President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, in his national address on December 11, 2024, painted a vivid picture of the challenges facing Malawi while assuring citizens of his administration’s efforts to alleviate their plight. Acknowledging the gravity of the food crisis, economic hardships, and fuel shortages, Chakwera appealed for resilience as he outlined measures being implemented to […] The post “We are not out of the woods yet,” declares Chakwera as he details efforts to combat hunger, forex and fuel shortage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBS Bank Plc on Wednesday supplied lunch hour shoppers at SANA Ginnery Corner with early Christmas gifts ranging from t-shirts to K1 million in Trolley Dash prizes. Last week the ‘Caring Bank’ rolled out an exciting digital activation campaign as part of its festive season initiatives to promote cashless transactions and encourage the use of […] The post NBS Bank excites potential customers in ‘Easy-mber to Remember’ festive campaign appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a dramatic turn of events during a Parliamentary session this afternoon, Leader of the Opposition George Chaponda raised grave allegations against the Malawi Congress Party (MCP)-led government. Citing his visit to the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) warehouse in Kanengo, Lilongwe, Chaponda accused the government of using the facility in collaboration with the National […] The post Chaponda details NFRA saga on IDs: Maintains MCP wants to rig elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Giant alcoholic beverages producer, Castel Malawi commemorated International Anti-Corruption Day on Monday with a vibrant ‘Employee Day’ event held at its head office in Ndirande Makata Industrial Area, Blantyre. The event highlighted the company’s unwavering commitment to upholding ethical practices, marked by the introduction of a revised Code of Conduct centred on four key pillars […] The post Castel Malawi steps up gear on fight against corruption appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent scandal surrounding the National Registration Bureau (NRB) and its activities at the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) warehouse in Kanengo is not just a minor issue—it is a glaring example of the public’s deepening mistrust in government institutions. The NRB’s feeble defense that the activities were related to sorting and dispatching national IDs […] The post Analysis: NRB must prioritize transparency or face public rejection appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The actions of some opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) at the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) warehouse in Kanengo, Lilongwe, represent a troubling failure of leadership. Instead of using their mandate to promote accountability and maturity, these MPs chose to peddle half-truths and incendiary rhetoric, risking chaos and confusion among Malawians. In an ill-advised and […] The post EDITORIAL: Hon Chaponda, lead the opposition with reason & maturity; not like an excited content-driven social media carper! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

All is set for the 2024 MBC Entertainers of the Year Awards, (EOY) slated for 14th December, 2024 at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. George Kasakula Director General at MBC expressed satisfaction with responses from companies in sponsoring the event as well as general public in participating into voting process. “We promise a great […] The post MBC geared for 2024 EOY Awards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Christians prepare for the birth of Lord Jesus Christ, the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM – Caritas Malawi) has started distributing cash and foodstuffs to hunger-stricken families that were affected by El Nino early this year. In Nkhotakota, over 308 families received cash amounting to K100,000 each while 500 households received fortified corn-soya […] The post CADECOM-Caritas Malawi donates cash, fortified corn-soya flour to disaster survivors in Nkhotakota appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) on Monday hosted Southern Region-based journalists to equip them with the knowledge to educate the public on responsible gambling and its regulations. The training attracted a total of 40 Journalists from different media houses including Community Radio stations. Speaking during the opening of the training session, MAGLA Director […] The post MAGLA drills journalists on Responsible Gambling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBS Bank Plc on Wednesday supplied lunch hour shoppers at SANA Ginnery Corner with early Christmas gifts ranging from t-shirts to K1 million in Trolley Dash prizes. Last week the ‘Caring Bank’ rolled out an exciting digital activation campaign as part of its festive season initiatives to promote cashless transactions and encourage the use of […] The post NBS Bank excites potential customers in ‘December to Remember’ festive campaign appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has invested K170 million towards early childhood development in the country through construction of four modern Community Based Childcare Centres (CBCC). The centres have been constructed in Mangochi, Lilongwe, and Mzimba in partnership with Yamba Malawi. Speaking after handing over the first centre in the area of Traditional Authority […] The post NBM plc invests K170 million in Early Childhood Education  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A crisis is brewing at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) as revelations emerge that Director General Dokani Ngwira has been operating without a valid contract since November 17, 2024, when his term officially expired. This situation has sparked significant concern within the intelligence community and