The Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP), being implemented by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) with funding from the World Bank, is changing the lives of Malawians through mass electricity connections, allowing people to embark in small scale businesses. MEAP was launched in December 2022, with USD 71 million funding by the World Bank through […] The post ESCOM’s MEAP Project Transforming Lives, Businesses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has announced that the Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be commemorated on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in line with global Catholic observance. This annual celebration is traditionally held on the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus […] The post Malawi’s Catholic Bishops to Mark World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 27 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has outlined a number of measures designed and aimed to tame malpractices and corruption in procurement and disposal of public assets in Malawi. The Authority has, among others, digitalized public procurement, a move that only aims to reform procurement, but also deliver services to all […] The post PPDA outlines measures to tame malpractices, corruption in public procurement, disposal of assets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has been ranked among the top 50 most food self-sufficient countries in the world, according to a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature Food in May 2025. The study, which assessed 186 countries based on their ability to feed their populations across seven major food groups, placed Malawi alongside seven other African nations […] The post Malawi Among Africa’s Most Food Self-Sufficient Nations — New Global Study Reveals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has supported boxer Limbani ‘Lion’ Masamba with air tickets and upkeep for an international non-title fight against Iddy Pialali at Posta Kijitonyama Club in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on Saturday. The super welterweight pugilist returns into the ring for a PST Welterweight Championship three months after defeating another Tanzanian boxer, […] The post MAGLA flies Masamba to Tanzania for a fight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL), a consortium of four oil marketing companies namely Total Energies, Petroda, Puma, and Vivo Energy, has donated 100 school desks valued at K20 million to Mtakataka Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Dedza. Speaking during the official handover ceremony on Wednesday, PIL’s Operations Manager, Edmond Pingani emphasized the importance of private […] The post PIL donates 100 desks worth K20 million to Mtakataka CDSS appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Linde Lounge in Mzuzu will this weekend, July 26 host Ladies Hangout Night, an event that features female deejays. To be hosted by MC Burkin, the event will see DJ Nyenyezi, DJ Bubblegum, DJ Thando and La Perle The DJ showcasing their skills on the decks. In an interview, organizer of the Ladies Hangout Night, […] The post Linde Lounge to host Ladies Hangout Night, an all female DJs event appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

MPICO Plc, a subsidiary of Old Mutual Malawi Limited, on Wednesday conducted a fire drill at Gateway Mall in Lilongwe as part of its ongoing safety and emergency preparedness efforts. The exercise aimed to test the facility’s readiness to respond to fire outbreaks and other emergencies. It involved key emergency stakeholders, including the Lilongwe City […] The post MPICO Plc Conducts Fire Drill to Boost Emergency Preparedness appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A state witness has revealed in court that Norman Chisale, former security aide to ex-President Peter Mutharika, bought 63 vehicles between 2017 and 2019, at a total cost of K407 million. The third state witness, Ellenor Banda, an officer at the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), resumed her testimony today before the High Court in Lilongwe […] The post Witness Tells Court: Norman Chisale Bought 63 Vehicles Worth K407 Million in Just Two Years appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has distanced itself from the newly formed political alliance between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and a group of northern politicians under the banner of the Northern Alliance Bloc. AFORD spokesperson Annie Maluwa told Zodiak Broadcasting Station that the party held a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Tuesday to […] The post Shocker! AFORD Distances Itself from DPP-Northern Alliance Pact appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fresh wave of criticism is battering the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) barely 24 hours after it announced an alliance with the Northern Region Alliance, with critics branding the pact as a desperate gamble that offers nothing new to Malawians. While the DPP is selling the deal as a strategic electoral move ahead of the […] The post DPP’s Alliance with Northern Bloc Draws Fire: Critics Call It “Empty Political Drama” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has achieved a major diplomatic milestone—ranking among Africa’s top 10 most powerful passports in the Henley Passport Index 2025. With a visa-free score of 73, Malawi is now tied at 8th place with Morocco, overtaking key regional players like Kenya. This leap underscores the country’s growing global respect and improved international mobility for its […] The post Malawi Ranks Among Africa’s Top 10 Most Powerful Passports in 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a dramatic political move that’s stirring both excitement and skepticism, the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has officially declared an alliance with a group of northern-based politicians and parties under a new banner called the Northern Alliance Bloc. Announced late last night, the alliance is being sold as a “rescue mission” for Malawians suffering […] The post DPP Joins Forces with Northern Bloc—but Only Mutharika Will Pick His Running Mate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Judiciary has received a morale boost from NICO Pension, which has made a contribution of K5 million towards the upcoming 2025 Open Day and International Day for Judiciary Wellbeing event scheduled for July 24-25 at Ngazi Primary School in Ekwendeni, Mzimba. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Blantyre, NICO Pension, Financial Advisory, Manager […] The post NICO Pension contributes K5 million towards ‘Judiciary Open Day’ event  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has officially entered the campaign period for the highly anticipated September 16, 2025 Tripartite Elections, following the dissolution of the 2019–2025 Parliament. The announcement was made today by Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Catherine Gotani Hara, in line with Section 67(1) of the Constitution, which requires Parliament to be dissolved ahead of […] The post Malawi Parliament Dissolved Ahead of September 2025 General Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) on Tuesday challenged the private sector in the country to increase production and address the prevailing supply side pressure affecting macroeconomic situation. RBM Governor Dr McDonald Mafuta Mwale was speaking in Blantyre during this year’s investment symposium that had some companies pitching investment projects to prospective financiers. Speaking during the […] The post RBM challenges private sector to enhance production appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Women’s rights activists have issued a bold ultimatum to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda: fire North-South Regional Chairman Joseph Chavula over sexual harassment allegations or face mass protests at the party’s headquarters in Lilongwe. The warning follows explosive accusations from former MCP Regional Youth Treasurer Lusungu Tembo, who claims she was […] The post Fire Chavula or Face Protests at MCP Headquarters! Women Activists Dare Chimwendo as MCP Sex Scandal Explodes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful and politically strategic launch of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) 2025 campaign, President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera stood before a sea of supporters at Mzimba Stadium on April 19 and delivered what may become one of the most consequential speeches of his presidency — a rallying call to consolidate development gains in the […] The post “Musagwedezeke. Musatekeseke. Musanamizidwe”: Chakwera Details What He Has Delivered for the North and his 2nd Term Plans   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets midfield maestro, Lloyd Aaron, is set to join Qatari side Muaither Sports Club following a transfer agreement between the two clubs. Aaron joined FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at the start of the 2024 season from Civil Service United and has since made 54 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal and […] The post Bullets captain Aaron off to Qatar appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the wedding season is in, Old Mutual Malawi has again opened doors for free financial management advisory to the couples intending to marry. This is an annual initiative that Old Mutual offers to help people overcome some of the financial related problems they are likely to meet as they start their new married life. […] The post Old Mutual opens for free financial talks in bridal showers and send-offs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the heart of Likuni, just outside Lilongwe, a quiet agricultural revolution is sprouting—seed by seed, tray by tray. And at the center of it all is 24-year-old Tony Lutere, the bold young founder behind Vinjeru Nursery. Armed with nothing but a tray of seedlings, a relentless dream, and a little help from the YEFFA […] The post Sowing Dreams, One Seedling at a Time: Meet the Young Man Turning Green Shoots into Gold appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Independent Parliamentary aspirant for Mulanje Central, Rhoda Gadama Misomali, has launched a groundbreaking healthcare initiative aimed at improving access to medical services in remote areas of the constituency. Dubbed the RGM Mobile Clinic, the program officially rolled out at Nansomba Secondary School, where over 180 patients received medical assistance for various health conditions. The mobile […] The post Independent MP Aspirant Rhoda Gadama Misomali Launches Mobile Clinic in Mulanje Central appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a significant move toward building a cleaner and more climate-resilient capital, the Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has launched new community by-laws aimed at strengthening waste management and reducing the impact of climate-related disasters. Speaking at the official launch on Saturday, Deputy City Mayor Councillor Ruth Chingwalu hailed the initiative as a milestone in improving […] The post Lilongwe City Council Unveils Bold Policies on Climate and Waste Management appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the sun set on the 14th anniversary of the July 20, 2011 massacre, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) finds itself at the centre of growing public fury, with citizens, civil society, and