In an election year dominated by economic collapse, food shortages, and public disillusionment, Atupele Muluzi has emerged as more than just a contender — he is the disruptor-in-chief of Malawi’s 2025 presidential race. The latest South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) pre-election poll places Muluzi’s United Democratic Front (UDF) at 30% nationally, breathing down […] The post Atupele Muluzi’s Surge: Why the “Young Turk” Is Now Malawi’s Biggest Presidential Threat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When the late Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima handpicked Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi as his political partner and eventual heir to the UTM torch, it wasn’t just a personal choice — it was a calculated strategic decision. Many dismissed it as a move based on personality, theatrics, or public appeal. But Chilima, a shrewd political […] The post ANALYSIS | What Did Saulos Chilima See in Michael Usi That We Keep Ignoring? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) running mate Vitumbiko Mumba has come out swinging against what he calls “job creation deniers” who dismiss self-employment as legitimate work, accusing them of insulting thousands of hardworking Malawians who earn their living through their own businesses. In a blunt and unapologetic attack, Mumba tore into critics who mock NEEF-funded entrepreneurs, […] The post Vitumbiko Mumba Blasts ‘Job Creation Deniers’: “Stop Insulting Hardworking Malawians” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The prestigious Castel Challenge Cup 2025 edition was launched on Saturday at the newly renovated Nsanje Youth Centre. Umodzi Football Club registered a 1 nil victory over Nsanje Medicals Football Club in the tournmnet’s official launch match. Head of Product Development and Marketing Strategy at Castel Limited, Frank Binauli, hailed the large turnout of football fans […] The post Castel Challenge Cup launched in Nsanje appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The stage for Malawi’s 2025 presidential debates is being set — but not every candidate will get a microphone. The Presidential Debates Task Force has announced that only candidates with a “realistic chance” of winning the September 16 polls will be invited, sparking debate over who makes the cut. Taskforce chairperson and MISA Malawi […] The post Only “Real Contenders” to Face Off in Presidential Debates — Small Parties Left Out appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera today turned Nthalire into a political and developmental hotspot, inaugurating the brand-new Nthalire Community Hospital in Chitipa and using the moment to reinforce his northern campaign push. Flanked by Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo, Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu, and Press Trust Chairperson Sosten Gwengwe, Chakwera cut the ribbon on […] The post Chakwera Delivers Hospital to Nthalire — And a Clear Message to the North appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has launched a blistering attack on the current government, accusing it of betraying Malawians with empty promises and failed policies. Addressing a charged rally at Chikuluma Trading Centre in Machinga, Muluzi said life in Malawi has deteriorated badly since the UDF left power in 2004 — and […] The post Atupele Muluzi Slams 2020 Vote: “You Chose Lies — Now You’re Paying the Price” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has expressed gratitude and pride for the prestigious Certificate of Recognition it received for outstanding commitment to tax compliance and invaluable contribution to national development from the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA). The award was presented during MRA’s 25th anniversary celebrations held at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe […] The post MRA tax recognition award elates NBM plc appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After starving and strangling local councils through prolonged funding delays in the previous financial year, the Malawi Government now appears determined to finish them off altogether in the 2025/2026 fiscal year. This is the chilling warning from a new fiscal space analysis released by the Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA), the umbrella body for all […] The post Beyond Starvation: Malawi Government Now Suffocating Local Councils – MALGA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a scandal soaked in impunity and riddled with red flags, Nyasatimes can reveal that Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has once again handed a lucrative contract to Creck Hardware and General Suppliers—a company owned by businessman Apostle Clifford Kawinga, whose substandard water meters previously drained the utility of K8.8 billion in lost revenue. Despite the […] The post Apostle Kawinga’s Creck Keeps Winning, Malawi Keeps Losing: Faulty Meter Supplier Lands another BWB Contract worth Billions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It’s official: Traditional leaders in Lilongwe City Centre Constituency have spoken—and their choice is loud and clear. Shadow MP for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Gift Nankhuni, has received a thunderous endorsement from chiefs and block leaders ahead of the September 16 general elections. At a press briefing held at Phungu Primary School, Senior Chief […] The post “Ndi Yemweyo!” – Lilongwe City Centre Chiefs Throw Weight Behind Gift Nankhuni Ahead of Sept 16 Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It’s a done deal in Nkhata Bay: Traditional leaders in the lakeshore district have thrown their full weight behind