A new international investigation into last year’s plane crash that claimed the lives of Malawi’s Vice President and eight others has revealed that the tragedy was caused by the flight crew’s decision to fly under visual navigation in dangerously poor weather conditions. The Dornier 228-202(K) military aircraft, operated by the Malawi Air Force, crashed into […] The post Pilot’s Weather Misjudgment Caused Plane Crash That Killed Vice President – Investigation Finds appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Walter Nyamilandu is making a bold move from the pitch to politics, as he is set to officially announce his candidacy as an independent Member of Parliament for Nsanje South West today. Nyamilandu will launch his campaign with a rally at Khulubvi Primary School ground, the very school […] The post Walter Nyamilandu Set to Launch MP Bid for Nsanje South West appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Civil Society Organisations (CSO’s) in the Eastern Region says they are against the prosecution of Malawian nationals referenced in the UK’s indictment of Zunneth Sattar. In a press statement Sammy Aaron chairperson of CSO’s in the Eastern Region says while they stand against corruption, and support the pursuit of accountability, they believe any decision to […] The post CSO’s against the prosecution of Malawian nationals referred in UK’s indictment of Zunneth Sattar appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) has named and crowed PayChangu was crowned ICT Firm of the Year, cementing its place as a leading force in Malawi’s technology and digital business landscape. The award was presented at the ICTAM Corporate Awards Gala, which took place at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. The recognition is […] The post PayChangu Named ICT Firm of the Year at ICTAM Corporate Awards 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tete Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry has asked National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) to consider expanding its markets and operations to Mozambique where its products and services are reportedly on higher demand. Speaking after a delegation of businesspeople toured NASFAM Commercial (NASCOMEX) Factory in Lilongwe on Friday, regulator of the chamber, Ofelio […] The post NASFAM asked to expand its markets, operations to Mozambique appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is once again under scrutiny for its secretive handling of the health and whereabouts of its leaders, as swirling reports suggest that former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is unwell — and possibly out of the country. Amid growing speculation, a brief and cryptic WhatsApp message from Hon. Mary Navicha, […] The post WHERE IS PETER MUTHARIKA? DPP’s Dangerous Silence Sparks Health Fears appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has stepped up its investigation into a controversial K52 billion ($29.9 million) passport printing contract awarded to Madras Security Printers Private Limited (MSP), an Indian company facing corruption allegations and failed projects across multiple countries. At the centre of the probe is Indian businessman Abdul Master, a prominent figure in Malawi’s business […] The post Corruption Kingpin? Indian Businessperson Abdul Master Named in K52 Billion Passport Scandal as ACB Launches Full-Scale Probe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful and emotional tribute to Malawi’s educators, President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Friday evening hosted the “Chakwera Classroom Heroes Gala” at the State House in Lilongwe, celebrating teachers as the backbone of national development and unveiling the strides his administration has made in transforming the education sector. The event, graced by top […] The post Chakwera Celebrates Malawi’s Classroom Heroes, Showcases Transformative Achievements in Education appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Attorney General, Hon. Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda, SC, delivered a bold and visionary address at the ICCA-KIAC Commercial Arbitration Conference, positioning Malawi—and Africa—as a rising force in the future of international dispute resolution. Addressing a high-profile audience of legal scholars, judges, policy experts, and practitioners from across the continent and beyond, Chakaka-Nyirenda declared that the conference […] The post Malawi’s Attorney General Champions Arbitration Reform at Landmark African Legal Summit in Kigali appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank plc has reported a record-breaking profit after tax of K74 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024 marking a staggering 108% growth from K35.6 billion recorded in 2023. This was revealed during the bank’s Annual General Meeting held on May 30, 2025, at the Thomson Frank Mpinganjira (TFM) Centre of Excellence where […] The post FDH Bank busks in 2024 stellar performance: Post K74bn profits appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank Plc says the Vaa Vroom Promotion has received tremendous support from customers as excitement builds for the Grand Prizes of two VW Golf 7 GTI vehicles. FDH Bank Plc Senior Manager for Digital Sales, Yamikani Mbawala, said the promotion has excited most customers who regularly transact of the bank’s POS machines and the […] The post Promotion excites FDH Bank, customers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Shock and outrage have gripped Mzuzu following the arrest of Chipiku Plus Manager, Kettie Mzembe, who is at the centre of a sugar hoarding and unfair trading scandal that has sparked public anger. Mzuzu Police arrested Mzembe, 31, on the evening of Thursday, June 5, 2025, along with five accomplices, after they were caught allegedly […] The post Chipiku Plus in Sugar Scandal: Manager Arrested for