The next FIFA World Cup is going to be the biggest football world cup ever. As such, the qualifiers held in September 2025 have a lot of importance. Each geographical region has their own football association, with some countries getting automatic qualification for the World Cup, while others have to fight it out for a […] The post What are the preparations of our National football team prior to the World Cup qualifiers in September? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has given K15.7 million to FCB Nyasa Big Bullets players for emerging champions of the Airtel Top 8 Cup last month. Following Bullets’ outstanding performance against Silver Strikers in the final match of the competition at Bingu National Stadium (BNS), FCB, as the team’s official sponsors, pledged to reward each player […] The post FCB honours Big Bullets players for Airtel Top 8 win appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Maranatha High Schools Academy has hailed its new partnership with India’s Sharda University as a “game changer” in closing Malawi’s stubborn unemployment gap. Speaking in Blantyre on Tuesday during an open day for parents, students, and guardians from the Southern Region, Maranatha Managing Director Dr. Enerst Kaonga said the collaboration will give Malawian students access […] The post Maranatha, Sharda University Partner to Tackle Malawi’s Job Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu-based youth activist, Peter Mumba, has expressed frustration with the name-calling and insults that have characterized a political campaign ahead of the September 16 General Elections. Mumba said in an interview on Wednesday that the youth are worried that, as Malawi approaches the elections, contestants are outdoing one another on use of vulgar language instead […] The post Youth activist Peter Mumba condemns name-calling, insults characterizing campaign ahead of Sept. 16 General Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi votes on 16th September 2025 while spiraling deeper into an economic abyss, its people are confronted with a complex political choice. Malawi is on her knees, battered by unsustainable debt, crippling foreign exchange shortages, daily essential commodities price rises, rampant food insecurity, and an inflation rate that devours the livelihoods of its poorest citizens. […] The post Malawi’s Dangerous Gamble: The Two Faces of Dr. Dalitso Kabambe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A secret high-stakes meeting between Vice President Michael Usi and former President Peter Mutharika has set the political scene ablaze, with sources revealing discussions of a bombshell shake-up to the DPP’s presidential ticket. At the centre of the proposal: former MEC Chairperson Jane Ansah as presidential candidate, with Usi as her running mate. Party insiders […] The post Behind Closed Doors: Usi–Mutharika Meeting Triggers DPP Power Struggle Over Presidential Ticket appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With just over a month to Malawi’s high-stakes 16 September polls, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential running mate, Justice Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah — a trusted lieutenant of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika — has hit the campaign trail with a fiery message and a promise of “proven leadership.” On Monday, Ansah swept through Thyolo in […] The post DPP’s Ansah Roars Through Thyolo, Mwanza — Lower Shire Today as September Polls Near appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful demonstration of homegrown resilience, Malawian business magnate Dr. Thom Mpinganjira and his financial powerhouse, FDH Bank Plc, are being celebrated for a series of landmark achievements that defy the nation’s economic headwinds. The bank’s record-breaking performance and ambitious regional expansion have not only solidified its market leadership but have also propelled its […] The post Malawi’s Trailblazer: Thom Mpinganjira and FDH Bank Forge Path of Success and Hope appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi gears up for its September 16 general elections, the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a stark warning: This election is not just about casting ballots; it is a critical test of Malawi’s democratic integrity and national conscience. “Democracy is on trial,” declared HRDC, urging voters to reject tribalism, political theatrics, and […] The post Democracy on Trial: HRDC Warns Malawians—Your Vote Decides Whether Our Nation Rises or Falls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

World Vision Malawi has bid farewell to a 20 years Nkhoma Area Programme (AP) which has seen improved access to quality education, potable water, children welfare as well as good nutrition services in the area of Traditional Authority Chitekwele in Lilongwe. Director of Operation at World Vision Malawi Charles Chimombo disclosed that although the programme […] The post World Vision Malawi bid farewell to Nkhoma Area Programme, transition into Vision Fund programme appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has broken its silence over recent stinging remarks by United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi, firing off a public statements that, while draped in calls for political civility, betray a deep discomfort with the truths he is pushing. In statements issued by DPP presidential spokesperson Shadric Namalomba, the party […] The post DPP on Edge as Atupele’s Barbs Hit Home appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The curtain has fallen on the first round of the 2025 TNM Super League, leaving a cocktail of excitement, tension, and controversy in its wake. Mighty Wanderers Football Club, the Nomads, finish on top with 35 points from 15 matches—just a single point ahead of bitter rivals FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, who stumbled at the […] The post TNM Super League First Round Closes with Drama On and Off the Pitch appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Anthony Bendulo’s latest attack against Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) Colleen Zamba is more smoke and mirrors than substance. His dramatic Facebook post accusing Zamba of corruption in the Area 55 Industrial Park deal is a classic case of political theatre driven by bitterness — not facts. This isn’t Bendulo’s