October 15, 2025—a day meant to honor and celebrate mothers across Malawi—has once again turned into a day of mourning for too many families. This morning, a minibus carrying passengers to Mangochi for Mother’s Day festivities veered off Khwekhwelele Road in Dedza. Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos: twisted metal, cries of pain, and families […] The post Mother’s Day in Malawi: Joy Always Shadowed by Tragedy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A police officer identified as Sergeant Dumiciano Gumba has died after being hit by a Scania truck while jogging along the Lilongwe–Mchinji road in the morning on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The deceased (25) was based at Namitete Police Post in Lilongwe. According to Lilongwe Police Public Relations Officer, Hastings Chigalu, on the said day […] The post Police officer Gumba dies in Namitete road accident appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Malawi President Dr. Joyce Banda has described the first-ever Joint Meeting of the SADC and COMESA Panels of Elders, held in Nairobi, Kenya, as a major step forward in strengthening regional cooperation for peace and stability. Speaking upon her arrival at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe on Wednesday, Banda said the meeting was a […] The post Joyce Banda Hails SADC–COMESA Elders’ Meeting as a Milestone for Regional Peace appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

True to his famously unbothered style, Alliance for Democracy (Aford) leader Enock Chihana has brushed off concerns over his delayed swearing-in as Second Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, saying he is “not losing sleep” over the matter. Chihana’s calmness comes amid growing murmurs and public curiosity about why, weeks after President Peter Mutharika […] The post Enock Chihana Shrugs Off Swearing-In Delay, Says He’s “Not Losing Sleep” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announced the results of the 2025 Parliamentary Elections, one number stood out — 48 women elected to the 229-member National Assembly. Up from 40 in the previous Parliament, it marks an increase of just eight. Some call it a victory worth celebrating. Others, however, see a sobering reminder that […] The post Women in Parliament: Rising from 40 to 48 — Progress or Political Plateau? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Cabinet Minister and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) secretary general Eisenhower Mkaka has waded into the growing debate over the relationship between the Executive and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), warning that any attempt by the President or Cabinet to issue orders to the electoral body would be “unconstitutional and dangerous to democracy.” In a […] The post Mkaka Challenges Executive Overreach: Says MEC Is Not Subject to Presidential Orders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi gears up for the October 29 elections for Speaker of Parliament, two heavyweights have emerged: Sameer Suleman, the DPP-backed first-time MP for Blantyre City Chigumula, and Kondwani Nankhumwa, the veteran Mulanje Central MP and leader of the People’s Development Party. But which of the two is better suited for this critical role in […] The post Nankhumwa vs. Suleman: Who Should Be Malawi’s Next Speaker of Parliament? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is seeing more money in circulation than ever before, and experts warn this could push prices even higher. According to the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), the total money supply in the economy—including bank deposits—jumped from 43.4 percent in July to 52.1 percent in August 2025, continuing a six-month trend. This surge is mostly […] The post Too Much Money, Too Few Goods: Malawi Faces Rising Prices appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mangochi is reeling after police arrested former Mangochi Central MP Victoria Kingstone of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), along with three other party members, over allegations of plotting the murder of Roza Fatch Mbilizi, the newly elected MP for the same constituency. According to Mangochi Police Spokesperson Amina Daudi, the arrests were made following […] The post Shock in Mangochi: Former DPP MP Arrested for Alleged Murder Plot of Newly Elected MP for Same Constituency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Kenyan Prime Minister and long-time opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has passed away at the age of 80. Reports indicate that he died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Koothattukulam, Kerala, India, after suffering a cardiac arrest during a morning walk at an Ayurvedic hospital. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was […] The post Raila Odinga, Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Dies at 80 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Philip Morris International (PMI) Technovation in Dubai ended with industry players emphasising the need to address challenges around access to Tobacco Harm Reduction products, which would lead to higher consumption of safer smoking alternatives and lower consumption of cigarettes, especially in the global south. Technovation is an initiative that discusses the development of smoke-free […] The post Global South challenged to make harm reduction products more accessible to improve public health appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Some of the potential consequences due to prohibitions, as anti-smoking and drug abuse campaigns, can be significant and far-reaching on public health, which include increased illicit use, high risks of overdose and death, mental health impacts, spread of infectious diseases, reduced access to treatment and increased violence and crime. According to research that has been […] The post Consequences of prohibition on public health can be significant and far-reaching appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.