President Lazarus Chakwera and First Lady Monica Chakwera have extended heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost—now officially Pope Leo XIV. In a spirited statement from State House, President Chakwera described the Pope’s acceptance of the sacred mantle as a powerful testament to “deep faith […] The post Chakwera Hails New Pope: A Beacon of Hope in Troubled Times appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi edges closer to the 2025 tripartite elections, the specter of politically induced violence continues to cast a shadow over the democratic process. In this context, the recent meeting convened by the Inspector General of Police, Merlyne Nachulu Yolamu, with Directors of Youth from 18 political parties is a timely and commendable initiative. However, […] The post Analysis: Can Youth Leaders and Police Stop Election Violence in Malawi? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former presidential aide Norman Chisale is back back in the High Court in Lilongwe today as his trial over charges of unexplained wealth proceeds. The case, which was adjourned yesterday by Judge Violet Chipao, follows allegations that Chisale illegally amassed assets far beyond his known sources of income during his time as a top aide […] The post Chisale Back in Court Today Over Unexplained Wealth Charges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s fight against childhood tuberculosis (TB) is under serious threat as a critical shortage of skilled health workers in district hospitals continues to stall diagnosis and treatment of the disease among children. Dr. Samuel Chirwa, Head of Pediatric TB at the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP), made the grim revelation during a biannual […] The post Crisis in the Wards: Malawi’s Battle Against Childhood TB Crippled by Lack of Skilled Health Workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold step toward tackling hunger and climate shocks, the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has concluded its nationwide Micro-Irrigation Loan Program rollout in Mwiza Village, Sub-T/A Chiputula in Chikwawa District—marking a powerful close to a campaign designed to revolutionize smallholder farming across Malawi. In the Shire Valley zone alone, 84 farmers under the […] The post NEEF Wraps Up National Micro-Irrigation Rollout in Shire Valley: A Major Push for Food Security appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In an emotional tribute that has stirred hearts across the nation, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has pledged to support the family of the late Chikumbutso Mtumodzi—a Principal Secretary in the Malawi Government who died three days ago. Bushiri announced that he and his wife, Mary, will pay for the education of Mtumodzi’s children and help the […] The post Bushiri Pledges Support to Mtumodzi’s Children: “He Remembered Us — Now, We Remember Him” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians may finally breathe a sigh of relief as inflation begins to ease, according to the latest announcement from the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM). In a statement signed by MPC Chairperson and RBM Governor Dr. Mafuta Mwale, the committee noted that inflation—which had been relentlessly rising—has begun to […] The post Sigh of Relief as Inflation Pressure Eases — But Will Prices Follow? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  There comes a point when silence becomes complicity—and that moment is now. The revelations surrounding Gland Palace Hotel’s alleged involvement in defrauding public funds meant for Malawi’s 2025 elections are not just deeply disturbing—they are morally revolting. This is not a case of clerical errors or minor accounting blunders. This is the calculated theft […] The post EDITORIAL | ACB Must Act: Grand Palace Scandal is a Stain on Malawi’s Conscience appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Newly appointed Head Coach for Songwe Border United, Christopher Nyambose, has declared that the club’s jersey will now be “put on auction”—but not in the traditional sense. Speaking to Nyasa Times following his appointment, Nyambose explained that only players who “bid the highest spirit of hard work, discipline, and commitment” will earn the right to […] The post Songwe Border United Jersey “Up for Auction” – Nyambose’s Call to Action appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Principal Resident Magistrate Benjamin Chulu has postponed ruling on a bail application by convicted Chinese national Lin Yunhua to Monday, May 12, 2025, following a heated court session filled with explosive allegations of corruption and judicial manipulation. Lin, currently serving a 14-year sentence for leading a notorious transnational wildlife trafficking syndicate, returned to the […] The post Bribe Kingpin’s Bail Ruling Pushed to May 12: Court Hears Explosive Claims Against Chinese Wildlife Convict appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Central Region witnessed a musical eruption over the weekend as the NBM Mo626 Inter-College Social Weekend made its grand stop at LUANAR’s Bunda Campus, transforming the quiet academic grounds into a carnival of sound, rhythm, and youthful energy. With a sizzling lineup of some of Malawi’s most beloved and buzzing artists, students were treated […] The post Mo626 College social weekend sets Bunda Campus blazing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  zKayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga, set to resume production under Lotus Resources Limited, will initially rely on expensive diesel-powered generators due to Malawi’s persistent electricity supply challenges and delays in national grid connection. Lotus Resources has confirmed that