first brush with […] The post OPINION | Bendulo’s Anti-Zamba Campaign: Political Theater Without Facts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is stuck. While the world races ahead, we’re trapped in the same old problems—no jobs for our youth, a crippling cost of living, collapsing hospitals and schools, and a government that always looks exhausted. With the September 16 elections just weeks away, this is not just about swapping one president for another. It’s about […] The post OPINION | Malawi Needs Kabambe–Mtumbuka Leadership Now, Not in 2030 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Castel Malawi Limited has raised the bar in local football sponsorship by increasing the Castel Challenge Cup package to a record K440 million as the tournament’s third edition officially kicked off on Saturday at Nsanje Community Centre Ground. Speaking at the launch, Castel Malawi Head of Product Development and Marketing Strategy, Frank Binauli, said the […] The post Castel Cup sponsorship increased to K440 Million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has implored journalists in the country to desist from being agents of fake news as campaign period for the September 16 General Election is opened. MEC’s Director of Media and Public Relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa made the remarks after conducting media trainings on elections reporting targeting Mangochi and Lilongwe journalists on […] The post MEC calls for journalists’ professionalism ahead of polls  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Michael Usi, who also leads the Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu movement, has refused to apologize for saying there are corrupt leaders in government. His defiance comes after MCP publicity secretary Jessie Kabwila challenged him to present evidence to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) or resign for “insulting the same government he benefits from.” Speaking […] The post Usi Fires Back at Kabwila: ‘I Won’t Apologize for Exposing Corruption’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Charismatic Redeemed Ministries International (CRMI) is gearing up to celebrate a remarkable milestone — 25 years of impactful ministry rooted in the living testimonies of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. As the nation approaches the crucial September 16 general election, CRMI is urging all Malawians to unite in persistent prayer for peace and godly leadership. […] The post CRMI Marks 25 Years of Powerful Testimonies with Jesus and the Holy Spirit — Calls for United Prayer Ahead of Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After a highly impactful whistle-stop tour in Thyolo yesterday, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) running mate Justice Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah continues to sweep through the Southern Region with a determined and strategic campaign push, arriving in Mwanza today to connect with voters ahead of Malawi’s critical tripartite elections scheduled for 16 September 2025. Ansah’s tour […] The post DPP Running Mate Justice Dr. Jane Ansah Sweeps Through Southern Region, Hits Mwanza Today with a Powerful Message of Return to Proven Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold move to protect Malawian consumers from exploitative cement price hikes by local ‘cement cartels’ allegedly aimed at influencing the upcoming elections, no-nonsensical Vitumbiko Mumba, Minister of Trade and Industry, has stepped up to challenge the so-called “cement cartels” manipulating the market. Over recent months, local cement prices have spiraled wildly, causing alarm […] The post Mumba ‘Coming in Hot, Hot’ Against Cement Cartels: Reaches Deal with Zambia to Flood Market with Cheap Cement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is partnering with universities to train skilled cybersecurity professionals by launching cyber drills, through which staff and students will be better prepared to effectively handle real-world cybersecurity threats. The programme, under MACRA’s Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (mwCERT), will be implementing cyber drills in academic institutions across Malawi and was […] The post MACRA joining forces with universities to train skilled cybersecurity professionals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has declared the reopening of Kayelekera Uranium Mine as a direct result of his administration’s bold policy reforms and new mining laws, promising that this time the mine’s riches will translate into real benefits for Malawians. Speaking at the colourful inauguration ceremony in Karonga on Tuesday, Chakwera said past mismanagement, political […] The post Chakwera Hails Kayelekera Comeback as Proof His Mining Reforms Work for Malawians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The inaugural Aniz Mitha Men’s Netball Tournament, held over the weekend at the Blantyre Sports Arena, has successfully unearthed fresh talent for Malawi’s first-ever men’s national netball team, the Malawi Kings. According to the Netball Association of Malawi (NAM), the competition was crucial for identifying players who will don national colours as the country prepares […] The post Men’s Netball Tournament Unveils Malawi Kings Squad appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  State Vice President and Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu Party leader Dr. Michael Usi has set the political stage ablaze, revealing that his party is in advanced talks with a “well-known political party” to form an alliance ahead of the September 16 elections. Speaking to a charged crowd at Nyambadwe Ground in Blantyre, Usi refused […] The post Usi Drops Political Bombshell: Alliance Talks Underway, Slams Chakwera for Praising the Rich appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Engineer Vitumbiko A.Z. Mumba, has put campaign politics aside to secure a landmark trade agreement with Zambia that promises to make life easier for farmers, traders, and consumers in both countries. In Lusaka on Monday, Mumba signed the long-awaited Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on Conformity Assessment alongside Zambia’s Minister […] The post Vitumbiko Mumba Steps Off Campaign Trail to Seal Game-Changing Trade Deal with Zambia appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.