The Malawian people have once again been fed a half-truth—if not an outright lie. President Lazarus Chakwera stood before Parliament and confidently declared that five technocrats were responsible for the misinformation in the State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on February 14. According to the President, these individuals were summoned, reprimanded, and—most significantly—the leader […] The post Who Was Fired For SONA errors? The Silence from State House, OPC, and Kunkuyu is Deafening appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Students in Malawi’s universities have been urged to pursue quality, solution-based research aligned with national, regional, continental, and global development agendas — with a particular focus on actualizing the aspirations of Malawi’s Vision 2063 (MW2063). National Planning Commission (NPC) Head of Research, Dr. Andrew Jamali, made the call on Thursday during a public lecture at […] The post Malawi Universities Urged to Pursue Solution-Based Research appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A major shift is underway in Malawi’s foreign exchange (forex) market, as President Lazarus Chakwera’s government interventions appear to have dealt a significant blow to the black market trade. The once-soaring parallel market exchange rate, which hit an all-time high of K5,000 per US dollar, has now slumped to around K3,000 within a matter of […] The post Is Black Market Forex on Its Deathbed? Chakwera’s Intervention Sends Parallel Market Rates Tumbling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank has reiterated its commitment to continue supporting the Mayor’s Trophy, an initiative aimed at discovering and nurturing hidden talents among young people across Malawi. Speaking at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe during this year’s Mayor’s Trophy, FDH Bank Head of Operations Levi Nkunika expressed his satisfaction with the sponsorship’s impact, stating that it is […] The post FDH Bank Commits to Supporting the Mayor’s Trophy Annually appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a profound gesture of justice and national remembrance, President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has directed the Minister of Justice to initiate the process of seeking compensation from the United Kingdom for families of the martyrs who lost their lives during Malawi’s struggle for independence on March 3, 1959. Speaking at the 66th Martyrs Day Commemoration […] The post President Chakwera Directs Justice Minister to Pursue Compensation Claims from UK for Martyrs’ Families appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tobacco farming in Malawi is a gilded prison—promising wealth while silently ensnaring smallholder farmers in an unforgiving cycle of debt and exploitation. The leaf that powers Malawi’s economy enriches multinational corporations, yet leaves the very hands that cultivate it in deepening poverty. For over four decades, tobacco has been Malawi’s economic backbone—its so-called “green gold.” […] The post Golden Harvest, Empty Pockets: How Tobacco Traps Malawi’s Farmers in Endless Poverty appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has urged Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to expedite the implementation of their contractual agreements, expressing concern over persistent delays. ESCOM Board Chairperson Gospel Kazako made the appeal at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe during the signing of a 142-megawatt power purchase agreement with Aspin Energy Limited. […] The post Delays in Implementation of IPPs Worry Malawi Government appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Newly elected Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) Chairperson, Masiya Nyasulu, has appealed for collective efforts to uplift football standards in the region following his victory in Saturday’s elections held in Mzimba. Nyasulu, who defeated Chauka Mwasinga, pledged an inclusive leadership approach to unite stakeholders. “It was a hard-fought battle, but I’m happy to emerge victorious. […] The post Nyasulu Calls for Unity in Northern Region Football Development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Every year on the 3rd of March, Malawians pause to remember one of the darkest and most painful chapters in the nation’s history — the Martyrs Day Massacre of 1959. On this day, brave Malawians lost their lives in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule. Renowned governance and human rights advocate, Undule Mwakasungula, […] The post Exclusive Interview: “Britain Must Acknowledge The 3rd March 1959 Massacre.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

About 25 years ago, I was appointed by a European bank to investigate a money laundering case involving a local bank that was suspected of engaging in the illegal externalisation of foreign exchange. The European bank, which had shares in the local bank, was concerned about potential money laundering linked to an international terrorist group. […] The post Why The Forex Crime Investigation Unit Is Important – A Villager’s Perspective appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has unveiled an ambitious K8.05 trillion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, with a focus on economic stabilization, social protection, and infrastructure development. Delivered by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Honourable Simplex Chithyola Banda, the budget represents 31.1 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and signals the government’s strategy […] The post Malawi Government Unveils K8.05 Trillion Budget: A Deep Dive into the 2025/2026 Financial Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a landmark move aimed at addressing youth welfare and economic empowerment, the Malawi Government has raised the monthly stipend for beneficiaries of its Internship