The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has unveiled its roadmap for the highly anticipated primary elections, revealing a commitment to transparency and inclusivity by adopting the secret ballot system. The primaries, which will be conducted in two phases, are scheduled to kick off in mid-February for constituencies without sitting Members of Parliament and mid-April for those […] The post Malawi Congress Party Announces Secret Ballot Primaries to Strengthen Democracy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The horrifying revelations from the inspections led by Minister of Labour Vitumbiko Mumba paint a grim picture of the state of workers’ rights in Malawi. These inhumane conditions — workers toiling without basic safety gear, enduring low wages, and being denied even the most basic human dignities like access to toilets — are an indictment […] The post EDITORIAL: Bravo, Hon. Mumba! Keep Fighting for Workers’ Rights—Visit More Companies! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a shocking revelation of workplace negligence, Minister of Labour Vitumbiko Mumba has exposed appalling working conditions at Central Poultry (CP) Feeds in Kanengo, Lilongwe, following a surprise visit to the facility. The minister’s findings revealed a grim picture of labor exploitation and disregard for employee welfare. Workers at the factory are forced to operate […] The post Rot Exposed at CP Feeds: Minister Slams Inhumane Working Conditions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Paramount Holdings Limited has been ordered to refund K6,160,000 to a complainant for selling defective fertilizer, following a crackdown by the Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) on unfair trading practices and anti-competitive behavior. The penalty is part of K6.5 million in total refunds the Commission has directed various companies to pay to affected consumers. […] The post Paramount Holdings Penalized for Selling Defective Fertilizer appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold and scathing intervention, Minister of Labour Vitumbiko Mumba has ordered the immediate closure of CP Feeds Company, a Lilongwe-based manufacturer of animal feed, citing gross violations of labor laws and dangerous working conditions. Mumba, visibly furious during a visit to the factory, lambasted the company’s management for putting workers’ lives at risk. […] The post Minister Mumba Shuts Down CP Feeds Over Unsafe and Inhumane Working Conditions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Shadow MP for Salima South Constituency, Alice Kumanda, has become a beacon of hope for the youth in her area by providing scholarships to over 30 students pursuing various technical courses at institutions across the country. Her unwavering commitment to education is transforming lives and building a brighter future for her community. On Monday, Kumanda […] The post Alice Kumanda: Championing Education and Youth Empowerment in Salima South appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When we hear the word “martyr,” our minds often wander to figures enshrined in faith and sacrifice—beacons of devotion like St. Kizito and St. Charles Lwanga, honored for their courage. A martyr, however, is not merely a passive victim of persecution. They are individuals who endure immense hardship, even death, as a resolute stand against […] The post John Chilembwe: The visionary who defied oppression appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Lilongwe has adjourned a high-profile case involving the ownership of Tichitenji Estate, a property contested between the family of the late Elias Kaphwiti Banda and Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira, the official hostess of the late President Hastings Kamuzu Banda. The dispute centers on claims that the Ministry of Lands erroneously granted Kadzamira […] The post High Court Adjourns Cecilia Kadamira’ Tichitenji Estate Ownership Case Over Attorney General’s Absence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UTM President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has pledged to reduce the price of fertilizer to K55,000 per 50kg bag if elected in the upcoming elections, as part of his vision to overhaul Malawi’s struggling economy. Speaking during a press briefing yesterday in Lilongwe, Kabambe outlined his economic agenda, criticizing the government’s financial policies and vowing to […] The post Kabambe Promises to Halve Fertilizer Prices, Criticizes Government Economic Policies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a packed hall at Mzuzu Hotel on Tuesday, Malawi’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, delivered a powerful call for collective action in addressing the nation’s economic challenges. Speaking at the second national pre-budget consultation meeting, Banda emphasized that the future of Malawi’s economy hinges on the contributions of all sectors […] The post Malawi’s Path to Economic Recovery: Minister Calls for Bold, Stakeholder-Driven Solutions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Media Network on Tobacco (MNT) is urging farmers to embrace the use of Live Barns, locally known as dzigafa za moyo, as they prepare for the upcoming tobacco plucking season. This move is part of a broader strategy to help farmers mitigate the impacts of climate change while ensuring sustainable farming practices. In a […] The post MNT Encourages Farmers to Adopt Live Barns (Dzigafa za Moyo) for Sustainable Tobacco Farming appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has lauded President Lazarus Chakwera for his “excellent work” in advancing Malawi’s infrastructure, handling climate-related disasters, fostering tolerance, and improving international relations. However, PAC has called on the president to intensify efforts in addressing ongoing national challenges to improve the country’s overall situation and perception. In a statement