The Blantyre City Council (BCC) and the Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) officials have applauded the country’s leading betting firm, Premier Bet Malawi for putting up a commendable effort by taking part in investing in the development of netball sport from grassroots level. Officials from the two institutions made the remarks at Zingwangwa Youth Centre […] The post BCC, NAM applaud Premier Bet Malawi’s effort of investing in netball development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi stands just eight days away from one of the most consequential elections in its history, the nation faces a sobering choice. The ballot is not just about personalities or party colours—it is about the future direction of our democracy, the prosperity of our people, and the unity of our nation. In this critical […] The post OPINION | Why Atupele Muluzi Is the Leader Malawi Needs at This Defining Moment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A man identified as Kashoni Kasitomu, 27, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for vandalizing ESCOM infrastructure, in addition to three years for theft. The sentences will run concurrently, meaning he will serve 15 years. Commenting on the development, ESCOM Chief Public Relations and Communications Officer Pilirani Phiri said the ruling by Senior […] The post 15 Years Imprisonment for Vandalising ESCOM Infrastructure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a dramatic twist at the much-publicised National Prayers for the Signing of the Peace Declaration, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu (OZAM) were barred from signing the landmark pact after their presidential candidates failed to show up in person. Thirteen presidential hopefuls physically availed themselves at the Bingu International Conference […] The post DPP and Odya Zake Humiliated Barred from Signing Peace Pact Because Their Leaders Didn’t Show Up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says it is committed to empowering young people and driving social development through sport with the launch of the NBM Championship at Mangochi Stadium on Saturday. Speaking at the event, NBM plc’s Chief Risk Officer, Charles Ulaya, said the Bank recognises that the future of Malawi lies in its […] The post NBM plc launches NBM Championship in style appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera is set to address the nation this evening in what is being billed as one of the most decisive speeches of his presidency, coming just seven days before Malawians head to the polls. Political and human rights activists have outlined high expectations, insisting that Chakwera must use the address to speak directly […] The post All Eyes on Chakwera’s Address as Malawians Demand Answers on Fertiliser, Hunger, Forex, and Peace Ahead of Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera on Monday set the tone for unity and maturity as he led fellow presidential candidates in warm smiles, hearty laughter, and firm handshakes at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) during the National Prayers for the Signing of the Peace Declaration for the 2025 elections. The event, organised by the Public […] The post Chakwera Leads Rivals in Smiles and Handshakes at Peace Prayers — But Usi and Mutharika Nowhere to Be Seen appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

People’s Transformation Party (PETRA) president Kamuzu Chibambo has come out swinging, vowing to crush Malawi’s crippling foreign exchange crisis within his first month in office if elected president. Unveiling his manifesto at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe, Chibambo promised a radical economic turnaround anchored on mining, food security, manufacturing, and job creation. But his […] The post Chibambo Vows to End Forex Nightmare in 30 Days, Blasts Ruling Elite for Looting Malawi’s Wealth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court has opened hearings in a judicial review case that could have profound implications for Malawi’s 2025 elections, as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the UTM Party, and other claimants challenge the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) over its management of the electoral process. At the heart of the dispute is the question of […] The post Court Battle Over MEC Sparks Fresh Questions on Integrity of Malawi’s 2025 Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a politically charged statement, UDF running mate Prophet Kalolo has reignited the age-old debate over Malawi’s governance trajectory, warning voters against the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). His message is stark: DPP, he claims, brought untold misery to Malawians and remains a latent threat, even hinting at ethnic targeting against the Chewa tribe. Yet, Kalolo […] The post Prophet Kalolo’s Anti-DPP Rhetoric: A Blueprint Saulos Chilima Could Have Used appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As President Lazarus Chakwera prepares to announce the new fertiliser prices at 7 PM today, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has beaten him to the punch, revealing that the intended price for a 50kg bag of fertiliser would be K92,500. Speaking at a press briefing in Blantyre, DPP official Sameer Suleman warned that even […] The post DPP Moves Swiftly to Preempt Chakwera’s 7pm Fertiliser Announcement, Reveals K95,000 Price but Dismisses as Empty Promise appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi National Football Team, the Flames, head into tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Liberia with confidence renewed, and much of that belief rests on the shoulders of star striker Gabadinho Mhango. Mhango was