survivors demanding more than just remembrance — they want justice, accountability, and an unequivocal public apology from the party responsible for one […] The post DPP Haunted by July 20 Killings as Demands for Apology and Justice Grow Louder appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Africa must take ownership of its water and sanitation challenges if it is to build a resilient and sustainable future, Africa Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) President Engineer Mahmood Lutaaya has said. Speaking at the official opening of the 95th AfWASA Conference currently underway in Lilongwe, Lutaaya emphasized that Africans are best positioned to tackle […] The post AfWASA President Urges African-Led Solutions to Water and Sanitation Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Telecom Networks Malawi (TNM) has opted to reinvest its 2024 profits into the business rather than share them with shareholders, marking the third consecutive year without dividend payouts. The bold decision underscores TNM’s strategy to rebuild, modernize its infrastructure, and secure long-term value. Speaking during the company’s Annual General Meeting held in Blantyre, Board Chairperson […] The post No Dividends, All Growth: TNM Bets on the Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the increasing euphoria ahead of the 16th September general election—characterized by a backlog of haunting issues including complaints regarding handouts—the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has sprung forth, clarifying that it does not handle any complaints to do with campaign handouts. Probably overwhelmed by a plethora of complaints from uninformed stakeholders, the electoral body stresses in […] The post Please, don’t come to us! MEC distances itself from handouts complaints appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has thrown down the gauntlet to Malawi’s youth, declaring the time for passive engagement is over. In a bold move at Kamuzu Palace, the President officially signed the National Youth Manifesto—signaling a renewed and aggressive push to place young people at the very heart of the country’s development agenda. The ceremony, buzzing […] The post Chakwera Signs Youth Manifesto, Dares Young People to Take the Lead appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Technocrats in the water and sanitation sector have converged in Lilongwe for the 95th Strategic and Technological Council (STC) conference of the Africa Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). Among others, the technocrats are expected to explore new and blended financing mechanisms for the sector, including the public-private partnerships, green bonds, climate adaptation funds and performance-based […] The post Waster, sanitation technocrats in Lilongwe to discuss how to tackle challenges affecting the sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For 21 long years, Lazaro and his wife from Dowa endured ridicule, whispers, and deep sorrow as their marriage remained childless. Mocked by some and pitied by many, they carried the heavy burden of barrenness—until a single encounter changed everything. Doctors from both public and private hospitals had written them off. Lazaro was diagnosed with […] The post Prophet Kambale Strikes Again! 21 Years of Barrenness Broken by a Prophetic Word appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A blue political tide is sweeping through the Central Region, fueled by the relentless energy of Alfred Gangata, Vice-President of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for the Central Region. With the countdown to the September 16 elections in full swing, Gangata is fast becoming the face of the party’s resurgence. On Sunday, the youthful and […] The post Gangata Ignites DPP Momentum in Lilongwe: Blue Wave Rising appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment, following a high-level engagement with women’s rights organisations at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. During the event, President Chakwera officially received and endorsed the latest edition of the Women’s Manifesto, a comprehensive civic document developed by a coalition of civil […] The post Chakwera Endorses Women’s Manifesto, Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned education advocate and activist Dr. Limbani Nsapato has weighed in on the heated discussion about the recently launched ruling Malawi Congress Party’s (MCP) 2025 manifesto, bemoaning gaps in education pledges and absence of strategies to achieve key expectations in the sector. Nsapato, who is Link For Education Governance (LEG) Executive Director, says the education […] The post Activist unimpressed with MCP’s education promises appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After clinching the Airtel Top Eight championship, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets players can also smile their way to their First Capital Bank (FCB) which has spoiled them with K500, 000 each. Bullets beat Silver Strikers 4-3 through post-match penalties at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday after a one-all draw in regulation time. FCB […] The post FCB spoils Bullets players with K500,000 each appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful and deeply composed public lecture, engineer Vitumbiko A.Z. Mumba delivered what many are calling one of the most fearless critiques of Malawi’s construction industry. With the poise of a seasoned reformist and the clarity of a visionary, Mumba laid bare the alarming state of ethics in the sector, calling it one of […] The post Mumba Tears Into Malawi’s Construction Industry, Exposes Rotten Ethics and Calls for Bold Reforms appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.