President Lazarus Chakwera’s approach to national development stands out for its clear emphasis on equity. Unlike past administrations that prioritized certain regions over others, his government has pursued an inclusive agenda, ensuring that all districts—regardless of their geographical or political significance—receive their fair share of developmental projects. The State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2025 […] The post EDITORIAL: Chakwera’s Commitment to Spreading Development Across Districts is Welcome and Encouraging appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mwanza District Council has launched the construction of the Chimaere Bridge Project, which will connect Mwanza District and Chikwawa District in the lower shire. The project, valued at MK44,800,000, is being funded by the District Development Fund (DDF) and is expected to be completed within three months. Jamila Construction, a company owned by Halima Katika, […] The post Jamila Construction to contruct Chimaere Bridge in Mwanza appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Castel Malawi Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation by replacing 2,500 trees as part of its ongoing tree restoration initiative at Mudi catchment area in Ndirande Township in Blantyre. This effort is part of the company’s broader reforestation program, which has planted 16,000 and aims to restore and manage critical water catchment areas […] The post Castel replants 2,500 trees at Mudi through reforestation initiative appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the sun sets on President Lazarus Chakwera’s first five-year term, the leader took to Parliament on February 14, 2024, to deliver his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the next general elections. In an impassioned speech titled “Taking Our Development Forward to Continue the Progress We Have Delivered”, Chakwera meticulously detailed his […] The post Rising Together? Chakwera’s SONA Details District-by-District Development Achievements of His 5-Year Presidency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ethanol Company (EthCo), a subsidiary of conglomerate Press Corporation Limited (PCL), has handed over a refurbished classroom school block and administration block, and donated desks and office furniture worth K60 million to Majiga Primary School in Nkhotakota. The company also powered the classroom and administration blocks with solar electricity to help ease power challenges at the […] The post EthCo hands over K60 million new school block to Majiga Primary  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has intercepted MK85 million worth of smuggled goods in Lilongwe, marking a major breakthrough in enforcing the Kalondola Digital Tax Stamp system. Acting on a tip from a patriotic citizen, MRA and police raided a warehouse in Area 4, Lilongwe, where illicit goods – including body care products, diapers, and […] The post MRA Seizes MK85 Million in Smuggled Goods as Digital Tax Stamps Tighten Compliance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi has expressed gratitude over the progress of efforts to complete the High Court of Malawi Commercial Division building in Blantyre, three weeks after the vice president’s intervention. The Vice President made the appreciation on Tuesday when he met Judge in Charge of the High Court Commercial Division Justice Dr. […] The post Progress of High Court Commercial Building Excites VP Usi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Director of Financial Markets at the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), Chakudza Linje, has called on the private sector to step up efforts in producing and exporting goods to help the country generate foreign exchange, emphasizing that the Central Bank does not create forex—it only manages it. Speaking at the RBM offices in Mzuzu […] The post RBM Doesn’t Print Forex—Linje Urges Private Sector to Boost Exports appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Liga MX is the most prominent soccer league in Mexico and is home to some intense rivalries. Our guide to Liga MX odds and decision-making is vital for players who want to improve their prediction success. Liga MX Odds Odds in Liga MX can be expressed in two ways. They appear either with a “+” […] The post Liga MX: Understanding the Odds and Making Informed Decisions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Malawi has urged young people to equip themselves with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive transformative change in accountability and good governance for improved public service delivery. Speaking in Lilongwe on Tuesday, EPL Malawi Country Director, Linda Harawa, emphasized the need for government and development partners to empower youth across […] The post Emerging Public Leaders Malawi Challenges Youth to Drive Transformative Change appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The honeymoon is over for those producing, stocking, or selling thin plastics—the government is coming for you, hard and fast starting from today. Starting today, the Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) and the Environmental Affairs Department will begin an aggressive crackdown, confiscating all illegal thin plastics in strict compliance with a court ruling that finally […] The post No More Hiding! Govt Declares War on Thin Plastics—Expect Raids, Seizures & Tough Action appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has commended President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and madam Mary Chilima, wife to the departed State Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, for putting aside politics to honour the legacy of the late Second in Command. Mwakasungula was reacting to the decision by Madam Chilima to invite President […] The post Undule praises Pres. Chakwera, Madam