Malawi Congress Party (MCP) lawmakers have hardened their stance against what they describe as the continued harassment and intimidation of Members of Parliament, making it clear they will not return to parliamentary business until they are 100 percent certain of their safety. The MPs yesterday boycotted parliamentary committee meetings in protest over the arrest of […] The post Chithyola draws red line: MCP MPs will only return when their safety is guaranteed appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For more than four years, the Wakawaka market saga has stood as a symbol of policy paralysis in Malawi’s urban governance. It was a conflict defined by fear, political indecision, weak enforcement, and the quiet suffering of poor traders—especially women—trapped in a dangerous and illegal trading space that everyone acknowledged was wrong, yet no one […] The post ANALYSIS | Ben Phiri’s hands-on leadership finally breaks the Wakawaka deadlock appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A long-running court fight involving TotalEnergies, the Malawi Government and Prima Fuels will now be decided in Malawi after TotalEnergies withdrew its case in South Africa. TotalEnergies had taken the matter to the Johannesburg High Court, trying to get an urgent ruling there. But in a letter dated February 2, 2026, the company’s South African […] The post Total steps back from South Africa court, big fuel case now returns to Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government says 70 percent of targeted beneficiaries under this year’s Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) have successfully redeemed their fertiliser, marking significant progress despite the programme facing serious operational and logistical challenges. Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Thoko Tembo, described the development as a major milestone, saying it reflects strong commitment by both government and implementing […] The post 70% of Targeted FISP Beneficiaries Receive Farm Inputs Amid Major Challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is facing a worrying rise in cases of Kaposi sarcoma, a form of cancer that mainly attacks people with weakened immune systems, health authorities have warned. Officials from the Ministry of Health say the country is now recording nearly 3,000 new cases of Kaposi sarcoma every year, making it one of the most common […] The post Kaposi Sarcoma on the Rise as Malawi Faces Growing Cancer Threat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr Ben Phiri, on Tuesday received a heroic welcome from vendors at the newly established Wakawaka Bypass Market, in what many traders described as a moment of long-awaited political intervention in a dispute that has dragged on for more than four years. Dr Phiri’s visit marked a major […] The post Minister Phiri receives heroic welcome from vendors at Wakawaka Bypass Market appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has issued a sweeping directive ordering all local council officials to reside in the districts where they are officially posted, in a move aimed at restoring discipline, improving service delivery and curbing the abuse of public resources. In a hard-hitting memorandum dated February 3, 2026, Secretary for Local Government and Rural Development Moses Chimphepo […] The post Government orders council officials to live in duty stations, cracks down on absenteeism and misuse of resources appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Roza Mbiridzi, on Monday launched the 2026 Tobacco Industry Afforestation Initiative at Nankokota Primary School in Traditional Authority Ganya, Ntcheu District. Speaking at the event, Mbiridzi urged all stakeholders to go beyond planting trees and ensure they are properly cared for until they grow. “Planting trees is one […] The post Minister Mbiridzi launches 2026 Tobacco Industry Afforestation, urges care for seedlings appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi is expected to compensate the Finance Bank over wrongful closure following a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal ruling today in Blantyre. Financial and legal analysts say the compensation could run into billions if not trillions of Kwachas once worked out. The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the Reserve Bank […] The post Reserve Bank of Malawi to compensate Finance Bank with billions over wrongful closure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has put Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman under intense pressure, accusing him of failing to protect lawmakers after police arrested two Members of Parliament while official Parliamentary Committee meetings were in progress. Chithyola Banda says the Speaker has now been compelled to engage the Inspector General of […] The post Opposition Leader Takes Speaker to Task Over Arrest of MPs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The dismissal of 172 campaign handouts cases by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties is more than an administrative failure. It exposes deep legal and institutional weaknesses that continue to protect one of Malawi’s most toxic political cultures: vote-buying disguised as generosity. On paper, Malawi has a strong law. The Political Parties Act […] The post ANALYSIS | 172 Handouts Cases Dismissed: A Legal System That Protects the Problem? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Three senior former government officials – former Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) Colleen Zamba, former Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale, and former Minister of Finance Sosten Gwengwe – have been arrested as part of a major corruption investigation involving billions of kwacha in public funds. The arrests follow a joint investigation by the […] The post Why Kawale, Gwenge and Zamba Were Arrested: Inside the Fertiliser and Tobacco Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are finding it hard to grow because they cannot easily access loans, struggle to expand their businesses, and have problems entering formal markets. To help solve these challenges, the Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism, together with its partners, has introduced a special business support programme. This […] The post Small firms facing barriers to grow appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s well-known philanthropist and business leader, Joseph Mwandidya, has called on young people to take up leadership roles and actively participate in community development. In an exclusive interview, Mwandidya said the role of young people as leaders should not be seen as something for the future only, but as a responsibility they must take on […] The post Ray of Hope for the People of Nsanje: Joseph Mwandidya, an Unsung Hero appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc and Portland Cement Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to rolling out initiatives that strengthen the country’s cement supply chain, improve access to financing for distributors, and reduce reliance on imported cement. The collaboration follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions in Blantyre in […] The post NBM plc, Portland Cement team up to cut cement imports appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fierce ownership battle has erupted over Blantyre Secondary School (BSS), one of Malawi’s oldest and most prestigious learning institutions, after the Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) boldly declared that the school does not belong to the government — but to the church. The explosive claim has set the Synod […] The post Blantyre Synod and Government Clash Over Ownership of Blantyre Secondary School appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The State has launched a legal counter-attack in the Supreme Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn and suspend High Court orders that blocked the deployment of senior officers in the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the Malawi Police Service. Through Attorney General Frank Mbeta and the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Justin Saidi, […] The post State Moves Supreme Court to Overturn High Court Orders on Deployment of Senior Police, MDF Officers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has declared a polio outbreak in Malawi, raising fresh public health fears and reviving memories of the 2022 crisis that shook the country. In a statement, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation confirmed a resurgence of the deadly disease, describing it as the second wave of polio in recent years. The declaration follows the […] The post Govt Declares Polio Outbreak, Virus Detected in Blantyre Toilet Samples appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Indonesia has thrown its doors wide open to Malawian students, launching the 2026 Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarships and urging young people in Malawi to seize what is being described as a rare gateway to world-class education. The renewed push follows impressive results in 2025, where Malawian students outperformed many of their global peers, earning […] The post Indonesia Beckons: 2026 Scholarships Open for Malawian Students appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Action Hope Malawi – a local non-governmental organization – has condemned the degrading treatment of a woman in Nkhorongo, Mzuzu, where she was tied to a tree at a graveyard for failing to attend a neighbour’s funeral. The organization described the act, which traditionalists carried out under the guise of culture, as cruel, unlawful, and […] The post Action Hope Malawi Condemns Brutal Treatment of Woman in Mzuzu, Urges Accountability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The wave of high-profile arrests rocking Malawi’s political landscape has escalated, with six former Malawi Congress Party (MCP) cabinet ministers now in police custody, in what is fast becoming one of the most dramatic crackdowns on a former ruling elite in recent history. The latest to fall is former Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale, who […] The post Arrest Galore Deepens: Sixth Former MCP Cabinet Minister Nabbed as Political Storm Intensifies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu City Hammers have booked themselves a place in the semi finals of the Castel Challenge Cup after eliminating super league champions Mighty Wanderers 5-3 on penalties at Rumphi Stadium on Sunday. This means they will meet FCB Nyasa Big Bullets who saw off Mighty Tigers on Saturday, beating them by 2 goals to nil, […] The post Hammers to face Bullets in Castel Challenge Cup semis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi has introduced new special bank accounts called Diaspora Foreign Currency Denominated Accounts (FCDAs). These accounts are meant to make it easier for Malawians living outside the country to access banking services in Malawi and to encourage them to send money back home. In a statement, Deputy Reserve Bank Governor for […] The post Reserve Bank Introduces New Accounts for Malawians Living Abroad appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika approaches the end of his final constitutionally mandated term, the inevitable question confronting Malawi is no longer whether leadership will change, but what kind of leadership should follow. At a time when the