After weeks of anticipation, Malawi’s landmark maize import agreement with Zambia has officially swung into action, marking a major step forward in securing national food supplies and stabilising maize prices. The $77 million (about K134.8 billion) deal has now moved from paper to practice, with the first trucks expected to start arriving in Malawi this […] The post Zambia Maize Deal Finally Delivers, Boosting Malawi’s Food Security appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The District Commissioner for Chiradzulu, Smith Mnenula, reports that 597 households have been affected by the heavy rains and strong winds that hit the district from December 26 to 28, leaving communities grappling with the aftermath. Many houses were destroyed or damaged, resulting in three people being injured and taken to the hospital, where they […] The post Chiradzulu District Reels from Devastating Storm: 597 Households Affected appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s economy is bleeding through trade, with new data showing that the country is buying far more from the rest of the world than it is selling—an imbalance that is worsening pressure on prices, jobs and the value of the kwacha. Figures from the National Statistical Office (NSO) show that Malawi’s cumulative trade deficit for […] The post Trade deficit widens 20% in 11 months, deepening cost-of-living crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Shire Valley has once again been plunged into crisis after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall left more than 4,000 households affected, underscoring the region’s long-standing vulnerability to climate-induced disasters. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) says the latest floods have hit hardest in Nsanje District, where 2,549 households have been affected following […] The post Flash floods ravage Shire Valley, expose deep vulnerability of riverine communities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rayoni Tourism Airline (RTA) has strongly dismissed a wave of sensational reports linking it to Iran sanctions breaches, describing the claims as false, reckless and damaging—not only to the company but to Malawi’s international aviation reputation. In a detailed press statement released this week, RTA accused several online platforms, including Middle East Forum, Platform for […] The post Rayoni under attack: False sanctions claims threaten Malawi’s aviation credibility appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

History has finally caught up. The High Court in Lilongwe has ruled that Tichitenje Farm in Mchinji does not belong to Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira, the once-powerful official hostess and companion of former president Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda. Instead, the court has confirmed that the 583.771-acre farm rightfully belongs to the family of late politician Elias […] The post Court Draws the Line: Kadzamira Loses Tichitenje Farm appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The article “MRA Security Contracts Stir Debate” raises serious claims wrapped in emotive language, but in doing so it dangerously blurs the line between legal analysis and public accusation. What is presented as scrutiny risks becoming something else entirely: a trial by media that collapses law, procedure, and constitutional safeguards into suspicion-driven storytelling. Public oversight […] The post MRA Security Contracts: Transparency, Due Process, and the Danger of Trial by Media appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Malawi has announced a 60% increase in annuity payments effective January 2026, alongside a once-off bonus equivalent to six months’ annuity, payable this December. The Company’s Managing Director, Mark Mikwamba, said the announcement reflects the company’s long-term commitment to protecting retirees’ financial wellbeing and dignity in retirement. “This only shows […] The post Old Mutual declares 60% Annuity increase, announces a six-month Equivalent Bonus for Retirees appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Economic Freedom Movement (EFM) has expressed cautious optimism over President Peter Arthur Mutharika’s early steps towards economic renewal in Malawi. Reading a statement before journalists in Lilongwe on Tuesday, EFM Commander-In-Chief, Joseph Peshi, commended Mutharika for honouring his political alliance agreement with the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) by appointing Honourable Enock Chihana as Second […] The post EFM Commends President Mutharika’s Early Moves Towards Economic Renewal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has intensified efforts to redesign its existing labour export agreements with the Middle East and Asia, as well as the pending deal with Russia to ensure safety of Malawians. The move aims to ensure that these deals primarily benefit the individuals involved while providing robust legal protections. A Malawian delegation attending the Second Ministerial […] The post Malawi to review labour export policies amid concerns over ‘trapped’ citizens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) has achieved regional accreditation for ten postgraduate programmes from the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) Regional Accreditation Body. In a press statement LUANAR says this marks a major milestone in the University’s commitment to quality postgraduate education and regional academic excellence. LUANAR Vice Chancellor Prof. […] The post LUANAR Earns Regional Accreditation for 10 Postgraduate Programmes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has challenged Malawi’s media to take greater responsibility in developing and disseminating accurate messages on public health emergencies, including cholera, measles and Mpox. Speaking during