Chilima for rising above party politics to honour, preserve SKC legacy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After a rigorous selection process that began in November last year, the final nominees for the annual Malawi Sport Awards were officially announced on Monday allowing the public to vote for the winners who have made their mark in the sports arena in 2024. The digital voting portal, awards.malawisport.mw, has been opened from today until […] The post Chawinga Sisters Tabitha and Temwa: The Only Final Nominees for Malawi Award 2024 Sports Woman of the Year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The latest Malawi Economic Monitor by the World Bank paints a grim picture of the country’s foreign exchange crisis. Remittances from Malawians in the diaspora, once a crucial source of forex, have plummeted from $300 million in 2021 to just $112.5 million last year. At the same time, outward remittances have risen to $126.4 million, […] The post EDITORIAL: Has Govt Officially Failed to Stabilize the Forex Crisis? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kolas.Ai is proud to announce the launch of its cutting-edge Profanity Detection Tool, designed to help businesses, developers, and platforms create safer and more respectful online environments. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning, this innovative tool delivers high-accuracy detection of insults, harmful language, and offensive content in multiple languages. Key Features of […] The post Kolas.Ai Unveils Advanced AI-Powered Profanity Detection Tool appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has assured Malawians that the country has sufficient stocks of HIV/AIDS drugs to last for at least 11 months, dismissing fears that the suspension of USAID funding could disrupt treatment and care. Speaking on the sidelines of the 74th Health Ministers Conference of the East, Central, and Southern Africa […] The post Don’t Stress, Don’t Worry: We Have Sufficient HIV/AIDS Drugs, Govt Assures appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Edgar Mwamvani and Martha Sagwirika emerged winners in the men and women categories respectively of NBS Bank one-day ‘Kachangu’ Pre-Valentine Golf Mug Tournament hosted at the Country Club Limbe in Blantyre on Saturday. The event provided an exciting platform for golfers to showcase their skills while fostering strong connections between the Bank and its loyal customers. The tournament attracted an array of 120 golf […] The post Mwamvani, Sagwirika Shine in NBS Bank Kachangu Pre-Valentine Golf appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For a government that pledged to root out corruption, the Lilongwe City Council (LCC) stands as a glaring contradiction. President Lazarus Chakwera rose to power on promises of reform, vowing to dismantle the networks of graft that had long plagued Malawi. His administration declared war on corruption, launching high-profile investigations and dismissing compromised officials. Yet, […] The post Betrayal in Lilongwe: How Corruption Thrives Under Chakwera’s Watch appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Young people in Malawi have been urged to embrace agribusiness as a viable path to financial independence and job creation. The call was made by Simplex Chithyola Banda, Managing Director of Namuleri Farms Limited, during a visit to the farm in Kasungu by the Media Network on Tobacco (MNT) and the Association of Business Journalists […] The post “Farming, Not Scrolling”: Chithyola urges Youth to Invest in Agribusiness for a Better Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Michael Usi has emphasized the need for collective action in addressing the health challenges facing the country. He made the remarks during the opening of the 74th Health Ministers’ Conference for the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA), taking place from February 10 to 13, 2025, at BICC in Lilongwe. Usi […] The post Veep Usi Stresses Need for Collective Action in Health Sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has dismissed reports suggesting that the government is working on an “Age Bill” aimed at blocking former President Peter Mutharika from contesting in the upcoming presidential election. Speaking at a political rally in Thambani, Mwanza, Chimwendo Banda accused the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of spreading […] The post Chimwendo Banda Dismisses Age Bill Claims as DPP Propaganda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has strongly condemned the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) for proposing an age limit bill, which the DPP believes is a deliberate attempt to sideline Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika from the September 2025 Presidential elections. According to Peter Mukhito, Secretary General of the DPP, the proposed bill is a clear breach […] The post DPP Slams MCP’s Age Limit Bill as “Undemocratic” and “Unconstitutional” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Klaus Chikufenji, a prominent businessman, music promoter, and aspiring Member of Parliament, is at the center of a sprawling scandal involving human trafficking, forged documents, and the illegal adoption of vulnerable children. A damning investigation by the Investigative Platform-MW (PIJ) reveals how Chikufenji, in collusion with the Good Samaritan Children’s Home, orchestrated the theft of […] The post EXPOSED: Politician Klaus Chikufenji’s Dark Web of Human Trafficking and Fraud appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s President, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, on Saturday strongly criticized dishonest civil servants who deliberately delay government projects. Speaking at the official inauguration of the School of Excellence project in Kasiya, Traditional Authority (T/A) Khongoni in Lilongwe, President Chakwera warned that his administration will not hesitate to fire those found sabotaging government business. “There is […] The post President Chakwera Blasts Dishonest Civil Servants for Sabotaging Government Projects appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a surprising move, Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) President Enock Kanzingeni Chihana has commended President Lazarus Chakwera for withdrawing Malawian soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).   “I would like to sincerely commend President Chakwera for listening to the calls to withdraw our soldiers from the mission,” Chihana said in a statement. Chihana’s […] The post Chakwera gets rare praise from Enock Chihana appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A total of 31 students from the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) have graduated after completing a four-week Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) Coding Bootcamp at the institution. The program, organized by Samsung Africa in collaboration with MUST, aims to create opportunities for underprivileged young people who lack access to higher education. It provides […] The post MUST Graduates 31 Students in Samsung Africa-Sponsored ‘Coding Bootcamp’ First Cohort appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a historic move to revolutionize Malawi’s education system, President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has officially launched the construction of 34 Schools of Excellence, a project set to transform the country’s learning landscape and fuel long-term economic growth. Speaking at the launch event in Chilobwe, T/A Khongoni, Lilongwe, President Chakwera emphasized that these schools are […] The post Chakwera Launches 34 Schools of Excellence: A Game-Changer for Malawi’s Education and Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is set to boost its electricity supply by 361 megawatts with the construction of the Mpatamanga Hydroelectric Power Station on the Shire River, spanning Blantyre and Neno districts. Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, made the announcement on Friday evening in Lilongwe during the government’s new weekly press briefing series, “Boma Likutinji?”, organized by the […] The post Malawi Set to Add 361 Megawatts to National Grid appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc has donated K7.5 million to procure 5,000 tree seedlings for an environmental conservation initiative championed by Chibwana Youth Group and the Muonekela community of the Maseko Ngoni in Ntcheu. Speaking when presenting the symbolic cheque on Thursday, NBM plc Chief Risk Officer Charles Ulaya, said the Bank believes in […] The post NBM plc supports Maseko Ngoni’s tree-planting Initiative with K7.5m appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Over 100 golfers are expected to battle it out in the much-anticipated NBS ‘Kachangu Pre-Valentine golf tournament’ set for Country Club Limbe in Blantyre this Saturday. The prestigious tournament, sponsored by NBS Bank plc, aims to set the tone for the Valentine’s season by offering a perfect blend of competition, networking, and entertainment on the […] The post NBS Bank Pre-Valentine golf tourney Saturday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Local civil society organizations (CSOs) dedicated to the good governance have expressed satisfaction with the level of transparency and accountability with which the management and staff of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) are implementing the Fertilizer Loan Programme. The Government of Malawi initiated NEEF loans to foster economic empowerment and inclusion. However, there have […] The post CSOs satisfied with implementation of NEEF Fertilizer Loan, increased levels of transparency and accountability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola Banda has praised President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment. Chithyola Banda made these remarks during a budget consultation meeting organized by the National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) in Lilongwe. He highlighted that nearly 50% of President Chakwera’s cabinet comprises young people, a clear […] The post Minister Chithyola Commends President Chakwera for Prioritizing Youth in National Agenda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Language teachers in Malawi’s Northern Education Division (NED) have been urged to go beyond conventional teaching methods and actively inspire students to master English and Chichewa. Education Division Manager (EDM), Jennings Matalabanda Kayira, made the call on Thursday while opening a two-day training at Katoto Secondary School in Mzuzu, organized by the Association for the […] The post Language Teachers Challenged to Inspire Learners appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The justice system in Malawi has suffered yet another embarrassing setback as the highly publicized sodomy case involving Dutch national Jan Williem Akster has stalled due to the mysterious disappearance of the case file at the Blantyre Magistrate Court. Akster, who was arrested in 2021 on allegations of sexually abusing children who were beneficiaries of […] The post Shock as Case-File Mysteriously Goes Missing in Notorious Jan Williem Akster Sodomy Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

VillageReach, in partnership with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening health systems and improving responses to infectious disease outbreaks in Malawi and four other African countries. The program, known as Integrated Laboratory Transport Systems to Stop Outbreaks, commenced in January 2025 and seeks to address critical barriers in diagnosing […] The post VillageReach launches Program to bolster Epidemic preparedness in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.