instrumental in Malawi’s 2-1 victory over Namibia on Friday in Francistown, Botswana, scoring one of the goals that ended the Brave […] The post All Eyes on Gabadinho as Flames Target Liberia appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UTM Party president Dalitso Kabambe has promised transformative development for the Northern Region if elected president in the September 16 General Election. Speaking on Friday in Mzimba at the close of his campaign tour of the North, Kabambe—an economist and former Reserve Bank of Malawi governor—outlined a bold vision anchored in economic recovery, decentralised budgeting, […] The post Kabambe Pledges Bold Development Plan for the Northern Region appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The death of Vice-President Saulos Chilima in June 2024 left Malawi’s political landscape shaken and riddled with unanswered questions. Among the most compelling is this: had he lived, would Chilima have stood with his former boss Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), or maintained his 2020 pact with President Lazarus Chakwera of the […] The post ANALYSIS | Between Chakwera and Mutharika, Who Would Chilima Have Backed if He Were Alive? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Justice Dr. Jane Ansah, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential running mate, has electrified her home turf of Ntcheu North West, unveiling an ambitious package of reforms and development pledges as she rolled out the party’s manifesto at Kanyimbo Primary School. Ansah, who is simultaneously contesting as Member of Parliament for the constituency, declared that […] The post DPP Running Mate Jane Ansah Storms Ntcheu, Vows Free Education and K5 Billion Constituency Fund appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At just 37, Vasco Mqobi Madhlopa has become one of the most talked-about figures in Malawi’s political and social landscape. To some, he is a bold reformer with the audacity to shake up the status quo. To others, a fearless preacher whose life is a testimony of redemption and resilience. But to the youth, he […] The post PROFILE | Vasco Mqobi Madhlopa: The Pastor, Entrepreneur and Politician Daring the Impossible appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Former President Peter Mutharika, who is contesting in the September 16, 2025 presidential elections, has declared that he is running to “rescue Malawians” from what he described as a country in deep crisis. Speaking yesterday, Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Chiponde, Mangochi District, Mutharika said Malawi is “broken” but pledged to restore stability through […] The post Mutharika Vows to ‘Rescue Malawi’ Ahead of September 16 Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Independent Civil Society (ICS) has raised alarm over what it calls the “persistent and ill-timed” release of opinion polls in the run-up to the September 16 tripartite elections. Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday at Mphatso Motel in Mzuzu, ICS Chairperson Caesar Kondowe said the timing of the polls could discourage some […] The post Independent Civil Society Warns Opinion Polls Could Fuel Voter Apathy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) has commenced a four-day training for its observers in Lilongwe ahead of Malawi elections to be held on 16 September. Malawi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary responsible for Legal Affairs, Mary Kachale said the training for Sadc Observers is very important as it will […] The post SADC, EISA trains electoral observer team ahead of Malawi elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Agriculture Services Managers Network (AGRINET) has been officially inaugurated to bring together diverse perspectives and forge shared path on agriculture services among local councils. The network alongside the First-ever conference and Symposium of Managers from local councils has been facilitated by Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) under the theme: “Catalyzing Agricultural Transformation: Enhancing Community […] The post Agriculture network for local council managers launched appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Muslims in the country have been urged to be at the forefront in maintaining peace and harmony before, during and after the country’s forthcoming tripartite elections slated for September 16, this year. The call was made in Blantyre on Friday during this year’s Meelad(Ziyarra) celebrations organised by the Limbe Muslim Jamaat in conjunction with the […] The post Muslims urged to uphold peace and harmony towards the elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Least Developed Countries for Effective Adaptation and Resilience (Life AR) a project to strengthen climate resilience and adaptation has assured communities of continued support to its activities despite funding gap following the pull out of United States of America (USA) from the initiative. The initiative is spearheaded under LDC group to respond to climate crisis […] The post Life AR initiative assures communities of continued support despite the pull out of US government appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The latest nationally representative survey from the Institute for Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) indicates a significant shift in voter intentions, revealing that incumbent President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) are gaining decisive momentum in the final weeks of the campaign period. While the survey shows a competitive race, the most […] The post Chakwera Gains Significant Momentum in Final Moments, IPOR Survey Reveals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Unions