Police in Lilongwe have arrested Daudi Suleman, 18, on suspicion of possessing property believed to be stolen, with an estimated value of MK6 million. According to Lilongwe Police Spokesperson Hastings Chigalu, the arrest followed a tip-off that a well-known young man, commonly referred to as Axonke or TWO Fresh, was selling a 58-inch JVC television […] The post Lilongwe Police Arrest Daudi Suleman for Possession of Suspected Stolen Goods Worth K6 Million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the heart of Zomba, beneath the arches of Great Hall, history echoed in full color as President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera addressed the University of Malawi’s 2025 Congregation today—not just as Head of State, but as an architect of a bold academic transformation Malawi has never witnessed before. Draped in the regalia of leadership and […] The post Cathedrals of Knowledge Rise Again: Inside Chakwera’s Grand Rebuilding of Higher Education appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  In a groundbreaking show of confidence in Malawi’s tobacco industry, Nyasa Tobacco Company (NTC), the country’s leading tobacco buyer, has made headlines by purchasing tobacco at a historic $3.30 per kilogram on the auction floors — the highest so far this season. Speaking during a tour of the AHL Auction Floors in Lilongwe on […] The post Landmark Pricing: Nyasa Tobacco Buys Leaf at Historic $3.30 on Auction Floors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Dalitso Kabambe’s attempt to dodge prosecution in the controversial K6.2 billion Covid-19 funds scandal has hit a brick wall, after the High Court in Lilongwe dismissed his application for judicial review—a decision that keeps him firmly in the dock of public accountability. In a damning ruling delivered on […] The post No Immunity for the Powerful: Kabambe Fails to Block Covid Prosecution appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite Nyasa Tobacco Company director Fleetwood Haiya’s loud assurances of “rewarding prices” for growers—boasting purchases of up to $3.30 per kilogramme—the numbers tell a much grimmer tale for the average Malawian tobacco farmer. Far from basking in profit, many are drowning in disappointment, questioning whether corporate declarations are anything more than smoke and mirrors. The […] The post From Green Gold to Fool’s Gold? Tobacco Farmers Left in the Dust as Nyasa’s ‘Rewarding Prices’ Ring Hollow appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A storm is brewing within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) following a strongly-worded complaint from aspiring Members of Parliament for Lilongwe Mpeni Constituency against remarks made by Deputy Minister and MCP Director of Youth, Hon. Steve Baba Malondera. The complaint, dated April 28, 2025, and addressed to the Secretary General of the party, alleges that […] The post Tensions Rise in MCP Over Threatening Remarks by Deputy Minister Malondera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lotus Resources, the Australian firm behind the Kayelekera Uranium Project, has selected a seasoned South African mining contractor to lead operations at the soon-to-be-reopened mine. This move marks a significant milestone in the country’s renewed push for industrial growth through mining. The identity of the contractor remains under wraps, but Lotus says the partner was […] The post Power Play: Lotus Resources taps experienced South African Contractor to Restart Malawi’s Kayelekera Uranium Mine appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The newly signed bilateral agreement on exporting Malawian workers to Israel has been hailed by both sides to the agreement as a new chapter in their relations. Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Haskel highlighted the agreement’s importance as “a people-to-people partnership, not just a government-to-government transaction”. However, as the ink dries on this agreement, a deeper, […] The post Malawi and Israel: Choosing economic gains over principles of international justice? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Get ready, Malawi! The spotlight is swinging your way as Mwezi Arts, the powerhouse of local performance, rolls out the red carpet for the first-ever Theater Renaissance Cabaret (TRC) — a bold, electric, and internationally-flavored theater festival set to ignite Lilongwe from July 21 to 27 at the iconic Madsoc Theatre and the magical Kumbali […] The post Stage Set, Lights On! Mwezi Arts Unveils the Dazzling Theater Renaissance Cabaret appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Atupele Muluzi has thrown down the gauntlet—and his message is nothing short of explosive. In a blistering speech at the Platform for African Democrats conference, the United Democratic Front (UDF) leader declared that Malawi’s democracy is crumbling, strangled by corruption, intimidation, and autocratic overreach. “Truth itself has become a casualty,” Muluzi warned. “We are no […] The post Atupele Sounds the Alarm: “Malawi’s democracy is crumbling, strangled by corruption, intimidation, and autocratic overreach.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Three years have passed since the botched 2022 Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) fertiliser deal—three years marked not by accountability or closure, but by deafening silence, institutional finger-pointing, and a spectacular failure of leadership. K563 million was recovered in August 2023 following an international legal process. Yet to date, no one in Malawi has been held […] The post FertiliserGate: Will Malawians Ever Know the Truth—Or Is the Rot Too Deep to Dig Out? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Government is set to gazette a new minimum wage tomorrow, May 1, with workers pushing for a bold 100 percent increase—from K90,000 to a proposed K180,000. Minister of Labour Peter Dimba confirmed that the minimum wage review process has been completed, with the government targeting International Labour Day for gazetting the new rates. […] The post Govt to Gazette New Minimum Wage on May 1 – Workers Push for K180,000 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a major step toward tackling food loss and improving food security, AGRA Malawi on Tuesday launched the RE-GAIN Project at Lilongwe Hotel, marking the beginning of a five-year initiative funded by the Green Climate Fund to the tune of $10.8 million. The RE-GAIN Project, short for “Reducing Post-Harvest Food Loss through Climate Resilient Solutions,” […] The post AGRA Malawi launches K21 Billion project to combat food loss appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Eye health professionals in Malawi are raising red flags over the growing use of unsafe and unverified eye treatments, warning that the trend is fueling a rise in cases of avoidable blindness. Speaking at the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Malawi Optometry Association, Mwachumu Chipala, Compliance Officer at the Medical Council of Malawi, urged […] The post Experts Sound Alarm Over Dangerous Eye Treatments appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Owen Chomanika, has expressed confidence that the newly launched Re-gain Program will be a game-changer in tackling the dual threats of climate change and post-harvest food losses. Speaking at the program’s inception meeting in Lilongwe on Tuesday, Chomanika said the initiative—launched under the Alliance for a Green […] The post Minister Chomanika Backs Re-gain Program to Curb Climate Impact and Post-Harvest Losses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBM Capital Markets Limited (NBM Capital), an investment advisory services of National Bank of Malawi Plc (NBM)plc leading the TNM Issue of shares for cash transaction expected to raise MK30 billion for the company, have assured shareholders especially the minority ones not to despair with the dilution effects of their shareholding against the total issued […] The post NBM Capital assures shareholders on TNM shares for cash transaction appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a damning failure of public administration, the Malawi Government has effectively crippled local councils by withholding four months of essential funding during the 2024/2025 financial year — a move that has paralyzed service delivery, deepened hardship in communities, and undermined the very spirit of decentralization enshrined in the country’s Constitution. Local Government Authorities (LGAs), […] The post Starved and Strangled: Govt Withholds Four Months of Local Council Funding appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  A newly registered nonprofit, People First Foundation (PFF), is calling on young Malawians to rise up, shift their mindset, and take the lead in solving the country’s challenges—using homegrown solutions rooted in Malawi’s unique context. Speaking at a volunteer induction event held on Saturday, PFF Executive Director Lumbani Kaunda emphasized the foundation’s mission to […] The post “Malawi for Malawians”: People First Foundation Rallies Youth to Lead Local Solutions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice-President Dr. Michael Usi may have stolen headlines on Sunday with the high-energy launch of his Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu movement-turned-political-party at Masintha Ground. But behind the fanfare, a glaring legal oversight threatens to undermine the entire initiative: the party is not officially registered under the Political Parties Act. This is not a trivial administrative […] The post EDITORIAL: Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu–A Promising Start That Needs Urgent Legal Grounding appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With a title that promises magic—How to Make Money Grow on Trees—Tendai M. Shaba’s book grabs attention. But beneath the playful metaphor lies a grounded, no-nonsense guide to personal finance, tailored for readers navigating the economic realities of Malawi and the broader African continent. Shaba, a Malawian author with a business administration background, cuts through […] The post Book Review: How to Make Money Grow on Trees – A Rooted Guide to African Personal Finance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has vowed to ensure that all industry operators adhere to responsible gambling rules. MAGLA Board Chairperson Fredrick Changaya stated this in Salima on Wednesday during the opening of the operators’ responsible gambling workshop.  “This training workshop is to ensure that operators understand their responsibility as they operate various […] The post MAGLA trains operators on responsible gambling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu Chief Resident Magistrate Leonard Konyani has yet to set a trial date for Northern Region Police Commissioner Richard Luhanga, arrested in March by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on corruption and abuse of office charges. Luhanga allegedly diverted paint donated by Press Trust Limited — meant for renovating a police clinic — to refurbish his […] The post Arrested Commissioner Luhanga still in Office as ‘Paintgate’ Trial date drags appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Magistrate Court in Mulanje District has convicted two police officers and a businessman for their roles in a case involving the severe abuse of a 13-year-old boy, which led to the amputation of his hands. Police officers Charles Mbewe and Stanley Chigaru, along with businessman Mavuto Chikhwaza, were found guilty of committing acts intended […] The post Mulanje Magistrate Court Convicts Two Police Officers and Businessman in Case of Grievous Harm to 13-Year-Old Boy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold step to strengthen