courage Recognized: Police Chief Rewards Heroes Who Foiled ATM Robbery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has effectively fallen under the control of foreign donors after government failed to put in place a trusted and corruption-free system to manage the K5 billion meant for village development. Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has confirmed that donors will begin funding the CDF from April, but only under strict conditions […] The post Donors Take Over CDF as Government Loses Control of K5 Billion Community Fund appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The World Bank has raised the alarm over problems in how the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) handles foreign currency, saying it is causing huge losses, more debt, and higher prices for everyday goods. According to the Bank, RBM’s operations in the foreign exchange (forex) market have put the central bank in trouble. To cover […] The post World Bank Warns Malawi on Forex Losses, Debt and Inflation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s civil society has welcomed the return of Henry Mathanga as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), describing it as a long-overdue victory for the rule of law after years of political interference that damaged the country’s most important financial institution. In a joint statement released on Monday, the Malawi CSO-led Black […] The post Mathanga Back at RBM as Civil Society Says Law Has Finally Beaten Politics appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In Malawi, the suffering of teachers is not a secret—it is a national shame. Primary and secondary school teachers survive on salaries that are eaten alive by inflation, brutal PAYE deductions, and a collapsing economy. They work in overcrowded classrooms, without books, without laboratories, without basic facilities, yet are expected to produce miracles. And now, […] The post Slow Down, Hon. Bright Msaka: Stop Treating Teachers With Contempt appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s decision to move the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) from the Office of the Vice President to the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has triggered serious political questions that government has failed to convincingly answer. Officially, the shift is being sold as an administrative move meant to improve […] The post OPINION: Is Vice President Jane Ansah Being Punished for Her Loyalty to APM? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.