The extradition case involving Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church leader Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife resumed at the Lilongwe Magistrate Court Tuesday with the same pathetic display of unprepared and uninformed responses from Sibongile Mnzinyathi, South Africa’s sole witness who is also the Director of Public Prosecution in Gauteng Province. From the start of […] The post As South Africa only witness continues to tumble in court, does SA really have a case to extradite the Bushiris?   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In this article, writer Lyson Sibande delves deep into the May 2009 ruling by the High Court which bars a vice president who has served two terms to stand as a president.   I have written this post following some disappointing feedback on my previous post where I talked about the ineligibility of Vice President […] The post Analysis: Chilima cannot stand as a president, the law bars him appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is gearing up for its dog-eat-dog national elective convention, set to unfold from 10 to 12 August this year, 2024. Currently, the party is pulsating with activity as candidates for various positions crisscross the country, engaging in spirited campaigns to woo delegates who hold the power to shape the party’s […] The post Chaima, Chithyola and Mkaka, who is better placed to be MCP’s secretary general? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A human rights lawyers organisation has bailed out a Lilongwe woman who is facing prosecution for illegal vending in the Capital City by providing her with probono services in court. Lawyers Forum for Human Rights has also provided Olive Leko K100,000 cash to boost her business. Acting chairperson of Lawyers Forum for Human Rights, Gerald […] The post Human rights lawyers organisation takes up poor woman’s illegal vending case in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

JTI Leaf Malawi, one of Malawi’s leading tobacco buyers, has announced that it will distribute 600 bags of top and basal dressing fertilizers and three motorcycles in the ‘Mlimi Wozitsata Ayiphule’ promotion. JTI Leaf Malawi Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Limbani Kakhome, made the announcement at Santhe Trading Centre in Kasungu where the company […] The post JTI Leaf Malawi to distribute 600 bags of fertilizers, 3 motorbikes prizes in ‘Mlimi Wozitsata Ayiphule’ promotion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has received a $23 million (about K40.2 billion) boost in direct budget support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), a development Malawi has never had in the past 13 years. Donors such as the World Bank, the EU, Norway and the United Kingdom, under what was called the Common Approach to Budget Support, stopped […] The post Chithyola smiles as budgetary support resumes after 13 years: Malawi receives K40bn from ADB appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government reaffirmed its commitment of bringing more youths in agriculture by unveiling an ambition plan that will see more than 250 000 youth farmers having access to financing from Mastercard Foundation. Speaking during the commissioning of Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) programme in Lilongwe, minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale said […] The post Govt set to support over 250 000 youth farmers with financing from Mastercard Foundation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe Police Station has arrested Patrick Zyambo a 44-year-old security guard for breaking, and stealing electronic (music) equipment worth K3.5 million at Time of God Church. The police spokesperson Hastings Chigalu said the guard was providing services under a certain security guard company, on Wednesday day, May 15, 2024. “We have since recovered all the […] The post Watchman arrested for breaking into a Church and steal music equipment worth K3.5m appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has called for collaboration among African countries to address the cross-cutting issue of  lack of clean cooking access. Matola made the remarks at the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa held in Paris, France under the theme:”Catalysing Multi-stakeholder Partnerships.” He said the far-reaching impacts of lack of clean cooking access […] The post Matola in France: Calls for collaboration of African countries to address lack of clean cooking access appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Flames preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers have suffered a setback after some clubs refused to release players for camp training. The Malawi National Football Team is scheduled to host Sao Tome on June 6 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe before facing Equatorial Guinea away four days later. As of yesterday, […] The post Flames World Cup qualifiers in limbo as only 12 out 30 called up players reports for training appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Alliance for Democracy (Aford) executive committee member Yeremiah Chihana over the party decision to summon him for a disciplinary hearing following his unilateral declaration at a DPP rally that Aford will support former President Peter Mutharika presidential candidature. Chihana, who is cousin to Aford President Enoch Chihana said the secretary general and publicity secretary have […] The post Defiant Yeremiah Chihana says party’s executive doesn’t have mandate to summon him: Maintains Malawi needs APM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the 2025 presidential elections approach, there is a growing sentiment among Malawians that incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera may not be able to secure a second term in office. Despite his sweet rhetorical speech, Chakwera’s administration has faced significant challenges that have eroded public confidence and support.   