its partnership with the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) has donated laptops to its five scholarship beneficiaries and invested K20 million into the MUBAS Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund—established by MUBAS and its alumni—supports financially challenged students. EGENCO CEO Eng. Dr. Maxon […] The post EGENCO Boosts MUBAS Partnership with Laptop Donation and K20 Million Investment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a landmark address at the Malawi Mining Investment Forum held in Lilongwe, President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera delivered a bold and uncompromising directive: the silence from the Ministry of Mining regarding activities in the nation’s critical mining sector must end immediately. Citing national security concerns and the essential role minerals play in Malawi’s future, […] The post Chakwera Orders Immediate Transparency in Malawi’s Mining Sector: “Our Minerals Are a Matter of National Security” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Playing casino games online is becoming more popular every year. Many people now want to play real money games from home. But with so many websites out there, it can be hard to know which ones are safe and which ones are not. Some look fun but may not be fair or trustworthy. Innovate Change […] The post Innovate Change: The Go-To Source for the Best Real Money Casinos in NZ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What was shaping up to be a potential political alliance between the former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the UTM has now taken a dramatic nosedive, with both camps trading political jabs. UTM leader Dalitso Kambabe’s ambitions to head the coalition have been flatly rejected by the DPP, which has made it crystal clear […] The post Gloves Off: DPP, UTM Clash Over Alliance Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Standard Bank Malawi has once again demonstrated its dedication to youth empowerment and digital transformation by injecting K15 million into the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge, held on April 22 at Sunbird Mount Soche in Blantyre. The event, which was part of the Malawi Girls Can Code Too initiative funded by the Embassy of Ireland, […] The post Standard Bank Fuels Youth Innovation at National Robotics Challenge appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Algeria continues to pay dearly for the legacy of colonialism. French mines laid decades ago are still killing and maiming people today. As in Azerbaijan – a country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, bordering Iran, Russia and Turkey – the demining process is slow, expensive and requires international support. The war is gone, […] The post Colonial mines – modern victims: Algeria on the road to demining appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Sunday approaches, the corridors of power across Malawi are humming with unease, speculation, and anxiety. All eyes are on Vice President Dr. Michael Usi, who is set to officially launch his political movement—Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu. It’s not just another launch. It’s a moment that could redraw the political map of the country. Why? […] The post Michael Usi: The Unpredictable Political Alchemist—What Will He Say on Sunday? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What Tanzania is doing is nothing short of diplomatic thuggery. At a time when Malawi is battling one of the worst foreign exchange and trade crises in recent history, the last thing we expect is hostility from our neighbors—especially from a country that calls itself a brother. But here we are, watching Tanzania flex its […] The post OPINION| Tanzania Is a Bully — Let’s Rally Behind Vitumbiko Mumba and Stand for Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a moving tribute to the lives lost too soon, the Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation has stepped in to ensure that tragedy does not steal the future of those left behind. The organization—honoring the legacy of the late Vice President Saulos Chilima—has committed to covering the full annual school fees for all 15 dependents […] The post Keeping Dreams Alive: SKC Foundation Stands With Chikangawa Crash Victims’ Children appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a candid and compelling live interview on Linga Radio yesterday, United Democratic Front (UDF) President and Presidential Candidate Atupele Muluzi reflected on the party’s progress since its October Convention and laid out his bold vision to revive Malawi’s economy through a “Business First” strategy. Responding to the opening question on the state of the […] The post Atupele Unpacks His Business First Strategy to Fix the Malawi Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An allegedly smear campaign targeting Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda has escalated dramatically today, with MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda accused of orchestrating a coordinated political scheme involving a little-known youth group from Kasungu and the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI). The duo today hosted a press briefing—aired live on Zodiak—calling […] The post Political Sabotage? Chimwendo’s Allegedly Secret Plot to Destroy Chithyola Using CDEDI & Fake ‘Grassroots’ Group appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development has signed a $20 million loan agreement with Malawi towards the Mangochi-Makanjira road project. The OPEC Fund approved $20 million for this project on December 10, 2024, focusing on transportation infrastructure. This comes at a time when Malawi has already received $20 million loan […] The post Malawi Govt hits additional $30Mn jackpot towards Mangochi-Makanjira Road Project appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.