Out of 15 presidential aspirants contesting in the upcoming September 16 general elections, only three have confirmed attendance at a special prayer service organized by the CCAP General Assembly, set for this Saturday at St Andrews Church in Mzuzu. Speaking at a press briefing this morning, Reverend Mwawi Chilongozi, Secretary General of the CCAP General […] The post Shunned? Only Three Out of 15 Presidential Candidates Confirm For CCAP Prayers In Mzuzu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For months, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has been invisible. While other presidential hopefuls are on the campaign trail, dancing at rallies, speaking at funerals, cutting ribbons, and shaking every possible hand, Mutharika has remained largely unseen—silent, even. Whispers started flying: “Is he sick?” “Has old age finally caught up with him?” “He’s in South Africa—maybe […] The post Is Peter Mutharika Mastering Rule 16 of 48 Laws of Power? “Make Yourself Rare, People Will Seek You” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United General Insurance (UGI) has donated K10 million to the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) in support of the university’s annual Research and Innovation Week, scheduled to take place from 11 to 15 August this year. Speaking during the cheque presentation on Thursday, UGI Chief Operating Officer McDonald Chibwe said the company […] The post UGI gives K10 Million to MUBAS for Research and Innovation Week appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The CCAP Church under the Blantyre Synod has urged Malawians to pray for the nation to be blessed with leaders who are truthful, selfless, and committed to serving the people—not just those who are popular. Speaking during a special national prayer service in Blantyre, the Synod’s Deputy General Secretary, Reverend Baxton Maulidi, said as the […] The post CCAP Blantyre Synod Calls for God-Fearing Leaders, Not Just Popular Faces appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Richard Chimwendo Banda, has urged city councils’ officials to prioritize planning of infrastructure that promotes efforts in facilitating timely fire extinguishing machinery operations. Banda said this in Blantyre on Thursday during the opening of a two-day 5th Cities Caucus conference organized by the Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA). […] The post Fire Safety in Cities: Minister Urges City Officials to Consider Better Infrastructure Planning appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Save the Children International and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have signed an agreement that culminates into joint efforts towards addressing challenges that children face in Malawi. Save the Children has since described its collaboration LUANAR as a major milestone in addressing critical challenges affecting children’s well-being at the grassroots level. […] The post Save the Children, LUANAR partner in addressing children’s challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, has announced a major breakthrough in teacher education: all applications to public Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) in Malawi will now be processed entirely online. Speaking during the official unveiling ceremony at the Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) in Lilongwe, Dr. Kabwila described the new system as a “game […] The post Minister Kabwila Pushes Digital Shift to Boost Access to Quality Teacher Training appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Thursday hosted the leadership of the Anglican Council of Malawi (ACM) at Sanjika Palace, where they formally introduced Rt. Rev. Daniel Kalonga as the Fourth Diocesan Bishop Designate of the Anglican Diocese of Lake Malawi. Bishop Designate Kalonga is set to be consecrated this Sunday, 13th July, at Silver Stadium […] The post Chakwera Welcomes Anglican Church Leaders, Backs Youth and Development Agenda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As days are getting closer to the most anticipated second edition of the UMP Festival and Awards, organizers of the event, Chitoliro Productionz have announced the unveiling of one of the celebrated Ugandan-born, South African based media personality Zari Hassan widely known as ‘Zari the Boss Lady’ as the main host of this year’s event […] The post Chitoliro Productionz unveils Ugandan media personality Zari the Boss Lady as the 2025 UMP Festival official host  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Let’s get one thing straight: a political alliance between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the UTM is not just improbable—it’s outright impossible. The mere suggestion defies basic political logic and betrays a shocking misunderstanding of Malawi’s electoral dynamics. Some well-meaning but misguided patriots keep asking for my view on this rumored coalition. My answer […] The post OPINION | A DPP–UTM Alliance? It’s Not Just Illogical—It’s Political Suicide appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Perfect Property Solutions Limited – Malawi’s leading real estate company with registered property valuers and managers – has donated K3 million towards preparations for the Umthetho Golf Tournament scheduled to take place at the Lilongwe Golf Club this Saturday. The Mzimba Heritage Association (MZIHA) has organized the tourney to raise funds for its 2025 Umthetho […] The post Perfect Property Solutions Limited donates K3m to Umthetho Golf Tourney appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Let’s be honest: what is happening between President Hakainde Hichilema and the family of the late President Edgar Lungu is not just strange—it’s disturbing. The Zambian government says it wants to bring Lungu’s body back home for a state funeral. But the family is saying no. Why? Because they believe Hichilema wants to use Lungu’s […] The