released after […] The post PAC Salutes Chakwera’s ‘Excellent Infrastructure Development Projects’, Urges Action on Key National Challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has received praise from the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) for several notable achievements during his tenure, but the organisation has also expressed serious reservations about his leadership. While accolades have been offered for improvements in infrastructure, particularly the country’s road network, and for his tolerance in the face of criticism, PAC has […] The post EDITORIAL: Mr. President, PAC Has Spoken; Enjoy Their Approvals, Act on Their Misgivings appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Network is calling on the government to take corrective action in light of the negligence and poor decision-making highlighted in the plane crash report presented by the Commission of Inquiry. On Monday, January 13, the CSO Network’s Southern & Eastern Region Chapter expressed support for the findings of two independent […] The post Government Urged to Hold Accountable Those Responsible for Negligence in Plane Crash Report appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Peter Mavuto’s life is a testament to the transformative power of education and generosity. Currently finishing his degree in Journalism at the Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ), Mavuto’s journey from a struggling family to a promising future has been dramatically altered by the Shepherd Bushiri Scholarship, a program designed to support deserving students in Malawi. […] The post How Bushiri’s Scholarship Changed the Life of Mavuto, Now Finishing His Studies at MIJ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kapichira Hydro Power Station in Chikwawa, commissioned in 2000, has begun extensive maintenance on two of its power generation units after they developed significant damage from years of continuous operation. The wear and tear prompted the Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) to shut down the units on New Year’s Day for repairs, removing 64.8 megawatts from […] The post Two Power Generation Units of Kapichira Hydro Station Undergo Extensive Maintenance After 20 Years of Operation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Struggling state-owned Agriculture Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has secured a controversial $323 million (about K650 billion) loan facility to procure 180 million liters of fuel, a deal that could burden Malawian taxpayers with a 26-year debt. Documents obtained by the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) reveal that ADMARC secured the loan from HG Global, […] The post ADMARC Buying Fuel? Questions rise over Admarc $323 Million Fuel Loan Amid Concerns of Mismanagement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has inaugurated the first session of the 2025/2026 pre-budget consultation meetings at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. He described the upcoming fiscal plan as a “people-friendly budget” focused on sustainable economic growth and reduced borrowing. The minister highlighted the government’s commitment to utilizing […] The post Chithyola opens pre-budget consultation meeting, says this year’s budget is “people’s friendly” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mystery shrouds the circumstances surrounding an injury sustained by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) deputy director of women, Brenda Saidi Banda, with Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) refuting allegations that her wound resulted from a gunshot. On Saturday, Saidi Banda reportedly sustained an injury while visiting DPP vice-president for the Central Region, Alfred Gangata, at Lilongwe Police […] The post Was DPP lady shot by police? Hospital reports reject DPP claims, says wound not as a result of bullet appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

To many, Raphael (Ralph) Kasambara was more than a lawyer or politician; he was a kind-hearted figure who touched lives across Malawi. His untimely death shocked the nation and left unanswered questions that demand clarity. While mourners grappled with his passing, tragedy compounded when Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and his entourage perished in a plane […] The post What or Who Killed Ralph Kasambara? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On March 23, 2024, 23-year-old Lekeleni Kangola walked to Nsambe Health Centre in Neno District to give birth to her fourth child. Five days later, she was dead, leaving behind a newborn baby and a grieving family who allege that negligence by health workers at the facility caused her death. According to her mother and […] The post Shocker! Hospital staff Negligence Claims Life of Pregnant Mother in Neno District appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In Uganda’s Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, African leaders, policymakers, and experts gathered for a landmark summit focused on transforming the continent’s agrifood systems. Led by Malawi’s Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale, the summit aligned with the 2025 deadline of the Malabo Declaration, underscoring the urgency of unlocking Africa’s agricultural potential to feed 2.5 billion people by […] The post Africa’s Vision for Agricultural Transformation Unveiled at Uganda Summit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), an arm of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), has urged Malawians to take advantage of the supplementary voter registration exercise to register for the 2025 General Elections. Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the National Registration Bureau (NRB) were scheduled to conduct the exercise from January 10, 2025, […] The post CCJP urges unregistered Malawians to take advantage of supplementary voter registration exercise appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has penned the Executive Secretary for the Government Health Service Commission demanding information on the recruitment process for nurse and midwife technician (Grade K). The coalition suspects that there were some irregularities in the way the process was conducted as evidenced by a legion of complaints lodged by the sidelined […] The post HRDC quizzes Government Health Service Commission on recruitment of nurses, midwife technicians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Customers of the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) and Airtel Malawi Limited, probably a leading mobile phone service provider in Malawi, have expressed disappointment with the contradiction in statements on the status of mobile money services between the two institutions. On Friday morning, NBM announced that it had suspended transfers to and from Airtel Money […] The post NBM, Airtel Malawi confuse customers with contradicting statements on money transfers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Authorities at Malawi police headquarters in Area 30, Lilongwe say they have instituted an investigation on reports that an opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) official was hit and injured by a live bullet in Lilongwe on Saturday as supporters of the party vice president Alfred Gangata protested his arrest. Gangata was arrested by Malawi Revenue […] The post Police shoots, injures DPP official as party supporters protest Gangata attesry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The long-awaited fuel under the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) arrangement has started arriving in Malawi, offering relief to the nation following weeks of fuel shortages. The first batch of 100 tankers, part of a total of 1,409 expected from Tanga Port in Tanzania, was received today at the Songwe Border in Karonga by the Minister of Energy, […] The post End of Fuel Agony: 100 Tankers of Fuel Arrive Under G-to-G Arrangement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This is familiar scenario for many of us. When you visit Limbe or Malangalanga markets or indeed any market bustling market in Malawi, looking for a simple item like car spare parts, there is always a young man offers to guide you to the “best” shop. He’s friendly, persuasive, and seemingly helpful. But behind the […] The post The Middle-Men Politics: How Fuel Brokers Have Plunged Malawi Into Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The African Bible College (ABC) in Lilongwe has entered into a joint venture with Lingadzi Police Station in a quest to enhance security in Area 47, Sector One through construction of a listening police unit at ABC junction. The initiative which was launched on Friday will help to tackle rising cases of theft and robbery […] The post African Bible College partners Lingadzi Police for security appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Medhealth and Football Legends Association (FLA) on Friday launched a medical cover for the football legends at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe. Following this partnership, the legends will be accessing medical aid from any hospital in the country at 100% coverage by Medihealth. Speaking after the launch, Head of Sales at Medhealth, Maya Kafwamba, said […] The post Medhealth covers football legends appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is grappling with the challenges of hosting around 4,000 Mozambican asylum seekers who have fled political unrest in Mozambique. This situation was highlighted during a visit to Nyamithuthu Refugee Camp in Nsanje by a high-level delegation, which included representatives from the British High Commission to Malawi, the UNHCR, USAID, and Malawi’s Department of Disaster […] The post Malawi Faces Pressure as 4,000 Mozambican Asylum Seekers Relocated Amid Political Unrest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has reported that the tropical storm named Dikeledi, which developed in the Indian Ocean, has intensified into a severe tropical storm. While DCCMS is closely monitoring Dikeledi’s movement, the department states that at its current position, the storm does not pose a direct threat to Malawi’s […] The post Dikeledi Intensifies Into Severe Tropical Storm in the Indian Ocean appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police at Mpingu in Lilongwe have arrested Mccrystal Charlie, 56, a church pastor based at Kadziyo Trading Centre in M’bwatalika for allegedly having sexual intercourse, and impregnating a 16-year-old girl. According to Lilongwe Police Public Relations Officer, Hastings Chigalu, Charlie, who pastors Kadziyo Disciple Church, is said to have met and proposed a love affair […] The post Church pastor arrested for impregnating a minor appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Seattle, WA — Malawian Gospel sensation and advocate Wendy Harawa was celebrated in grand style at the 2024-25 African Achievement Awards, receiving the prestigious International Female Philanthropist Award. The glittering ceremony, held at the Seattle Airport Marriott, recognized trailblazers across the continent who have driven positive change through creativity, advocacy, and philanthropy. Wendy’s remarkable career […] The post Wendy Harawa Honored with International Female Philanthropist Award at 2024-25 African Achievement Awards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In Malawi, cultural practices significantly shape the social and economic dynamics of communities. Among these is the Chikamwini system, a matrilocal arrangement where a man marries and resides at his wife’s family home. Predominantly observed in the southern, eastern, and central regions, this practice contrasts sharply with the patrilocal traditions of the northern region, where […] The post Kodi Chikamwini ndi chabwino? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.