In this article, we will explore why […] The post Opinion: Chakwera’s popularity dwindles, potential defeat looms in 2025 elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nzika Coalition leader and presidential aspirant, Milward Tobias, has disclosed that, if voted into power in the 2025 General Elections, his government will settle for an exchange rate system based on a technically sound assessment of its ability to engender economic growth, expansion of employment and reduction in income inequality. Tobias, an accomplished economist, added […] The post Presidential hopeful Tobias Milward says govt will settle for exchange rate based on technically sound assessment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leaders of civil society organizations (CSOs) advancing electoral justice and good governance on Monday converged in Lilongwe to reflect on potential factors that would cause voter apathy and violence prior, during and after the 2025 General Elections. Citizen Alliance (CA) has organized the sectoral engagement meeting with support from National Endowment for Democracy (NED) through […] The post CSOs strategize on how to avert voter apathy, violence in 2025 elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has emphasized the need for elected leaders to be responsive and always listen to views and needs of the people and be able to present them to the government. NICE District Programs Officer Daniel Malango made the sentiments during an interface meeting the trust organized under the […] The post NICE presses for listening, responsive elected leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Transport and Public Works has launched a strategic plan to be used from 2024 to 2030, which it believes will have a bearing on the progress that Malawi can make on some of the global sustainable development goals. Speaking during the launch of the document in Lilongwe, Minister responsible, Jacob Hara, said […] The post Ministry of Transport launches 2024-2030 strategic plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reserve Bank of Malawi – RBM Director for Financial Sector Regulations Dr. Sopani Gondwe has said 35 percent of Malawians are financially illiterate and does not use formal financial services including bank accounts for savings, loans and economy management. Gondwe was speaking on Monday during the opening on training workshop of Community Financial Educators who […] The post RBM says 35% of Malawi population is financially illiterate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A dispute involving the ownership of Salima Sugar Company took a significant turn on Monday when High Court Judge Charlotte Mesikano ordered the involved parties to resolve the matter through arbitration. Sitting in the Commercial Division of the Lilongwe Registry, Judge Mesikano directed that the claimants, AUM Sugar and Allied Limited, and the defendants, Greenbelt […] The post Court orders arbitration in Salima Sugar shareholding dispute appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mtsogoleri wa dziko lino Lazarus Chakwera wati wina asamanamize anthu m’dziko muno kuti iwo atuluka m’boma chaka cha mawa. Mtsogoleriyu, poyankhula pa mwambo wokumbukira mtsogoleri wakale wadziko lino Hastings Kamuzu Banda, anati boma lake lipitiliza kupanga zitukuko m’zigawo zonse za dziko lino chifukwa alibe nthawi yolimbana ndi anthu ena. “Olo anthu okonda ndale za miseche […] The post Chakwera wanenetsa kuti sakutuluka m’boma chaka cha mawa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian football star based in France Tabitha Chawinga has added another accolade to her trophy cabinet after being name Union des Nationale Professional Footballers (UNFP) French Women’s Player of the Season. The Malawi National Women’s Football Team captain won the accolade for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Women’s Football Club while global star Kylian Mbappe who did […] The post Historical! Tabitha Chawinga shares award with Mbappe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sky Energy Africa has hinted on the need for the country to devise ways of upscaling production and availability of electric cars in the country. The company’s Chief Executive Officer Schizzo Thomson says the use of electric cars needs to be promoted as the vehicles have so many advantages. Thomson has made the remarks ahead […] The post Sky Energy Africa takes electric cars to Lilongwe Motor Show appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Controversial Mzimba East member of Parliament, Yeremiah Chihana, faces disciplinary hearing from his sponsoring party, Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), for making a statement regarding an alliance and support from AFORD to Professor Peter Mutharika in the 2025 elections. When Mutharika held a rally at Njamba Freedom Park on Sunday, Chihana claimed that AFORD, as a […] The post Battle of Aford’s two Chihanas goes nasty as Yeremiah faces disciplinary action for endorsing APM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Africa has always been a forward-thinking continent when it comes to fixed odds lotto games and being able to bet on them. This is especially true when you look at the Malawi National Lottery, which is drawn twice weekly and is thought to see around 15 million people in the country place bets on it regularly.  