production will restart in September 2025, with full reliance on refurbished onsite diesel gensets until late […] The post Kayelekera Turns to Costly Diesel as Malawi’s Power Woes Delay Grid Connection appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In what appears to be a shameless heist of public resources, Gland Palace Hotel stands accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to siphon funds from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)—money meant to support the smooth running of the 2025 elections. Multiple whistleblowers within MEC, speaking on condition of anonymity, have blown the lid off what […] The post Hotel of Shame: Gland Palace Hotel in Mzuzu Rans a Ghost-Guest Scheme with MEC appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a small village called Kanseche in southern Malawi, a quiet night turned into a nightmare. On January 24, 2022, deadly floodwaters swept through homes while people slept. Children were ripped from their mothers’ arms. Families climbed trees and rooftops to survive. Some didn’t make it. The bodies of a one-year-old boy and a three-year-old […] The post Sweet Profits, Bitter Tears: How UK Sugar Giants Are Tied to Malawi’s Deadly Floods appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  In a bold stride toward advancing girls’ education in Malawi, Emmanuel University (EMUNI) is empowering Mother Groups with advocacy and stakeholder mobilization skills to supercharge their efforts in communities. At a dynamic workshop held Tuesday at Mtenthera Full Primary School in Lilongwe, EMUNI’s Coordinator for the Women Empowerment and Special Needs Education (WESNED) Project, […] The post Mother Groups Step Up: Sharpen Advocacy and Mobilization Skills to Champion Girls’ Education appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold and controversial display of power, Traditional Authority (TA) Chindi of Mzimba has thrown an entire community into disarray after defying a High Court order and illegally dethroning a long-serving Group Village Headman—a move critics are calling an outright abuse of authority. At the heart of the scandal is the removal of Aaron […] The post Lawless Chief? TA Chindi Sparks Chaos, Defies High Court Over Chieftaincy Wrangle appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

HS Winehouse – a privately-owned company – has expressed optimism that the introduction and launch of its alcohol brands on the local market will help Malawi to generating the much-needed foreign exchange. The company’s senior official, Wilkins Mijiga, was speaking during the launch of the products in Lilongwe last week. The newly launched products include […] The post HS Winehouse launches CapeStars brands, optimistic about saving forex drain on Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Vice President Michael Usi has thrown a spotlight on Malawi’s mining sector, calling it a potential game-changer capable of reshaping the country’s destiny. Addressing stakeholders at the Mining Delivery Lab hosted by the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) on Tuesday in Lilongwe, Usi delivered a passionate call for unity, innovation, and national pride. “Let us […] The post VP Usi: Mining Can Rewrite Malawi’s Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Peace is not just a virtue—it’s a vehicle for development. That was the powerful message from Minister of Local Government, Richard Chimwendo Banda, as he addressed city leaders at the Strong Cities International Capacity Building Workshop in Lilongwe. Banda underscored the urgent need for peaceful coexistence as a cornerstone for economic growth, warning that […] The post Building Peaceful Cities: The Foundation for Malawi’s Growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s dormant Kayelekera Uranium Mine is powering back to life with a MK350 billion (US$200 million) investment from Australian firm Lotus Resources—positioning the country at the centre of a global nuclear energy revival. Closed since 2014, the mine is set to restart in Q3 2025 as demand for clean, stable energy surges. Nuclear power—once sidelined—is […] The post Kayelekera’s $200M comeback: Malawi bets big on Nuclear Energy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is under fire after its botched handling of the Dzalanyama Constituency primary elections, held on 28 April 2025, sparked outrage, suspicion, and accusations of a deliberate cover-up. Nearly a week later, the party remains tight-lipped about the results, fueling fears of manipulation and internal sabotage. What was meant to be […] The post Ballots, Petrol, and Silence: Dzalanyama MCP Primaries Marred by Chaos and Cover-Up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is something fundamentally broken in the way some of Malawi’s so-called social media influencers operate. It’s not just their hunger for attention or their consistent attempts to polarize public opinion—it’s their casual relationship with the truth. The recent twisting of President Lazarus Chakwera’s remarks during the official opening of the Commercial High Court Building […] The post OPINION: Social Media Influencers Are Lying to the Public — Here’s What Chakwera Actually Said appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Export Development Fund (EDF) has made a huge profit of MK18.9 billion in 2024, nearly double the MK9.7 billion it made in 2023. This is a big deal because it shows EDF is doing well in helping Malawian businesses grow, especially those that can export goods and bring in foreign currency. This information comes […] The post EDF Makes Huge Profit – What It Means for Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual (Blantyre) Foundation Trust says it is making strides in enhancing education service delivery in the