The High Court in Mzuzu has set Friday, June 13th as the date it will determine whether the ongoing election dispute in Mzimba Central Constituency involving Trade Minister Vitumbiko Mumba and his party, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), should proceed in court or be resolved through an out-of-court settlement. The case, which is before Justice […] The post Court Set to Decide Mzimba Central Dispute: High Stakes for Mumba and MCP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Two separate locations. Two different expressions of grief. But one powerful, unbreakable message: love, unity, and healing. On the first anniversary of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, Malawi stood still in solemn remembrance. From the misty hills of Viphya Plantation to the sacred grounds […] The post Unity Is Not Conformity—Celebrating Diversity Of Chilima’s Two Separate Memorials appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A dramatic early-morning police chase ended in the arrest of Bob Chinkango, a 43-year-old lawyer from Chiradzulu, who now faces multiple charges including drunk driving and failure to comply with police orders. The incident occurred around 3:30am at Bangwe Police Roadblock, where Chinkango, driving a Mercedes Benz (reg. CZ 3), allegedly refused to stop when […] The post Lawyer Bob Chinkango Arrested After Drunken High-Speed Chase, Shot Fired at Vehicle appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s national football team has officially checked out of the 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Championship with the grace of a ghost — barely seen, never felt, and certainly not heard on the scoreboard. A 1-0 loss to Angola has wrapped up what might just be their quietest tournament performance yet. The script was familiar: a promising […] The post Flames Return Empty-Handed From Cosafa — Yet Again appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Many Malawians struggle to get loans because they don’t have land or buildings to use as collateral. But that is changing. Banks in Malawi are now accepting movable items like farming equipment, stock, and even business invoices to give out loans. This change is part of a campaign led by the Reserve Bank of Malawi […] The post Using Household Items to Get Loans: A New Way to Access Money in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi wades through economic hardship, political drama, and emotional loss, one leader is choosing a different path—one of focus, facts, and forward thinking. Dalitso Kabambe, the newly elected president of the UTM, is not just another politician making noise. He’s a man on a mission. While the political atmosphere is thick with grief, drama, […] The post Kabambe’s Message Is Clear: Malawi’s Future Is the Economy, Not Conspiracies And Endless Candles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s celebrated hip-hop artist and cultural icon Tay Grin, also known as the Nyau King, continues to raise the country’s flag high on the global stage. Fresh from attending the BET Awards, Tay Grin made headlines after being spotted as a VIP guest at Snoop Dogg’s exclusive after party, where the two reportedly discussed the […] The post Tay Grin Hints at Big Moves After Meeting Snoop Dogg at BET Awards After Party appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Patricia Kaliati, one of the advisors to the president of the UTM Party, has openly accused the government of being involved in the plane crash that killed Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others. She made these remarks during a memorial service for Chilima held in Nsipe, Ntcheu District. “Chilima died like a dog,” […] The post Kaliati Implicates Govt Chilima’s Death, Fails to Reveal Actual Names appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hon. Atupele Muluzi today joined Malawians in paying tribute to the victims of the tragic military plane crash that occurred on June 10, 2024. The emotional memorial ceremony took place at Lunjika Turn-Off in Mzimba District. Muluzi, accompanied by his wife Angela, was among the many mourners who gathered to […] The post Atupele Muluzi Attends Memorial for June 10 Plane Crash Victims in Mzimba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera today announced that a major highway in Malawi will be renamed in honor of the late Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, as the nation marked the first anniversary of the tragic plane crash that claimed his life and eight others. Speaking at a somber memorial service in Nsipe, Ntcheu—the home district […] The post Chakwera Renames Highway in Honor of Late VP Chilima, Pledges Support for Crash Victims’ Families appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Angry Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters in Chiradzulu Midima Constituency are demanding that the party either reruns its botched primary elections or endorses Friday Namaona as their candidate ahead of the September 16 General Elections. Speaking on Monday, the supporters expressed shock after DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba claimed the party had completed selecting candidates for […] The post “No Rerun, No Vote!”—Chiradzulu Midima DPP Supporters Push for Friday Namaona or Fresh Primaries appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Once known for his magic on the pitch, Malawian striker Gabadinho Mhango is now fighting a different kind of battle—this time off the field and in the courtroom—as he teeters on the brink of losing his R1.2 million Johannesburg home due to unpaid debts. Mhango, who currently plays for Marumo Gallants and is a former […] The post Gabadinho Mhango Faces Financial Crash as Bank Moves to Seize His R1.2 Million Home appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) has come forward to explain how royalties—payments made to artists for the use of their work—are calculated and distributed. The clarification comes amid growing concerns from some creatives who say they don’t fully understand how the system works. Speaking during a media and artist engagement meeting in Blantyre, COSOMA’s […] The post How Does COSOMA Pay Royalties to Artists: Cosoma Explains appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Today, Malawi bows its head in collective mourning. On this solemn day, the nation