nation needs stability, competence, and moral authority, one name rises above speculation and factional politics: Dr. […] The post OPINION: Why Dr. Jane Ansah Is the Natural and Most Credible Successor to Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Second Vice President Enock Kanzingeni Chihana will tomorrow, Monday, 2nd February 2026, attend the funeral and burial ceremony of the late Webstar Khwima Kaunga at Chizobe Village, Traditional Authority Mzikubola in Mzimba district. Press Officer in the Office of the Second Vice President, Davie Gadama, confirmed the development in an interview on Sunday afternoon, […] The post Chihana to attend burial of former NBM employee Webster Kaung appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Officials from a voluntary body which looks after the welfare of domestic workers in the country say they will drag a Blantyre based female employer to court on allegations of gross abuse of a domestic worker following a leaked video clip yesterday. Domestic and Vulnerable Workers Association also called on authorities to take action against […] The post Domestic workers body to take abusive female employer to court appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A frightening dry spell is tightening its grip on southern Malawi, raising serious fears of a food security and economic crisis that could affect millions of people. Weather experts have warned that 19 districts in the southern region are facing a prolonged period of below-normal rainfall, a situation that threatens to destroy crops, reduce water […] The post Weather experts warn of punishing dry spell as southern Malawi stares at looming food crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Government is facing mounting criticism after failing to meet its own target of constructing 900 health posts across the country, a flagship promise meant to bring health services closer to ordinary citizens. Instead of completing the project this year as planned, government has now shifted the goalposts to 2030, admitting that only 235 […] The post Govt misses target on 900 health posts as communities continue to walk for health care appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This policy decision reveals far more about government unpreparedness than it does about innovation in education. On the surface, moving over 100 self-upgraded primary school teachers to secondary schools sounds like a practical solution to an urgent problem. Secondary schools are understaffed, enrolment has surged due to free secondary education, and classrooms are overflowing. Government […] The post ANALYSIS | Free Secondary Education Exposed: Government Sends Underpaid Primary Teachers to Patch a Broken System appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Defence, Dr. Feston Kaunda, has commended CTS for the establishment of CTS Funeral Services, describing it as a timely initiative that will ease the burden on families during times of loss. Speaking during the official launch of CTS Funeral Services held on Saturday at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe, Dr. Kaunda said […] The post Minister Applauds CTS for Launching Funeral Services appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Political commentator Emmanuel Luleya Makatani of Blantyre has strongly condemned what he has described as a growing culture of disrespect and personal attacks in Malawi’s political parties, warning that such behaviour is poisoning democracy and destroying the very foundations of political movements. Makatani has specifically called on the UTM Party to rein in its social […] The post Political Commentator Makatani condemns politics of insults, defends Kambala as founding father of UTM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah has denied allegations circulating on social media, saying “What is circulating on social media is purely fake news because I have not granted any interview to any media house about what is being alleged.” VP Ansah emphasized that she doesn’t grant interviews to media houses alone without her team being […] The post Fake news frenzy: VP Jane Ansah denies rumors, condemns misinformation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Shepherd Bushiri Foundation on Saturday took its Talent Scout Football Bonanza Initiative to Dowa District, marking the continuation of the national grassroots talent identification programme which was first launched in Mchinji. Hundreds of young players converged at DAPP TTC Football Ground for the latest scouting event, as the Foundation intensified efforts to uncover hidden […] The post Bushiri’s Talent Scout Football Bonanza Continues in Dowa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has plunged itself into fresh controversy after suspending some of its top journalists and editors, including Director of News Rex Chikoko, in what insiders describe as an embarrassing and politically charged act of censorship. Nyasatimes has established that the suspensions stem from how MBC covered a routine diplomatic ceremony on Friday, […] The post MBC Suspends Senior Journalists for ‘Covering the Wrong Person’ in Presidential Event Fiasco appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Over 16,000 households across four districts have found a lifeline from the edge of hunger through the Hope Field Initiative, a humanitarian programme run by Salvation for All Ministries International. Led by the ministry’s founder, Apostle Clifford Kawinga, the initiative has delivered food assistance to vulnerable families in Lilongwe, Salima, Nkhotakota and Mzimba, where thousands […] The post Apostle Kawinga Brings Lifeline to 16,000 Households in Hunger Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.