Tanzania was plunged into its worst political crisis in decades Thursday, as nationwide protests against alleged electoral theft turned violently lethal, prompting a military lockdown, a near-total internet blackout, and casting the whereabouts of President Samia Suluhu into mystery. The East African nation, once hailed as a beacon of regional stability, now teeters on the […] The post Nation in Flames: Tanzania Erupts in Chaos Over “Stolen” Election, President’s Whereabouts Unknown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

True to its now-famous reputation for hesitation and internal confusion, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is once again caught in the web of indecision — this time over its parliamentary leadership. In a move that perfectly captures its trademark wavering on crucial matters, the MCP has written to the Clerk of Parliament announcing that it […] The post MCP’s Indecision Strikes Again: The Party Still Can’t Make Up Its Mind on Choice of Leader of Opposition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Cross Border Traders Association of Malawi has raised the alarm over worsening corruption, extortion, and harassment that women traders face at the country’s entry and exit points. The Association’s President, Steve Yohane, described the situation as dehumanizing and unacceptable, saying women traders continue to suffer under a system riddled with corruption and abuse. “There […] The post Malawi’s Cross-Border Women Traders Cry Foul Over Rampant Corruption and Abuse at Border Posts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator for Nancholi Constituency, Noel Lipipa, has extended heartfelt congratulations to all newly appointed Ministers and Deputy Ministers, describing their appointment as both an honour and a sacred responsibility to serve the nation. In a message that struck a tone of hope, humility, and patriotism, Lipipa urged the new Cabinet to […] The post Lipipa Hails New Cabinet, Calls for Unity and Integrity in Building a Self-Reliant Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ntcheu Magistrate’s Court has sentenced 30-year-old Brave Phiri to pay a fine of K10 million or spend three years in prison after he was found guilty of possessing 124 kilograms of cannabis without a license. According to Ntcheu Police spokesperson Jacob Khembo, the court — through State Prosecutor Inspector James Ngupa Muyira — heard […] The post Ntcheu Man Fined K10 Million or Faces 3 Years in Jail for Possessing 124kg of Cannabis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a move that has immediately drawn accusations of hypocrisy and political opportunism, His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika today unveiled a 24-member cabinet that blatantly contradicts his own party’s manifesto pledge to trim the executive to a lean 20 members. The new list of ministers and deputies, announced by Chief Secretary Justin Adack K. […] The post Mutharika’s “New” Cabinet Draws Ire: Bloated, Regionally Skewed, and Breaking Key Promises appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation in collaboration with partners will conduct a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign for bilharzia and Soil Transmitted Hermith (STH) from 3 to 7th November. Speaking during a press conference in Lilongwe on Thursday, Deputy Director of Public Health Division, Holystone Kafanikhale, the campaign targets school going children aged 5 […] The post Malawi conducts Mass Drug Distribution campaign for bilharzia, others appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Airtel Africa Plc has announced a revenue growth by 24.5% in constant currency to $2.98 billion in the half year ended 30 September 2025, improving profit after tax to $376 million, up from $79 million in the prior period. In a press statement released, Airtel Africa says that the constant revenue growth, reflects the consistent […] The post Airtel Africa Plc announces $2.98 bn revenue growth, $376m profit after tax in half year end September appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Minister of Finance, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has urged collective national effort in steering the country through one of its toughest economic recovery paths in recent history, emphasizing that government alone cannot fix the crisis. Speaking at the Economic Association of Malawi (ECAMA) Annual Conference, Mwanamvekha reaffirmed government’s commitment to economic diversification and structural transformation as […] The post Mwanamvekha Rallies Stakeholders as Malawi Faces a Tough Road to Economic Recovery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians should brace for higher fuel prices as the Peter Mutharika administration prepares to implement tough economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the country’s finances and restoring growth. Speaking at the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) Annual Conference, Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha confirmed that the government will soon remove fuel subsidies, triggering a significant adjustment […] The post Mutharika Government Set to Raise Fuel Prices as Subsidies Fall Away appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi National Women’s Football team coach, Lovemore Fazili, and captain Tabitha Chawinga have attributed their 2–0 win against Angola, which secured their qualification for the Women AFCON finals, to the strong support they have received from their sponsors, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc. The Scorchers sealed their spot after defeating Angola 2–0 at […] The post Scorchers attribute WAFCON win to NBM plc support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor MacDonald Mafuta Mwale has called for deliberate and strategic collaboration between government and the private sector to boost domestic production, strengthen foreign exchange reserves, and tame Malawi’s persistently high inflation. Speaking