Having taken cognizance that most trees planted during forestry seasons do not survive due to not being monitored and cared for, Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) mandated its environmental department to strengthen the survival rate by watering the seedlings until they reach a survival stage. This was disclosed by EGENCO Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eng. Dr. […] The post EGENCO’s environmental department strengthening survival rate of trees planted during forestry seasons   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What Joyce Banda is doing now is nothing short of an act of desperation—a bid to cleanse herself from the curse that lingers. Yes, she failed to speak when it mattered most, but even now, coming out could be her only chance to rid herself of the misfortunes that haunt her. Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) […] The post Opinion: Joyce Banda’s Attempt to Cleanse Herself—Too Late, Too Little? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Labour Peter Dimba has announced that the government will introduce a special minimum wage for Asian shop workers, raising serious constitutional and ethical concerns. Speaking at a meeting with shop and domestic workers in the Asian community in Lilongwe, Dimba criticized shop owners for sticking to the minimum wage despite making significant profits. […] The post Targeted Wage Policy or Racial Scapegoating? Government’s Move Sparks Outrage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual Malawi through its Financial Education Program has drilled members of the Southern Region Masters of Ceremonies Association (SORMACA) on the need of acquiring knowledge on financial literacy which is very crucial to their future as well the people who patronize various engagements. Speaking at a meeting where Old Mutual Malawi engaged the SORMACA […] The post Old Mutual Malawi drills Southern Region Master of Ceremonies in financial literacy skills  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi continues to struggle with widespread public sector corruption, as revealed by the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) from Transparency International. With a score of 34 out of 100, the country ranks 107th out of 180 nations, showing no improvement from the previous year. This stagnant score reflects ongoing governance failures and a lack of […] The post TI Report exposes Malawi’s failure to tackle Corruption appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has hailed its newly introduced Member Management System as a game changer, revolutionizing member registration, streamlining fee processing, and eliminating long-standing bureaucratic bottlenecks. Speaking at a media briefing in Lilongwe yesterday, MLS President Patrick Mpaka described the digital system as a landmark achievement that has significantly enhanced the management of […] The post MLS Hails Revolutionary Member Management System appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s journey toward digitalizing its education system is making significant strides, thanks to the transformative efforts of Computers for Enhanced Education (CEE) through its DigiLearn Project. The initiative has so far distributed over 6,000 computers to 300 schools across the country, empowering students and teachers with crucial digital skills. Speaking in Lilongwe during an inspection […] The post CEE Leads Malawi’s Digital Education Revolution with DigiLearn Project, 300 Schools Reached with Computers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Natural disasters have claimed the lives of 39 people during this rainy season so far. Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) said this in a statement signed by Commissioner for Disaster Charles Kalemba on the status of its response operations. However, most of the deaths have been caused by lightning as 13 of the 39 […] The post Natural Disasters Claim 39 Lives appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian poets Q Malewezi and Christina Kamwendo have been chosen to participate in the African Stories for Social Change (ASSC) programme scheduled for 14 to 16 April this year. Malewezi, who is Presidential Advisor on Arts and Creative in Malawi, has made it as a mentor while Kamwendo will join 19 others in Africa to […] The post Poets Q Malewezi, Kamwendo in Africa Stories Programme appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Standard Bank has boosted this year’s 5th edition of Wealth Woman Summit with MK10 million, believing that growth starts with opportunities. The bank has announced this in a statement highlighting that the summit is a platform created for women to network, learn and thrive. During the symbolic handover ceremony for the sponsorship, Standard Bank Head […] The post Standard Bank Boost Wealth Women Summit with MK10m appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi braces for a high-stakes showdown in the 2025 General Elections, the fight to protect press freedom is intensifying. With political tensions rising, concerns are mounting over journalist safety and the free flow of information—crucial pillars of a transparent electoral process. At a Multi-Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on March 6, 2025, Commissioner Dr. Limbikani Kamlongera […] The post Malawi moves to protect Journalists ahead of 2025 Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

World Vision Malawi has made remarkable progress in promoting universal access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), reaching over 1 million people with safe water and sanitation services in the past five years. Speaking during the opening of a WASH Business Plan Workshop in Lilongwe, World Vision Malawi’s Director of Operations, Charles Chimombo, said the […] The post World Vision Malawi empowers communities through WASH projects appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ministry of Justice has alluded to lack of knowledge amongst people in the country as one of the challenges in the access to justice. The line Minister Titus Mvalo said this during the launch of EU funded Chilungamo Justice and Accountability Phase 2 Programme in Lilongwe saying that most people fear courts and judicial officers […] The post Ministry of Justice worry over knowledge gap in access to justice appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has successfully concluded a five-day benchmarking visit to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), focusing on the implementation of Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), locally known as Kalondola. Led by Commissioner General Daniel Daka, the eight-member MRA delegation learned about the system’s key components, implementation strategies, monitoring mechanisms, and enforcement procedures. The […] The post MRA concludes Digital Tax Stamps benchmarking visit to Uganda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Football referees who failed fitness tests on March 1 and 2 in Karonga and Mzuzu, respectively, will not be allowed to take charge of matches in the 2025 football season in the northern region. This is a conspicuous departure from what has been happening in the past when such referees were still given chance to […] The post Failed refs to be distanced from whistles and flags appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The U.S. government’s recent decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) has sparked intense global debate, with many countries engaging to assess its far-reaching implications. While the immediate focus has been on global health governance and funding, the domino effect of this move could be particularly pronounced in the Global South. The U.S. […] The post The U.S. Withdrawal from WHO: A Turning Point for FCTC Reform in the Global South? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nyasa Big Bullets will participate in the Sapitwa 4 Football Season 3 at Mulanje Park Stadium from March 22-23, alongside Mighty Tigers, Ekhaya FC, and Creck Sporting Club. The tournament provides TNM Super League teams with pre-season preparation while promoting Mulanje District as a tourism destination. The 2023 and 2024 editions were both won by […] The post Nyasa Big Bullets to Feature in Sapitwa 4 Football Season 3 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent depreciation of the United States Dollar (USD) against the Malawi Kwacha has been attributed to the ongoing crackdown on illegal forex traders by law enforcement agencies, according to economic expert Edward Masoambeta. Masoambeta says the intensified clampdown has pinned down illegal forex traders, creating a free flow of foreign currency as people fear […] The post Govt Crackdown on Illegal Forex Traders Sparks Malawi Kwacha Gains appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Just like last year around this time, Malawians are once again facing the twin challenges of sugar scarcity and exorbitant prices. From Chitipa and Karonga, through Mzuzu and Lilongwe, down to Blantyre, and further south to Chikwawa and Nsanje, our spot checks reveal that sugar is barely available on the shelves of major supermarkets. However, […] The post Sweet Crisis: Inside Malawi’s Sugar Shortage—Hoarding, Black Markets, and Suspected Smuggling Rings Exposed! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The thought of news that your child is to go for a cancer diagnosis as you are referred to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) on its own, is scary. On average, it takes a day or two to get the diagnosis done as the whole referral hospital has one machine for the task, in some […] The post Simplifying children’s cancer diagnosis at QECH appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress of Trade Union’s (MCTU) proposal to double the minimum wage from K90,000 to K180,000 is not only justified—it is long overdue. In fact, to argue otherwise would be to endorse the slow, grinding poverty that has shackled the lives of thousands of Malawian workers. The cost of living in Malawi has spiraled out […] The post Editorial: The Case For A 100 Percent Minimum Wage Increment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu small-scale business operators have shelved their planned demonstrations following a highly productive and cordial interface with President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera at Mzuzu State Lodge on Tuesday. In what has been hailed as a landmark engagement, Mzuzu City Vendors Chairman Gerald Maulana described the meeting as a testament to President Chakwera’s open-door policy and […] The post Mzuzu Vendors Praise Chakwera’s Listening Ear, Shelve Demos After Fruitful Dialogue appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has supported the Dzenza Mountain environmental sustainability initiative with K10 million to purchase tree seedlings and beehives for environmental conservation. The donation was requested by the community at the foot of Dzenza mountain in the area of Senior Chief Kaphuka in Dedza district. Speaking at a tree planting ceremony […] The post MAGLA supports Dzenza community environmental initiative with K10 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The People’s Party (PP) has dismissed any concerns over Rumphi East Member of Parliament Kamlepo Kalua’s defection to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), insisting that his move has no impact on the party. Kalua, who was elected on a PP ticket in 2019, was officially welcomed into the DPP by the party’s Vice President for […] The post PP Unshaken by Kamlepo’s Defection, Experts Call for Section 65 Enforcement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Twenty-three netball coaches from the Central Region of Malawi have successfully graduated with Level 3 Netball Coaching Certificates following a one-week training held at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. The training commenced on Monday, 24th February 2025, and concluded on Sunday, 2nd March 2025. Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) General Secretary, Yamikani Kauma Khungwa, urged […] The post 23 Graduate as Netball Level 3 Coaches appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful demonstration of political unity, Dr. Mathews Mtumbuka has urged Malawians to rally behind UTM Party’s newly elected President, Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, in the quest to revitalize the nation’s struggling economy. Addressing a vibrant crowd at Mgona Ground in Lilongwe yesterday, Mtumbuka emphasized the need for transformative leadership to break away from outdated […] The post Show of UTM Force: Mathews Mtumbuka Calls Malawians To Rally Behind Kabambe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Castel Malawi Limited has called other companies to collaborate in tree restoration efforts in the country. As part of its on-going initiative, the company replanted 1,000 trees at Kaning’ina Forest in Mzuzu last week, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and water conservation. This effort follows the 5,000 trees previously planted by Castel Malawi in the […] The post Castel Malawi urges companies on forestry restoration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Southern Region Mo626 Intercollege Music show took the stage by storm over the weekend at the Malawi University of Business and applied Sciences (MUBAS) grounds in Blantyre, offering a captivating blend of music, dance, and youthful energy that had college students from across the southern region on their feet. Sponsored by National Bank of […] The post Mo626 Intercollege music show sparks entertainment fire at MUBAS appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.