The much-publicized electoral alliance between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) is being put to the test, as candidates from the two parties are set to face off in several constituencies—raising questions about the strength and unity of the coalition. A prime example is in Mzuzu City North Constituency, where […] The post DPP-AFORD Alliance Put to Test as Candidates Clash in Mzuzu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) on Tuesday handed over seven newly built houses to families displaced by the Mozambique-Malawi Interconnection Project (MOMA) in Mwanza District. The handover ceremony was held at Kagonamwake Village under Traditional Authority Ntchache. These houses are part of a larger effort, with ESCOM building a total of 47 homes […] The post ESCOM Hands Over New Homes to Families Affected by Power Project in Mwanza appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A government plan to turn parts of Mount Mulanje into a Cultural Landscape and Protected Monument has sparked outrage — with fears that it will delay or even kill a $260 million bauxite mining project set to transform the lives of thousands in Mulanje District. Communities living around the Chambe and Lichenya plateaus say the […] The post Govt Intention to Turn Mulanje Mountain into a Cultural Heritage Risks to Delay $260 Million Bauxite Mining Project appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold step towards cleaner, cheaper, and smarter urban transport, Luthando Holdings Limited is finalizing a dealership deal that will bring electric motorcycles specifically designed for Kabaza operators to Malawi. Announcing the development on social media, Hendrix Laher, CEO of Luthando Holdings, said the company is working with partners to seal the deal next […] The post Luthando Holdings Set to Launch Game-Changing Electric Motorcycles for Kabaza Operators appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Over 20,000 jobs are expected to be created during the construction of the much-anticipated Mpatamanga Hydroelectric Power Plant, according to the Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC). Speaking to Nyasa Times, PPPC Chief Executive Officer Patrick Kabambe said both skilled and unskilled workers will benefit as the massive energy project gets underway. “We’re currently relocating people […] The post Over 20,000 Jobs Coming as Mpatamanga Hydropower Project Takes Off—PPPC appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has appointed Abdul Chiwalo as the new General Secretary. This follows the expiry of contract for Alfred Gunda who has served FAM as General Secretary for the past eight years. Before becoming FAM GS, Gunda was a member of FAM Executive Committee but also served as General Secretary for […] The post Exit Gunda, enter Chiwalo as FAM General Secretary appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Listed FDH Bank has grown its market capitalization to K4 trillion on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), barely less than a month after hitting K3.1 trillion. The market capitalization growth has been necessitated by the growth in the share price from K458.68 to K600.00 by close of the market on Monday this week. This makes […] The post FDH Bank market capitalization hits K4 trillion  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Senior Chief Kayembe of Dowa District has condemned the tendency by male politicians to attack and humiliate their female contenders, describing it a threat to women inclusion. Speaking during a training on recognizing and addressing gender-based violence in politics, Kayembe complained that female candidates in her area are facing insurmountable barriers to make a breakthrough […] The post Senior Chief Kayembe deplores attacks, humiliation of female contestants appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Trade and Industry Vitumbiko Mumba, who is also running mate to President Lazarus Chakwera in the upcoming September 16 elections, has announced a major breakthrough: Botswana is ready to start importing Malawi’s Kilombero rice. Speaking at a campaign rally in Chintheche, Nkhata Bay, Mumba revealed that a high-level delegation from his ministry will […] The post Mumba Secures New Rice Market in Botswana, Calls on Malawians to Grow More appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera and his running mate Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba sent Nkhata Bay into a frenzy as they addressed thousands of supporters in different areas in the district, vowing to continue delivering meaningful development to the district and the northern region. The energetic rally—filled with song, dance, and bold promises—came as part of the Malawi […] The post Chakwera, Mumba Storm Nkhata Bay, Promise More Development for the North appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A senior aide to Vice President Michael Bizwick Usi has dismissed as fake and malicious a document circulating on social media which claims that the Vice President travelled to the United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with an inflated entourage—including his wife. The leaked list, bearing over 40 names under Malawi’s […] The post Usi Did Not Travel With Entourage—Aide Rubbishes “Fake” Delegation List, Dares Critics to Verify at Airport appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Social media influencer Pemphero Mphande has sent a strong warning to people in the Northern Region, urging them not to be fooled by politicians using tribal tricks to get votes. He also questioned Inkosi ya Makosi M’mbelwa V for staying silent on the real problems facing the North. Speaking from Mzuzu, Mphande said it is […] The post Pemphero Mphande Cautions the North, Questions M’mbelwa’s