A George Chaponda, omwe ndi mtsogoleri otsutsa boma ku nyumba ya malamulo, wauza President Lazarus Chakwera kuti atulutse nsanga zotsatira za kafukufuku wa ngozi ya ndege yomwe idapha a Saulos Chilima ndi anthu ena asanu ndi atatu pa 10 June chaka chino. A Chaponda ati a Chakwera adauza mtolankhani wa DW kuti akatswiri aku Germany […] The post Chaponda akuti a Chakwera atulutse lipoti la Ngozi ya ndege ku Chikangawa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A family in Area 49 in Lilongwe is living in fear following the demolition of its fence on Sunday night. Chimwemwe Sakunda-Ndhlovu, the mother of the family, has since pointed accusing fingers at the Malawi Congress Party (MP) Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City West, George Zulu, suspecting that he hired thugs to carry out […] The post Family living in fear in LL after MP George Zulu allegedly demolished fence, threatens merciless handling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After assuring Malawians to get to the bottom of the abduction scandal of involving 26-year-old British national Muhammad Kasiman on July 24th this year, Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng’oma and Malawi Police Service (MPS) are silent over what transpired, not even a single arrest made six weeks after the incident happened. The deafening […] The post Zikhale, Police still silent on Muhammad Kasiman abduction amidst allegations of a staggering K2bn ransom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) suffered a crashing embarrassing defeat in parliament on the first day of meeting on Monday afternoon as the government side overwhelmingly rejected the appointment of a DPP legislator as member of Parliamentary Service Commission. The government side was helped by a faction of UTM members of parliament and People’s Party […] The post DPP suffers motion defeat on first day of Parliament meeting appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parliament has resumed its seating this afternoon with UTM members of parliament split, with some sitting on government benches and others on the opposition benches. This follows the untimely death of party leader Dr Saulos Chilima who was killed in a plane crash in Chikangawa forest in Mzimba two months ago, prompting a faction of […] The post UTM split in parliament between govt, opposition benches as Parliament meets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blantyre City South East MP Sameer Suleman has made allegations that the government spent over K4.5 billion on President Lazarus Chakwera’s trip to Germany, where the president was seen riding a bicycle. Suleman raised these concerns during a discussion on a ministerial statement delivered by Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule, which focused on efforts to […] The post DPP MP Suleman claims tGovt spent K4.5bn for Chakwera to travel to Germany to ride a bicycle appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited, has reiterated its commitment to ensuring financial inclusion through its digital platforms which include a WhatsApp chatbot and USSD code accessible via any mobile phone. Speaking in an interview, the company’s Marketing and Corporate Affairs Executive, Patience Chatsika, said its digital platforms are proving key in ensuring that Malawians have increased […] The post Old Mutual Malawi intensifies financial inclusion efforts through digital platforms appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Musician-turned politician Penjan Fredokiss Kalua has penned a hearty letter to UTM followers encouraging them to stay put against all odds and that they will make it. Writing on his Facebook page, Kalua—who is UTM Director of Youths—reminded UTM followers that they should always remember that they are an idea. He wrote: “Dear UTM Trust […] The post Fredokiss pens a hearty letter, encouraging UTM followers: “Trust me, we will make it.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a move aimed at enhancing the country’s judicial capacity, President Lazarus Chakwera, on Monday presided over the swearing in of four new High Court Judges at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. President Chakwera’s continued efforts to fill up judicial positions reflects his unwavering commitment to strengthening the country’s legal system and also ensuring that […] The post Chakwera swears in 4 High Court Judges increasing their number to 42 countrywide appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Law Society (MLS) is visibly and audibly not looking good on the appointment of Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda as a Senior Counsel. The society is playing double standards and pathetically stabbing itself in the back—if unfolding events are anything to go by. What we know is that, three days ago, the Solicitor General […] The post Is Malawi Law Society just blocking AG Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda from being appointed as a Senior Council? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Down and out FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have come guns blazing, saying they will formally complain to Confederation of African Football (Caf) over the manner in which Libyan referee Elmabrouk Mohammed officiated their Caf Champions League second leg preliminary round match against Red Arrows at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia. Bullets were booted out […] The post Defeated Bullets cry foul: Says Libyan referee was bias, to complain to CAF appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Apolisi ku Nathenje, Lilongwe amanga mayi wa zaka 25 a Ivy Elinati komanso mamuna wake wa zakanso 25, a Mphatso Nalinde, powaganizira kuti adapotokola khosi nkupheratu, mwana wawo wa zaka ziwiri pofuna kukhwima kuti alemere. Mneneri wa polisi ku Lilongwe a Hastings Chigalu ati a Elinati ndi mayi wa mwanayo ndipo a Nalinde