at the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) Annual Conference currently underway in Mangochi, Mwale said enhanced private sector […] The post RBM Governor Urges Strong Private Sector Collaboration to Curb Forex and Inflation Pressures appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Council for Non-Governmental Organisations in Malawi (CONGOMA), a member of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), on Thursday joined citizens across the world in commemorating the People’s Assemblies under the theme: “End Austerity, Cancel the Debt, Tax the Rich: Health, Education and Social Protection for All.” Speaking ahead of the commemoration, CONGOMA […] The post CONGOMA joins global call for debt cancellation to jumpstart Malawi’s economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  European Member States have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the new Malawi Government, following a high-level breakfast meeting held today between British High Commissioner Rebecca Fabrizi and Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Honourable Joseph Mwanamvekha, MP. During the engagement, Honourable Mwanamvekha outlined Malawi’s pressing needs in the face of ongoing economic pressure, […] The post European Member States pledge renewed support to Malawi’s new Government appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

“The unique challenges faced by African countries to effectively implement tobacco control policies and programmes include limited resource and structural capacity,” observes Sahan Lungu, an expert in global Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) initiatives. Lungu, who is THR-Malawi Programmes Coordinator, contends that as a result of these challenges, “most African countries lack robust smoking cessation programmes […] The post Limited Resource and Structural Capacity are the Unique Challenges Faced by African Countries in Implementing Tobacco Control Policies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Limited has donated K2.5 million towards the upcoming Malawi Police Service Women’s Conference on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325), scheduled for 6th November 2025. The official handover ceremony was attended by senior police officials, including Commissioner of Police responsible for Human Resource and Management, Maxton Kalimanja; Deputy Commissioner of Police, Jacqueline […] The post Sparc Systems Donates K2.5 Million to Support Malawi Police Women’s Conference appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Let’s be clear — this is not a personal attack. I have deep respect for Mr. Mbeta as a man and as a professional. His brilliance as a lawyer is not in dispute. But with all due respect, if I had the immense powers that President Peter Mutharika wields today, I would never, not even […] The post Opinion: Mbeta’s Appointment Exposes the Fault Lines in Mutharika’s Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mighty Wanderers have stormed to the summit of the TNM Super League after defeating Songwe Border United 2–0 in a thrilling encounter played on Wednesday at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre. The Nomads left it late to seal the victory, with Clement Nyondo breaking the deadlock in the 86th minute before Sama Thiery doubled the lead […] The post Wanderers Go Top of TNM Super League, Dislodge Bullets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a dramatic turn of political events, Sameer Suleman, Member of Parliament for Blantyre Misesa (Club Banana), has been elected Speaker of the National Assembly, securing a decisive 135 out of 221 votes in a contest that exposed intrigue, betrayal, and last-minute maneuvering on the parliamentary floor. The chamber erupted in frenzy and disbelief after […] The post Betrayal in the House: Suleman Snatches Speakership as Nankhumwa Is Barred and Rivals Refuse to Vote for Themselves appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a landmark judgment hailed as a triumph for justice and human dignity, the High Court of Malawi has ruled that girls who fall pregnant through rape or defilement have a legal right to access safe abortion services in hospitals—upholding Section 19 of the Gender Equality Act. The groundbreaking decision follows a case filed by […] The post Historic Win for Victims: High Court Okays Safe Abortions for Rape Survivors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s fight against hunger is facing a massive financial black hole, with the government’s Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme staring at a K148.2 billion deficit—a gap so large it threatens to derail emergency food aid for more than 4.2 million Malawians already on the brink of starvation. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) […] The post Malawi Faces K148.2 Billion Hunger Response Gap as 4.2 Million Risk Starvation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It sounds like something straight out of a midnight Nollywood script, but it happened right here — in Nkhotakota. A whole owl — yes, kadzidzi yemwe amangokhalira kuwomba mphuno usiku — was arrested by police on Monday morning after being found inside a man’s house in Phangwa Village. The feathered suspect had apparently carried with […] The post Nkhotakota Horror-Comedy: The Owl That Wrote Love Letters and Escaped Police Custody appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a dramatic turn of events ahead of this afternoon’s crucial vote for Speaker of Parliament, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate Peter Dimba has emerged as the frontrunner, following endorsements from two influential parliamentary factions — the Independents Block and the Northern Region Block. One of the leaders of the Independents Block confirmed to Nyasatimes […] The post Dimba Poised to Win Speaker Race as Key Blocs Rally Behind Him appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, George Patridge, has urged