post OPINION | Why Lungu’s Family Believes Hichilema Wants His Body for Rituals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A group of former employees of Malawi Network of AIDS Service Organisations (MANASO) are seeking resolution over their terminal benefits, which have been withheld by the Old Mutual due to unpaid premiums by the employer. The employer, whose board of trustees’ mandate has expired some years back, has failed to settle the outstanding premiums, leaving […] The post Former MANASO Employees Seek Resolution Over Withheld Terminal Benefits appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has set July 26 as the kick-off day of the inaugural NBM National Women Football League, marking a significant milestone in the development of women’s football in the country. FAM President, Fleetwood Haiya made the announcement at Mpira Village on Wednesday during the unveiling ceremony of a K1 billion […] The post NBM National Women’s Football League to Kick-off on July 26 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Yamaha Motors is in trouble with regional trade watchdog COMESA over plans to give one company, Paramount Holdings, full control to sell its products in Malawi. This move has sparked outrage among local businesses and triggered a formal investigation.  Sources say Yamaha quietly signed an exclusive deal with Paramount in 2023, cutting out other firms […] The post EXCLUSIVE: Yamaha Faces Heat Over Monopoly Deal in Malawi — COMESA Cracks the Whip appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In this insightful piece, Pilirani Phiri, Communications Director for ESCOM, and Moses Gwaza, Spokesperson for EGENCO, unpack the distinct but interconnected roles of Malawi’s two main electricity institutions—EGENCO and ESCOM—following the 2016 unbundling of ESCOM. The article explores EGENCO’s generation challenges, including aging infrastructure, environmental factors, and solar integration limits, while highlighting ongoing rehabilitation efforts […] The post Unpacking EGENCO, ESCOM Roles and Future Forecast appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is among the dozens of African countries excluded from a highly selective US-Africa business summit hosted by United States President Donald Trump, who has invited only five African leaders to Washington for a closed-door meeting focused on commerce and strategic interests.  The exclusive working lunch, currently in session at the White House, will bring […] The post Malawi Left Out as Trump Snubs Africa’s Strategic Importance, Invites Only Five Leaders to US Summit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

History has been made in Chitipa! For the first time ever, Chitipa Stadium has been given the green light to host TNM Super League matches—bringing top-flight football home and ending years of travel struggles for Chitipa United.  The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) announced the breakthrough on Tuesday, sending waves of excitement across the district. […] The post GOOD NEWS FOR CHITIPA: History Made as Chitipa Stadium Cleared to Host Super League Matches! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Airtel Money has partnered with Wella Medical Aid Society (WEMAS) to launch Nthanzi Microhealth Insurance, a digital medical scheme aimed at increasing access to affordable healthcare, especially in rural areas. Airtel Money Managing Director Thokozani Sande said the partnership will leverage Airtel’s wide reach to bring digital health services closer to Malawians. “With our Airtel […] The post Airtel Money, WEMAS Launch Affordable Digital Health Insurance Scheme appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Storming the Lower Shire like a political hurricane, the former president and People’s Party (PP) torchbearer Joyce Banda told a charged crowd at Nyamithuthu Ground in Nsanje that Malawi doesn’t need trial-and-error leadership in 2025—it needs a seasoned hand that has already delivered when it mattered most. “I have done it before—I’m the best,” Banda […] The post “I Have Done It Before—I’m the Best”: Joyce Banda Roars into Lower Shire with Fiery 2025 Comeback appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has urged community and traditional leaders to assume a greater role in preventing political violence and ensuring peaceful coexistence among people as the country prepares for the September 16, 2025, General Elections. CCJP Lilongwe Project Officer Mwai Chisi observed that chiefs could easily take advantage of their […] The post CCJP urges community leaders, chiefs to lead violence prevention interventions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Mzuzu has set July 15, 2025 as the day it will deliver its much-anticipated ruling in a heated intra-party case involving Minister of Trade and Industry Vitumbiko Mumba, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), and Presidential Advisor on Rural Transformation Adamson Mkandawire. High Court Judge Justice Justus Kishindo confirmed the ruling date […] The post Mzimba Central Dispute: High Court to Deliver Ruling on July 15—Winner to Get Time for Nomination Papers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nearly three years after the Forum for National Development (FND) demanded an investigation into suspected financial crimes involving Shyley Kondowe and Adamson Mkandawire, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has yet to take any visible action—sparking growing concerns over selective justice and political protection. In its letter dated October 6, 2022, FND urged the ACB, Malawi Police, […] The post Three Years Later, ACB Still Silent on Shyley Kondowe and Adamson Mkandawire Cash Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) overlooked the law and allowed a convicted criminal, Gerald Kazembe, who is presently the party’s Deputy Secretary General to contest as parliamentarian despite being aware