It’s […] The post The future of lotto: emerging trends and technologies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The country’s exports to India are expected to drastically increase following the signing of 16 trade agreements between some Indian investors and Malawian institutions including government departments. Speaking at Kamuzu Palace today during an audience with President Lazarus Chakwera, leader of the 37-member delegation from India Sunil Hukumatray Rajdev said some will also invest in […] The post Chakwera leads Malawi in signing 16 trade agreement with 37 Indian investors, move to boost exports appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government has labeled the call by former president of Malawi and DPP leader Peter Mutharika as unwarranted, asking President Lazarus Chakwera to open up the central region for other political parties to conduct political rallies ahead of the 2025 polls. Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu says the former Malawi leader would have been at […] The post Analysts, Govt shocked with APM remarks of calling on Chakwera ‘to open up Central Region’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Business lady and philanthropist Mrs. Triephornia Mpinganjira has bailed out a mother Mrs Musaiwa with a return air ticket to go to India to attend to her daughter Queen Musaiwa who suffered a brain infection while studying there. It follows a request she received from social media philanthropist and influencer Gerald Kampanikiza for assistance from […] The post Triephornia Mpinganjira buys return ticket for mother to travel to India to attend to her daughter in ICU appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nduna yakale yazamalonda a Mark Katsonga Phiri yati dziko lino likukanika kutukuka kamba koti anthu amavotera adindo omwe amalowa m’boma alibe ndalama komanso luntha lopanga ndalama koma kusakaza misonkho ya Malawi. Iwo alankhula izi pamwambo okhazikitsa mwala wamaziko pasukulu ya sekondale ya Ligowe pomwe pakhale malo ophunzilira komputa zomwe ati zithandizira kukweza maphunziro m’boma la […] The post Katsonga ang’alula: Ati Malawi sikutukuka chifukwa timasankha atsogoleri opanda ndalama akamalowa m’boma appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparrows Christian Academy in Lilongwe says it will award a laptop to 7-years-old Asher Dumisani Tembo who has become the youngest speller to qualify for the 2024 National Spelling Bee Finale. In an interview with Nyasatimes, president of Sparrows Academy Jacob Mtambalika said Asher, who is in Standard 4 at the school, had done the […] The post Sparrows Academy to award pupil, Asher, for being the youngest to qualify for 2024 National Spelling Bee Finale appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) on Friday, May 10, 2024, launched the much-awaited Extended Excise Tax Stamps Regime (digital stamping) to bolster the tracking and tracing of excise tax payments. This development follows the amendment of the Customs and Excise Act (2021). MRA Deputy Commissioner General, Henry Ngutwa, told the news conference in Blantyre that […] The post MRA rolls out digital tax stamping to curb illicit trade and smuggling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lake Malawi’s water levels have increased by 44 centimetres, making it the second highest since 1980 according to the National Water Resources Authority (NWRA). This has caused unprecedented flooding of the lake in lakeshore districts of Mangochi, Salima and Nkhotakota. The level as of 7 May 2024 was 476.33 Metres Above Sea Level (MASL) and […] The post Lake Malawi waters increase by 44 centimeters, second highest since 1980 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Catholic Church owned Centenary Bank has pulled a wonder reporting a K549 million profit-after-tax for the year ended December 31 2023, from a K3.9 billion loss recorded in 2022. This is according to a summary of audited results the bank published last week. In the report, the bank rates 2023 as a recovery year following […] The post God is good as Catholic-owned bank registers a whooping K549m profit from a K3.9bn loss in 2022 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Football Association of Malawi has pumped K50 million into the Goshen FAM Women’s National Championship which the Associations is co-sponsoring with Goshen City. This means the total sponsorship for the competition which kickoff off this afternoon at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, is K71 million as Goshen City contributed K21 million.   FAM Competitions […] The post FAM pumps K50m into the Goshen FAM Women’s National Championship appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Delay to table the Judicial Service Administration Bill 2023 and the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2023 in Parliament, has irked lawyers who are contemplating of demonstrating in quest to force the authorities to expedite the process. The lawyers argue the ministry of Justice is playing tricks by failing to simply adhere to their agreed roadmap adopted […] The post Lawyers plan mass demonstration to force authorities to table the 2023 Judicial Service Administration Bill appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Journalists have been urged to improve media coverage on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) issues including access to safe abortion. Centre for Solution Journalism (CSJ) Executive Director, Brian Ligomeka made the call on Friday in Lilongwe during the training for journalists on reporting on Sexual and Reproductive Health issues. He said the organization wanted to […] The post Journalists urged to improve coverage on Sexual Reproductive Health issues appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT) has reiterated the need for it to join hands with the media in the country in providing checks and balances regarding issues to do with accountability and transparency. CSAT renewed its commitment to work with the media on this noble cause on Thursday evening at Chatonda Lodge […] The post CSAT renews media collaboration in providing public checks and balances appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.