Programme from K80,000 to K150,000 in the 2025/2026 national budget, while allocating K2 billion to the Youth Innovation Fund. The significant increase comes as part of President Lazarus Chakwera’s broader […] The post Chakwera Raises Internship Stipend to K150,000, Allocates K2 Billion for Youth Innovation Fund appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) and the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have praised President [Name] for his bold and unprecedented decision to appear before Parliament to engage directly with lawmakers and address national concerns. Despite criticism surrounding the State of the Nation Address (SONA), they believe the President’s willingness to interact with legislators marks […] The post NAP and HRDC Commend President’s Parliamentary Engagement, Urge Responsible Budget Scrutiny appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda has called for stronger regulations and legislative reforms to address key challenges in the international arbitration. He made these sentiments at the ongoing Lusaka Arbitration Week in Zambia. He highlighted concerns about investors frequently demanding that disputes be resolved outside the host country or even Africa arguing that local arbitration […] The post AG Chakaka-Nyirenda calls for stronger arbitration reforms at Lusaka Arbitration Week appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Maranatha Academy Private School has once again cemented its academic dominance, with 336 out of 519 students selected to various public universities in the 2024/25 intake — a remarkable feat in the just-released selection by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The school’s Managing Director, Ernest Kaonga, expressed delight at the outstanding performance, attributing […] The post Maranatha Academy Shines as 336 Students Earn Public University Selection appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Lilongwe has delivered long-awaited justice in the brutal murder of Buleya Lule, with six police officers sentenced to lengthy jail terms for killing the suspect while in police custody. Delivering the sentence, Justice Chifundo Kachale handed 20 years imprisonment to the first convict Paul Chipole, while Ikram Malata will serve 18 […] The post Justice Delivered: Six Police Officers Jailed for Brutal Murder of Buleya Lule appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)’s attempt to use the courts to block the controversial Age Bill has flopped after the High Court of Malawi dismissed an application by Member of Parliament Mary Thom Navicha. The bill seeks to bar individuals over the age of 80 from contesting for the presidency. Navicha had sought an injunction […] The post DPP’s Legal Strategy Crumbles as High Court Dismisses Age Bill Application appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

His Excellency the President of the Republic of Malawi, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, presided over the 14th Intake Prison Recruits’ Pass-Out Ceremony at the Prison Staff Training School in Mapanga, Blantyre. A total of 995 recruits graduated from the training program, including 410 women and 585 men. Accompanied by the First Lady, Madame Monica Chakwera, […] The post Chakwera Presides Over Prison Recruits’ Pass-Out Ceremony appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parliament proceedings were temporarily suspended on Tuesday after chaos erupted when government MPs blocked the playing of CCTV footage showing people who vandalized vehicles belonging to two Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Members of Parliament. Speaker of the National Assembly Catherine Gotani Hara was forced to halt the session as tempers flared between government and opposition […] The post Chaos in Parliament as Government MPs Block CCTV Footage Showing Car Vandalism Suspects appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has expressed willingness to offer advice to President Lazarus Chakwera on how to address the economic crisis facing the country — but the gesture has sparked questions about the party’s sincerity following its decision to walk out of Parliament during crucial budget deliberations. DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba made the remarks […] The post DPP Offers to Advise Chakwera on Economic Crisis but Walkout Casts Doubt on Sincerity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBS Bank Plc has contributed K7.5 million to the Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) for the Malawi Sports Awards gala set for Mangochi this Friday. The Bank’s Head of Marketing Stella Hara said ‘the Caring Bank’ decided to support the initiative as it believes in contributing to youth development and empowerment through sports and […] The post NBS Bank plc contributes K7.5 million towards Malawi Sports Gala appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Following yesterday’s protests by vendors in Lilongwe over the rising cost of goods, some shops in the capital have started complying with the government’s directive to reduce prices. A snap survey conducted by GCK Cameras on the morning of Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Lilongwe revealed a significant drop in the prices of second-hand clothes, […] The post Kaunjika Prices Drop as Government Responds to Vendors’ Protests appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rev. Baxton Maulidi, the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice & Accountability Champion in Malawi, has strongly criticized the government’s handling of the country’s economic challenges, declaring that Malawi is in crisis due to poor economic management. Rev. Maulidi’s remarks follow a protest today by vendors of second-hand clothes, or kaunjika, who stormed […] The post “Malawi in Crisis; Government Fails to Manage Economy,” Says Rev. Baxton Maulidi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera