Statistics at Chilomoni Health Centre in Blantyre indicate that the facility has registered a 97 percent immunization coverage, barely three percent shy of the finish line. But Yvonne Mchemo – a health surveillance assistant (HSAs) assigned to vaccinate infants and expectant women from Mlunguzi Hema area in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kuntaja – confesses that the […] The post Empowered health workforce, community structures for increased immunization coverage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Premier Bet plane is already cruising at high altitude as one of Malawi’s leading sports betting and lotto companies. But now, with two of the country’s most influential personalities, Joy Nathu and Eli Njuchi, onboard as brand ambassadors, the question is: Can this dynamic duo soar it to even greater heights? Star Power Meets […] The post Can Joy Nathu and Eli Njuchi fly the Premier Bet plane even higher? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A historic vigil is in the offing as youthful governance and accountability advocate Nthanda Mwedzi is demanding explanation on the infrastructure status in the Lower Shire. Mwedzi is a known social media influencer who uses new media platforms to hold to account duty bearers on socioeconomic challenges like hunger situation affecting communities down states. But […] The post Lower Shire social media influencer, Nthanda Mwezi, to hold vigils demanding development in area appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Atupele Muluzi declares himself “ripe, equipped, and ready” to lead Malawi in 2025, the nation faces a critical decision. After years of traveling the world to learn, he promises transformative leadership grounded in a bold economic and social vision. However, the question remains: does his track record, combined with his lineage and the challenges […] The post Analysis: The New ‘Ripe, Equipped, and ready’ Atupele Muluzi; should Malawians trust him? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a blistering critique of President Lazarus Chakwera’s leadership, UTM Party president Dalitso Kabambe has accused the president of being out of touch with the reality facing Malawians, particularly the soaring poverty levels driven by a faltering economy. Kabambe, a former governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi and seasoned economist, did not mince his […] The post Kabambe takes a swipe at Chakwera, says “Chakwera-nomics has never worked for Malawians” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A dark cloud of corruption seems to be hanging over the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Malawi’s premier institution tasked with tackling corruption, as the Office of the Ombudsman has been called in to investigate alleged irregularities in the recruitment process for the next Director General of the bureau. The investigation follows a bombshell complaint that accuses […] The post Smoke of corruption smells at ACB as Ombudsman moves to investigates alleged irregularities in Director recruitment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold declaration during a Thursday night interview on Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS), United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi—with a blend of optimism and conviction—declared himself as “ripe, equipped, and ready to govern,” drawing from years of international exposure and leadership experience. “I will be on the ballot, and Malawians will vote for […] The post Atupele Muluzi makes a bold political statement: “I am ripe, equipped and ready to govern. Change is coming.”  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bid to stabilize Malawi’s fuel supply, the government has unveiled a new government-to-government (G2G) arrangement for importing fuel, which experts say promises to offer more favorable terms than the current open tendering system. The new system, set to be fully operational by March 2025, will see the National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) […] The post Analysis: Why Chakwera’s Govt-to-Govt fuel import arrangement is a game changer for Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Industrial Relations Court (IRC) in Blantyre has ordered the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) to compensate former Flames coach Meke Mwase with K440 million for unlawful termination of his contract, redeployment, and constructive dismissal. IRC Deputy Chairperson Edna Bodole stated that the compensation accounts for Mwase’s remaining 36 months on his contract, pegged at the same […] The post Windfall! Court orders FAM to pay Meke Mwase K440 million for unlawful dismissal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) under the Episcopal Conference of |Malawi (ECM) has challenged the youth in Malawi to assume a greater role in demanding transparency and accountability from mining investors. CCJP project officer responsible for Fighting Inequalities in the Mining Sector, Frackson Makwangwala, observed that there are still gaps in the signing […] The post CCJP capacitates youth leaders with mining governance skills appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