the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) to strike a balance between attracting foreign investors and promoting local investment, saying Malawi’s economic growth depends on empowering both. Speaking on Tuesday during an interface meeting with MITC management in Lilongwe, Patridge expressed concern that local […] The post Patridge Urges MITC to Balance Support Between Local and Foreign Investors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite the Tobacco Commission (TC) extending the marketing season, more than four million kilogrammes of tobacco remain unsold at Mzuzu Floors, a situation that poses serious risks for both farmers and Malawi’s economy. Sources at Mzuzu Floors confirmed that about four million kg of tobacco are yet to find buyers. This unsold leaf is worth […] The post K17 Billion Worth of Tobacco Remains Unsold — A Blow to Malawi’s Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Six months after a three-judge panel of the Constitutional Court ruled that parliamentarians should no longer play a role in administering the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and the Water Resource Fund (WRF), Malawi is still without new CDF guidelines, raising concerns about accountability, transparency, and project efficiency at the local level. In the meantime, local […] The post Six Months Later, Malawi’s CDF in Limbo: Communities Wait, Funds Risk Abuse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has a new leader at the helm. Mr. Felix Tambulasi has officially taken charge as Commissioner General, following a smooth handover from his predecessor, Mr. Daniel Daka, on Monday, 27th October 2025. The transition took place at MRA Head Office, where Mr. Tambulasi was warmly welcomed by Management and later […] The post Felix Tambulasi Takes Charge as New MRA Commissioner General appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance Hon Joseph Mathyola Mwanamveka says his Ministry has secured USD80 Million which is K150Billion to support procurement and logistics for lean period maize. Speaking in an exclusive interview Mwanamveka says Government and the people of Malawi are grateful for the timely assistance which will help to feed hungry people. According to the […] The post Donor Confidence : Malawi Govt secures USD80Million for food support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Six individuals who are reportedly involved in political unrest in Lilongwe appeared in the Magistrate Court today as their cases continued. The accused are Alfred Dalla Kadula, Joseph Tilibe Gidien, Lameck Mandowa, Lester Hanleck Aaron Kanjunga, Haward Hamuza, and Mabvuto Njuchi, who made their first appearance before the court. The police arrested the group on […] The post Six Individuals Appear in Court Over Alleged Political Violence in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Select Financial Services, one of Malawi’s lending institutions, has called for stronger collaboration between the government and the microfinance sector to sustain financial inclusion amid Malawi’s current economic challenges. Founded in 2007, Select Financial Services provides credit and financial solutions to both public and private sector employees. The company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Akuzike Kafwamba […] The post Select Financial Services urges collaboration to boost financial inclusion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBM Development Bank Limited (NBMDBL), a development finance institution and subsidiary of National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, has secured a grant of about £900,000 over a period of three years from the Scottish Government through its investment vehicle, The African Lakes Company Limited (ALC). From the grant, NBMDBL will manage ALC special fund aimed […] The post NBM Development Bank secures grant funding from Scottish govt appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold step toward transforming the country’s education landscape, the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) has unveiled a new National Curriculum Framework that promises to redefine how Malawians learn, teach, and build futures — aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which calls for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for […] The post Malawi Overhauls Education System: MIE Unveils New Curriculum to Power Malawi 2063 Vision appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe is set to host Malawi’s 1st National Public Health Research Dissemination Conference from 29th to 31st October 2025, bringing together over 300 researchers to share groundbreaking findings aimed at building resilient and sustainable health systems. The conference is organised by the Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM) in partnership with the National AIDS Commission […] The post Malawi to Host Landmark National Public Health Research Conference appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When Peter Mutharika returned to State House, many called it a comeback — even a vindication. But beneath the fanfare lies a harsh truth: this was not a vote of confidence. It was a vote of exhaustion. Malawians did not re-elect Mutharika because they trusted him — they re-elected him because they had stopped trusting […] The post Mutharika’s “Comeback” Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen: Malawi’s Fatigue Mandate Is Crumbling the Nation’s Moral Capital appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has launched a K720 million initiative aimed at transforming youth employment and driving agri-food systems reform — a project funded by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). Dubbed the Strengthening Policy Implementation and Institutional Capacity for Youth Employment Creation and Agri-Food […] The post Ministry of Youth launches K720 million AGRA-funded SPICE project to transform youth jobs and agriculture appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.