Malawi’s hunger story is one of paradox and pain — a nation that spends trillions of kwacha to feed itself, yet its people still queue for maize and battle starvation. Over the past five years, government spending on maize-related programs has exceeded K1 trillion, yet hunger, high prices, and shortages remain the order of the […] The post Trillions Spent, Yet Malawi Still Hungry: What Exactly Is the Problem? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

By Kisu Simwaka, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of Malawi Malawi’s economy is in serious trouble. Prices are rising, the kwacha is weak, and the country is struggling to buy basic imports like fuel and fertilizer. Behind every statistic lies the reality that ordinary Malawians are paying the price — through higher food costs, fewer jobs, […] The post OPINION | Malawi’s Economy Is Bleeding — But It Can Still Be Saved appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is sinking deeper into a power crisis that has left homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses in total darkness. The blackouts tormenting the nation are no longer just whispers or social media complaints—they are real, verified, and officially confirmed by both the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and the Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO). According […] The post Blackout Nation: Malawi’s Power Crisis Pushes the Country to the Brink appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When Joshua Mwendo began his journey in government as an intern in 2018, he had no political connections, no famous surname, and no idea that one day he would rise to become a Special Assistant to a Cabinet Minister. His newly released book, Working for Citizen Number 15, captures this extraordinary journey, one that started […] The post Joshua Mwendo: The Man Behind “Working for Citizen Number 15” and the Untold Story of Service Beyond Politics appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is a strange symmetry in the way time redeems its outcasts. In the country’s political landscape, the unforgiving story of Justice Dr. Jane Ansah unfolds like an allegory about the speed of opinion, the memory of scandal, and the quiet persistence of faith. Once, she was the most reviled woman in the Republic. Now […] The post The Rejected Stone: The Making and Remaking of Jane Ansah appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police in Nsanje have launched a full-scale manhunt for unknown assailants who brutally murdered a man and dumped his body in the Shire River. The victim has been identified as Macheso Nyozo, an adult from Chindevu Village, Traditional Authority Malemia in Nsanje District. According to Sub Inspector Agnes Zalakoma, the Nsanje Police Public Relations Officer, […] The post Man Murdered, Body Dumped in Shire River — Police Launch Manhunt appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Having Water, toilets, and personal hygiene are basic necessity for human being to leave better . Yet in many hospitals and health centres across Malawi, these are not always available. Patients and their guardians often struggle — trying to stay clean, find a working toilet, or wash their hands. This is not a story of […] The post When Health facilities Run Dry: The Hidden Struggle for Water and Sanitation in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ethanol Company Limited (EthCo) has stepped up its support for the development of women’s golf in Malawi with an increased sponsorship package of K18 million for the EthCo Inter-club ladies golf tournament, up from K15 million last year. The announcement was made ahead of this year’s EthCo Interclub Golf Challenge (Crocodile Team Challenge) and Malawi […] The post EthCo boosts ladies golf with K18 million sponsorship appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tension remains high in Kasungu South Constituency following a violent clash on October 9, 2025, in which a group of about ten men allegedly attacked supporters of independent parliamentary candidate Joseph Manguluti. The violence erupted after Manguluti lodged a formal complaint with the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the Registrar of Political Parties, alleging electoral […] The post Post-Election Violence Disrupts Business in Kasungu South appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Justice Dr. Jane Ansah today officially assumed office as Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, marking her first full day on duty and ushering in what many are calling a fresh chapter for Malawi’s leadership. Her arrival at the Office of the Vice President was met with optimism and quiet anticipation, symbolizing a new […] The post Jane Ansah Takes Charge: A New Dawn for Malawi’s Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s Executive Order No. 01 of 2025, directing the relocation of key government institutions from Lilongwe to Blantyre and Zomba, has sparked mixed reactions — hailed by some as a move towards administrative efficiency, yet questioned by others as a glaring oversight of the Northern Region, particularly Mzuzu. According to the order […] The post Mutharika’s Relocation Order: Bold Step for Regional Balance or a Snub to the North? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Flames coach Kallisto Pasuwa has warned his players against complacency as Malawi take on Group H bottom-placed Sao Tome and Principe this afternoon in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Stade Olympique de Sousse in Tunisia. While Sao Tome look like easy prey on paper — losing all nine of their qualifiers — […] The post Pasuwa Sounds the Alarm: “No Room for Complacency” as Flames Face Sao Tome appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Barely a week into office, President Peter Mutharika has already set a disturbing tone — one that reeks of authoritarian nostalgia and contempt for Malawi’s hard-won democratic freedoms. His threats to “bite” civil society leaders allegedly planning protests are not only reckless but dangerously reminiscent of the same arrogance that cost him power in 2020. […] The post OPINION | APM’s Threats Are a Dangerous Echo from Malawi’s Darkest Political Days appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Minister of Civic Education and National Unity Timothy Mtambo has dismissed as false and misleading social media reports linking him to alleged plans for demonstrations against the newly elected administration of President Peter Mutharika. In a statement released on his official Facebook page, Mtambo described the reports as “completely false and malicious,” urging Malawians […] The post Mtambo Dismisses Social Media Claims Linking Him to Planned Anti-Government Protests appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Speaker of Parliament is one of the most powerful offices in Malawi’s democracy—entrusted with enforcing parliamentary order, ensuring impartiality, upholding decorum, and safeguarding the Constitution from the passions and partisanship of politics. It is a position that demands restraint, credibility, and moral authority. Which is why the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) nomination of Sameer […] The post ANALYSIS | Is Sameer Suleman Fit to Be Malawi’s Next Speaker of Parliament? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Once a symbol of self-reliance, Malawi’s fertiliser production faded over the years leaving farmers and the economy at the mercy of global prices and delayed imports. Following independence in 1964, Malawi’s leadership pursued a vision of self-reliance. Agriculture was the backbone of the economy, and fertiliser was recognised as the key to improving food production. […] The post The Fertiliser Fall: How Malawi’s Self-Reliance Collapsed Under Imports, Policies, and Poor Planning appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a move that has sent shockwaves across Malawi’s public sector, the new administration has ordered an immediate suspension of all recruitments and major procurements in parastatal organisations and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) — a decision analysts say could either restore fiscal sanity or paralyse essential services. The directive, issued through the Department of Statutory Corporations, […] The post Freeze or Fumble? Govt’s Parastatal Hiring Ban Tests Balance Between Discipline and Disruption appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has begun assembling his parliamentary leadership team, signalling a firm grip on legislative control as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) moves to consolidate power in the National Assembly ahead of the crucial Speaker elections set for October 29, 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday, the DPP announced that Hon. Sameer […] The post Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command: Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes as Chief Whip appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A 31-year-old secondary school teacher from Mponela in Dowa, Benjamin Daniel Majamanda, can now say goodbye to public transport woes after winning a brand-new Mazda Demio in the Win Big Malawi promotion organized by one of the country’s leading lottery companies, London Winners. Majamanda emerged as the sixth lucky winner in the ongoing promotion after […] The post Dowa Teacher Wins Mazda Demio in Win Big Malawi Promotion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) has revealed that it has received a total of 478 complaints related to police misconduct since it began operations in 2021, with several cases already prosecuted and others still under investigation. According to an update released by the Commission, 166 cases have so far been fully investigated, while 312 cases […] The post Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) Records 478 Complaints Against Police Since 2021 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament Noel Lipipa has issued a fierce condemnation of the barbaric attack on Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General George Kasakula, describing the incident as “an affront to the values our party stands for” and “sheer hooliganism that contradicts every DPP principle.” Lipipa said those who stormed Kasakula’s office, […] The post DPP MP Noel Lipipa Condemns DPP Hooligans on Kasakula: “These Thugs do Not Represent s” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

CDH Investment Bank has supported Malawi Parliament with K10 million towards the orientation and training of new Members of Parliament (MP’s) scheduled to take place from 13 to 17th October in Lilongwe. Speaking during the handover ceremony of the cheque in Lilongwe on Thursday, the Bank’s Business Development Manager, Innocent Chithenga said the bank is […] The post CDH Investment Bank handover K10m cheque to Parliament to support capacity building of new MPs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leaders for the Eastern region, Bright Msaka and MacDonald Makanjira, have filed a petition in the High Court seeking to nullify the parliamentary election results for Machinga Likwenu constituency. The petition requests that the court orders a fresh parliamentary election, citing multiple alleged irregularities before, during, and after polling day. According […] The post DPP leaders challenge Machinga Likwenu election results in court appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former President Lazarus Chakwera’s tenure was marked by extensive international travel, with numerous trips aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and seeking foreign investment. In the year 2025, he made multiple visits to neighboring countries, including two trips to Tanzania in January and back-to-back visits to Nigeria in June and July. During 2024, Chakwera’s schedule included […] The post A Chronicle of Former President Chakwera’s Overseas Engagements: Were They Worth it? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new assessment of Malawi’s Employer Representative Bodies (ERBs) and sector-specific organisations has exposed deep-rooted leadership and governance weaknesses that threaten their effectiveness and long-term sustainability. The report, funded by the European Union through the Zantchito Skills for Jobs Technical Assistance Project implemented by the British Council, was presented during a validation workshop held in […] The post Malawi’s Employer Bodies Struggle with Leadership and Governance Gaps — Report appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson and presidential press secretary, Shadric Namalomba, has said the party has taken note of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General George Kasakula’s public apology to former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika — but insists that the DPP will only issue a formal response after consulting Mutharika himself. Namalomba, speaking in […] The post “Too Late to Save Jerusalem”: Namalomba Dismisses Kasakula’s Apology to Mutharika as Empty and Belated appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given K20 million to the Parliament of Malawi to support the orientation program for newly elected legislative members. The orientation program, set for October 13 to 17, is part of Parliament’s efforts to strengthen legislative capacity and improve governance in the country. Speaking during the symbolic cheque handover […] The post NBM plc supports Parliament orientation program with K20 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police in Nkhata Bay have launched a manhunt for unknown individuals suspected of setting fire to rubber trees at the Chombe Rubber Plantation in the district. The suspected act of arson took place on October 8, 2025, at around 17:30 hours. According to Nkhata Bay Police Public Relations Officer, Sergeant Enala Kalua, a security guard […] The post Police launch manhunt after suspected arson at Chombe Rubber Plantation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the rainy season fast approaches, farmers across Malawi faces growing uncertainties. Followed by unpredictable weather patterns , threatening harvests, livelihoods, and the food security of communities relying entirely on agricultural activities to survive. With the recent realese by Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) reports shows that , many districts, rains will […] The post When the Rains Change: Malawi’s Farmers Struggle to Adapt appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian football fans were left frustrated and disappointed after Equatorial Guinea failed to show up for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Flames, which was scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Reports indicate that Equatorial Guinea’s players went on strike over unresolved disputes with their Football Association […] The post Equatorial Guinea Snubs Flames, Angers Malawian Fans appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Inua Advocacy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi chapter to amplify the voices of refugees in Malawi. In the MOU, the organisation will channel K2.5million towards MISA gala and the awards. Inua Advocacy Program Manager, Apatsa Mangwana Mhango said on Thursday during the signing ceremony of […] The post Inua Advocacy, MISA Malawi sign MOU to amplify voices of refugees: Supports with K2.5m for MISA gala, awards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Police Service Savings and Credit Cooperative (MPSSACCO) has donated 15 sets of football kits to the Northern Region Police Headquarters in Mzuzu. The donation, presented on Wednesday at the Officers’ Mess, aims to promote sporting activities and encourage fitness among police officers in the region. Speaking during the handover, MPSSACCO’s Northern Region Territorial […] The post MPSSACCO Boosts Police Sports with Donation to Northern Region Headquarters appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When fortune decides that a man’s moment has come, no shadow can quite blot him out. Alfred Gangata’s rise to Minister of State under President Arthur Peter Mutharika carries that air of inevitability, the sense of a story long written in rough drafts through courage, missteps, and persistence. In the fevered months before the election, […] The post The Rise of Alfred Gangata: The Story so Far appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a spirited move to empower youth through sport, Kaombe Sugar Estate, a subsidiary of the Cattle Feedlot Company, has unveiled a MK16 million sports sponsorship deal for the Bangula Football Zone Committee (BFZC) in Nsanje District. Speaking during the announcement on Wednesday, the company’s Accountant, George Hussein, said the initiative aligns with government efforts […] The post Kaombe Sugar Estate Unveils MK16 Million Sports Sponsorship Deal for Bangula Football Zone appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Signs of growing internal discontent have begun to surface within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), as some senior members have formally written to party president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, urging him to convene an emergency convention to elect a new leader. The call comes barely a month after Chakwera and the MCP suffered a major defeat […] The post Cracks Emerge in MCP as Members Push for Emergency Convention to Replace Chakwera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.