A war of words between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sparked fears of a potential diplomatic—and possibly military—confrontation between the two nations over their involvement in the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The heated exchange, marked by accusations, denials, and thinly veiled threats, has […] The post Tensions Escalate Between Rwanda and South Africa Over DRC Conflict: Fears of a Potential “War” Loom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Paul Kagame, once celebrated as a liberator and a visionary, has become a destructive force in Africa—a leader who thrives on chaos, undermines regional stability, and prioritizes personal and national ambition over continental unity. The African Union (AU) can no longer afford to remain silent or complicit in the face of Kagame’s reckless actions. It […] The post EDITORIAL: The African Union Must Call Out and Stop Monster Kagame Now! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In 2019, Saulos Chilima made a bold, strategic, and visionary decision when he chose Michael Usi as his running mate over UTM’s founding giants and seasoned politicians such as Patricia Kaliati, Felix Njawala, and Newton Kambala. Chilima saw in Usi what UTM’s elite could not—or refused to—acknowledge: a clean political record, unmatched community mobilization skills, […] The post Opinion: Dear UTM, You Fired Usi—Now Leave Him and His ‘Odya Zake’ Alone! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The debate surrounding Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s (APM) age has become a tired, overused narrative that distracts from the real issues at hand. At 85, APM is not just a seasoned politician; he is a proven leader with the experience, wisdom, and energy to govern Malawi effectively. Those who dismiss him based on his age […] The post Age is Just a Number: APM is Strong, Capable, and Ready to Lead Again appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi approaches the 2025 elections, the political landscape is marked by both anticipation and skepticism regarding Atupele Muluzi’s bid for the presidency. His recent declaration of being “ripe, equipped, and ready” to lead the nation invites a critical examination of his preparedness to govern effectively. Campaign Vision and Priorities Atupele Muluzi has articulated a […] The post Is Atupele Muluzi Ready to Govern? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Domestic workers in Malawi are preparing for a peaceful demonstration and vigil at Capital Hill in Lilongwe this Friday, January 31. Organized by the Domestic and Vulnerable Workers Association (DovWA), the protest seeks to pressure the government to address the grievances of support staff at Maryview School for the Deaf. In a notice sent to […] The post Domestic Workers to Hold Vigils at Capital Hill on Friday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The appointment of Bob Mpinganjira as the head coach of Mighty Wanderers for the 2025 season is a strategic and well-founded decision. His confirmation brings stability and a clear direction for the Nomads, following a period of uncertainty after the departure of Meck Mwase. There are several compelling reasons why Bob is the ideal candidate […] The post Bob Confirmed Nomads Coach: Here’s Why he is the Right Choice appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Frontline healthcare providers from 57 public hospitals and health centres in Lilongwe and Mzimba districts will undergo a series of capacity building training on tobacco harm reduction (THR) and smoke cessation programmes. The Center for Development Management (CDM) is conducting these series of capacity building training with financial support from the Global Action to End […] The post Frontline health workers to hone skills in tobacco harm reduction, smoke cessation in Lilongwe and Mzimba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of democratic governance, civic engagement, and the sacrosanct right of every Malawian to participate in the electoral process with freedom and unbridled enthusiasm. In his solidarity speech at the launch of the Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF) in […] The post NICE tips electoral stakeholders on achieving credible, free and fair Sept. 16 General Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a surprising legal move, lawyer Oscar Taulo has filed a case at the High Court Civil Division in Lilongwe, seeking to overturn the recent determination by the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the recruitment process for the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The development has sparked widespread shock and raised questions about […] The post Shock as Lawyer Oscar Tauol Challenges Ombudsman’s Determination on ACB Director General Recruitment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Trade between Malawi and the United Kingdom has seen a significant decline, dropping by 36.4% in the past year to a total of £56 million. This stands in stark contrast to Zambia’s thriving trade relationship with the UK, which saw exports worth £900 million in 2023. Malawi’s struggle to compete in the global market is evident, […] The post Malawi’s Trade Slump: Why Zambia is Thriving with the UK and What Malawi Must Do to Catch Up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s mining sector has achieved a significant milestone as Lotus Resources Limited finalises a major uranium supply agreement with PSEG Nuclear LLC, a leading North American energy firm. The deal, covering 800,000 pounds of uranium to be supplied between 2026 and 2029, marks a pivotal moment in the revival of operations at the Kayelekera Uranium […] The post Lotus Secures Major Uranium Deal with North American Energy Firm, Reviving Malawi’s Mining Sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has