National Bank of Malawi (NBM), First Capital Bank (FCB), and Mukuru are at the center of a multi-billion Kwacha scheme that has siphoned Malawi’s foreign currency into the pockets of Chinese nationals, their local proxies, and shadowy crypto networks—leaving the country’s economy gasping for dollars. Investigations, done the Platform of Investigative Journalists (PIJ), reveal that […] The post NBM, FCB, and Mukuru at the Heart of a Chinese-Backed Multi-Billion Kwacha Heist Robbing Malawi of Forex appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) Plc has closed 2025 on a strong financial and operational high, recording its best performance in years and rewarding employees with up to three months’ salary as a bonus and a 20 percent salary increase effective January 2026. In a statement, the TNM Board said the bonuses and salary adjustments were […] The post TNM celebrates 2025 remarkable financial and customer growth, gives staff three-month bonus and 20% salary increase appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a decisive debut, the newly appointed Minister of Lands and Urban Development, Chimwemwe Chipungu, made headlines on Tuesday by declaring the government’s unwavering commitment to combat land grabbing. Addressing the media at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Chipungu, flanked by Ministers Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri (Local Government and Rural Development), Shadrick […] The post New Sheriff in Town: Minister Chipungu Hits the Ground Running, Issues Bold Warning Against ‘Politically-Induced’ Land Grabbing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha has told Malawians that they must be ready to suffer now so that the economy can improve in the future. Speaking in Mzuzu during pre-budget talks, Mwanamvekha said the government will continue with tough economic measures under the National Economic Recovery Plan (NERP), even though life is already very hard for […] The post Suffer Now, Eat Later? Government Defends Painful Economic Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is being torn apart by a bitter internal war over who truly launched President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s “Ayimanso Project” — the controversial campaign to return him to the presidency after his 2020 court-sanctioned defeat. What began as a grassroots digital movement has now become a toxic power struggle, exposing […] The post DPP at War With Itself Over ‘Ayimanso Project’ as Credit Row Explodes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a Malawi often dominated by stories of crime and impunity, a shining example of bravery and leadership has emerged, reminding us that courage and accountability still have champions in our public institutions. Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga has done more than enforce the law — he has elevated the morale of the Malawi […] The post Courage Recognized: Police Chief Rewards Heroes Who Foiled ATM Robbery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has effectively fallen under the control of foreign donors after government failed to put in place a trusted and corruption-free system to manage the K5 billion meant for village development. Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has confirmed that donors will begin funding the CDF from April, but only under strict conditions […] The post Donors Take Over CDF as Government Loses Control of K5 Billion Community Fund appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The World Bank has raised the alarm over problems in how the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) handles foreign currency, saying it is causing huge losses, more debt, and higher prices for everyday goods. According to the Bank, RBM’s operations in the foreign exchange (forex) market have put the central bank in trouble. To cover […] The post World Bank Warns Malawi on Forex Losses, Debt and Inflation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s civil society has welcomed the return of Henry Mathanga as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), describing it as a long-overdue victory for the rule of law after years of political interference that damaged the country’s most important financial institution. In a joint statement released on Monday, the Malawi CSO-led Black […] The post Mathanga Back at RBM as Civil Society Says Law Has Finally Beaten Politics appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In Malawi, the suffering of teachers is not a secret—it is a national shame. Primary and secondary school teachers survive on salaries that are eaten alive by inflation, brutal PAYE deductions, and a collapsing economy. They work in overcrowded classrooms, without books, without laboratories, without basic facilities, yet are expected to produce miracles. And now, […] The post Slow Down, Hon. Bright Msaka: Stop Treating Teachers With Contempt appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s decision to move the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) from the Office of the Vice President to the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has triggered serious political questions that government has failed to convincingly answer. Officially, the shift is being sold as an administrative move meant to improve […] The post OPINION: Is Vice President Jane Ansah Being Punished for Her Loyalty to APM? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One hundred days into office, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has wasted no time reminding Malawi that he is a man who acts. From free secondary education to stabilising fuel supplies, from slashing maize prices to reshuffling Cabinet, his second presidency has been anything but slow. The question now gripping the country is simple but profound: […] The post Mutharika at 100 Days: Strong Hand or Shaky Grip on Power? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Baba Malondera, MCP Director of Youth and Member of Parliament, has slammed President Arthur Peter Mutharika for pardoning men convicted in the brutal killing of Buleya, a key witness in Malawi’s high-profile albino murder cases, calling the decision “a betrayal of justice” and “an insult to the moral conscience of the nation.” In a Facebook […] The post “Nine Months for a Life”: MP Baba Malondera Condemns Presidential Pardons of Convicted Albino Killers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The reinstatement of Henry Mathanga as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi is more than a personal victory—it is a wake-up call for our institutions. After five years sidelined by political maneuvering and enduring years of legal battles, the courts have finally cleared him of all charges, restoring both his career and the […] The post Professionalism Over Politics: Henry Mathanga’s Return and the Fight for Institutional Integrity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s worsening economic crisis took centre stage on Friday as Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha opened national budget consultations in Lilongwe, promising tough reforms — including a crackdown on ghost workers — as government prepares the 2026/27 National Budget. Speaking at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), Mwanamvekha told cabinet ministers, senior officials and key […] The post Mwanamveka Launches Budget Consultations, Pledges War on Ghost Workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) in collaboration with Mibawa Studios have launched private and secondary schools national Quiz Competition which is aimed improving quality education through critical thinking, problem solving, as well as developing confidence among learners in the country. According to the Director of Financial and Administration at MAGLA, Dumbo Muwalo the […] The post MAGLA, Mibawa Studios launches secondary school ‘Quiz Competition’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Limited was on Saturday involved in a tree planting exercise at the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) catchment site as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and environmental sustainability initiatives. The exercise which was done in collaboration with Blantyre Water Board, focused on supporting the protection and restoration of the water catchment area […] The post Sparc Systems in tree planting initiative at Blantyre Water Board appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has effectively stripped Vice President Jane Ansah of her most powerful responsibility by removing the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) from her office and placing it directly under his control at the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC). The decision leaves the Vice President with little more than a […] The post Mutharika Clips His Vice President’s Wings, Seizes Disaster Power in Ruthless Power Grab appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has ignited a storm after appointing Henry Mathanga as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) despite the fact that Mathanga was previously dismissed for misconduct and is currently facing criminal charges before the Financial Crimes Division of the High Court. The appointment has triggered serious legal and economic […] The post Outrage as Mutharika Appoints Fired and Charged Mathanga as RBM Deputy Governor appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s worsening economic crisis took centre stage on Friday as Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha opened national budget consultations in Lilongwe, promising tough reforms — including a crackdown on ghost workers — as government prepares the 2026/27 National Budget. Speaking at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), Mwanamvekha told cabinet ministers, senior officials and key […] The post Mwanamvekha Admits Economy in Trouble, Launches Budget Talks and Vows to Flush Out Ghost Workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Malawi’s tobacco industry is facing a tough season. Preliminary reports show that buyers want to purchase only 170 million kilograms of tobacco in the 2025/26 season. This is 25 percent less than last year, when buyers bought 213 million kilograms. The number of companies buying tobacco is also falling—from 11 last year to 8 […] The post Tobacco Demand Drops, Raising Concerns for Farmers and the Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Goshen City has firmly dismissed suggestions of a fallout with the Film Association of Malawi (Fama), insisting that the decision to end their partnership is a strategic realignment rather than a breakdown in relations. Speculation swirled on social media this week after Goshen City announced on Wednesday that it had concluded its collaboration with Fama […] The post Goshen City, Fama Dismiss ‘Fallout’ Claims, Stress Strategic Shift and Continued Goodwill appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Barely half of the farmers targeted under the Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (Fisp) have accessed their inputs—an alarming gap that experts warn could translate into poor harvests, deeper rural poverty and renewed food insecurity. As of January 6, only 583,485 farmers—about 53 percent of the intended 1.1 million beneficiaries—had redeemed subsidised seeds and fertiliser, according […] The post Fisp Delays Expose Deepening Crisis for Farmers, Threaten Malawi’s Food Security appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi woke up to heartbreak yesterday following the sudden death of Leader of