Silence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In what is now being described as a blatant betrayal of public trust, Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has effectively buried a damning investigation implicating Lilongwe Mayor Esther Sagawa in a massive land scandal. Acting ACB Director General Hillary Chilomba has shut down the months-long probe, despite an interim report that explicitly recommended Sagawa’s prosecution for […] The post Corruption Bureau? ACB Kills Case Against Mayor Sagawa Despite Damning Evidence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The premiere Financial Service provider Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited, has disclosed that it is set to host its executive golf tournaments themed:”Swinging into the Mutual Future”. The tournaments are scheduled for 9 August in Blantyre at Blantyre Sports Club and 23 August 2025 in Lilongwe at Lilongwe Golf Club. Old Mutual Malawi Marketing and Corporate […] The post Old Mutual to host Executive Golf Tournaments on Lilongwe, Blantyre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In what can only be described as political theatre at its laziest, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has unveiled a 2025 manifesto that reads less like a development blueprint and more like a desperate copy and paste job from the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP)’s already-launched plan. While MCP’s manifesto has been on the public […] The post ANALYSIS: Copy. Paste. Promise. Repeat—DPP’s 2025 Manifesto Exposed as a Brazen Cut-and-Paste from MCP’s Blueprint appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a strong show of corporate social responsibility, Chibuku Products Limited has donated MK3 million to the Institute of Internal Auditors Malawi (IIA) to support its professional development and capacity-building programs. The donation was presented by Gerald Bowler, Managing Director of Chibuku Products Limited, during a brief ceremony held in Blantyre. Receiving the cheque on […] The post Chibuku Products Donates MK3 Million to Institute of Internal Auditors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The only female presidential candidate in the upcoming 2025 general elections, Dr. Joyce Banda, made a powerful return to the political stage on Sunday as she stormed Ntcheu town, drawing a massive crowd to her rally at the old depot in the area of Traditional Authority Kwataine. Addressing a sea of supporters, the People’s Party […] The post Joyce Banda Unveils “Quick Fix” Plan to Rescue Malawi’s Economy, Draws Massive Crowd in Ntcheu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a jubilant display of unity and gratitude, the people of Mzimba on Monday erupted in cheers as President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera arrived in the northern district for his first campaign tour alongside his newly appointed running mate, Vitumbiko Mumba. At a whistle-stop rally in Mabilabo, the mood was electric as local leaders and ordinary […] The post Mzimba Roars: “Chakwera Wahozga!” — President Hailed for Appointing Vitumbiko Mumba as Running Mate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Central Poultry (CP) – the country’s leading poultry company in Malawi – has provided chicks, vaccines, feed and technical support to over 150 farmers in an effort to improve poultry production in the country. The recipients are  part of the first batch of beneficiaries that will receive the support in the coming weeks, according to […] The post Central Poultry powers over 150 farmers to improve poultry production in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given the Tea Association of Malawi Limited (TAML) K5 million towards its annual conference, scheduled for July 31 to August 1, 2025 in Salima. Speaking during the symbolic cheque handover ceremony in Blantyre on Tuesday, NBM plc Mobile and E-Money Services Manager, Enala Chirwa, said this year’s conference, which falls […] The post NBM plc supports Tea Association conference with K5 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) runningmate and parliamentary candidate for Ntcheu North West, Dr. Jane Ansah, has hit the ground running with a series of engagements aimed at consolidating support ahead of the September 16 general elections. Today, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Dr. Ansah is expected to meet DPP shadow Members of Parliament and ward councillors […] The post Mutharika’s Runningmate Jane Ansah Goes Straight to Work: Meets Chiefs, Local Leaders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) President Enoch Chihana on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, paid a strategic courtesy visit to Paramount Chief Mwajunyanga Chikulamayembe in Lundu Village, Rumphi District — the traditional seat of the Chikulamayembe chieftaincy. The main purpose of the visit was to strengthen ties with traditional leadership as part of AFORD’s broader plan to […] The post AFORD Leader Enoch Chihana Visits Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe, Reinforces Northern Roots Ahead of Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Thanzi Chicks Limited has suffered a massive loss after an enraged mob looted over 10,000 chickens and vandalized property worth more than K500 million following the discovery of a dead body outside its M’bwatalika farm in Lilongwe. The violence erupted when villagers, upon finding the body near the farm’s perimeter, turned their anger on the […] The post Mob Loots K500 Million Worth of Property at Thanzi Chicks After Body Found Near Farm appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has disbursed a staggering K27 billion in irrigation farming input loans since May 2025, empowering over 65,000 farmers nationwide with tools to fight hunger