further fueled political tensions, particularly within the ruling Malawi Congress […] The post Crisis at NIB as Director General Dokani Ngwira operates illegally after contract expiration on Nov. 17 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Lilongwe is set to deliver its judgment today in the high-profile case surrounding the death of Buleya Lule, who died under mysterious circumstances in police custody in 2019. Lule had been accused of involvement in the abduction of a boy with albinism, but his death raised serious questions about police brutality […] The post JUSTICE KACHALE TO DELIVER VERDICT TODAY IN 2019 ALBINO ABDUCTION CASE WHERE SUSPECT BULEYA DIED SUSPICIOUSLY IN POLICE CUSTODY  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As High Court is set to deliver its ruling today on the tragic death of Buleya Lule in police custody on February 20, 2019, we bring you recolletions that exposed a chilling web of police misconduct, torture, and the abuse of power, according to findings from the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). The case, which […] The post MERCILESS KILLING OF BULEYA LULE BY POLICE IN 2019: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In its efforts to boost crop production, Solidaridad, a global network with operations across multiple continents, is working to support small-scale farmers in addressing global supply chain challenges, particularly in Malawi. Andre de Freitas, Executive Director of Solidaridad, highlighted the organization’s commitment to improving the cotton supply chain in Malawi by providing farmers with high-quality […] The post Solidaridad enhances crop productivity for small-scale farmers in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UTM Party president Dalitso Kabambe stirred mixed reactions during his whistle-stop tour in Lilongwe yesterday as he mocked President Lazarus Chakwera and addressed the nation’s escalating cost of living. Kabambe, a former Reserve Bank of Malawi governor, drew attention with his satirical play on the President’s name, using the Chichewa meaning of “Chakwera” (to go […] The post Malawians divided over Kabambe’s ‘Sweet Empty Talk’ as he mocks Chakwera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The leading specialist property and development services firm and the property investment company incorporated as part of a restructuring exercise by shareholder,  Eris and Icon Properties which are subsidiaries of NICO Group Company kicked off the 2024 Christmas celebration in style through engaging of Lilongwe based communities in a special treatment by bringing together its […] The post ERIS AND ICON PROPERTIES LEAD LILONGWE CUSTOMERS IN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Development partners bankrolling Climate Smart Enhanced Public Works (CS-EPW) Project have expressed satisfaction with the impact the intervention has made on its beneficiaries in Malawi. CS-EPWP is a five-year sub-component project of the Social Support for REsilient LIvelihoods Project (SSRLP) and is being funded by the World Bank and the Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF). It […] The post DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS IMPRESSED WITH PROJECT IMPACT ON MALAWIANS appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi inches closer to the pivotal 2025 general elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is intensifying its campaign efforts in the Central Region, historically considered a stronghold of the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP). At the forefront of this effort is Alfred Gangata, DPP Vice President for the Central Region, whose charisma and calculated […] The post ANALYSIS: IS ALFRED GANGATA THE DPP’S ANSWER TO WINNING VOTES IN THE CENTRAL REGION? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The South African landscape of sports betting has greatly changed in recent years. While traditional bookmakers still exist, in 2024, the majority of punters prefer to use a betting site in South Africa. It is no surprise that this move toward digital is being made. They are far easier to use, offer far better odds, […] The post User-Friendly Betting Sites in South Africa: Top Picks for Beginners appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In introducing its latest product innovation, the Mkango SC 665 hybrid maize variety that has potential to transform Malawi’s agriculture industry, SeedCo Malawi will celebrate the milestone through hosting a prestigious golf tournament on Saturday at Lilongwe Golf Club. The ProAm tournament will include a special professional category purse worth MK3 million to be competed […] The post SEEDCO MALAWI TO HOST PRESTIGIOUS GOLF TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A groundbreaking project in Karonga has made significant strides in reducing child trafficking and child marriages, thanks to a united effort between Child Protection Workers (CPWs) and local governance structures. Authorities have revealed that the initiative, implemented by the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) under the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), led to […] The post KARONGA PROJECT TACKLES CHILD TRAFFICKING AND MARRIAGES, BRINGS HOPE TO VULNERABLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is facing tough questions about its financial standing as over 200 of its monitors from the first phase of the voter registration exercise remain unpaid. The delay has sparked concern and frustration among the monitors, many of whom are struggling amidst Malawi’s rising cost of living. Speaking anonymously, one monitor […] The post IS DPP GOING BROKE? PARTY FAILS TO PAY ITS OVER 200 MONITORS appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) says has dispatched ten petrol tankers in Blantyre in order to mitigate fuel shortage which has been experienced two days now. In an email response to our