a capacity-building workshop for journalists and health officials on Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), Africa CDC Team Leader Dr […] The post Africa CDC Challenges Malawi Media on Responsible Public Health Messaging appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Senior Malawi Congress Party (MCP) official Richard Chimwendo Banda has spent his first night at Maula Prison after a court ordered that he be remanded in custody pending a ruling on his bail application in a serious attempted murder case. Banda, the MCP’s Secretary General, was taken to Maula Prison to await the court’s decision, […] The post Chimwendo Spends First Night at Maula Prison as Court Denies Freedom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has moved to clarify concerns surrounding its planned procurement of security services, stressing that there is nothing illegal, irregular or unprocedural about the process currently underway. MRA says it has only issued a formal notice of intention to award contracts, a mandatory transparency step under the Public Procurement and Disposal […] The post MRA Defends Security Procurement Process, Says No Contracts Yet Awarded appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s staple crop is under direct attack, and the consequences could be devastating if farmers and authorities fail to act swiftly. The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has issued a stark warning that an outbreak of downy mildew disease in maize is spreading and could spiral into a national agricultural disaster. The disease, […] The post Maize Under Siege: Downy Mildew Outbreak Threatens National Harvest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Over 200 students from 72 countries have graduated with Diplomas in Theology in Leadership and Business Innovation from the International School of Seers (ISOS) under the ECG–Jesus Nation Church, marking a historic milestone for the institution. The graduation ceremony, held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, was graced by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, […] The post Over 200 Graduates from 72 Countries as Bushiri Hails a New Generation of Faith-Driven Global Leaders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a country long plagued by leadership failures, economic mismanagement, and political theatrics, the Malawian voter has emerged as the true hero of 2025. Nyasa Times has chosen the voter as our Person of the Year, and for good reason: September’s elections delivered a resounding message to leaders across Malawi—the era of taking citizens for […] The post Nyasa Times Person of the Year 2025: The Malawian Voter – A Wake-Up Call to Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Public Private Partnership Commission, PPPC Chief Executive Officer Patrick Kabambe says the termination of the shipping and ports concession agreement was taken in the best interest of Malawi’s long-term development. Kabambe said the government remains committed to ensuring that critical infrastructure such as ports and shipping operations functions efficiently and delivers measurable economic benefits. In […] The post PPPC´s Kabambe envisions bright future for shipping industry. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera will see his term as leader of the country’s biggest and oldest party end in 2029. The party constitution forbids him from seeking a third term, unless he chooses to flagrantly violate party rules. This means that the MCP convention will have the critical task of […] The post OPINION | Who Will Lead MCP After Dr. Chakwera? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As households and businesses across Malawi prepare for holiday celebrations, the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has assured the nation of a stable and reliable power supply throughout the festive period. In a seasonal message, ESCOM extended warm holiday wishes to customers and outlined measures to minimize disruptions, ensuring that homes, businesses, and essential […] The post ESCOM Assures Nation of Stable, Reliable Power This Festive Season: Toll-free numbers 2020 and 3030 available for reporting faults appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nine people have died in five separate road accidents recorded during the just-ended Christmas period, police have confirmed, raising fresh concerns about road safety during festive seasons. National Police spokesperson Lael Chimtembo said the deaths occurred between the night of 24 December and 26 December, a period traditionally marked by heavy travel as Malawians move […] The post Nine Killed in Christmas Road Accidents as Festive Crashes Rise Despite Drop in Deaths appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A stark symbol of Malawi’s continuing struggle with public infrastructure development stands incomplete in its commercial capital. The K6 billion Blantyre Police Complex, now three years past its December 2022 deadline, is only about 70% finished, symbolizing a nationwide pattern of costly delays that has persisted across multiple administrations and raised serious questions about accountability […] The post  Years of Delays, Billions at Stake: Malawi’s Public Infrastructure Projects in Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have issued a blunt and uncompromising set of demands to the new Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration, insisting that governance reforms must be measurable, corruption prosecutions visible, and economic recovery immediate—or public patience will quickly wear thin. At the top of the CSOs’ demands is strict enforcement of procurement and public […] The post “No More Talk”: CSOs Issue Hard Ultimatum to DPP on Corruption, Austerity and Economic Recovery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