anali bambo […] The post Amangidwa popotokola khosi la mwana wawo pofuna kukhwima kuti alemere appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mamembala achipani cha UTM omwe tinakwanitsa kucheza nawo adandaula ndi zochita za mlembi wamkulu a Patricia Kaliati kuti akuchita zodelera mtsogoleri wachipani chawo, a Dr Michael Biswick Usi. Malingana ndi mamembala amenewa omwe sitiwatchula mayina, a Kaliati akhala akupanga ziganizo zochuluka pamodzi ndi anzawo ena mchipanichi zomwe sadafunse maganizo kwa mtsogoleri wachipanichi a Dr Usi. […] The post A Kaliati awadzudzula kamba kobweretsa mpungwepungwe mchipani cha UTM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parliament’s Public Appointments Committee (PAC) and the Forum for National Development (FND) are pushing to have Non-Governmental Organisation Regulatory Authority (Ngora) chief executive officer Edward Chileka Banda reprimanded for, allegedly, ‘taking part in politics while serving as a public servant’. However, Chileka Banda—recently contested for the position of the Director of Youth at a Malawi Congress […] The post Analysis: Why FND, Parliament are wrong accusing Chileka Banda of ‘taking part in politics while public servant’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has commended Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP) for the contribution the Church has made towards various sectors of the economy. The President said this today when he presided over the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) General Assembly Centenary Celebrations at CIVO Stadium in Lilongwe. The President said […] The post Chakwera commends CCAP for its contributions towards social and economic growth in the country appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police say they have arrested a Mzuzu University ICT student for allegedly swindling Malawians money using a fake Triephornia Mpinganjira face book account. Police spokesperson Peter Kalaya has identified the student as Kenneth Feston. “Working on a complaint lodged by Mrs. Triephornia Mpinganjira that someone was fraudulently and dishonestly using her name on Facebook, MPS’s […] The post Police arrest Mzuni student for swindling Malawians using Triephornia Mpinganjira fake FB account appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The self-acclaimed CIA agent and DPP cadet, Foster F. Fundi , says I owe APM and all Malawians an apology because, in his words, “APM looks and sounds like an intelligent 50-year-old.” While I see no reason to apologize for anything, I agree sincerely that, overall, APM sounded intelligent during the interview. In fact, he […] The post Analysis: Overall, APM performed well during last night interview with Times TV appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

DPP leader Peter Mutharika yesterday made a bold revelation telling Malawians that his party will win next year’s elections with a resounding 57.9 percent—to mean there won’t be any rerun as many commentators have feared.   Mutharika, in an exclusive interview with Brian Banda on Times Television Saturday night, said the 57.9 percent projection is […] The post Mutharika claims DPP will win with 57.9% majority: Says it’s according to a study by a ‘credible institution.’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bitter blow to FCB Nyasa Big Bullets’ continental ambitions, the Malawian champions were eliminated from the 2024 CAF Champions League after a 2-0 defeat to Zambia’s Red Arrows at the National Heroes Stadium yesterday. The loss marks a disappointing end to a campaign that promised much but ultimately fell short. From the opening […] The post FCB Nyasa Big Bullets clash out of 2024 CAF Champions League with 2-0 defeat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has reiterated that the Tonse Alliance government made a “serious fiscal blunder” to cancel the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warning the repercussions will affect innocent Malawians. DPP National Publicity Secretary, Shadric Namalomba, was reacting to the warning t United States (US) Government sounded in […] The post DPP reiterates MCP errored in cancelling ECF with IMF: “The repercussions will be dire for poor Malawians” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Newly elected National Director of Research in the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Ronald Chanthunya, has saluted delegates for electing him to the position even when he was outside the country at the time of the convention. Chanthunya was in attending a high-level meeting Canada when MCP went to an elective conference two weeks ago. […] The post Chanthunya salutes MCP delegates for electing him while away in Canada appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chess Association of Malawi(CHESSAM) has expressed confidence that the Malawi chess national team will do wonders in the forthcoming world chess Olympiad competition, looking at how the preparations are being conducted. Malawi Chess team is poised to participate in the 45th edition of the prestigious world Olympiad biennial event slated in Budapest, Hungry from September […] The post Malawi chess team confident for the world chess Olympiad competition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announced the date and venue for the 2024 FDH Bank Cup final. The final involving defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and non-super league side Blue Eagles will take place at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on 1st September, 2024 and will kick off at 15:00 hours. According […] The post FDH Bank Cup final on September 1- As Moyale’s Emmanuel Allan awaits golden boot accolade appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fresh from India where he has successfully negotiated a debt restricturing deal with Indian banks that Malawi owes, Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola says he acknowledges the issues raised by Honourable Eric Meyer as pertinent; however, government is already addressing those issues and come September Malawi will successfully unlock second tranche of IMF funding, under ECF, […] The post Confident Chithyola says: “Come September, we will successfully implement the ECF programme.