reporters , NOCMA Public Relations Officer, Raymond Likambale said all efforts have been made to ensure there is sufficient flow of fuel […] The post NOCMA ASSURES UNINTERRUPTED FLOW OF FUEL IN BLANTYRE DESPITE POLITICAL UNRESTS IN MOZAMBIQUE appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government Leader of the House, Richard Chimwendo Banda, has launched a scathing attack on Leader of the Opposition, George Chaponda, accusing him of turning a blind eye to the violent actions orchestrated by his party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), while selectively criticizing the government. In a sharp rebuke during his presentation in Parliament, Chimwendo […] The post CHIMWENDO BANDA SLAMS GEORGE CHAPONDA OVER SELECTIVE JUSTICE AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent break-in at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) office, where a laptop containing evidence related to corruption complaints against judicial officers was stolen, raises serious questions about the JSC’s commitment to rooting out corruption within the judiciary. The incident, while officially downplayed by JSC Secretary Irene Chikapa, has sparked concerns from various quarters about […] The post Editorial: Judicial Service Commission’s break-in is a sinister attempt to cover up corruption scandals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a disturbing incident this week, irate communities from Senior Chief Makhwira’s area in Chikwawa District took the law into their own hands, assaulting teachers from Mitondo Primary School after accusing them of being responsible for strange “satanic” fainting episodes affecting pupils at the school. The chaos erupted after five pupils from the school fainted […] The post IRATE COMMUNITIES ASSAULT TEACHERS OVER SATANIC ACCUSATION ON THEIR CHILDREN appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Residents in Chikwawa District have issued a stern warning to the government, threatening to organize demonstrations if they are not granted permission to carry out repairs on the poorly constructed Mikalango Bridge at Miseufolo Trading Centre, which was built five months ago by Mkaka Construction Company. The bridge was constructed as part of the recovery […] The post COMMUNITIES IN CHIKWAWA PLAN DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST POORLY CONSTRUCTED MIKALANGO BRIDGE appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has almost doubled this year’s ‘12 Days of Christmas initiative’ package to K130 million from K70 million last year. This will be the fourth consecutive year the ‘Bank of the Nation’ has been running this initiative which involves its 11 selected service centres across the country donating various food and […] The post NBM PLC HIKES ‘12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS’ PACKAGE TO K130 MILLION appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi inches closer to the 2025 general elections, a disconcerting political reality is taking shape—former presidents Peter Mutharika and Joyce Banda are positioning themselves to reclaim power. This development should not be taken lightly, as it signals the potential for a dangerous recycling of leadership that failed to meet the country’s needs in the […] The post The curse of recycling leaders: Malawi’s descent into chaos as ex-presidents maneuver for power appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Thyolo Central MP Ben Phiri’s frustration over absenteeism in Parliament is not only valid but reflects a growing concern about the commitment of our elected officials. When close to three-quarters of the members of Parliament (MPs) fail to attend or arrive late for crucial sessions, it raises serious questions about their dedication to the people […] The post Editorial: Madam Speaker Sir, please act on absentee MPs. The trend is worrying. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The opposition’s critique of the government’s fiscal management during the Mid-Year Budget Review is not merely political rhetoric; it is a vital warning that Malawi can no longer afford to ignore. With surging inflation, mounting debt, and reduced GDP growth projections, the signs of economic distress are glaring. Addressing these challenges demands swift, deliberate, and […] The post Analysis: The cost of indiscipline—What Govt must do, now, to stabilize its economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Peter Lumbe and Diana Kambale had a grand day on Saturday as they were crowned the overall champions in the 2024 NBS Bank Winner-of-Winners Golf Tournament in the men and women categories respectively. The tournament, held at Limbe Country Club in Blantyre, attracted 111 golfers and showcased a blend of skill, endurance, and camaraderie. Playing […] The post Lumbe, Kambale win NBS Bank Winner-of-Winners Golf Tourney  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Minister of Finance and economic affairs Simplex Chithyola Banda on Monday launched a K100Million Youth Agricultural cooperative Grant at a colourful ceremony which took place at the magnificent Crossroads Hotel. Speaking during the ceremony, Minister Chithyola Banda said youth are the great stakeholders in as far as attainment of Malawi Agenda 2063 is concerned […] The post Minister of Finance launches K100Million Youth Agricultural cooperative Grant in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Planning Commission, at the helm of transforming Malawi in line with the Global 2063 Development Agenda, is leaving no stone unturned in formulating new development policies, laws and strategies for the country. NPC’s Public Relations and Communications Manager, Thom Khanje, articulates what strides the commission has so far made towards fulfilling its mandates. What […] The post NPC Driving Malawi’s Transformation: Milestones, Challenges, and Ambitions for a Brighter Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.