More than two months after President Peter Mutharika’s Executive Order directing key public institutions to relocate their headquarters, the exercise is exposing sharp contrasts in readiness—and serious challenges on the ground. While Macra, Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC), and Malawi Prisons Service (MPS) report varying degrees of progress, the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) remains conspicuously silent, […] The post Relocation Order Meets Reality: MEC Silent as Logistical, Staffing Challenges Test Government Directive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fertiliser manufacturing plant capable of producing about 40 metric tonnes per hour — enough to supply Malawi’s entire fertiliser needs in just 150 days — is taking shape in Dowa, in what is shaping up to be one of the most transformative industrial investments in the country’s agricultural history. The fertiliser manufacturing company under […] The post Dzombe’s Dowa Fertiliser Plant to Pump Out 40 Tonnes an Hour, Redefining Malawi’s Agriculture appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For the past few days, there have been sustained and coordinated media attacks against the First Vice President, Right Honourable Dr Jane Ansah. These attacks were triggered by a supposedly leaked document claiming that she planned to spend about MK2 billion of public money on a private trip to the United Kingdom, allegedly in defiance […] The post The MK5 Billion Secret: How a Hidden Forex Cartel Is Trying to Destroy the First Vice President appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi voted for economic rescue. What it is getting instead is a dangerous stress test of the rule of law, institutional independence, and democratic restraint. A Comeback Powered by Pain The year 2025 will indeed be remembered as the year of the great political return. On September 16, Malawians turned out in large numbers—76.4 percent […] The post The Return of Power, Not Reform: How DPP’s 2025 Mandate Is Testing Malawi’s Democracy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The NICO Group, which includes NBS Bank and Eris Properties, through its creative sector strategic partner, the Copyright Fund, has joined the nation in mourning five young musicians who died in a tragic road accident at Senzani in Ntcheu District on Friday, 26 December 2025. The victims, Vincent Mkwinda, Raphael Chitsonga, Elivacy Muyaba, Wilfred Kapengule […] The post NICO Group condoles families of five artists lost in Ntcheu road tragedy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the final pages of the year turn, Tay Grin and Gemini Major are preparing to write what promises to be the most unforgettable finale—and opening—Malawi’s entertainment calendar has ever seen. Branded Roaring 25 with the King, the all-white exclusive party is more than a countdown event. It is being billed as a statement night, […] The post Tay Grin, Gemini Major Set to Deliver the Ultimate Year-Ending, Year-Opening Spectacle at Rivwa & Grill in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has emerged first in the Financial Services – Bank category at the 2025 Superbrand Awards organised by the Institute of Marketers in Malawi (IMM), cementing its position as the country’s leading banking brand. In the category rankings, NBM plc was followed by Standard Bank Malawi plc, while FDH Bank […] The post NBM plc tops IMM Superbrand Awards in Banking Category appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc has concluded its 2025 ‘12 Days of Christmas’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative with a K33 million donation of medical equipment to Chilomoni Health Centre in Blantyre. The donation forms part of the Bank’s broader K255 million CSR package, implemented between December 5 and 22, aimed at supporting health, […] The post NBM plc concludes ‘12 Days of Christmas’ with K33 million donation to Chilomoni Health Centre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has destroyed 24 illegal gaming machines valued at K20 million following a court order issued against a Chinese operator who was conducting gaming activities in Lilongwe Game Complex without a license. The machines were seized after it was established that the operator had failed to follow the legal […] The post MAGLA destroys illegal gaming machines appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi closed 2025 bruised, battered and poorer—an economy trapped in high inflation, crushing debt and deepening hunger, with ordinary citizens paying the price for years of structural failure, weak growth and shrinking confidence. Throughout the year, economic reality stood in sharp contrast to official optimism. After limping through 2024 with growth of about 1.8 percent, […] The post 2025 Year in Review: The Year Malawi’s Economy Buckled Under Debt, Inflation and Hunger appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What is unfolding in Malawi today is not merely a scandal of excessive travel or poor optics; it is a brutal exposé of moral bankruptcy at the very heart of political leadership in parts of Africa. On one hand, Malawi’s Finance Minister, Joseph Mwanamvekha, is in the Middle East—Qatar and the United Arab Emirates—literally begging […] The post Begging for Food Abroad, Feasting on Luxury at Home: Malawi’s Leadership Exposed Direct and brutal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government has come under growing pressure to explain its silence over the cost and justification of Vice President Dr Jane Ansah’s private trip to the United Kingdom, at a time when Malawians are being told to brace for austerity and deep cuts in public spending. Dr Ansah is scheduled to travel to the UK […] The post Government Silent on Costs of Jane Ansah’s UK Trip as Austerity Bites appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.