Malawi is losing more than K1.2 trillion every year because gold is being smuggled out of the country instead of being sold through official channels, a new study has revealed. This means Malawi is losing about US$700 million annually, money that could be used to buy fuel, medicines, fertiliser and to support development projects. The […] The post Gold Smuggling Costs Malawi Over K1.2 Trillion Every Year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Small-scale traders in Limbe, Blantyre yesterday staged a furious protest against the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), accusing the tax body of harassment, punitive policies, and crushing businesses with the new Electronic Invoicing System (EIS). At least 400 business owners, dressed in black and carrying placards, marched from Independence Drive to MRA’s Msonkho House, flanked by […] The post “MRA, I Work So You Can Eat? Traders Say Enough is Enough” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) has announced a significant change to the national examination calendar, saying that starting this year, the Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) exams will be administered before the Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination (PSLCE). Traditionally, Malawi’s national exams begin with the Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination, followed by the JCE […] The post MANEB Announces Major Change in National Exam Timetable; JCE to Be First appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rumphi’s chieftaincy crisis is deepening as Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe, born Joseph Bongololo Gondwe, faces mounting criticism over his handling of administrative appointments in his jurisdiction. At the center of the storm is the controversial promotion of Group Village Head (GVH) Mwang’onga to the position of Sub-Traditional Authority (STA) in Ng’onga Zone, Henga Valley. Eight of […] The post Rumphi Chieftaincy in Turmoil as Paramount Chief Pushes Controversial Appointment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Information and Digitisation, Shadric Namalomba, has delivered a blunt warning to employees of the state-owned Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), urging them to stop meddling in partisan politics and uphold professionalism in serving the public. Speaking during a visit to MBC’s Area 4 Studios in Lilongwe, Namalomba emphasised that the public broadcaster must remain […] The post Namalomba Issues Stern Warning to MBC Over Partisan Politics, Signals Shake-Up at Malawi Post Corporation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Traders from Limbe in Blantyre yesterday staged a rare and symbolic protest by marching to the offices of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to submit a petition rejecting the new Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), a tax policy set to take effect on February 1. The protest, organised by the Limbe Indigenous Shop Owners Association in […] The post Limbe Vendors Storm MRA Offices in Protest Over New Tax System appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Football is hugely popular across Africa, and Malawi is no exception. The sport’s popularity is continually on the rise, with increasing local club activity, youth programmes, and international exposure through CAF competitions. For fans and bettors alike, staying informed about the current landscape is crucial. Platforms offering insights and markets for betting on football in […] The post The State of Football in Malawi for 2026 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FCB Nyasa Bullets have raised concern after it emerged that only two out of 16 applicants for the club’s head coach position are Malawians, highlighting the continued dominance of foreign coaches even in local football opportunities. On Monday, the People’s Team advertised the vacancy on their Facebook page, inviting applications from “highly qualified, experienced and […] The post Only Two Malawians Apply as Foreign Coaches Dominate Bullets Job Race appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ntcheu District Hospital has shown how innovation and smart management can boost healthcare, generating about K57 million through its optional paying services between the 2024 and 2025 financial year. The funds are already making a tangible difference in patient care and hospital operations. Director of Health Services, Innocent Mhango, said the money has been used […] The post Ntcheu District Hospital Turns Innovation into Progress, Raises K57 Million to Improve Services appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K5 million to the Southern Region Chess League (SRCL) Veterans Chess Tournament aimed at strengthening the development of the sport through structured and inclusive competitions. The tournament will be hosted at the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre on February 20, 2026. Speaking during the cheque presentation on Wednesday, […] The post NBM plc boosts Veterans chess tourney with K5 million support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