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Between 2021 to date, there have been over four reported cases of abduction involving Malawians of Asian origin—a serious security issue which has forced Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) to write Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani to invoke her powers to commission a joint parliamentary committee to conduct a public inquiry that […] The post Cases of Amwenye abductions continues to rise: CCEDI irked, writes Speaker to summon IG to explain appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite serious worries from US government about Malawi’s failure to deliver on commitments necessary to unlock second tranche of IMF funding and keep the country on the path of economic recovery, Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda says government remains optimistic that it will remain on track in implementation of the ECF programme. The United States […] The post Amidst fears of losing ECF Programme, Finance Minister remains optimistic: “We will be on track.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Corruption levels have hit a record high at the National Assembly where it has been revealed, through information gathered from former as well as sitting members of Parliament (MPs), that legislators receive financial inducements to pass or reject Bills in the House. The sentiments by the MPs come after three of them, including legislator for […] The post Exposed! To pass a bill in Parliament, Govt spends billions buying MPs for support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On Friday, the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe was the stage for a crucial discussion on the future of Malawi’s democracy as key stakeholders gathered for the Malawi Civic Space Open Dialogue. The event, which brought together government officials, judiciary members, civil society leaders, and international delegates, highlighted the urgent need to protect […] The post Malawi Civic Space Open Dialogue urges immediate action to safeguard democracy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has described his visit to Italy and Germany as a significant step in strengthening the cordial and mutual relationship between Malawi and the two nations. In his remarks after he concluded his visit, President Chakwera expressed contentment with his meeting with the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, noting the unwavering […] The post From Italy with Pope Francis to Germany signing multi-billion deals, was Chakwera’s Europe trip worth it? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has penned a moving, poetic message to his wife, Mary, who is celebrating her birthday this Friday. In a message, posted on Facebook page, Bushiri wrote that on this day, the heavens rejoiced and angels sang as God brought you into this world, ‘destined to be my love, my partner, my prophetess, […] The post Bushiri says heavens rejoiced and angels sang the day God brought his wife on earth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

World Vision Malawi says climate change is impacting food production system in the country hence having critical issues of hunger and malnutrition in most areas. Country Director at World Vision Malawi Francis Dube highlighted a 5.7 million people population who are in need of food between 2024-2025 harvesting season as critical in nature that can […] The post World Vision Malawi worried with critical issues of hunger, malnutrition, hence ‘Enough Campaign’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) convention has ignited a wave of enthusiasm and hope across Malawi, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s political scene. The event, characterized by a palpable sense of unity and strategic vision, has rejuvenated the party and inspired many Malawians with a renewed sense of optimism about the future. […] The post DPP Convention: A catalyst for hope and optimism among Malawians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Minister of Gender Community Development and Social Welfare, Jean Sendeza, has expressed the government’s commitment to achieving social justice for all by striving for an inclusively wealthy and self-reliant nation, with a particular focus on not leaving anyone behind. Speaking during the launch of the ActionAid Malawi 2024/2028 strategic paper VI in Lilongwe on […] The post Govt says Action Aid Strategy Paper will address challenges of social justice, gender disparities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is accusing the National Registration Bureau (NRB) of favouring the central region in the registration of people for national IDs. Director of Elections in the DPP Gladys Ganda alleges this is a form of rigging ahead of the 2025 polls which will require people with national IDs only to register […] The post DPP insists that the National Registration Bureau favouring central region in registration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ntchisi Children’s Parliament has accused the District Social Welfare Office of practicing favouritism and engaging in corruption practices in the identification of beneficiaries of the Constituency Developent Fund (CDF) Bursary Scheme. Speaker of the children’s parley, Holiness Kalimbira, has since appealed to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governance institutions to institute investigations into the matter. […] The post Ntchisi Children’s Parliament alleges abuse of bursary fund at the Council appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.