Malawi’s Finance Minister, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has unleashed a blistering attack on the International Monetary Fund (IMF), blaming it for torpedoing a $175 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF) by imposing what he calls “unrealistic” economic demands—just months before national elections. This marks Malawi’s second IMF programme collapse in just five years, exposing deep fractures […] The post “Unrealistic Demands”: Chithyola Slams IMF as $175 Million Credit Lifeline Disintegrates appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) and the Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF) have demanded that the Government of Malawi and the Ministry of Finance should disclose full set of conditions that were negotiated under the Extend Credit Facility (ECF) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The demand follows public announcement that the facility has […] The post NAP, CSEIF demand release of ECF conditionalities, suspect government playing dishonestly on the matter appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Standard Bank Malawi Plc has donated MK20 million towards preparations for this year’s National Construction Day celebrations slated to take place from 19th to 20th May at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. State President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is expected to preside over the celebrations, which is expected to bring together key […] The post Standard Bank Malawi donates MK20m to National Construction Day events’ preparations, Pres. Chakwera to grace the occasion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The country’s leading pension service providers, NICO Pension has expressed that it is committed to providing the much required services in order to ensure the company meet clients needs all the time despite experiencing a period of economic turbulence. The company emphasized the development at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre where, in collaboration with […] The post NICO Pension reaffirms company’s commitment to delivering customers needs despite economic turbulence times appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Umodzi Party, a key member of Malawi’s ruling Tonse Alliance, has reaffirmed its support for President Lazarus Chakwera’s leadership while addressing a series of critical national issues, including the suspension of the IMF loan facility, rising political violence, and the introduction of digital voting technology ahead of the September tripartite elections. In a statement signed […] The post Umodzi Party Condemns Political Violence, Endorses President Chakwera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The political temperature is rising as Malawi heads towards the September 16 General Election, with former president Peter Mutharika and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) secretary general Richard Chimwendo Banda locked in a fiery war of words over a surge in political violence. Speaking at a press briefing from his Mangochi beachside residence on Wednesday, […] The post Chimwendo, Mutharika Trade Blows Over Political Violence Ahead of 2025 Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Benard Ndau (K2.68 billion), Elizabeth Mafeni (K8.26 billion), and Dr. George Partridge (K3.17 billion) are set to receive a combined compensation of K14.1 billion from Press Corporation PLC (PCL) after the Industrial Relations Court ruled they were unfairly dismissed. In a ruling delivered on May 15, 2025, the court ordered PCL to immediately pay 70% […] The post Ndau, Mafeni, and Partridge Win Over K14 Billion – Court Orders Immediate 70% Payout by Press Corporation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold step toward transforming Malawi’s energy future, the World Bank has approved a massive $350 million grant through the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP)—a 358.5 megawatt infrastructure powerhouse poised to reshape the nation’s energy and economic landscape. Once completed, and pending full private financing, MHSP will […] The post Malawi Powers Up: World Bank Approves $350M Grant for Groundbreaking Mpatamanga Hydropower Project appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) suspension of Malawi’s US$175 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF), the government is being urged to resist the temptation of quietly securing high-interest loans from non-concessional international lenders. This stern warning comes from Rev. Baxton Maulidi, Malawi’s champion for Economic Justice, Transparency & Accountability under the All Africa Conference of […] The post “No Sneaky Loans!” – Rev. Maulidi Warns Govt After IMF Suspends $175M Credit Deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Zomba’s beloved comedy trio, Cyclone Comedy, is turning up the funny—and the heat—after signing a major management deal with Elis Consultancy, a move that’s set to shake up Malawi’s entertainment scene. The comedic force of Anna, Jafari, and Gombe has been brewing laughter since 2019, but now, with pro support behind the scenes, they’re ready […] The post Cyclone Comedy Signs Big—Zomba’s Favorite Trio Goes Pro! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Malawi’s justice and conservation circles, Principal Resident Magistrate Benjamin Chulu has ordered that Chinese wildlife crime kingpin, Lin Yun Hua, remain behind bars as he awaits trial for serious corruption charges. Yun Hua, once dubbed Malawi’s most notorious environmental criminal, was on the verge of […] The post Judge Says No Bail for Pardoned Chinese Wildlife Offender appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned writer and social commentator Onjezani Kenani has raised serious concerns about President Lazarus Chakwera’s State House expenditure, questioning the moral and economic justification behind the administration’s lavish spending. In a statement shared on social media, Kenani highlighted a stark contrast between the budgets allocated to the State House during different presidencies. He noted that […] The post Kenani questions Chakwera’s lavish State House spending: “What is he doing with Malawians’ money?” