Political and governance experts have welcomed President Peter Mutharika’s decision to establish a Good Governance Unit, but caution that without clear authority, professional staffing and firm links to government ministries, the initiative could easily slide into irrelevance—joining a long list of well-intentioned but ineffective public sector reforms. Analysts warn that Malawi’s history is littered with […] The post Experts Warn: Mutharika’s New Governance Unit Risks Becoming Another Hollow Reform appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nkhotakota-based vegetable farmer Trecio Lufeyo has won this year’s Young Builders Challenge (YBC), walking away with K5 million in start-up capital in a competition championed by the Paul Katema Foundation to empower young people through entrepreneurship. Lufeyo, who grows cabbage, tomatoes and other vegetables, expressed gratitude to God for the win and described the journey […] The post Nkhotakota’s Trecio Lufeyo Wins K5 Million Young Builders Challenge for Business Start-up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has launched a fierce attack on the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-led government, accusing it of weaponising State institutions to silence political opponents and threatening to escalate the matter to the donor community and multilateral partners. The former ruling party says a spate of arrests targeting its senior cadres since Friday […] The post MCP Blasts ‘Political Persecution’ as Arrests of Top Cadres Spark Outrage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

CTS Courier has been recognised as the second-best courier service in Malawi at the 2025 Superbrand Awards organised by the Institute of Marketing in Malawi (IMM), an event that took place on Friday 12 December, 2025 in Blantyre. The recognition follows a nationwide research exercise conducted by IMM, which assessed brands based on key performance […] The post CTS named second-best courier at IMM superbrand awards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s development ambitions risk collapsing under poor decision-making unless the country urgently invests in data analysis and biostatistics, professors at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have warned. Speaking during a day-long biostatistics symposium held at LUANAR on Friday, academics described data as the backbone of modern economies, arguing that policies, business […] The post Experts Warn: Without Data, Malawi Is Flying Blind on Development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s fuel lifeline is set to rest largely in the hands of the National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) next year, as the State-owned importer plans to bring in about 412,000 metric tonnes of fuel in the 2026/27 financial year—roughly 60 percent of national consumption. The move comes against a backdrop of persistent fuel shortages, […] The post Nocma to Import 60% of Malawi’s Fuel Next Year Amid Forex Crunch appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a rare and attention-grabbing scene, Life International Church founder, Prophet. Amos Kambale, on Sunday, 7th December, brought BP testing machines into the church service—an act he describes as “evidence from God and infallible proofs” of his prophetic ministry. During the service, individuals with high blood pressure were lined up, and medical professionals within the […] The post BIZARRE AND CONTROVERSIAL: PROPHET KAMBALE BRINGS BP TESTING MACHINES TO CHURCH AS MIRACLES UNFOLD appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A police warrant issued by the Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court, now in the possession of Nyasatimes, reveals that the arrest of former Minister of Trade and MCP presidential running mate Vitumbiko Mumba stems from remarks he made during a joint press briefing with Jessie Kabwila — a briefing in which they raised concerns of […] The post Police Arrest of Vitumbiko Mumba Raises Alarming Questions Over Criminalisation of Dissent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe City Council (LCC) is facing fierce criticism for its laid-back and embarrassingly casual approach to law enforcement after vendors overran the newly-constructed Lilongwe Bridge, turning it once again into a chaotic, dangerous marketplace — right under the council’s nose. What should have been one of the safest pedestrian crossings in the capital has instead […] The post LCC Under Fire for Sleeping on Duty as Lilongwe Bridge Turns Into a Market Again appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has unveiled yet another digital platform—this time the Public Sector Reforms Information Management System (PSRIMS)—with First Vice-President Jane Ansah declaring it a “turning point” in Malawi’s long-stalled reform agenda. But as praise filled the conference hall in Lilongwe, a central question lingered beneath the applause: Is this the breakthrough Malawi needs, or simply another […] The post Turning Point or Tired Cycle? Questions Emerge Over Malawi’s New Reform System appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has fired back at growing public confusion, making it clear that it was the Ministry of Trade—not the Commission—that ordered the closure of the SIMAMA sugar shop in Dedza. CFTC says it will not allow its name to be dragged into confusion created by poor communication and blame-shifting, […] The post CFTC Hits Back: Ministry of Trade, Not the Commission, Shut Down SIMAMA Sugar Shop appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Floods have been devastating news in Malawi year after year, leaving thousands displaced and hundreds dead in their persistent wake. While government and other stakeholders attentively warn those residing in flood-prone areas and occasionally relocate them, the effectiveness of these measures remains