Deceiving Customers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a decisive and strongly worded response, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has rejected a joint demand by five opposition parties to conduct an independent audit of the country’s Election Management System (EMS)—a move that has sparked fresh debate over transparency and trust in electoral processes. In a letter dated 6 June 2025, signed by […] The post MEC Rejects Opposition’s Request to Audit Smartmatic Machine, Cites Security Risks and Misinformation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a historic moment for regional integration and cross-border trade, Presidents Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera of Malawi and Daniel Francis Chapo of Mozambique have jointly commissioned the state-of-the-art Dedza–Calomue One-Stop Border Post—a transformative facility designed to simplify and speed up trade and travel between the two neighbouring countries. The border post, located at Dedza in Malawi […] The post Chakwera and Chapo Commission Dedza–Calomue One-Stop Border Post, Ushering in New Era of Trade Efficiency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful show of international solidarity, the Government of Indonesia has donated Mpox diagnostic test kits and reagents worth K200 million to Malawi, bolstering the country’s efforts to control the growing outbreak of the viral disease. The life-saving supplies were officially handed over during a high-level ceremony at the Ministry of Health headquarters in […] The post Indonesia Donates K200 Million Worth of Mpox Test Kits to Malawi Amid Rising Cases appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is something obscenely ironic — Shakespearean, even — about a country that cannot feed its children but can feed a standing army. Something tragic about a land where nurses strike, teachers beg, and university students hustle airtime to survive, while soldiers in sprawling, well-watered barracks polish boots, iron uniforms, and receive allowances without firing […] The post Scarecrows in Uniform: Does Malawi Really Need a Military? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  In a bold move to make clean cooking more affordable for Malawians, 265 Energy has rolled out an exciting Gas Accessories Promotion, giving away free gas regulators—worth MWK40,000—to the first 50 customers who purchase a two-plate gas cooker package. Announcing the campaign on Thursday, Phillip White, Public Relations Officer for 265 Energy, said the […] The post 265 Energy Launches Gas Accessories Promo – Free Regulators for First 50 Customers! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A firefighting team from PressCane Limited, a subsidiary of conglomerate Press Corporation Limited (PCL), on Tuesday afternoon averted more damages and injuries at Chikwawa District Hospital by putting off a fire that erupted from the facility’s Incinerator. As the flames spread rapidly, hospital officials quickly called for help after realizing the situation was beyond their […] The post PressCane Fire Crew saves Chikwawa Hospital appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given K20 million to ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) for their 2025 Expo and Corporate Awards set for this weekend in Lilongwe. Speaking after presenting the cheque on Monday, NBM plc’s Head of Information Technology, Organization and Methods (ITOM) Division, Christopher Chilenga, said sponsoring ICTAM is more than […] The post NBM plc donates K20 million towards 2025 ICT Expo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation in partnership with an innovation firm, Nxtgen Labs, has equipped 20 passionate students from Mtandile with essential Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills, digital creativity, and problem-solving techniques. The SKC Foundation, formed in memory of the departed Vice President Saulos Chilima by his widow Mary Chilima, signed a partnership agreement with […] The post SKC Foundation, Nxtgen Labs equip students with AI skills appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful show of neighbourly unity, Malawi and Mozambique have taken their historic friendship to new heights. President Lazarus Chakwera today hosted Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo on his first official visit to Malawi — a visit timed perfectly with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations. Calling it a “Golden Visit,” […] The post “Golden Visit”: Malawi, Mozambique Seal New Era of Cooperation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a scathing statement released today, the Solidarity Alliance Party has delivered a blistering indictment of Malawi’s deteriorating public healthcare system, branding it not as “health care” but a “death care system” that is killing poor Malawians every day. Signed by Party President Dr. Victor Madhlopa, the statement accuses the Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST), […] The post From Health to Death: Solidarity Alliance Party Blasts Central Medical Stores, Corruption and Systemic Failure for Malawi’s Healthcare Collapse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is earning praise from Malawians at home and abroad, including prominent social media influencer Onjezani Kenani, after Malawi successfully avoided being included in the latest United States travel ban.   The diplomatic victory comes after the US government issued Malawi a stern 60-day warning to address the alleged issuance […] The post Onjezani Kenani Praises Chakwera as Malawi Evades US Travel Ban in Diplomatic Win appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold and defiant stance, Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor Dr. Mafuta Mwale has outright rejected a fresh proposal from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to once again devalue the Malawian Kwacha—calling the advice a reckless prescription that has already wreaked havoc on millions of lives. This comes after an IMF mission led by […] The post IMF Demands Kwacha Devaluation Again so More Malawians Suffer: Chakwera Says Not This Time! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor and UTM President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe is facing mounting legal and political pressure after the High Court in Lilongwe rejected his application to halt proceedings in a high-profile case involving allegations of illegal public spending. In a ruling delivered Tuesday, High Court Judge Redson Kapindu dismissed Kabambe’s request to […] The post Will Kabambe Survive the Storm? High Court Rejects His Move to Stop His Trial appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) has disbursed MK161 million to 18 local artists under its Copyright Fund initiative—injecting fresh energy into the country’s creative sector. At a presentation ceremony held in Lilongwe, Robert Kapyepye, Chairperson of the Copyright Fund Committee, said the support is aimed at helping creatives produce world-class content capable of generating […] The post COSOMA Splashes K161 Million in Royalties to Boost Malawi’s Creative Industry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In just a few weeks, young people from every corner of Malawi will gather at the Bingu International Convention Centre for what could become the most pivotal youth event in our democratic history—the 2025 Youth Summit for Democracy and Human Rights. As Chairperson of the National Youth Summit and coordinator of the Youth Decide Campaign, […] The post Opinion | Youth Are No Longer Waiting Their Turn appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi National Football Team, The Flames, is set to begin its 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup campaign with renewed hope and determination, as the team aims to reach the finals for the first time since 2003. Despite participating in the regional tournament for several years, Malawi has never lifted the COSAFA Cup trophy. Their best […] The post Flames Eye COSAFA Glory as 2025 Campaign Kicks Off appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mulanje Central was ablaze with energy and pride on June 1st as the grand finale of the Dr. Kondwani Nankhumwa K15 Million Football and Netball Trophy lit up Chisitu Primary School Grounds, delivering thrilling matches, electrifying entertainment, and a bold vision for grassroots sports. In a nail-biting football final, Chippie Academy clinched the championship after […] The post Nankhumwa’s K15 Million Trophy Sparks Sporting Fire in Mulanje Central appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold, life-changing move, People’s Party Vice President and Karonga South MP hopeful Duncan Kaonga has pledged to fully sponsor 50 students—25 girls and 25 boys—from Chilumba to Maranatha Academy starting September 2025. The scholarship package, covering tuition, accommodation, learning materials, and other academic needs, is estimated to cost over K1 billion, making it […] The post PP’s Duncan Kaonga Declares War on Illiteracy in Chilumba—Allocates K1bn to Educate 50 Rural Learners appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s internationally acclaimed artist and Cultural, Youth, and Tourism Ambassador, Tay Grin, is once again representing the nation on the global stage. Just days after receiving a distinguished Tourism Excellence Award in the United Kingdom, Tay Grin has been officially invited to participate in the 2025 BET Experience and BET Awards in Los Angeles, California, […] The post Tay Grin Heads to Carlifornia, USA, for BET Awards Experience Days After Winning Prestigious UK Tourism Award appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has launched a collaborative initiative aimed at helping local companies embrace international management systems and standards, in a bid to enhance global competitiveness and reposition Malawi’s economy. Speaking in Blantyre on Tuesday during the presentation of management systems and standards certification awards to four local companies, MBS Director of […] The post MBS Partners with Local Companies to Champion Global Standards and Boost Competitiveness appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Concerned Citizens of Malawi, a civic group pushing for democracy and accountability, has announced a peaceful protest for June 11, 2025 in Lilongwe—and they’re not mincing words. The group accuses the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) of steering the country toward a rigged and chaotic election. Their main worry? MEC’s decision to use Electronic Management Devices […] The post MEC Under Fire: Concerned Citizens to March on June 11 Over “Rigged” Preparations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Every Malawian could feel the pinch if government loses a court battle over a controversial military equipment contract worth over K53 billion. Former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Henry Odillo took the stand in the High Court in Lilongwe on Monday, testifying in a case where Attorney General Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda is challenging a $30 million […] The post K53 Billion Military Deal in Court: Ex-Army Chief Testifies as Govt Fights $30M Interest Claim appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Independent Schools Association of Malawi (ISAMA) has called on the government to revise inspection and licensing fees, warning that the current high charges are crippling many private schools and threatening the quality of education in the country. Speaking at the official opening of ISAMA’s 3rd National Annual Conference in Blantyre on Wednesday, ISAMA President […] The post Private Schools Cry Foul Over High Licence and Inspection Fees appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.