country by among others improving primary school Infrastructure across the country. The Foundation revealed this as preparations to handover a third school block scheduled for 6 May 2025 at Katete Primary School in Rumphi completes. Speaking in an […] The post Old Mutual outlines strides in enhancing education service delivery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) has come out swinging, declaring it will not join the bandwagon of political parties scrambling to form alliances ahead of the 2025 general elections. Speaking to Nyasatimes as he wrapped up his two-day grassroots tour of Nsanje and Chikwawa, PPM President Mark Katsonga Phiri didn’t mince words: “The 50+1 law […] The post “No Shortcuts to Power!” — PPM Fires Shots at Alliance-Hungry Parties appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (AERA) has issued a crucial radiation safety license to Lotus (Africa) Limited, paving the way for the long-dormant Kayelekera uranium mine in Karonga to roar back to life. Operations are now expected to restart in the third quarter of 2025—over a decade since mining was halted in 2014 due […] The post Green Light for Kayelekera: Uranium Mining Gets Radiation Safety Nod, but Scrutiny Grows appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  At the 2025 Presidential Media Breakfast in Mzuzu, President Lazarus Chakwera smiled for the cameras. But behind the photo ops and polished platitudes was a media landscape under siege—silenced, squeezed, and suffocating under his administration’s watch. While croissants were served and quotes from Denzel Washington filled the air, journalists across Malawi continued to navigate […] The post Smile for the Camera, Muzzle the Press: Chakwera’s Two-Faced Media Strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Who said underdogs don’t bite? Malawians are beaming after the Flames lit up Bingu National Stadium with a fiery 1–0 win over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the first leg of the CHAN qualifiers on Saturday. And yes—this time, the “giants” were the ones scrambling. In a match many expected would be a training session […] The post Wisdom Outsmarts Bafana—And We’re Not Just Talking About Mpinganjira appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the race toward the September 16, 2025 general elections gains momentum, disturbing revelations have emerged from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) primary elections—suggesting that votes are not being earned, but bought. Nyasa Times investigations have uncovered a deepening culture of vote-buying within the DPP, where aspiring candidates are allegedly splashing millions of kwacha to […] The post DPP Delegates for Sale: Cash, Coupons, and Corruption in Primary Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Washington D.C./Lilongwe — Malawi-born mathematics professor Overtoun Jenda has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the most prestigious honours in global scientific circles — a recognition of his lifetime contributions to mathematics, mentorship, and the advancement of science education. Jenda, who has spent nearly 40 […] The post Malawi’s own Prof. Overtoun Jenda honoured among world’s top scientists appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank plc has reported a robust financial performance, recording a profit after tax of K74 billion for the financial year ending 31 December 2024, more than double the K35.6 billion posted in 2023 marking a 108 percent increase. The results were announced at the Bank’s annual Investor Forum held at the TFM Centre of […] The post FDH Bank boasts K74 billion profit after tax in 2024 FY appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi plc (NBM plc) has launched an innovative financing solution called ‘Fuel 360’ aimed at empowering fuel retailers with tailor-made financial support to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in the energy sector. The launch, held in Blantyre on Wednesday, brought together stakeholders from the banking and fuel retail sectors, including representatives from […] The post NBM plc launches ‘Fuel 360’ financing package appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold and sweeping announcement today in Lilongwe, United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi unveiled his Business First Strategy, a comprehensive economic transformation agenda that he describes as “Malawi’s only roadmap to prosperity.” Addressing a packed room of journalists, political figures, and business leaders, Muluzi said Malawi is on the brink of collapse […] The post Atupele Launches His Business First Strategy — Details How He Will Transform Malawi: ‘If We Don’t Change This Govt, Malawi Will Not Improve’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi marked International Labour Day on Wednesday, the country’s leading workers’ rights groups and employers issued a strong call to government: tame the rising cost of goods and ease the economic pressures strangling job creation and workers’ livelihoods. Speaking at a national commemoration held at Balaka Stadium, Malawi Congress of Trade Union (MCTU) president […] The post Workers’ Unions Urge Govt to Curb Soaring Prices: Chakwera Promises Action on Minimum Wage and Market Greed appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a nation where over 60% of the population is under the age of 35, it is no longer sufficient for national leaders to talk about the youth—they must talk to the youth. And not just from podiums or press conferences, but in the spaces where youth already are: on Facebook Lives, TikTok reels, YouTube […] The post Chakwera Logs in: The President who Streams Leadership to Meet the Youth Where They Scroll appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.