that it was against the law. Kazembe cheated his customers of US $3 million through his bogus car dealership […] The post How MCP accepted US convicted criminal Gerald Kazembe Just to Woo Votes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has reportedly summoned ministers in response to the growing outcry over political violence linked to the anti-Smartmatic demonstrations. However, this action is far too little, too late. Malawians are not interested in meetings behind closed doors; they want justice, accountability, and immediate action against those who orchestrated and allowed violence to flourish […] The post OPINION | Chakwera must fire all cabinet ministers responsible for political violence or resign immediately appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has summoned Minister of Homeland Security Ezekiel Ching’oma and Minister of Defence Monica Chang’anamuno over the June 26 panga-wielding attack on peaceful demonstrators in Lilongwe—an incident that unfolded brazenly under the watch of State security. According to presidential press secretary Anthony Kasunda, the two ministers briefed the President on “measures being taken” […] The post Chakwera Summons Ministers Over Demo Violence, But Critics Cry “Too Little, Too Late” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians at home and abroad are transforming the nation’s healthcare system—one 40-foot container at a time. At the heart of this movement is The Patriots, a Malawian non-profit rallying citizens and global partners to deliver 100 containers of essential medical supplies to hospitals across all regions of Malawi. Backed by the Ministry of Health, CHAM, IHAM, […] The post United For Malawi: Diaspora-Led Partnership Rolls Out Billions in Life-Saving Medical Supplies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A delegation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is in Malawi for a week-long assessment aimed at strengthening social behavior change (SBC) strategies in the health sector. The mission seeks to evaluate the capacity of frontline health workers in promoting positive health behaviors—not just during public health emergencies, but as […] The post Africa CDC Assesses Malawi’s Social Behavior Change Capacity in Health Sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Lady of Malawi, Madame Monica Chakwera, is in New York, USA attending the Third Annual Global Academy for First Ladies and Gentlemen, a prestigious leadership forum held at the Ford Foundation in partnership with Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. The academy brings together First Ladies and Gentlemen from across the globe to […] The post Madame Monica Chakwera Joins Global Gathering of First Ladies in New York appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has granted Luthando Holdings Limited and its Managing Director, Hendrix Laher, permission to commence judicial review proceedings against the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for discontinuing a criminal case involving Paramount Holdings Ltd and its directors. The ruling, delivered on July 7, 2025, by Honourable Justice Dingiswayo Madise SC JA, […] The post Supreme Court Grants Luthando Holdings Permission to Challenge DPP Over Discontinuation of Paramount Holdings Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a case that could set a defining precedent for political accountability within Malawi’s ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), lawyer Khumbo Soko has come out swinging—accusing the party of engineering a fraudulent primary election in Mzimba Central Constituency through what he describes as an “imposed and bogus Electoral College.” Representing Vitumbiko Mumba, a parliamentary hopeful […] The post Mzimba Central Firestorm: Mumba’s Legal Team Tears Into MCP’s “Bogus” Primary Election appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Malawi has issued a stern warning to citizens against engaging in fraudulent practices when applying for visas, particularly to the United States, emphasizing that any attempt to beat the system could backfire with severe consequences. In a press release dated 8th July 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the public to […] The post Government Warns Against Visa Fraud: “No Shortcuts to the USA” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) is calling on the government to officially hand over the renovation and management of the long-neglected Blantyre Cultural Centre, formerly known as the French Cultural Centre. During a site visit today alongside Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture Richard Chimwendo Banda, COSOMA Board Chairperson Bishop Chimwemwe Mhango expressed […] The post COSOMA Pushes to Restore Blantyre Cultural Centre: “Let Us Lead the Revival” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a political season charged with anxiety and anticipation, UTM Party President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has stormed the campaign trail with a bold promise: to rescue Malawi from the throes of economic misery and governance decay by restoring what he calls the nation’s “lost glory.” Addressing multitudes at Mswaswa Primary School in Zomba and later […] The post Kabambe Rallies UTM Faithful with Bold Promise to Restore Malawi’s Lost Glory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

New smoking technologies, which include e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, are playing a significant role in reducing harm among nicotine consumers worldwide, potentially lowering the risks of smoking-related diseases. However, these technologies often face skepticism and resistance due to concerns about their long-term health effects, triggering their slow uptake in most African countries, particularly in […] The post PMI worried with slow adoption of new smoking technologies in Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.