University of Malawi political science associate professor Boniface Dulani has warned that the recent stripping of delegated functions from First Vice-President Jane Ansah may reveal more than routine administrative reshuffling—it could signal serious internal tensions within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Barely four months into office, President Peter Mutharika has removed Ansah from two […] The post Political Analyst Boniface Dulani Says Mutharika-Ansah Rift Signals Deeper Political Strain in DPP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Pesticides Control Board (PCB) has launched a countrywide inspection exercise to monitor how pesticides and other chemicals are being handled across Malawi. The exercise aims to ensure the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous substances to protect human health, animals, and the environment. The inspections recently covered the Musiro Waste Management Site in […] The post Pesticides Control Board Launches Nationwide Inspections to Ensure Safe Chemical Management appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As hunger tightens its grip on millions of Malawians, government has admitted it is still K71 billion short of funding a national relief programme meant to save vulnerable families from starvation — once again turning to donors while the crisis deepens on the ground. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) has so far secured […] The post Hunger Crisis Deepens with K71 Billion Funding Gap in National Relief Programme as Govt Begs Donors to Feed 4 million Malawians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha has praised the African Development Bank (AfDB) for committing US$1 million (about K1.73 billion) towards Malawi’s National Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Plan, describing the support as timely and critical for struggling households. The funding will be used to buy food supplies to support Malawians facing […] The post Minister Mwanamvekha Hails AfDB’s US$1 Million Support for Malawi’s Lean Season Food Response appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Confederation of African Football has thrown out Morocco’s complaint over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, confirming that the disciplinary proceedings arising from the match do not affect the result. CAF has made it clear that the final scoreline stands and that Senegal remains the rightful African champion. The decision represents a major […] The post CAF Rejects Morocco Appeal, Senegal Crowned Champions as Heavy Sanctions Fall appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

More than three weeks after the deadline for applications closed, the process of shortlisting candidates for the position of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general (DG) has not even started, with government now blaming “internal processes” for the delay. In December last year, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs advertised the highly sensitive post, giving […] The post Blame Game as ACB Boss Recruitment Stalls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, Dr Justin Adack Saidi, has appealed for additional food and humanitarian assistance after the government confirmed a K71 billion funding shortfall in its disaster relief response. Speaking in Lilongwe during the symbolic handover of food and non-food items donated by the Government of Zimbabwe, […] The post Malawi Faces K71 Billion Disaster Relief Shortfall as Zimbabwe Donates Supplies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) continues to widen its revenue collection base following its decision to bring property owners into the ring. The move is also seen as a measure to contain tax evasion, especially by wealthy businesses. In a statement circulating in the social media, MRA is reminding property owners that rental income is […] The post MRA targets rental income, tenants fear taxes will be passed to them appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Norway has expressed satisfaction with the interventions the National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) is undertaking to economically empower and transform livelihoods of female farmers in Malawi. Norwegian Deputy Minister of International Relations, Stine Renate Håheim, made the sentiments when she visited NASCOMEX – a commercial subsidiary of the NASFAM – […] The post Norway impressed NASFAM interventions on women farmers’ empowerment in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has made it clear it is not backing down on the implementation of Rental Income Tax, moving decisively to identify, register, and tax property owners earning rental income across the country. In a firm show of resolve, MRA has recruited 100 interns who will be deployed nationwide to physically map […] The post MRA Digs In on Rental Tax, Deploys Interns to Track Landlords Nationwide appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a troubling display of institutional disregard for the rule of law, the State has openly defied a court order to provide mandatory disclosures in a criminal case involving former Minister of Trade Vitumbiko Mumba and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwila, triggering a stern backlash from the court. The two are facing charges […] The post State Defies Court Order as Judge Slams Prosecutorial Negligence in Mumba–Kabwila Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Romulus Chikafutwa, a 26 years old who is a  founder and managing director of AppleGuy MW and a 2021 Computing and Information Systems graduate from Malawi College of Accountancy has transformed a simple mobile vending hustle into a thriving national electronics brand. Today, as the founder of Apple Guy MW with  stores in both Blantyre […] The post From Campus Hustle to National Brand: The Romulus Chikafutwa’s Story appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Association of Retired Civil Servants in Malawi has commended the current government for initiating the mass payment of gratuities to retired civil servants, particularly those who retired in 2022 and 2023 and were left without their benefits for years. In a press statement signed by Association President Nellie Nkhumba and Publicity Secretary Ben Motochi, […] The post Retired Civil Servants Praise Government for Mass Gratuity Payments appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Chiradzulu Sons & Daughters Association has announced a major tree-planting initiative aimed at restoring Chiradzulu Mountain and promoting environmental sustainability in the district. The exercise, scheduled for Saturday, 