is set to face Parliament today, but Leader of Opposition Dr. George Chaponda has refused to submit any questions, declaring that the government “has no real answers” to Malawi’s deepening economic and governance crises. Chaponda dismissed the session as a waste of time, arguing that past engagements have yielded nothing but empty […] The post Chakwera Faces Parliament Today as Chaponda Refuses to Send Questions, Says ‘Govt Has No Real Answers’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It is a story that breaks the heart and shakes the soul—a tale of innocent Malawians lured by hope but crushed by cruelty. Ninety-one men, women, and even children—37 of them—enslaved in the heart of Johannesburg, forced to endure unspeakable suffering at the hands of their captors. These were not criminals, nor vagabonds, nor people […] The post A Tale of Tears: The Harrowing Plight of Malawians Trapped in Forced Labour in South Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A civil rights activist has called for urgent electoral reforms to ensure that mayors and municipal chairpersons are elected by the general public rather than by sitting councillors. Currently, Malawi’s Local Government Act of 1998 grants council members the exclusive power to elect mayors and chairpersons—a system that, according to Aloisious Nthenda, Team Leader at […] The post Activist Wants Mayors to be Elected by General Public, Not Just Sitting Councillors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Development Party (NDP) President Frank Mwenefumbo has issued a stark warning over the operations of Lotus Resources PLC at Kayerekera Mine in Karonga, accusing the Australian firm of blatant disregard for Malawi’s mining laws. Writing on his Facebook page, he has since called on the government to take immediate action, warning that failure to […] The post Kayerekera Mine Violating Local Procurement Laws: Mwenefumbo Warns of Impending Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mr. President, it is now undeniable—your leadership has been tragically let down by both yourself and the team you have assembled. Leadership is a matter of vision, strategy, and above all, the people you choose to carry that vision forward. And here lies the most glaring failure of your presidency: you have not assembled the […] The post Editorial: Mr. President, You Have Been Let Down by Your Team and Yourself appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Atupele Muluzi, leader of the United Democratic Front (UDF), has voiced his strong support for the vendors and ordinary Malawians who took to the streets of Lilongwe today, protesting the rising cost of goods and economic hardship. In a heartfelt statement on Facebook, Muluzi said, “Our brothers and sisters in the markets, the vendors, are […] The post Atupele Muluzi Lends Support to Vendors Amid Protests, Calls for Urgent Government Action appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi National Women’s Football Team recovered from a 2-0 to beat hosts Zambia 3-2 in a nail-biting international friendly match played in Lusaka on Tuesday. Malawi survived a scare when the hosts scored an early goal in the sixth minute through US-based Rachael Kanandanji. But the Scorchers weathered the storm to give Zambia’s Copper Queens […] The post Malawi’s Scorchers Avenge Zambia Victory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government has reached a temporary agreement with vendors protesting against the high cost of goods, including second-hand clothes, following chaotic scenes outside Parliament. However, opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) are now demanding that the matter be formally tabled for debate. Earlier today, vendors selling second-hand clothes, commonly known as kaunjika, marched to Parliament carrying […] The post Govt, Vendors Reach Agreement as Opposition MPs Demand Matter Be Tabled in Parliament appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The protests by kaunjika vendors outside Parliament are not just about second-hand clothes. They are a loud, desperate cry from a nation that is suffocating under the weight of an unbearable cost of living. These vendors, who took to the streets with vegetables and shoes in hand, are not just fighting for their businesses—they are […] The post EDITORIAL: MALAWIANS ARE SUFFERING—GOVERNMENT MUST ACT NOW appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Trade and Industry, Sosten Gwengwe, has announced that the government will provide foreign exchange to importers dealing in essential goods such as maize flour, chicken feed, second-hand clothes, and baking flour. This intervention aims to ensure that these traders access forex at official exchange rates, thereby helping to stabilize and reduce commodity prices. […] The post Government’s Forex Allocation: A Necessary Short-Term Measure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust has called on politicians to refrain from engaging in violent politics and instead focus on issue-based campaigns ahead of the upcoming elections. NICE Trust’s Programs Officer for Chikwawa District, Chiyembekezo Gwazayani, made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with religious leaders under the Chikwawa Pastors Fraternal. […] The post NICE Trust Urges Politicians to Focus on Issue-Based Campaigns, Condemns Political Violence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual Malawi Limited has announced the upcoming prize presentation ceremony for the 2024/25 Old Mutual Mathematics Olympiad, scheduled for 3rd March 2025 at Mzuzu University campus. This event marks the ninth edition of the competition, which aims to recognize and reward top-performing students in mathematics from across the nation. In an interview with Nyasa […] The post Old Mutual Prepares for 9th Annual Mathematics Olympiad Prize Presentation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.