A political inferno is raging in Mzimba Central as the fate of a disputed Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primary election now lies in the hands of the Mzuzu High Court — after violence, backdoor maneuvers, and bitter accusations shook the party to its core. At the heart of the drama is Vitumbiko Mumba, who […] The post Chaos, Accusations, and Courtroom Battles: Mzuzu High Court to Rule on Explosive MCP Primaries Dispute appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  UTM’s star power lit up Lilongwe on May 11 as National Youth Director and hip-hop icon Penjani Kalua, aka Fredokiss, electrified a packed rally with a bold declaration: UTM will rule Malawi for the next 50 years — starting September 16 this year. The rapper-turned-politician told roaring supporters that UTM is not just contesting […] The post Fredokiss Says From September UTM will rule Malawi for the Next 50 Years, Backs Kabambe as Economic Savior appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s political temperature is boiling — and Norman Chisale has just thrown fuel on the fire. In the aftermath of a brazen daylight attack in Mponela, where a minibus carrying DPP supporters was shot at and torched, Chisale — former presidential aide and senior Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) figure — is pointing the finger squarely […] The post “You’ve Started a Fire You Can’t Put Out”: Chisale Slams MCP Over Mponela Violence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  With the 2025 General Elections fast approaching, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has issued a rallying cry to its rank and file: be vigilant, be visible, and be ready. In a powerful memo dated May 11, 2025, DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhito called on all party leaders to mobilize nationwide for the crucial Malawi […] The post DPP Sounds the Alarm: “Eyes Wide Open” Ahead of MEC Voter Verification Drive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s top professional golfer, Paul Chidale, proudly teed off Thursday at the prestigious Zimbabwe Open Golf Championship, thanks to sponsorship from NBS Bank. The tournament, hosted at the Royal Harare Golf Club, is a key fixture on the Sunshine Tour, attracting top golfers from across the continent and beyond. Chisale, wearing the bold red of NBS Bank, […] The post NBS Bank sponsors golfer Paul Chidale for Zim open Golf Championship appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  In a thrilling showcase of youthful talent and theatrical excellence, Nkhata-Bay Boys Secondary School (NKHABOSS) once again stole the spotlight, emerging as Northern Education Division (NED) Drama Champions for the second year running. Hosted at Mzuzu Government Secondary School on Saturday, the drama festival was organized by the Association for the Teaching of English […] The post NKHABOSS Shines Bright, Retains NED Drama Crown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Christopher Nyambose, head coach of TNM Super League debutants Songwe Border United, believes the club’s first point of the season—earned in a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Mzuzu City Hammers—could be the turning point they’ve been waiting for. The breakthrough came on Sunday at Mzuzu Stadium, putting an end to the club’s four-match losing streak since […] The post Nyambose Bags First Point for Songwe Border United: A Spark of Hope After a Rough Start appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  What was supposed to be a democratic exercise to select a parliamentary candidate for the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in Mzimba Central has instead erupted into a spectacle of confusion, courtroom drama, and allegations of backroom manipulation—laying bare the growing dysfunction within the party’s ranks. On paper, Presidential Advisor Adamson Kuseri Mkandawire clinched […] The post Chaos, Courts and Controversy: Mzimba Central MCP Primaries Descend into Political Farce appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General and political powerhouse Richard “Bulldozer” Chimwendo Banda stormed Senior Chief Mwansambo’s territory in Nkhotakota on Saturday with an ambitious and uncompromising development agenda—signaling that the Chakwera administration means business. Addressing a charged crowd at a development rally held at Kasangadzi Primary School, Chimwendo declared that the long-awaited road connecting […] The post “Bulldozer” Chimwendo Invades Nkhotakota with a Powerhouse Plan for Mwansambo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Agriculture development agency AGRA has reiterated its unwavering commitment to transforming African agriculture, emphasizing the need for enhanced investment in smallholder farmers against a backdrop of increasing global instability and evolving development support. The recent shift in global development policy has upstaged the decades-long development financing framework with far-reaching consequences. The agency said these global […] The post AGRA rallies local investments for African agricultural transformation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Get ready, Malawi — the countdown has begun for the most anticipated gospel event of the year! On May 31, the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe will come alive with praise, power, and unforgettable performances at the Favour Gospel Concert. International gospel sensation Ada Ehi, all the way from Nigeria, will grace the […] The post Malawi Gears Up for the Biggest Gospel Show of the Year: Ada Ehi & Lizzie Munthali to Headline Favour Gospel Concert! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In an unprecedented move that is set to redefine Malawi’s creative landscape, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has announced a colossal K500 million sponsorship for Season 2 of Malawi Has Talent — the biggest investment ever made in a local talent show. The initiative is exclusively backed by Goshen City, Bushiri’s visionary smart city project, and will […] The post Prophet of Talent: Bushiri Pours Half a Billion into Malawi’s Biggest Talent Show appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a political landscape where authenticity is currency, Dr. Michael Usi, leader of the Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu movement and Vice President of Malawi, is raising eyebrows over what appears to be a growing pattern of political mimicry by UTM leader Dalitso Kabambe. For years, Usi has been mocked, criticized, and ridiculed — often harshly […] The post OPINION|Usi Leads, Kabambe Copies: A Lesson in Political Imitation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) has condemned the involvement of some local government officers in ongoing primary elections, describing their conduct as partisan and detrimental to public trust in the local government system. In a strongly worded statement, MALGA—an umbrella body representing all local government authorities in the country—has called on such officers […] The post Resign—MALGA Tells ‘Partisan’ Local Government Officers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Traditional Authority (TA) Chindi of Mzimba has distanced himself from the controversial dethronement of Aaron Nyirenda as Group Village Headman (Inkosana) David Nyirenda, blaming his “overzealous right-hand men” for sparking a heated chieftaincy wrangle in Kapando, Euthini. Clearly bewildered and disappointed, TA Chindi has denied any involvement in the incident and dismissed allegations that […] The post TA Chindi Reacts: Blames ‘Henchmen’ for Chieftaincy Wrangle, Denies Disobeying Court Order appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Dedza Government Secondary School Alumni Association (DEGOSS), in collaboration with Sapere Aude Trust, has organized an awards ceremony to honour outstanding students and teachers at the school. The event is scheduled to take place tomorrow, May 10. According to a press release issued by DEGOSS Membership Convener, John Kelvin Jere, the awards will recognize […] The post Dedza Government Secondary School Alumni to Honour Top Students and Teachers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At least 19 security guards stationed at the late President Bingu wa Mutharika’s Ndata Farm in Thyolo have gone nearly two years without receiving their salaries, raising serious concerns about labor rights violations and accountability within the estate’s management. Speaking to Nyasatimes, one of the affected guards, Davie Zabron, revealed that the guards have not […] The post Shocking: Security Guards at Late Bingu wa Mutharika’s Ndata Farm Go 22 Months Without Pay appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a stunning display of bureaucratic apathy and broken promises, the government of Malawi has come under fire from Mzuzu University’s staff unions following an inexcusable delay in service gratuity payments—five months and counting. Despite a formal petition delivered directly to State House on April 11th, the silence from the highest office in the land […] The post Mzuzu University Staff Betrayed: Government’s Deafening Silence Over Gratuity Crisis Sparks Outrage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Prominent governance and human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula has lauded the recent high-level visit by the Deputy Prime Ministers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, describing it as a powerful endorsement of Malawi’s rising diplomatic and economic stature. Mwakasungula says the visit—one of […] The post Undule Hails UAE High-Level Visit as Game-Changer, Applauds Chakwera for Bold Diplomatic Vision appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Malawi First – The People First, a pressure group composed of concerned citizens – has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), demanding that the Commission address mounting grievances from opposition parties and civil society organizations (CSOs) over the planned use of Smartmatic technology in the upcoming general elections. Speaking during […] The post Malawi First Dares MEC on Smartmatic, Demands Asset Declarations from Presidential Candidates appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rodgers Newa’s appointment as Mzimba District Commissioner, replacing Rodney Simwaka, is facing stiff resistance amid allegations that some senior officials fear the transition could expose administrative irregularities. Simwaka has been transferred to Karonga District as part of a broader government restructuring, with Newa—formerly stationed in Nkhata Bay—tapped to take over the reins in Mzimba. However, […] The post Resistance Grows in Mzimba as New District Commissioner Faces Pushback Over Alleged Cover-Up Fears appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  President Lazarus Chakwera and First Lady Monica Chakwera have extended heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost—now officially Pope Leo XIV. In a spirited statement from State House, President Chakwera described the Pope’s acceptance of the sacred mantle as a powerful testament to “deep faith […] The post Chakwera Hails New Pope: A Beacon of Hope in Troubled Times appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi edges closer to the 2025 tripartite elections, the specter of politically induced violence continues to cast a shadow over the democratic process. In this context, the recent meeting convened by the Inspector General of Police, Merlyne Nachulu Yolamu, with Directors of Youth from 18 political parties is a timely and commendable initiative. However, […] The post Analysis: Can Youth Leaders and Police Stop Election Violence in Malawi? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former presidential aide Norman Chisale is back back in the High Court in Lilongwe today as his trial over charges of unexplained wealth proceeds. The case, which was adjourned yesterday by Judge Violet Chipao, follows allegations that Chisale illegally amassed assets far beyond his known sources of income during his time as a top aide […] The post Chisale Back in Court Today Over Unexplained Wealth Charges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s fight against childhood tuberculosis (TB) is under serious threat as a critical shortage of skilled health workers in district hospitals continues to stall diagnosis and treatment of the disease among children. Dr. Samuel Chirwa, Head of Pediatric TB at the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP), made the grim revelation during a biannual […] The post Crisis in the Wards: Malawi’s Battle Against Childhood TB Crippled by Lack of Skilled Health Workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold step toward tackling hunger and climate shocks, the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has concluded its nationwide Micro-Irrigation Loan Program rollout in Mwiza Village, Sub-T/A Chiputula in Chikwawa District—marking a powerful close to a campaign designed to revolutionize smallholder farming across Malawi. In the Shire Valley zone alone, 84 farmers under the […] The post NEEF Wraps Up National Micro-Irrigation Rollout in Shire Valley: A Major Push for Food Security appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In an emotional tribute that has stirred hearts across the nation, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has pledged to support the family of the late Chikumbutso Mtumodzi—a Principal Secretary in the Malawi Government who died three days ago. Bushiri announced that he and his wife, Mary, will pay for the education of Mtumodzi’s children and help the […] The post Bushiri Pledges Support to Mtumodzi’s Children: “He Remembered Us — Now, We Remember Him” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians may finally breathe a sigh of relief as inflation begins to ease, according to the latest announcement from the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM). In a statement signed by MPC Chairperson and RBM Governor Dr. Mafuta Mwale, the committee noted that inflation—which had been relentlessly rising—has begun to […] The post Sigh of Relief as Inflation Pressure Eases — But Will Prices Follow? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  There comes a point when silence becomes complicity—and that moment is now. The revelations surrounding Gland Palace Hotel’s alleged involvement in defrauding public funds meant for Malawi’s 2025 elections are not just deeply disturbing—they are morally revolting. This is not a case of clerical errors or minor accounting blunders. This is the calculated theft […] The post EDITORIAL | ACB Must Act: Grand Palace Scandal is a Stain on Malawi’s Conscience appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Newly appointed Head Coach for Songwe Border United, Christopher Nyambose, has declared that the club’s jersey will now be “put on auction”—but not in the traditional sense. Speaking to Nyasa Times following his appointment, Nyambose explained that only players who “bid the highest spirit of hard work, discipline, and commitment” will earn the right to […] The post Songwe Border United Jersey “Up for Auction” – Nyambose’s Call to Action appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Principal Resident Magistrate Benjamin Chulu has postponed ruling on a bail application by convicted Chinese national Lin Yunhua to Monday, May 12, 2025, following a heated court session filled with explosive allegations of corruption and judicial manipulation. Lin, currently serving a 14-year sentence for leading a notorious transnational wildlife trafficking syndicate, returned to the […] The post Bribe Kingpin’s Bail Ruling Pushed to May 12: Court Hears Explosive Claims Against Chinese Wildlife Convict appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Central Region witnessed a musical eruption over the weekend as the NBM Mo626 Inter-College Social Weekend made its grand stop at LUANAR’s Bunda Campus, transforming the quiet academic grounds into a carnival of sound, rhythm, and youthful energy. With a sizzling lineup of some of Malawi’s most beloved and buzzing artists, students were treated […] The post Mo626 College social weekend sets Bunda Campus blazing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  zKayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga, set to resume production under Lotus Resources Limited, will initially rely on expensive diesel-powered generators due to Malawi’s persistent electricity supply challenges and delays in national grid connection. Lotus Resources has confirmed that production will restart in September 2025, with full reliance on refurbished onsite diesel gensets until late […] The post Kayelekera Turns to Costly Diesel as Malawi’s Power Woes Delay Grid Connection appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In what appears to be a shameless heist of public resources, Gland Palace Hotel stands accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to siphon funds from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)—money meant to support the smooth running of the 2025 elections. Multiple whistleblowers within MEC, speaking on condition of anonymity, have blown the lid off what […] The post Hotel of Shame: Gland Palace Hotel in Mzuzu Rans a Ghost-Guest Scheme with MEC appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a small village called Kanseche in southern Malawi, a quiet night turned into a nightmare. On January 24, 2022, deadly floodwaters swept through homes while people slept. Children were ripped from their mothers’ arms. Families climbed trees and rooftops to survive. Some didn’t make it. The bodies of a one-year-old boy and a three-year-old […] The post Sweet Profits, Bitter Tears: How UK Sugar Giants Are Tied to Malawi’s Deadly Floods appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.