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.

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.