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the wake of a disputed primary election in Mzimba Central, the silence of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda and Director of Elections Elias Chakwera is sounding louder than any official statement. As party members and the public demand answers, neither has stepped forward to explain the chaotic and questionably conducted […] The post Chaos of MCP’s Mzimba Central Primaries: Silence from SG and Director of Elections Fuels Democratic Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Today, the flags fly high, the politicians speak with affected reverence, and school children sing songs of national pride. It’s Kamuzu Day in Malawi—a public holiday dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Hastings Kamuzu Banda, the self-proclaimed Ngwazi, the ‘founding father’ of the nation. But I do not celebrate. I cannot. To celebrate […] The post OPINION| Why I Don’t Celebrate Kamuzu Day appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General and Minister of Local Government, Richard Chimwendo Banda, has declared that the ruling party is firmly entrenched in power and heading for continued governance beyond the September 16 elections. Speaking during Kamuzu Day commemorations at Mzuzu Stadium, Chimwendo Banda praised President Lazarus Chakwera for championing unity, development, and the […] The post MCP Is Here to Stay – Visibly Vibrant Chimwendo Tells Opposition Parties Ahead of September 16 Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With passion and resolve, President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera delivered a stirring address during Kamuzu Day celebrations, declaring his mission to restore what Malawi’s founding president, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, built—and what others later dismantled. “Kamuzu built it. Others broke it. Now I am rebuilding it,” Chakwera declared before a packed crowd at Mzuzu Stadium, evoking […] The post Kamuzu Built It, Others Broke It—Now I Am Rebuilding It For a Better Malawi, Says Chakwera at Kamuzu Day Celebrations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For the first time, patients in Malawi can take a pill instead of enduring toxic IV drugs to survive a fast-moving and deadly disease. Rhodesiense sleeping sickness, a rare but often fatal illness spread by the tsetse fly, has long affected parts of East and Southern Africa. The disease—officially known as human African trypanosomiasis (HAT)—is caused […] The post Malawi launches first Oral Pill to fight deadly Sleeping Sickness appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s deep-rooted poverty is not some tragic accident of geography or a lingering colonial curse. It is the deliberate and devastating legacy of one man—Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda. The so-called “founding father” of the nation was, in truth, the founding architect of a system that brutalized the poor, empowered the few, and set Malawi on […] The post OPINION| Kamuzu Banda is the Founding Father of Malawi’s Enduring and Widespread appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ntcheu-based, family-run hospitality business Anambawala Resthouse has come out swinging, firmly rejecting claims that it was involved in the recent political violence in Mponela, Dowa District. The allegations, which surfaced on Comrade Ntanyiwa’s Limpopo FM YouTube channel, linked the Ntcheu-based resthouse to the chaos that followed a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rally. Ntanyiwa claimed the […] The post Anambawala Rest house denies involvement in Mponela political violence: “We’re apolitical business entity” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation has supported St John’s Mission Hospital with K7.2 million to be used to rehabilitate one of its ambulances which has frequently been breaking down. Speaking after the donation Joshua Varela, a  Trustee for SKC Foundation, said the hospital, one of the oldest in Mzuzu, is facing numerous challenges, and […] The post SKC Foundation supports St John’s Mission Hospital with K7.2million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has emphasized that strategic collaboration is critical to unlocking and accelerating access to energy in Malawi. Speaking during an impact showcase event held on Tuesday in Lilongwe, GEAPP Country Head Collins Zalengera said partnerships—particularly with the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU)—have been instrumental in driving progress under […] The post GEAPP Touts Collaboration as Catalyst for Expanding Energy Access in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe City Council has officially launched the long-awaited construction of the Area 23–Chipasula Road, a critical infrastructure project valued at K2 billion and funded by the Malawi Government. The new project replaces a previously failed effort by Plem Construction under the former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration, which saw the road washed away within a […] The post K2 Billion Road to Progress: Lilongwe City Council Launches Area 23–Chipasula Road Project appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A man who claims he impersonated the Deputy President of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Alfred Gangata during national exams has told the court he was promised riches — but ended up with nothing. Andrew Mphamba, the first witness in the ongoing certificate fraud case, stunned the court on Monday when he testified that in […] The post “I Got Nothing!” — Witness Allegedly Who Sat Exams for Gangata Says He Was Duped appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful call to action, CCAP clergy under the Blantyre Synod have been encouraged to guide congregants to vote for candidates with sound development policies — while remaining publicly neutral in party politics. This was the key message from The Very Rev. Prof. Silas Ncozana during a clergy conference held at Grace Bandawe Conference […] The post CCAP Clergy Urged to Shape Voter Minds Without Political Bias appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold stride to deepen Malawi’s global trade ties, Minister of Trade & Industry, Hon. Vitumbiko Mumba, will headline the official launch of the UK-Malawi Chamber of Commerce (UK-MCC) Scotland Chapter on June 12 at the prestigious Edinburgh City Chambers. This landmark event, organised in partnership with the Scotland Malawi Partnership and the Malawi […] The post Mumba Leads Malawi’s Investment Drive at Launch of UK-Malawi Chamber of Commerce Scotland Chapter appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As confirmed by a recent EY Global report, Malawi remains among 16 countries worldwide battling hyperinflation, with price increases spiraling far beyond normal levels. While the economic jargon may seem distant, for everyday Malawians and local companies, this news hits home in very real and painful ways. What Does This Mean for the Average Malawian? […] The post ANALYSIS| Malawi’s Economy Still in Hyperinflation: We Explain What this Means For You and Your Income! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold and pro-people move, President Lazarus Chakwera’s government has announced a 40% increase in the national minimum wage, effective 1st July 2025 — a significant step aimed at improving the lives of Malawian workers and responding to rising economic challenges. The announcement was made on Monday by Minister of Labour, Peter Dimba, during […] The post Chakwera Govt Hikes Minimum Wage by 40% to Empower Malawian Workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For generations, Malawian farmers have shouldered the heavy burden of expensive fertilizers, unpredictable harvests, and the slow degradation of their soil. But a quiet agricultural revolution is now sweeping across the nation, one that promises higher yields, lower costs, and a healthier environment. At the heart of this transformation is Eagle Nano Urea, a remarkable innovation […] The post The End of Expensive Fertilizers? Paramount Holdings’ Nano Urea Cuts Costs, Boosts Yields appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In 2025, another jewelry fair, Gem Fair Tulsa (GFT), was held. As the name implies, the event is traditionally held in the city of Tulsa (United States of America). This year, the festival lasted for 3 days – from April 18th to April 20th. We need to say that the visitors were very pleased with […] The post American Jewelry Exhibition “Gem Fair Tulsa” in 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In demonstrating its commitment to supporting public service delivery, NBS Bank plc has donated four HP desktop computers worth K12 million to the Mchinji District Council. Speaking at the District Commissioner’s office during the event, Cluster Head for Centre and North at NBS Bank, Justin Chikaonda, reaffirmed the Bank’s dedication to enabling progress in the […] The post NBS Bank donates computers to Mchinji District Council appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has released the preliminary voters’ register to all 23 registered political parties, kicking off a nationwide voter verification exercise from 13 to 31 May 2025. Speaking at a launch event in Lilongwe, MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja called the register a vital tool for democratic accountability: “This is not […] The post MEC Urges Malawians to Verify Voter Details Ahead of 2025 Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Michael Usi has confirmed that Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu is officially transitioning from a civic movement to a political party, with its manifesto already approved and party registration documents submitted. Speaking in Chikwawa today, Usi said the group is prepared to disrupt Malawi’s political status quo with a bold vision rooted in dignity, […] The post Usi reveals Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu’s manifesto has been approved: “Registration documents submitted.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged his administration’s full support for nurses and midwives, calling them “the backbone of national development” as Malawi joined the world in commemorating International Nurses Day 2025 at Nkhwazi Admarc Ground. In his keynote address, Chakwera emphasized the critical role nurses play in saving lives and responding to emergencies, especially in […] The post Chakwera Rallies Behind Nurses, Promises Jobs and Better Facilities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale, has hailed the 7th Africa-Wide Agricultural Extension Week (AAEW) as a transformative milestone that will bolster economic growth by fostering collaboration across the agricultural value chain. Speaking at the official opening of the week-long event held at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe on Monday, Kawale described the gathering as a […] The post Malawi Hosts Landmark Africa-Wide Agricultural Extension Week to Boost Economic Transformation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A political blame game has erupted between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) following the violent attack on a DPP minibus in Mponela, amid growing public frustration over the continued silence of the Malawi Police Service. The minibus, reportedly carrying DPP supporters returning from a rally in Ntchisi, was shot […] The post Blame Game Erupts between DPP and MCP as Police Stay Silent on Mponela Minibus Shooting appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.