ESCOM has connected 146,000 Malawians to the national electricity grid through the World Bank-funded Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP)—a massive push toward lighting up homes, energizing small businesses, and transforming lives. Launched in 2022 with a goal of connecting 180,000 households by mid-2025, the project has now been extended to December 2025, giving more Malawians […] The post Powering Progress: ESCOM Lights Up 146,000 Homes as Power Connection Project Gets Boost appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At a time when Malawians are crying out for modern, forward-looking infrastructure—especially in the long-neglected Northern Region—it is both outrageous and shameful that the government is spending billions of kwacha renovating the outdated, crumbling shell that is Mzuzu Airport. Let’s be clear: this so-called “rehabilitation” is not a step forward—it is a deliberate insult. A […] The post EDITORIAL | A Monument to Neglect – Mzuzu Airport Renovation Is a National Shame appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a resounding legal victory, the Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe has acquitted Paramount Holdings Limited and its directors of all criminal charges and issued a firm ruling that permanently bars the state from reopening the matter. The court cleared directors Prakash Virji Ghedia, Arvindkumar Atit Patel, and Suresh Khimji Jagatiya of three criminal […] The post Victory for Paramount Holdings as Court Acquits Company and Directors of All Charges, Permanently Blocks Reopening the Matter appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former president Dr. Joyce Banda has roared back onto the political stage, shaking the North with promises of development, accountability, and a sharp warning against recycling failed political alliances. Speaking to a lively crowd at Kaviwale Ground in Mzuzu, the People’s Party (PP) leader pledged that if entrusted with power again, her first order of […] The post JOYCE BANDA STORMS THE NORTH: Vows to Build Orton Chirwa Airport, Warns Against Alliance ‘Scams’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi inches closer to the critical 2025 elections, one truth is becoming increasingly self-evident: the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) does not need an alliance to win—it needs the confidence to trust itself. With the Tonse Alliance unraveling at the seams and President Lazarus Chakwera administration drowning in economic failures, the opposition has a rare […] The post OPINION | No Alliances Needed: Why DPP Must Stand Alone to Win 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) says it will only buy maize from outside Malawi if it fails to get enough within the country—this is despite Malawi facing a big shortage of over 530,000 metric tonnes of maize this year. NFRA Chief Executive Officer, George Macheka, told Nyasatimes that they are first buying maize from […] The post NFRA Says It Will Only Import Maize If Local Supply Fails appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) chairman, Hitesh Anadkat on Sunday spoiled Silver Strikers players by giving them K1 million each for emerging champions of the FCB 30 years Trophy at Bingu Stadium in Lilongwe. The Central Bankers thumped FCB Nyasa Big Bullets 2-0 in a highly-contested match that was organised to mark the climax of the […] The post FCB’s Anadkat spoils Silver Strikers players with K1 million each  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold step to revitalise Malawi’s development sector, the Forum for AIDS Counselling and Training (FACT Malawi) held an impactful Organizational Development and Management Workshop on June 28 in Blantyre, targeting the next wave of changemakers in the NGO space. The workshop drew over 200 eager participants—students, fresh graduates, job seekers, and young leaders—from […] The post FACT Malawi Grooms Next Generation of NGO Leaders: Youth Equipped with Practical Skills in Blantyre Workshop appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has met with Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, in Abuja, Nigeria, where he is attending the 32nd Afrexim Bank Annual Summit. Hot on the heels of another high-level meeting with billionaire Tony Elumelu, Chakwera’s engagement with Dangote marks a deliberate strategy to court heavyweight African investors capable of shifting Malawi’s economic […] The post Chakwera Courts Africa’s Richest Man: Dangote Eyes Investment in Malawi’s Key Sectors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has returned to the political frontline with renewed fire and fury. At the heart of this weekend’s storm was the party’s Central Region Vice President Alfred Gangata, who declared during a charged rally in Mchinji that massive, nationwide peaceful demonstrations will kick off this Friday—a protest against rising state brutality, […] The post Gangata Returns with Fire: DPP Declares War on MCP, Protest Storm Starts Friday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