questionable. Moving along the river banks of most rivers stand completely bare, the […] The post  ANALYSIS | Deforested River Banks: Fueling Floods in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mighty Wanderers sent their fans into wild, rain-soaked ecstasy yesterday as they danced, sang, and celebrated in the open stands after watching their team storm to the top of the TNM Super League table. The Nomads didn’t just win — they snatched the summit and shoved arch-rivals FCB Nyasa Big Bullets aside with a commanding […] The post Nomads Surge Three Points Clear — Bullets Left Slipping in the Mud appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is in the grip of a terrifying rainy season that has already claimed 14 lives and left more than 8,096 households counting the wreckage of shattered homes and broken futures. What began as routine seasonal rainfall has quickly turned into a national nightmare. Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) Commissioner Wilson Moleni confirmed the rising […] The post Lightning Carnage: 14 Dead, Over 8,000 Homes Damaged as Deadly Rains Pound Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Walkers Social Club held a fundraising fun walk in Blantyre aimed raising K50 million for resources for the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) Children’s Cancer Ward. The initiative, which attracted walkers from across the city, sought to raise funds to support the treatment and care of children battling cancer at Malawi’s largest referral hospital. […] The post Walkers’ fun walk targets to raise K50 million for QECH Children’s Cancer Ward appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBM Development Bank Limited (NBMDBL) has been named the Top Industrialisation Catalyst Award winner at the 2025 Impact Integration and Investment Forum held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe over the weekend. The forum, themed ‘Mobilising Private Capital Towards Malawi 2063’, formed part of the Midterm Review of the Malawi Implementation Plan […] The post NBM Development Bank bags Industrialisation Catalyst Award appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening anticipatory approaches in Malawi’s disaster preparedness and response systems. Commissioner for Disaster Management, Wilson Moleni, made the remarks in Lilongwe during the third National Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action. Moleni said the two-day workshop is crucial as it emphasises proactive planning, early […] The post DoDMA pushes anticipatory approach in disaster management appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Residential properties owned by the Government of Malawi for its diplomatic mission in South Africa have fallen into shocking disrepair—many now occupied by homeless people and drug users. The houses, bought years ago to cut rental costs for diplomats, have been left to rot. An internal memo we have seen paints a disturbing picture of […] The post Malawi’s Diplomatic Houses in South Africa Taken Over by Homeless, Drug Users appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Pundits and sports insiders are buzzing with excitement after Football Legends Association (FLA) champion Jim Kalua was appointed Chairperson of the Malawi National Council of Sports — a move many are calling a long-overdue recognition of a man who has fought harder than anyone for the welfare of former football stars. Kalua, who has spent […] The post Euphoria as Jim Kalua Lands Sports Council Chair — Pundits Say “Best Appointment in Years” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Critics have come out swinging against government’s newly announced parastatal boards, describing the appointments as chaotic, opaque and—in some cases—legally questionable. The loudest concern centres on the bizarre decision to reconstitute the National Planning Commission (NPC) board barely a year into its five-year mandate. Governance experts and legal minds are questioning why the OPC […] The post Government Sparks Uproar With Dubious Parastatal Boards: Illegal, Conflicted, and Tone-Deaf appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mumbai authorities have launched a major enforcement operation targeting auto-rickshaws operating illegally across the city. The crackdown, led by the Mumbai Traffic Police in coordination with the Wadala Regional Transport Office (RTO), has resulted in more than 3,000 auto-rickshaws being seized. Officials confirmed that the majority of the confiscated vehicles were found operating without valid […] The post Mumbai Traffic Police Crack Down on Over 3,000 Auto-Rickshaws Operating Without Permits appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Dr Jane Ansah on Thursday received Japan’s outgoing Ambassador, His Excellency Yoichi Oya, during a farewell courtesy meeting marking the close of his diplomatic tour in Malawi. Ansah used the occasion to commend Ambassador Oya for his dedication, stating that his leadership had played a major role in advancing cooperation and solidifying the […] The post Oya’s tenure in Malawi concludes as Vice President Ansah celebrates strengthened bilateral ties appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The department of Refugees Independent Schools Association (RISA) at Dzaleka camp is lobbing with government for a policy shift to allow refugees in the country to attain tertiary education and have access to job opportunities so that it can change their life style as most of them are living in uncertainty. Director of RISA Pascal […] The post Refugees at Dzaleka camp lobby for inclusion in formal education, change in life status appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining has expressed serious concern over illegal mining, revealing that Malawi is losing between US$300 million and US$500 million every year in unpaid taxes. Speaking