President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his running mate Vitumbiko Mumba, vowing to deliver a decisive vote in the upcoming September 16 general elections. Addressing a massive crowd at Chigwere Trading Centre, Senior Chief Nyaluwanga declared that […] The post “Chakwera Ndi Wathu!” – Nkhata Bay Chiefs Unite Behind Chakwera and Mumba Ticket appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi’s campaign season intensifies, presidential hopefuls are pulling out all the stops — and Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, the United Transformation Movement (UTM) flagbearer, is no exception. Speaking during a whistle-stop tour at Thavite Trading Centre in Salima, Kabambe struck a hopeful and determined tone, pledging to end Malawi’s economic struggles through bold decentralisation reforms […] The post Kabambe Bets on K100 Billion Per District to End Malawi’s Economic Woes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Schools Sports Association (MASSA) says it is doing all it can to eliminate age cheating in all sporting disciplines that take place in the country. MASSA President Blackson Malamula said this ahead of the Malawi Youth Games Season 5 to be hosted in Blantyre beginning from Wednesday, 15th August, 2025.   MASSA has […] The post MASSA fighting age cheating in sports appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

CDH Investment Bank has once again reaffirmed its dominance in Malawi’s financial landscape, clinching the 2025 Investment Bank of the Year award, presented by the Global Banking Magazine—an esteemed financial publication based in London. This international recognition celebrates CDH’s outstanding achievements in investment banking, financial advisory services, and its strategic role in shaping Malawi’s economic […] The post CDH Investment Bank Named 2025 Investment Bank of the Year – Again! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian logistics and investment powerhouse Ritz Holdings Limited has officially launched ZBLG Transport Company in Zambia, a strategic move that marks a significant milestone in the company’s aggressive regional expansion. The new subsidiary is set to bolster Ritz Holdings’ footprint in the Southern African transport and logistics sector while enhancing access to vital regional trade […] The post Ritz Holdings Launches ZBLG Transport in Zambia, Expanding Its Regional Footprint appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

ESCOM Board Chairperson Gospel Kazako has sent a strong warning: Malawi’s development will remain a dream without reliable and efficiently managed energy. Speaking after a visit to Tete, Mozambique, to inspect progress on the Mozambique-Malawi Power Interconnection Project, Kazako emphasized that energy is the heartbeat of the nation’s growth. He said mismanaging the power sector […] The post “No Power, No Progress!” – Kazako Challenges ESCOM to Power Malawi’s Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mtsogoleli wa chipani cha UTM a Dalitso Kabambe wauza anthu m’boma la Mchinji kuganizila zoika m’maudindo atsogolela oyenelela kugwila ntchito zokweza chuma cha dziko lino pomwe chisankho chikuyandikila. Pa misokhano yawo yokopa anthu yomwe anali nayo m’bomali a Kabambe atsindika kuti ntchito yoyendetsa dziko sifuna munthu ophunzilila koma yemwe ali ndi kuthekela kale. “Dzulo, tinakambirana […] The post Kabambe watsimikizila anthu ku Mchinji za ubwino oyika anthu odziwa ntchito m’malo mwake appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A staggering 89 percent of Malawians believe the country is spiraling in the wrong direction, according to a damning new nationwide survey presented in Lilongwe by Dr. Greg Mills and former Zimbabwean Finance Minister Hon. Tendai Biti from the Platform of African Democrats (PAD). The findings paint a grim picture of life under President Lazarus […] The post Shock Poll: 89% of Malawians Say the Country Is Headed in the Wrong Direction appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new national survey has revealed that Atupele Muluzi is the most preferred political leader among young Malawians, cementing his status as a youth-friendly figure ahead of the crucial September elections. According to the Malawi Voter Opinion Survey 2025, presented in Lilongwe by Dr. Greg Mills and Hon. Tendai Biti from Platform of African Democrats […] The post Survey Shows Most Malawian Youths Prefer Atupele as the More Youth-Friendly Leader appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) President Enoch Chihana has unleashed a scathing attack on President Lazarus Chakwera and his administration, accusing them of turning Malawi into a “headquarters of poverty, corruption, tribalism, and failed leadership.” Speaking at the AFORD headquarters in Lilongwe during a certificate presentation ceremony to aspiring MPs and ward councillors from the Dzalanyama […] The post Chihana Tears Into Chakwera: “We Elected a Keynote Joker, Now Malawi Is Drowning in Poverty” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi has delivered a blunt and sobering message to Malawians: the age of aid is over—and unless the country radically transforms how it views economics, leadership, and its own potential, it will collapse under the weight of its own failures. Speaking at the Platform for African Democrats (PAD) summit […] The post “Wake Up or Perish”: Muluzi Sounds Final Warning as Malawi’s Donor Dependency Era Ends appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Malawians will vote on September 16 in a make-or-break election. The country is facing a deep crisis—one created and worsened by its own leaders. Getting out of this mess doesn’t need magic—just smart choices, clear goals, and leaders who care about creating jobs and fixing the economy. Right now, Malawi is one of the […] The post Malawi’s Turning Point: Can Politics Save a Sinking Economy? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Northern heartbeat of Malawi thundered with approval as President Lazarus Chakwera and his newly unveiled running mate, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba, stormed Mzimba on Tuesday—electrifying crowds and cementing what many called a “winning ticket” for 2025. In a rousing show of support, the people of Euthini—a stronghold in Mzimba—welcomed their very own son, Eng. […] The post Mzimba Roars for Chakwera-Mumba: North Embraces MCP’s Power Ticket appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mighty Wanderers 2021 Limited Football Club has partnered with Island Beverages, a company which will be responsible in providing Kasupe Water for all their teams for a period of one year. Announcing the package at Wanderers Club House in Blantyre, Island Beverages Company, Operations Director, Christopher Malani said they have decided to partner the team […] The post Mighty Wanderers lands 25 million kwacha dehydration deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Outgoing NICO Holdings Limited, Chairman, Gaffar Hassam has described the private sector as the key players who deserve to take a leading role in bringing sound solutions in partnership with government by utilizing available local resources in order help drive economic growth and move out of the current challenges. Hassam made the remarks at a […] The post NICO Holdings outgoing Chairman, Gaffar Hassam says private sector key to Malawi development  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Over 50 young Malawians have begun a transformative journey to explore and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through an ambitious program titled “Empower AI, Build What’s Next.” The initiative, a reciprocal exchange between Malawi and the United States, is being spearheaded by Alfred Kankuzi—a distinguished alumnus of the Mandela Washington Fellowship. The training […] The post Artificial Intelligence Training Kicks Off in Lilongwe with Over 50 Youth Participants appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Blantyre based company, Kelfoods has introduced a new dog food products called Protodogs, a new type of food that is specifically produced for dogs. The product which is locally made from maize, rice, salt among others is a nutritious food that contains a lot of proteins. speaking during the unveiling ceremony held at the […] The post Kelfoods company unveils new dog food products called ‘Protodogs’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parents and guardians will now have to cough up a jaw-dropping K1.5 million per child per year to send their children to some of Malawi’s most prestigious Catholic Secondary Schools under the Malawi Council of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) — as new figures reveal a massive fee hike coming into effect next academic year. A circular […] The post K1.5 Million School Fees Shock: Catholic Secondary Schools Hike Termly Charges as Parents Cry Foul appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a major push to end Malawi’s electricity blackouts, top officials from ESCOM are meeting with their counterparts in Mozambique to speed up the delivery of 50 megawatts of power through the Mozambique-Malawi Interconnection Project (MOMA). Chairperson of ESCOM, Gospel Kazako, and CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda say Malawi is ready and eager to complete the project […] The post ESCOM, Mozambique Power Firms Push to Fast-Track 50MW Electricity Deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

DPP Runningmate, and esteemed Impi to Inkosi Ya Makosi Gomani V, Justice Dr Jane Ansah has called for unity among Ngoni traditional leaders as she graced the crowning ceremony of Village Headman Kanyodole held at Njolomole in Ntcheu on Tuesday. Mr. Damson Wyson has officially assumed the role of Village Headman Kanyodole, succeeding his late […] The post Dr. Jane Ansah calls for harmony among Ngoni Chiefs as Kanyodole is Officially Crowned in Ntcheu. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank Plc has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling 98.87% stake in Ecobank Mozambique SA (EMZ) from Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), marking a major milestone in its expansion strategy. In a press statement issued by FDH Bank plc, Company Secretary Juliano Kanyongolo states that the remaining 1.13% stake in EMZ is held […] The post FDH Bank plc acquires controlling stake in Ecobank Mozambique appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Shadow MP for Lilongwe City Centre, Peter Mukhito, has vowed to breathe new life into the constituency and turn it into a shining example of development if elected. Mukhito, who also serves as the party’s Secretary General, said the area has suffered years of neglect and stagnation—something he is determined to […] The post Mukhito Vows to Turn Lilongwe City Centre into a Beacon of Development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a moment of great pride for Malawi and Mzuzu University (Mzuni), Dr. Wellman Kondowe has been named one of the 100 Most Impactful Educational Personalities in Africa for 2025 by the prestigious Africa Education Summit. This high-profile recognition follows a rigorous selection process that evaluated hundreds of educators and thought-leaders across the continent. Dr. […] The post Mzuni’s Dr. Wellman Kondowe Named Among Africa’s Top 100 Education Icons! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.