How long, Malawi? How long will citizens be subjected to the humiliating spectacle of standing in endless queues—begging for sugar as though it were a luxury and not a basic household staple? How long must we endure silence from officials whose duty is to protect the consumer, not watch idly as vultures circle around scarcity? […] The post EDITORIAL: How Long Must Malawians Suffer Over a Packet of Sugar? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Two men in Mchinji have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for tampering with Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi ESCOM infrastructure prompting the corporation to issue a fresh public appeal to assist in the fight against vandalisation. Pemphero Kafera Mbewe, aged 30, from Noti Village under Traditional Authority Kazyozyo, and Lloyd Peter, 30, from […] The post Duo Gets 14 Yrs Imprisonment for Vandalising ESCOM Infrastructure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The One NICO Top 12 Netball Cup is finally set to kick off in Blantyre today, a start to a promising and exciting eight weeks of netball action. The much-anticipated tournament will bring together 12 best netball teams in the country, all vying for the coveted title. In the opening ceremonial game, reigning champions Kukoma […] The post Clash of NICO Netball Giants on today appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) has embarked on seeking extra strategy to enhance possible ways in ending exam malpractices through collaboration with other examination boards under the Southern Africa Association for Education Assessment (SAAEA). MANEB executive director Dorothy Nampota and board chairperson Samson Sajidu said this in Blantyre on Saturday during a meeting for […] The post MANEB Seeks Extra Plans To Ensure Clean Exams:Engages SAAEA For Strategic Plan Refine appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Aspiring Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City Centre, Gift Nankhuni, has earned praise for his unwavering support to education after presiding over the graduation ceremony of Form Four students at Tsokankanasi Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Lilongwe on Friday. Speaking at the event, Nankhuni encouraged the graduating students to stay focused and prepare thoroughly […] The post Nankhuni Hailed as Genuine Transformative Leader for Supporting CDSS Graduation Ceremonies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bungwe lomenyera Ufulu wa anthu omwe ali ndi ulumali wosiyanasiyana la CHRR mongwirizana ndi bungwe loyang’anira mabungwe ena pa nkhaniyi, la MACODA likuchititsa mkumano wounikira anthuwa pa ufulu omwe amawalora kulumikizitsidwa bwino lomwe pa nkhani ya zisankho ndi muzipani za ndale m’dziko muno. Mkumanowu womwe ndi wamasiku awiri ukuchitikira mu mzinda wa Blantyre wayamba lachisanu […] The post Mabungwe à CHRR ndi MACODA a kulimbikitsa anthu aulumali kudziwa Ufulu wawo bwino,kutsatira zisankho appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Human rights activists have demanded the immediate arrest of machete-wielding thugs who violently attacked demonstrators, including Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa, in broad daylight in Lilongwe on Thursday. Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Chairperson Gift Trapence and National Advocacy Platform (NAP) Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe made the call during […] The post “Arrest the Thugs Now!” — Rights Activists Trapence, Kondowe Slam Police Over Brutal Attack on Namiwa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has reported the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to the international donor community, accusing it of state-sponsored violence, intimidation and manipulation of the electoral process—allegations the Malawi Police Service has swiftly defended following a brutal attack on activist Sylvester Namiwa. In a letter addressed to diplomatic missions and international […] The post DPP Reports MCP to Donor Community Over Electoral Violence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Higher Education, Hon. Dr. Jessie Kabwila, has hailed the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence as a landmark opportunity for Malawi to rise as a regional thought leader in ethical AI governance. Held in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 24–25, 2025, the high-level forum brought together ministers and top officials […] The post Kabwila: Malawi Must Lead, Not Lag, in Global AI Revolution appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Leader of Opposition, Dr. George Thapatula Chaponda, has condemned the Malawi Police Service for being silent and inactive amid increasing cases of insecurity even during broad daylight. In a statement issued on Friday, Chaponda wondered how can ordinary people could feel safe in their homes or communities when the law enforcement agents are failing […] The post Chaponda Condemns Police Silence, Inaction Amid Growing Insecurity in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has issued a blistering statement demanding the immediate dismissal of Minister of Homeland Security Ezekiel Ching’oma and Inspector General of Police Merlyne Yolamu, following the violent disruption of peaceful demonstrations in Lilongwe by machete-wielding thugs in full view of state security forces. The legal body is not mincing words. In […] The post Law Society Tells Chakwera: Sack Yolamu and Ching’oma Now Over Protest Violence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The events that unfolded in Lilongwe this week were not just disturbing—they were a national disgrace. Peaceful Malawians, led by the Citizens for Credible Elections, were exercising their constitutional right to assemble. What they received instead were pangas, chaos, and fear. And while machete-wielding thugs roamed freely, the Malawi Police Service and Malawi Defence Force […] The post Enough is Enough, Mr. President: Fire Yolamu and Ching’oma Now appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has announced that customers using its cards will get a 50% discount on the match ticket prices for the friendly encounter between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers at Bingu National Stadium (BNS) in Lilongwe on Sunday. FCB is celebrating 30 years of service, and the friendly, dubbed the ‘FCB […] The post FCB cardholders get 50% discount on Bullets, Silver friendly tickets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has scored a potential economic breakthrough for Malawi after holding high-level talks with African business mogul Tony Elumelu—Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, United Bank for Africa (UBA), and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation—on