during a stakeholder interface meeting in Kasungu District, Acting Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Andrew Chisamba described […] The post Malawi Loses Up to US$500 Million Annually to Illegal Mining appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi possesses significant mineral resources, yet official records show that mining contributes less than one percent to the national economy. Government data and publicly reported studies highlight concerns about unregulated mining activities and the limited capacity of authorities to fully monitor mineral extraction. Data from the Malawi Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (MWEITI) indicates that total […] The post Counting the Cost: How Illegal Mining Is draining Malawi needed Billions of kwacha appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has raised alarm over the deadly impact of poor Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) conditions in Malawi’s healthcare facilities, revealing that 24% of maternal deaths are the direct result of infections linked to inadequate sanitation and unsafe water. The figure underscores a major setback in national efforts to reduce […] The post Poor Sanitation Escalates Maternal Deaths in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Social commentator Onjezani Kenani has raised sharp questions about last night’s wave of appointments to the boards of state institutions, saying speed is good but the rule of law and basic corporate governance cannot be sacrificed for haste. Kenani began by congratulating those appointed and praising the government’s quick decision-making. He then turned to two […] The post Appointment Row: Kenani Questions Legality and Governance of New State Board Picks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has increased this year’s ‘12 Days of Christmas initiative’ package to K250 million, from last year’s allocation of K130 million. The initiative is aimed at supporting communities across the country during the festive season. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the ‘Bank of the Nation’ is running the […] The post NBM plc ‘12 Days of Christmas’ initiative up to K250 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is standing on the edge of its most dangerous financial cliff in decades, a new Public Finance Review by the World Bank has warned—painting a sobering picture of an economy squeezed by unsustainable debt, chronic deficits, and systemic governance failures that threaten national stability. The report, titled “Restoring Stability, Rebuilding Trust,” reveals that years […] The post Malawi at a Breaking Point: New World Bank Report Warns of Deepening Fiscal Crisis and a Narrow Window for Rescue appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Acting Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Gabriel Chembezi, has called on the government to urgently review the Corrupt Practices Act to give the graft-busting institution power to arrest corruption suspects without first obtaining a court-issued warrant. Chembezi made the remarks as he raised alarm over growing attempts to frustrate the bureau’s operations—especially within […] The post ACB Pushes for Warrant-Free Arrest Powers as Chembezi Decries Rising Obstruction in Anti-Corruption Fight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

They differed with their leader, Kamuzu Banda, on the ideology that should define Malawi’s future. Expelled from their homes because of what they believed in, labelled as rebels and wanted dead or alive, they never lost their cause. Driven by the power of the cause, in 1967, they returned to Malawi with a mission. EPHRAIM […] The post A tale of 20 men who wanted to overthrow Kamuzu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The World Bank has sounded one of its sternest warnings yet on Malawi’s deteriorating public finances, highlighting a ballooning wage bill, crippling debt, and deep structural weaknesses—raising questions about whether the country is sliding into a full-blown fiscal crisis. Releasing its Public Finance Review at BICC in Lilongwe, the Bank drew sharp attention to what […] The post World Bank Paints Gloomy Picture of Malawi’s Economy, Raises Red Flag on Soaring Wage Bill — Govt Says It Is Addressing the Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe Central MP Jimion Nyanda has officially handed over a newly rebuilt Chisiyo Police Station to residents of Zamkutu in the area of Senior Chief Kalumba. The project, which cost the community K10 million, aims to restore law and order after the previous facility was destroyed months ago. The original Chisiyo Police Unit was set […] The post MP Jimion Nyanda Hands Over Rebuilt Chisiyo Police Station in Lilongwe Central appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fresh scandal has erupted in Thyolo after revelations that some traditional leaders are openly defying Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) guidelines by imposing their own by-laws that force beneficiaries to share fertilizer bags—undermining a programme meant to support struggling households. Nyasatimes has established that chiefs in several parts of the district are ordering beneficiaries […] The post Chiefs in Thyolo Accused of Hijacking FISP, Forcing Farmers to Share Fertilizer Meant for Individual Households appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NICO Group, which includes NBS Bank and ERIS Properties, has donated 80 six-seater desks and chairs valued at K97 million to the University of Malawi (UNIMA) in Zomba. The contribution aims to revamp learning spaces and provide a more conducive environment for students. Speaking on the donation, NICO Group Head of Marketing and Customer Experience, […] The post NICO Group Donates K97 Million Worth of Furniture to UNIMA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.