President Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced sweeping new appointments aimed at strengthening his administration and driving government efficiency. In a statement issued from Sanjika Palace last night, the President named Roza Fatch Mbilizi as Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development; Dr. George B. Partridge as Minister of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, and Dr. […] The post Mutharika Tightens His Inner Circle: Lean, Competent, and Results-Driven Administration Emerges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is facing a deepening foreign exchange crisis, which is complicating the government’s efforts to secure essential food supplies — particularly maize, the country’s staple grain. Following a poor 2024 harvest caused by prolonged dry spells across several districts, local maize production has fallen far below national demand. To avert hunger, the government has turned […] The post Malawi’s Maize Imports: A Strain on Foreign Exchange appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There’s smoke in the blue tent—and it’s not incense. The AFORD–DPP alliance, once hailed as a tactical masterstroke, is now looking more like a political time bomb counting down in broad daylight. The recent remarks from AFORD president Enoch Chihana and his secretary general have torn off the veil: this marriage is in crisis, and […] The post ANALYSIS | Is it All Well Inside the AFORD–DPP Alliance?  Smoke is Spiraling in the Blue Tent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is growing friction in Malawi’s multiparty democracy — this time over who deserves taxpayer-funded political financing. The calls being made are clear: smaller parties want the Political Parties Act (PPA) amended so that State funding isn’t limited only to political parties that secure at least 10 percent of the national vote. Under the current […] The post ANALYSIS | The Battle Over State Funding — Malawi’s Small Parties Demand a Share of the Political Cake appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There has been much noise lately about President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s proposal to use a US$500 million Letter of Credit (LC) to address Malawi’s fuel shortage. Some have gone as far as asking, “Where will the forex come from if our reserves are empty?” It’s a fair question — but it also reveals a deep […] The post ALFRED GANGATA: Why APM Letter Of Credit Plan Is Smart Economics — Not Wishful Thinking appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The debate between Eisenhower Mkaka and Alfred Gangata over President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s proposed US$500 million Letter of Credit (LC) to resolve Malawi’s persistent fuel crisis is not merely a disagreement about finance — it’s a battle between technical orthodoxy and strategic pragmatism. Both men approach the subject from different vantage points: Mkaka as a banking […] The post A Clash Between Technical Prudence and Strategic Vision: Mkaka vs. Gangata on Letters of Credit and Malawi’s Fuel Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As dawn breaks over Visepo Village in Mpherembe, Mzimba District, the laughter of children mingles with the rhythmic sounds of farmers tending their fields. Once haunted by hunger and despair, the community now hums with energy, pride, and the sweet scent of freshly harvested maize. It’s a striking transformation for a village that, just five […] The post From Hunger to Harvest: How One Village Defied Malnutrition and Reaped Hope appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) says is it committed to empowering women in Malawi by supporting initiatives that promote their health and business growth, which are key areas that significantly impact women’s lives and development. The Bank’s position was made clear during a High Tea Party event in Lilongwe on Wednesday, held in partnership with Umodzi […] The post FCB, Umodzi Park partner to celebrate and empower women appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Members of Timverane Club, a grouping of Tobacco farmers in the country, can now afford a smile after emerging winners of the FCB Kupha Makwacha Promotion grand prize. The Club won a brand-new motorcycle through a grand draw the Bank conducted on Monday in Blantyre. The promotion, which started in May and ended in August, targeted tobacco […] The post Timverane Club shines in FCB Kupha Makwacha promo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dr. Lazarus Chakwera must stop dithering. Malawi has had enough of his slow, hesitant, and overly cautious style of leadership. Five years of indecision at State House cost him government. Now, the same indecision threatens to sink the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) into political irrelevance — even in opposition. The country is watching, yet again, […] The post ANALYSIS | MCP Is Dying from the Same Disease That Killed Its Government — Chakwera’s Indecision appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Dr. Kondwani Nankhumwa has intensified his campaign for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly, boldly positioning himself as the most qualified and unifying candidate for the crucial parliamentary role. In a statement circulating among Members of Parliament and the public, Nankhumwa underscores his unmatched experience spanning over 15 years in both government […] The post Nankhumwa Relentless in Pushing His Suitability for Speaker of Parliament appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The NICO Asset Managers has emphasized the importance of the offshore investment describing it as a crucial way of providing platform to local Malawians to invest in the global markets so that they can have equal opportunity of tapping knowledge and skill on how others in the global space are able to invest, grow their […] The post NICO Asset Managers says ‘Offshore Investment’ crucial in growing wealth, preserving capital appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Weeks after the Lilongwe City Council banned street vending in the capital, vendors have openly defied the directive — turning pavements, road shoulders, and bus stops into bustling trading zones once again. A spot check by the Nyasatimes on Tuesday revealed dozens of vendors selling second-hand clothes, vegetables, and household items along the city’s main streets, […] The post Lilongwe Vendors Defy Council Ban, Continue Trading in Streets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What was once hailed as Malawi’s boldest step toward agricultural modernization — the Mega Farms Initiative — is now facing accusations of mismanagement, political interference, and possible fraud. The programme, meant to transform smallholder farming into large-scale commercial agriculture, has sunk into a financial crisis, leaving a trail of unpaid suppliers, untraceable loans, and disillusioned […] The post Was Mega Farms Initiative a Scam? The story of Billions Missing, Suppliers Unpaid, and Farmers Abandoned appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Parliament prepares to open later this month, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) — now the main opposition — remains entangled in internal uncertainty over who will represent it in two of the most crucial roles: Speaker of Parliament and Leader of the Opposition. The indecision has raised eyebrows both within and outside the party, […] The post MCP Still Trapped in Indecision Over Parliamentary Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has said pressure on the local currency has eased, thanks to renewed goodwill and financial support from development partners following the formation of the new government. Speaking during a media briefing in Lilongwe, RBM Governor Dr. McDonald Mafuta Mwale said the positive response from international partners has boosted foreign […] The post RBM Says Inflation Pressure Eases, Rules Out Currency Devaluation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter have joined forces to tackle one of the nation’s persistent challenges — vandalism of electricity infrastructure — through the launch of the ESCOM Anti-Vandalism Media Award. Announced in Lilongwe on October 16, 2025, the initiative aims to empower […] The post ESCOM, MISA Malawi Unite to Fight Vandalism Through New Media Award appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.