ActionAid Malawi has called on the government to leverage the country’s mining sector for economic advancement while addressing critical social, environmental, and gender concerns. The organization’s Executive Director, Yandura Chipeta, made the appeal during the Alternative Mining Indaba held in Mangochi, organized by Norwegian Church Aid and DanChurchAid (NCA/DCA) and its partners. Chipeta underscored the […] The post ActionAid Malawi urges inclusive mining policies for economic growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As one way of adapting to the effects of climate change, communities of Nathana Village in the area of Traditional/Authority (T/A) Mbenje in Nsanje district are practicing irrigation farming in order to have food throughout the year despite facing the effects of climate change. Medson Govati, chairperson of Tiyanjane Irrigation Scheme, which was formed in […] The post Nathana thrives with irrigation scheme to combat climate change effects appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Commissioner of Labour in the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Development, Hlalerwayo Nyangulu, has expressed Malawi Government’s commitment to ensuring that workers are productive, protected and safeguarded against workplace injuries and diseases. Nyangulu made the remarks at the start of week-long Capacity Building Training for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Inspectors on Occupational Monitoring in […] The post Malawi Government commits to ensuring safety, protection of workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NICO Life has partnered with the United Civil Servants SACCO (UCSSACCO) to unveil an innovative Funeral Cover Product tailored specifically for UCSSACCO members. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to easing financial burdens for civil servants while promoting a culture of saving and financial stability. Designed with affordability and member needs in mind, the new […] The post NICO Life,  UCSSACCO launches a new Affordable Funeral Cover product for Members appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Directors of health services in local councils, through their Health Services Managers Network (HESNET), have intensified the push for 50 percent devolution of the drug budget, reiterating that health service delivery is being compromised in the councils with the current 10 percent devolution. During a high-level engagement with national actors on health service delivery and […] The post Councils intensify push for 50% drug budget devolution appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prolonged blackouts have gripped parts of Malawi as the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) struggles to cope with a surge in electricity faults caused by stormy weather. The persistent rain and strong winds, particularly in Blantyre and Lilongwe, have wreaked havoc on Escom’s transmission infrastructure, leading to widespread power outages. In a statement issued […] The post Prolonged blackouts return as Escom is overwhelmed by surge in stormy weather electricity faults appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi continues to grapple with widespread hunger and food insecurity despite billions of kwacha funneled into the Agricultural Input Program (AIP) and other agriculture-focused initiatives over the years. Analysts and stakeholders now question the efficiency of these investments as the country registers only minimal improvements in combating hunger. The Global Hunger Index (GHI) ranks Malawi […] The post Malawi struggles to tackle hunger despite trillions invested in farm input subsidies over 20 years appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s fields are on the brink of despair as the country faces an alarming fertiliser deficit, with only 150,000 metric tonnes (mt) of the critical input available against an annual demand of 400,000mt. The shortfall, driven by acute foreign exchange (forex) challenges, has cast a shadow over the country’s agricultural season, threatening food security for […] The post Malawi faces devastating fertilizer shortage due to forex: Only 150 000mt available out of the needed 400 000mt appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In Blantyre, Chikwawa and Nsanje districts in Southern Malawi, where the landscape is marked by both breathtaking beauty and stark vulnerability, a team of young enumerators are spearheading an innovative initiative that could reshape the future of local development. Through the Rapid Feedback Monitoring System, a tool co-signed by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and […] The post Climate data leading the charge against food insecurity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On the night of November 27, 2024, President Lazarus Chakwera took to the podium in the capital, delivering a sweeping national address that laid bare the struggles Malawi faces while outlining bold measures to combat fuel shortages, political violence, food insecurity, and voter registration challenges. With a mix of humility and resolve, the President presented […] The post Chakwera unveils bold measures to rescue Malawians from fuel shortages, violence, and hunger appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has disclosed that the investigation into corruption allegations against High Court Commercial Division Judge Kenan Manda and child justice magistrate Diana Mangwana is yet to commence and could extend into 2025. JSC Secretary Irene Chikapa revealed that the investigation will begin only after the Commission concludes its call for public […] The post JSC corruption probe on Judge Ken Manda delayed, investigation likely to spill into 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Combined efforts to get every child and mother vaccinated against diseases are paying dividends in the area of Village Head (VH) Chiute of Traditional Authority Mlonyeni in Mchinji district. By November 23, 2024, a total of 532 babies and 32 expectant women had been vaccinated against various diseases such as malaria and measles in his […] The post Collaboration yields immunization dividends in Chiute Village of Mchinji appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s political landscape is buzzing with activity as President Lazarus Chakwera and former President Peter Mutharika embark on separate tours today, urging citizens to register for the upcoming 2025 General Elections. The voter registration exercise, now in its third phase, covers multiple districts, including Lilongwe, Mwanza, Mangochi, Nsanje, and Chikwawa, and runs from November 28 […] The post Campaign fever heats up as Chakwera, Mutharika hit the ground today to woo Malawians to register appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the People’s Party (PP) prepares to chart its course for the 2025 General Elections, questions linger over whether former President Joyce Banda, whose leadership tenure was marred by the infamous Cashgate scandal, is the right figure to lead the party forward. The newly elected Secretary General Ben Chakhame recently hinted that Banda may reconsider […] The post Is Joyce Banda the right leader for PP’s 2025 aspirations amid Cashgate shadow? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a stark revelation, the NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has exposed the alarming truth behind the operations of many Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Malawi—funds meant for community development are being siphoned off through excessive allowances, fuel expenses, and travel costs. Edward Chileka Banda, CEO of NGORA, didn’t mince his words when speaking about the ongoing […] The post Robbing the vulnerable: How NGOs eat your donations through allowancing each other here! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a deeply personal and moving address, President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera openly acknowledged a flaw in the design of Malawi’s Presidential Palace—a flaw that reflects a much broader challenge facing the country. Standing before the nation on November 27, 2024, during the launch of the 2024 MACODA Flag Week, Chakwera shared an experience that […] The post Chakwera pleas for a disability-inclusive Malawi: Admits even State House building isn’t disability friendly appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mr. President, in 2020, Malawians entrusted you with the highest office in the land, not because they were blind to the challenges ahead, but because they saw hope in your leadership. They watched as you stood at the pulpit of politics, promising to exorcise the demons of corruption, impunity, and despair that had possessed this […] The post EDITORIAL: Mr. President, cleanse your government of ‘Jezebels’—before it’s too late! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has awarded 12 Information Communication Technology (ICT) innovators in the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) Innovation Jam competition in Mangochi. The awards, presented at the ICTAM annual lake conference over the weekend, saw Goodwill Salima of GS Smart Greenhouse shine as he scooped two awards, one in the Agri-Tech […] The post NBM plc awards 12 ICT innovators appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Msonkhano waposachedwapa wa UTM, umene unachitikira ku Mzuzu ndipo ndikusankha Dr. Dalitso Kabambe kukhala mtsogoleri wa chipanichi, wasiya anthu ambiri atamangidwa mphukusi. Msokhanowu, maka zotsatila za zisankhozi zadzetsa mafunso ambiri omwe mpaka pano mayankho zakupezeka. Enafe sitinali muchpinda momwe msonkhanowu umachitikira poti sitinali ma deligeti, koma tili panja tinamvako kuti magetsi anali vuto maka mmene […] The post Tinayenda bwanji ku Mzuzu? Kusanthula msonkhano wosankha atsogoleri ku UTM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Colleen Zamba, Malawi’s Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC), has once again found herself at the center of a corruption scandal, exposing a growing pattern of self-aggrandizement and abuse of office. This time, the allegations revolve around an inflated deal for air conditioners at her Capital Hill office, which appears to have been manipulated […] The post Colleen Zamba: The face of corruption and primitive accumulation in Malawi’s Civil Service appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is burning, and its people are crying out for leadership. The fuel crisis is paralyzing livelihoods, the economy is on its knees, and the call for free and fair elections next year grows louder with each passing day. Yet, as ordinary Malawians brave the streets to demand accountability, one question looms large: Where is […] The post Opinion: Mutharika, get off Facebook! Malawians wants your presence on streets, suffer teargas with them appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has underscored the need for more access to finance as it will help in execution of ideas into practical work. Speaking on the sidelines of the official launch of the grants programme under Southern Africa Trade Connectivity Programme (SATCP), Minister of Trade and Industry Sosten Gwengwe highlighted the need for more support from development […] The post Government plead for more financial support to promote medium enterprises appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Once hailed as a technocrat steering the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), Dr. Dalitso Kabambe’s legacy now lies tarnished by a trail of corruption, mismanagement, and financial irregularities that drained the public coffers and deepened the economic woes of an already struggling nation. A forensic audit covering his tenure between January 2019 and June 2020 […] The post The untold story of Dalitso Kabambe: Former RBM Governor’s legacy of corruption, crookedness and mismanagement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mmodzi mwa a katswiri pa nkhani za malamulo mdziko muno a Bright Theu adzudzula mtsogoleri wa dziko lino a Lazarus Chakwera ndi mkulu wa apolosi mayi Merlyne Yolam ati pokhala chete pamene gulu la zigawenga lakhala likusokoneza ziwonetsero mzinda wa Lilongwe pogwiritsa ntchito zikwanje, mipeni ndi zida zina.   Polemba pa tsamba lawo la mchezo […] The post Loya Bright Theu wadabwa kuti a Chakwera ndi mkulu wa Polisi sakuyankhulapo za zipolowe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The scenes that unfolded in Lilongwe yesterday paint a chilling picture of political violence in Malawi—scenes that should have no place in a democracy. Once again, the Malawian public witnessed a disturbing assault on their right to peacefully protest, as armed police and a group of masked assailants, wielding pangas and other weapons, viciously targeted […] The post As political violence escalate, Malawians ask: Why is our President silent? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.