and boost production. NEEF Chief Executive Officer Humphreys Mdyetseni revealed the figures on Monday during a field inspection tour in Chikwawa, expressing confidence that most […] The post NEEF Pumps K27 Billion into Irrigation Loans, Reaches Over 65,000 Farmers — “Hunger Will Be History” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A 23-year-old university graduate, Staff Nyoni, has developed a groundbreaking digital learning app to help visually impaired learners in Malawi — and has just received MK38 million from Save the Children to expand the project to more schools. Nyoni, who studied ICT at Daeyang University, created the app under his Blind Classroom Initiative through his […] The post Malawi Graduate Builds App for Visually Impaired Learners, Wins MK38 Million Boost from Save the Children appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Police Service has sent a chilling warning to communities engaging in theft and violence, following the arrest of eight villagers from Nakuwawa Village under Senior Chief M’bwatalika in Lilongwe. The suspects stand accused of vandalising property and stealing chickens from Thanzi Chicks Farm and Central Poultry, located in Msundwe. Police spokesperson for Lilongwe, […] The post Police Crack Down on Thieves, Vandals at Thanzi Chicks Farm — “We Will Not Tolerate Lawlessness” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dr. Joram Nyirongo — a man who should be known for healing the body and soul — has instead become a walking embarrassment on social media, after issuing a half-baked apology for a shameful Facebook post mocking People’s Development Party (PDP) president, Kondwani Nankhumwa. In a bizarre twist, the so-called “doctor” claims he was hacked […] The post Dr. Joram Nyirongo’s Digital Disaster: When a “Doctor” Goes Rogue on Facebook appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vasco Mqobi Madhlopa, leader of the National Youth Alliance (NYA), has announced that he will not contest in the upcoming presidential election, and instead, his party is throwing its full support behind Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate Lazarus Chakwera. Speaking at a press briefing in Mzuzu on Monday, Madhlopa said his decision is based on […] The post National Youth Alliance Backs Chakwera, Madhlopa Declines Presidential Race appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the ever-evolving landscape of education in Malawi, one name continues to rise above the clouds — Ernest Kaonga, the trailblazing Managing Director of Maranatha Academy, whose innovative ideas are not just transforming schools, but inspiring a nation. Kaonga, a name now synonymous with excellence and creativity in education, has once again captured national attention […] The post Celebrating a Visionary: Ernest Kaonga Soars Above with Education Innovations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) Limited has expressed concern that many youths are inadvertently undermining their access to NEEF loan opportunities due lack of knowledge and power ownership mindset on the accessed loans. Humphrey Mdyetseni, Chief Executive Officer for NEEF, sounded the alarm on Sunday in Blantyre during an awareness session for stakeholders (youths) […] The post NEEF Sounds Alarm: Youths Underutilizing Billions in Loan Opportunities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a glaring act of defiance and disregard for public service ethics, Masuko Thawe, a board member of the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA), is pushing ahead with his political ambitions despite failing to officially resign from his lucrative board position within the stipulated timeframe. Thawe, who is eyeing the parliamentary seat for Likoma […] The post SCANDAL AT NOCMA: Masuko Thawe Defies Resignation Deadline, Dives into Politics Anyway appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Just days after Malawi’s campaign season roared to life, the Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) dropped a political bombshell: the DPP is surging, UTM is crumbling, and MCP’s Central Region fortress is slipping. But is this a reflection of reality—or an attempt to manufacture it? Too Perfect to Be Coincidence The timing is […] The post Critical Appraisal of the IPOR 2025 Pre-Election Survey: Coincidence or Constructed Optics? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) has called on the country’s youth to adopt a strong culture of entrepreneurship, saying doing so is key to improving their livelihoods and transforming the national economy amid rising unemployment. NYCOM Executive Director Rex Chapota made the remarks on Monday in Blantyre, during the official opening of a […] The post Youth Urged to Embrace Entrepreneurial Culture appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  A major fuel breakthrough is underway for Malawi as the vessel MT Virgo, carrying 22 million litres of diesel, has docked at Nacala Port in Mozambique, marking a critical phase in the government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel import deal. The vessel, which initially arrived at Tanga Port in Tanzania on July 8, 2025, with 50 million […] The post Fuel Relief on the Horizon: NOCMA G-to-G Consignment Arrives in Mozambique Enroute to Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare delivery in rural communities, United General Insurance (UGI), in partnership with the Linda Ward Foundation, has donated medical equipment valued at approximately K4.5 million to Kamteteka Health Centre in Mzimba District. Speaking during the handover ceremony, UGI Chief Executive Officer Grant Mwenechanya underscored the importance of supporting […] The post UGI, Ward Foundation supports Mzimba’s Kamteteka Health Centre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.