suspended prominent lawyer Gift Nankhuni of G. Nankhuni & Partners for six months after finding him guilty of fraudulent and improper conduct in the discharge of his professional duties. Nankhuni is also a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) aspiring Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City Centre Constituency. In a move […] The post Disgraced Lawyer Gift Nankhuni, MCP aspirant, Suspended as Malawi Law Society Cracks Down on Legal Crooks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Smallholder farmers in Traditional Authority Mpherembe, Mzimba, are optimistic about a record harvest after receiving fertiliser through the National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) farm input loan scheme. The initiative, which aims to boost agricultural productivity, has already begun transforming farming in the area, reducing costs and increasing access to essential inputs. Lisa Chasiya Mbewa, a […] The post Neef Farm Input Loans Ignite Hope for Bumper Harvest in Mzimba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

True to his word, Malawi’s President, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, has fulfilled his promise by donating an ambulance to Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) Hospital in Chiladzulu. Just two weeks ago, during the commemoration of John Chilembwe Day, President Chakwera pledged to provide the hospital with an ambulance. Demonstrating his commitment to delivering on his promises, […] The post “Chakwera Delivers on Promise: Ambulances Handed Over to PIM Hospital in Chiladzulu” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera’s remarkable progress in expanding electricity access in Malawi has become a source of inspiration for African leaders, prompting renewed commitment to improving energy access across the continent. Speaking at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, President Chakwera highlighted his administration’s achievements, which have seen Malawi increase electricity […] The post Chakwera’s Delivery on Electricity in Malawi Inspires African Leaders to Aim Higher appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of Malawi has long been entangled in a web of violence and intimidation, tactics that appear deeply embedded in its operational ethos. The recent brutal assault on Emmanuel Chipewa, a 30-year-old from Limbuli in Mulanje District, is not an isolated incident but rather a manifestation of the party’s entrenched culture […] The post DPP members hack each other with machetes in Mulanje: A legacy of violence lives on appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With 230 days remaining before Malawians cast their votes in the 2025 general elections, a new consortium has emerged on the civil society stage: the Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF). Announced in Lilongwe with promises of tackling political violence, misinformation, and low citizen participation, the platform is the latest addition to an already crowded […] The post Opinion: Same Faces, New Names—Why Malawi’s Civil Society Keeps Recycling Instead of Reforming appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a shocking revelation, Prophet Walter Magaya—a prominent figure in Zimbabwe’s religious community and who recently visited Malawi at the invitation of Prophet Gondwe—has been caught in an elaborate web of deceit concerning his academic qualifications. In 2017, state-owned outlets such as ZBC, The Herald, and Newsday reported that Magaya had been awarded a PhD […] The post Exposed: Zimbabwe’s Prophet Walter Magaya’s Fake Academic Credentials Causes a Stir appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The ongoing supplementary voter registration by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has been plagued by low turnout, with many targeted individuals not showing up to register. For instance, at Catholic Institute Primary School in Blantyre, only 15 out of the expected 200 people had registered by 1 PM on the first day. Similar trends were […] The post Why Are Targeted People Not Turning Up for Supplementary Voter Registration? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a significant development for Malawi’s mining sector, Lotus Resources Limited has secured term sheets worth up to $38.5 million USD (approximately MWK 45 billion) to finance the restart of the Kayelekera uranium project, located in the northern part of the country. The funds, which include equipment finance and working capital facilities from Standard Bank Plc and First […] The post $38.5 Million secured for Kayelekera Uranium Project appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As of November 2024, 58 Malawians are among the 1.4 million individuals facing deportation in the United States under the Trump-era immigration policies. However, contrary to popular assumptions, North America, not Africa, leads the list as the region with the most deportation cases. North America’s High Numbers North America accounts for the majority of deportation […] The post 58 Malawians Face Trump-Era Deportations: North America Tops the List of Casualties appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBS Bank plc has received a strategic investment of $5 million from Belgium-based EDFI Management Company (EDFI MC) through its EU-funded Agriculture Financing Initiative AgriFI, to support the diversification of the agricultural sector and contribute to the economic development of Malawi. A statement from EDFI MC, a multilaterally owned impact asset manager said the investment […] The post NBS Bank plc gets $5 million agricultural diversification investment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), has called for collective action to ensure transparent, inclusive, and credible elections. Speaking at the launch of the Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF) in Lilongwe, she emphasised the crucial role of civil society organisations in building trust, combating misinformation, and promoting voter confidence in […] The post MEC Chair Justice Mtalimanja calls for collective action to ensure transparent Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a groundbreaking move for Malawi’s development, President Lazarus Chakwera has successfully secured a $250.8 million grant from the World Bank under the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi (Ascent Malawi) Project. This significant investment will transform the country’s energy landscape, with a bold target to raise electricity access from the current […] The post Chakwera Secures $250.8 Million Grant from World Bank to Raise Access to Electricity from 25.9% to 70% by 2030 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport, Peter Dimba, has announced the commencement of maintenance works at Mzuzu Airport. These works include extending the runway from 1,300 meters to 1,600 meters to accommodate larger planes. In his last State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera highlighted the government’s commitment to rehabilitate […] The post Mzuzu Airport Maintenance Underway as Malawi Prepares for Flight Resumptions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Norman Chisale, former bodyguard to ex-President Peter Mutharika, finds himself at the center of a legal storm. With mounting charges, court adjournments, and public scrutiny, his troubles appear far from over. In one courtroom, Chisale faces allegations of using a Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) belonging to another individual, Pintius Hiwa, to secure employment in […] The post Norman Chisale’s Troubled Path: A Storm of Legal Battles and an Uncertain Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Year-on-Year inflation rate has increased to 28.1% in December 2024, up from 27.0% in November, according to the latest report from the National Statistics Office (NSO). This rise signals continued pressure on household budgets as the cost of living surges. Food Inflation Hits 35.6% The NSO report highlights that food inflation has climbed to […] The post Inflation Soars to 28.1% in December: We Explain What it Means for You appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words, and in the case of Vice President Michael Usi, his silence is a deafening roar. Videos showing the printing of Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu cloth at Mapeto suggest the revival of a movement that not only resonates with integrity and grassroots mobilization but also spells disaster for the party […] The post Usi’s Silent Return with Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu: A Nightmare for UTM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman, Dyless Mbengo, for allegedly defrauding 11 individuals of maize valued at K577 million. Mbengo, from Gochi Village in Ntcheu District, deceived farmers and grain traders by claiming she was purchasing large quantities of maize for a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) aimed at distributing it to the needy. According to […] The post Mafia! 40-Year-Old Woman Dupes 11 People of Maize Worth K577 Million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a spectacular show of appreciation, Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited has sent seven of its outstanding Business Development stars on an all-expenses-paid luxury trip to Dubai—a city of glittering skyscrapers, golden beaches, and unforgettable experiences. This prestigious reward celebrates the team’s extraordinary achievements in 2024, where they smashed their annual business targets by an incredible […] The post Spectacular! Old Mutual rewards its Top Performers with a Dream Dubai Getaway appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The closure of Chaminade Marianist Secondary School by the Ministry of Education is a catastrophic failure of responsibility—on both sides. While the school’s administration stands guilty of mismanagement and violating the law through the use of corporal punishment, the government’s decision to shut the institution has only compounded the injustice. Together, they have conspired, whether […] The post OPINION: In Closing Chaminade Marianist, the Govt and Administration Have Conspired to Punish Innocent Learners appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has unleashed a blistering attack on the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) for what it calls “blatant negligence” and a “betrayal of public trust.” The HRDC is demanding immediate accountability from an institution that has failed to deliver on its mandate of protecting Malawians from harmful and substandard products. […] The post MBS Under Fire: HRDC Slams ‘Gross Negligence’ in Protecting Malawians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is among 13 African Heads of State attending the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on January 27-28, 2025. The summit, convened by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB), will focus on scaling energy access and accelerating clean energy transitions across Africa. […] The post Chakwera, 13 other African Leaders heads to Tanzania to Ink Historic $300M Energy Deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Kayelekera Uranium Mine prepares to reopen in September 2025, the excitement surrounding its potential for economic growth is palpable. After over a decade of dormancy, this development offers a glimmer of hope for Malawi’s mining sector and broader economy. However, as the mine is primed to begin operations once again, it’s important to take […] The post Analysis: As Kayelekera reopens this September, should this excite or worry Malawians? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.