Opposition and former First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Madalitso Kwaderanji Kazombo, who died after suffering an asthma attack. Kazombo collapsed shortly after attending a meeting in Lilongwe and was rushed to a hospital in Area 12, where he died […] The post Nation Mourns Madalitso Kazombo: A Gentle Giant Silenced Too Soon appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), through its office of the Liquidator, has issued a final and urgent notice to all eligible investors of Alliance Capital Limited, instructing them to personally submit their identification and banking details. In a statement signed by RBM Governor Dr. McDonald Mafuta Mwale, the central bank says this exercise is […] The post RBM Gives Final Call to Alliance Capital Investors to Submit Details or Risk Losing Money appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court of Malawi in Lilongwe has stopped the eviction of former official hostess Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira from Tichitenji Farm, giving her more time to fight her case and seek justice through the courts. In an order dated 6 January 2026, High Court Judge Simeon Mdeza suspended an earlier judgment made on 30 December […] The post Court Stops Cecilia Kadzamira Eviction, Gives Her Chance to Seek Justice appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has once again drawn positive reactions from customers after sending the year-end interest credit, with many praising the bank for rewarding loyalty and consistent saving throughout 2025. The response followed an announcement on the Bank’s official Facebook page, informing customers that all applicable interest would be credited to savings […] The post NBM plc year-end interest credit excites customers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An unprecedented surge of interest has greeted the race for Malawi’s most sensitive law-enforcement post, with no fewer than 50 candidates throwing their hats into the ring for the position of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General—an unmistakable signal of how high-stakes and politically loaded the job has become. The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs […] The post Stampede for ACB Top Job as Experts Warn Against Political Meddling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has stunned the global scientific community after United States researchers discovered evidence that people living around Hora Mountain in Mzimba were practicing cremation nearly 9,500 years ago—thousands of years earlier than previously believed anywhere in Africa. The discovery, described by international scientists as extraordinary, places Malawi at the centre of a major breakthrough in […] The post Malawi Rewrites Human History as US Scientists Uncover 9,500-Year-Old Cremation in Mzimba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board is finally beginning to see tangible results from its long-running push to enforce loan repayments, recovering more than K1.2 billion from former student beneficiaries in the 2024/2025 financial year. Board officials say the recovery marks a significant shift in accountability and signals growing compliance among graduates from […] The post Student Loans Board Turns the Corner, Recovers K1.2 Billion as Repayment Culture Takes Root appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Clean, safe water is as precious as gold for many residents of Blantyre. While essential for human health, a reliable tap supply remains a distant reality across much of the city. Numerous neighborhoods have now endured five to seven days without piped water, forcing a return to drawing water from wells and boreholes for daily […] The post Water Crisis Deepens in Blantyre as Residents Endure Days Without Supply appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has launched an all-out legal offensive against what his lawyers describe as blatant abuse of state power, filing an urgent appeal in the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal to challenge a controversial 90-day remand warrant that has kept him behind bars. In a move that signals […] The post Chimwendo Banda Takes the Fight to the Highest Court, Vows No Surrender in Battle for Justice appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Public anger is boiling over following revelations that six police officers convicted of the brutal murder of Buleya Lule are believed to be among 222 inmates quietly pardoned by President Peter Mutharika, a move that critics say shreds the very fabric of justice and mocks the rule of law. Highly placed government sources have confided […] The post Outrage as Convicted Buleya Lule Killers Walk Free Under Presidential Pardon Cloud appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The already explosive Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Constitution (Amendment) Bill of 2025 is heading back to Parliament—but now under the shadow of open political confrontation, with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) declaring it will flatly refuse to support any attempt to revive the bill. The bill is expected to return to the National Assembly after […] The post CDF Bill Heads Back to Parliament Amid Political Warfare as DPP Vows to Block Any Revival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has formally petitioned Parliament’s Natural Resources and Climate Change Committee to investigate the legality of mining permits granted to Portland Cement Company, a Chinese-owned firm operating in Balaka District. In a letter dated 5 January 2026 and addressed to the Chairperson of the parliamentary committee through […] The post CDEDI Asks Parliament to Probe Portland Cement Mining Licence Over Environmental Concerns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.