the sidelines of the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meeting in Abuja. The meeting centered on unlocking investment opportunities […] The post Chakwera Secures Investment Breakthrough as African Billionaire Tony Elumelu Eyes Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Independent Complaints Commission has launched a high-stakes investigation into the conduct of police officers during a shocking incident where panga-wielding thugs attacked Citizens for Credible Elections leader Sylvester Namiwa in broad daylight. The Commission’s Chief Legal Officer, Nicely Msowoya, confirmed that the inquiry was triggered by a flood of public complaints after the brutal […] The post Panga Politics? Complaints Body Probes Police Over Namiwa Attack appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi has come out guns blazing against what he describes as “state-sponsored violence” following the brutal assault of Citizens for Credible Elections (CCE) leader Sylvester Namiwa during a peaceful protest in Lilongwe. The protest, aimed at demanding the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Anabel Mtalimanja and […] The post Atupele Blasts “State-Sponsored Violence” in Lilongwe, Demands Accountability Ahead of Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola Banda has described the $350 million World Bank grant for the Mpatamanga Hydro Power Storage Project as a game-changing breakthrough for Malawi’s energy and economic future, saying Malawians should celebrate this moment as a decisive step toward industrialization, job creation, and energy security. The landmark agreement, signed between the World […] The post Chithyola Hails $350 Million Mpatamanga Power Deal: “This Is the Dawn of a New Malawi” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The influential quasi-religious watchdog, Public Affairs Committee (PAC), has come out swinging, accusing both the Malawi Police Service (MPS) and Malawi Defence Force (MDF) of complicity and cowardice after they failed to stop violent pro-government thugs who attacked peaceful demonstrators in Lilongwe earlier today. In a strongly worded statement co-signed by PAC Chairperson Monsignor Patrick […] The post PAC Slams Police and Army Over Silence on Panga-Wielding Thugs: “Barbaric, Shameful, Unconstitutional” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A wave of pain and frustration is sweeping through the heart of Lilongwe’s markets as vendors decry the devastating impact of violent demonstrations that have crippled their daily business and endangered their livelihoods. From the bustling stalls of Lilongwe Main Market to the roadside stands in Area 22B, small-scale traders—who live hand-to-mouth—are pleading for peace, […] The post “Spare Us!” Lilongwe Vendors Cry Out as Demonstrations Disrupt Their Daily Survival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Citizens for Credible Elections (CfCE) has fired a warning shot — either the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) cleans up its act, or the people will clean house themselves. In a blunt, no-holds-barred message delivered to authorities in Blantyre on Thursday, CFCE issued a seven-day ultimatum for the immediate resignation of MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel […] The post ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: We Won’t Beg for Fair Elections – CFCE Roars appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the country’s leading banks, First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc has announced that all the proceeds to be realized in the upcoming friendly clash which has been organized to celebrate the banks 30-years anniversary between Silver Strikers and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets slated for Sunday, June 29 2025 at Bingu National Stadium (BNS) will […] The post Bullets, Silver’s ‘FCB 30-years Anniversary Match’, proceeds to go towards Luwinga Technical Centre  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Castel Malawi Limited has donated shoes and reusable sanitary pads valued at K10 million to 172 underprivileged girls from three national secondary schools across the country. Castel Malawi Human Resources and Corporate Affairs Director Gloria Zimba said the donation to the girls at Thyolo Secondary School, Lilongwe Girls Secondary, and Mzuzu Government Secondary schools was not […] The post Castel donates K10 million items to underprivileged students  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says its strong performance is rooted in the growth of customer deposits, expansion of assets, and improved liability management, despite prevailing economic pressures. During its Investors Forum held on Tuesday in Blantyre, the Bank announced an after-tax profit of K100 billion for the year ending 2024, up from K72 […] The post NBM plc attributes growth to solid asset, deposit performance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola Banda has urged Malawian youth to rise and claim their rightful place in shaping the country’s future, declaring that the era of symbolic inclusion is over and that this is the time for youth-led development. Speaking during a high-level panel at the Youth Summit for Democracy and Human Rights organised […] The post Chithyola to Youth: “This Is Your Time—Lead the Change” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Malawi, through the Minister of Health, has engaged an extra gear in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) following revelations that the mortality rate from the scourge has reached 32 percent. Acting Deputy Director for Curative Medical and Rehabilitation Services responsible for NCDs and Mental Health, Hastings Chiumia, made the remarks in […] The post NCD mortality stands at 32%, govt implementing double-edged interventions to tame the scourge appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.