31st January 2026 at 6:00 AM, will take place at Chiradzulu Mountain (GVH Mbalame, TA Mpama) under the theme: “Restoring Chiradzulu Mountain for a Resilient and […] The post Chiradzulu Sons & Daughters Launch Major Tree-Planting Drive to Restore Chiradzulu Mountain appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Chiradzulu Sons & Daughters Association has announced a major tree-planting initiative aimed at restoring Chiradzulu Mountain and promoting environmental sustainability in the district. The exercise, scheduled for Saturday, 31st January 2026 at 6:00 am, will take place at Chiradzulu Mountain (GVH Mbalame, TA Mpama) under the theme: “Restoring Chiradzulu Mountain for a Resilient and […] The post Chiradzulu Sons And Daughters Launch Major Tree-Planting Drive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Great Britain’s Princess Royal has rein­forced Scot­land’s links with Malawi dur­ing a mile­stone event in Edin­burgh, Scotland, which was hos­ted by Lord Prov­ost Robert Ald­ridge at the City Cham­bers — marked the 20th anniversary of the Scot­land-Malawi Part­ner­ship (SMP). A report by Edin­burgh Evening News reports that the SMP sup­ports and con­nects many schools, uni­versit­ies, […] The post Princess Royal enhances Scot­land’s links with Malawi at mile­stone event in Edin­burgh appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has been exposed as a major financial failure after revelations that years of poor management under the previous administration left the institution with over K206 billion in unpaid loans. As of January 26, 2026, beneficiaries owed NEEF about K206 billion, money that was meant to help Malawians start businesses […] The post K206 Billion Missing as NEEF Exposed for Massive Mismanagement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The State has asked the High Court sitting in Lilongwe to urgently review a controversial and deeply troubling judgment delivered by the Mchinji Magistrate’s Court, which sentenced Ernest Chimpeni to six years in prison for allegedly defiling a minor. Director of Public Prosecutions Fostino Maele says the State wants the High Court to determine whether […] The post State Seeks High Court Review After Man Jailed 6 Years for Defilement Despite Evidence Girl Was 19 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fierce ideological battle has erupted within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) over the future of maize, laying bare deep divisions in how the former ruling party understands food security, markets, and economic policy. At the centre of the storm are two MCP legislators with radically different visions: Eisenhower Mkaka, who has publicly argued that […] The post Maize Wars in MCP: Mkaka Says ‘Not a Cash Crop’, Ayuba James Calls It ‘Lazy Thinking’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Chief Secretary to the Government, Justin Adack Saidi, has challenged stakeholders, including private sector players, to take a more proactive role in addressing climate-induced disasters and accelerating global climate action so that Malawi can meaningfully benefit. Saidi made the remarks on Monday on the sidelines of a dissemination meeting on the outcomes of the […] The post Government Challenges COP30 Stakeholders to Support Climate Action appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Every Malawian president inherits the same time bomb. It sits in the office next door. It wears a suit and attends cabinet meetings. It smiles for cameras and cuts ribbons at provincial openings. And somewhere between the inauguration and the final year, it explodes, turning partnership into combat, unity into cold war, governance into constitutional […] The post The Vice President’s Curse: Why Malawi’s Leaders Keep Destroying Each Other appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Forty (40) children drawn from Balaka, Dowa, Mchinji, Mwanza and Ntchisi on Saturday gathered in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, to provide their inputs and recommendations in the formulation of the forthcoming 2025-2026 National Budget. The event, organized by Save the Children and partners, which include NGOCCR, Malawi Economic Justice Network, World Vision, Girls Empowerment Network, SOS […] The post Children Demand Child-Sensitive 2025-2026 Budgeting appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Patricia Wiskes, has commended National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc for investing in women’s football, following the conclusion of the inaugural NBM Women’s Premiership at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday. Silver Strikers Ladies defeated FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women 2–1 in the competition’s last match. Wiskes described the […] The post Sports minister hails NBM plc for transforming women’s football appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President of the United Democratic Front (UDF) and former Malawi Member of Parliament and  Hon. Atupele Muluzi has been named among the Top 100 Global Future Builders 2026, joining an elite group of global leaders, innovators, policymakers and institution builders shaping the direction of the world economy. Muluzi’s recognition places Malawi and Africa firmly within […] The post Atupele Muluzi Among World’s Top 100 Global Future Builders as Istanbul Hosts Landmark 2026 Summit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A few days after officially handing over a girls’ hostel at Tiyamika Orphanage in Mchinji, gospel artist Davie Nkhoma, popularly known as Dazik, has released the music video for his latest song, “Pulani” (Reggae Version). The video was shot during the period when Dazik was involved in a building project at the orphanage. “Pulani” is […] The post Dazik Releases “Pulani” Reggae Version Music Video appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.