representing workers in some state parastatals have threatened that they will lead scores of their members in a nationwide strike if the Government of Malawi does not implement a 30 percent salary increment they are demanding. The threat, contained in a letter the unions addressed to the Comptroller of Statutory Corporations Peter Simbani, has […] The post Public service disruption! Parastatals unions to hold strike over salary increment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Results of a new survey by the Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) have revealed that President Lazarus Chakwera is the most recognized presidential candidate in Malawi. Chakwera is enjoying a comfortable awareness rate of 85%. Peter Mutharika of DPP is the second most popular candidate with a recognition rate of 79%, while Atupele […] The post Chakwera most popular candidate – New survey reveals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Malawi National Football Team, the Flames, reignited their World Cup hopes on Friday after stunning Namibia 2-1 at Obert Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Despite sitting second from the bottom of Group H with 9 points from 7 games, the Flames showed grit and firepower […] The post Flames scorch Namibia in Botswana appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A leaked press statement by individuals calling themselves “Shadow MPs and Councilors” of the Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu movement has exposed what appears to be a calculated scheme to smear and weaken Vice President Dr. Michael Usi ahead of the September 16 elections. The statement, riddled with wild accusations and contradictions, reads less like the […] The post Dirty Plot Unmasked: Shadow MPs Used as Pawns to Bring Down Dr. Usi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) has with immediate effect increased maize buying prices to motivate farmers and traders to deliver more maize to the agency. NFRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) George Macheka said this at a press conference this morning in Lilongwe. Specifically, Macheka says they have raised the prices from 1100 to 1280 kwacha […] The post NFRA rewards farmers with heft maize price increment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s fiscal story in recent years has been one of crisis stacked upon crisis. Tropical Storm Ana and Cyclone Gombe in 2022, Cyclone Freddy in 2023, and a brutal drought in 2024 battered the economy, crippling agriculture, disrupting supply chains, and tearing at an already fragile financial system. As donor support dwindled, the government’s fiscal […] The post Tech at the Core: How Digital Tools Are Powering Malawi’s Revenue Mobilization Drive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has raised alarm over gaps in fairness and professionalism in how broadcasters are covering the 2025 general elections, warning that biased or inflammatory reporting risks undermining democracy. In its Election Broadcast Monitoring Report, MACRA says monitoring officers reviewed political content aired by national, regional, and community broadcasters in the […] The post MACRA Flags Bias, Hate Speech in Election Coverage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarous Chakwera is today opening Mwanza stadium which is expected to improve sports development and other social activities related to sports in the district. Chakwera commissioned construction of the stadium in January 2024. Director of Lands and Public Works for Mwanza, Eric Nyekanyeka said the stadium will engage young people into sporting activities thereby […] The post Chakwera opens Mwanza stadium to promote sports and economic activities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The only female presidential candidate in the September 16 general elections, Dr Joyce Banda, proved once again on Tuesday that she is a force to be reckoned with. Taking her campaign to T/A Kabudula at Kapinga School Ground in Lilongwe district, the former president drew a massive crowd that cheered her message of hope, resilience, […] The post JB Blazes Trail in Lilongwe: Resilient, Strong and Unstoppable appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to Malawi’s education sector by pledging additional financial support to struggling students, building on efforts initiated by local artist Emmie Deebo. Deebo recently announced on his social media platforms that he had mobilized funds to support 200 out of 600 needy students who had applied […] The post Bushiri Boosts Emmie Deebo’s Bursary Drive, Hundreds of Students to Benefit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A dark conspiracy is unfolding in the shadows of Malawi’s democracy. Nyasatimes has uncovered confidential information that exposes a secret deal between the British government operatives and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to release a fabricated opinion poll this Friday, claiming the DPP is heading for a 62 percent landslide victory—just days before Malawians cast […] The post EXCLUSIVE | Britain’s Plot to Disorganize Malawi’s Election Exposed: Secret Poll Designed to Trigger Post-Elections Violence Set to be Released this Friday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) plc has handed over a K19 million cheque to Silver Strikers following their 2-0 victory against FCB Nyasa Big Bullets in the Bank’s 30th anniversary celebration on June 29. FCB’s chairman, Hitesh Anadkat, who graced the celebrations promised to spoil the champions with K1 million cash to the players and technical […] The post FCB plc give Silver Strikers K19 million for FCB 30th Anniversary win appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.