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.

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.

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.