remembers Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and the eight others who perished in the tragic military plane crash on June 10, 2024. Two memorials are being held—one in Nsipe, Ntcheu, organized by the late vice president’s family and political party, […] The post A President for All: Chakwera’s Compassionate Leadership Amid a Divided Grief Over Chilima’s Death appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A sobering new report from the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) has revealed that at least 6.8 million Malawians—over one-third of the population—are unable to meet basic food needs, exposing the country to a deepening poverty crisis. The report paints a grim picture: 5.7 million people are classified under IPC Phase 3, a […] The post Hunger Crisis in Malawi: 6.8 Million Struggle as Poverty Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The dusty roads of Mpeni Village in Thambani, Mwanza, were heavy with sorrow and dignity on Monday as President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera led a solemn and emotionally charged farewell to the late Joyce Chitsulo, former Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture — a woman whose life was defined by tireless service and unmatched […] The post Tears Flow as President Chakwera Pays Tribute to Late Joyce Chitsulo: “A Flame of Service That Will Never Be Extinguished” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  UTM Vice President for the South, Richard Makondi, has pledged to bring meaningful development to the newly demarcated Chilomoni, Kabula, Nancholi Constituency as he officially declares his candidacy for Member of Parliament in the upcoming September 16 general elections. Makondi, a well-known businessman-turned-politician, says the area has suffered years of stagnation and urgently needs […] The post UTM’s Makondi Vows Transformation for Newly Demarcated Chilomoni-Kabula-Nancholi Constituency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Harold Jiya, has announced that the Bank has set aside K60 billion to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malawi. Jiya made the remarks in Lilongwe on Thursday following a series of visits to various SMEs, organized by the Bank as part of its […] The post NBM plc commits K60 Billion to boost SMEs  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBS Bank plc Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Temwani Simwaka has attributed the Bank’s remarkable 2024 financial performance to continued investments in key sectors such as food and agribusiness, corporate and investment banking, and innovation. Simwaka spoke during a stakeholders’ engagement in Blantyre on Friday, where she explained to journalists and stakeholders the Bank’s strategies for […] The post NBS Bank attributes growth to investment in key sectors  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A leading Pan-African Financial Service provider, Old Mutual Limited has sent its top performing staff within the Africa Regions to Rio De Janeiro in Brazil for the annual Offshore holiday trips. Of the 74 members of staff who travelled on 7 June and returning on 15 June, 9 are from Old Mutual Malawi. Other countries […] The post Old Mutual Africa regions staff off to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for offshore holiday trip appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has confirmed that its leader, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, is currently in the Republic of South Africa on a private visit, but has strongly dismissed rumours suggesting he is unwell. In a statement signed by the party’s Secretary General, Peter Mukhito, the DPP clarified that Mutharika travelled using a scheduled […] The post DPP Confirms Mutharika Is in South Africa but Refutes Health Issues appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Families of the victims of the tragic military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others on June 10, 2024, say they need more time to study the just-released final investigation report before commenting on its findings. Representatives from three of the nine affected families — those […] The post “It’s too early for us to comment on the report,” says Chilima’s family appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Basketball Association of Malawi (BAM) has described the CDH Investment Bank sponsorship to the basketball tournament as a game charger towards the development of the sport in the country, saying it has helped to offer opportunities for talented youth to enhance their skills and achieve economic development. Speaking on Saturday at the end of […] The post CDH Investment Bank Basketball sponsorship unearth raw talents – BAM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On the morning of June 10, 2024, a quiet fog rolled over the hills of northern Malawi. Deep in the forested rise of Nthungwa, a sharp explosion shattered the stillness. Moments earlier, a Dornier 228 aircraft operated by the Malawi Air Force had slammed into the side of a steep hill, disintegrating on impact. All nine […] The post Flight of Failures: How gaps in Malawi’s Aviation System claimed Lives appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

While many African nations are embracing civil society engagement as a means of strengthening electoral integrity, Malawi seems to be charting a different course. In stark contrast to Côte d’Ivoire—where election authorities have welcomed independent verification of voter rolls—the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has denied access to its voters’ register to a coalition of domestic […] The post Unlike Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi’s MEC keeps voters’ roll off-limits to CSOs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.

The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has announced a game-changing initiative that will see K3 billion allocated to every parliamentary constituency across Malawi for business and agricultural loans aimed at empowering citizens and accelerating local economic growth. NEEF CEO Humphreys Mdyetseni made the announcement in Mangochi during a vibrant youth engagement meeting, where he encouraged […] The post NEEF Rolls Out K3 Billion Per Constituency to Boost Rural Business and Youth Empowerment 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.