Malawians are tired. Tired of hearing the same stories of impunity. Tired of reports that expose wrongdoing but end with no accountability. Tired of the endless chorus of “we are reviewing,” “we will engage,” and “we will take a measured approach.” The latest revelations from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) are […] The post Enough Talk, Mr. Tenthani — Enforce the Law or Step Aside appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Civil society leader Benedicto Kondowe has come out swinging against what he calls a calculated smear campaign, vehemently denying allegations that he received MK80 million from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to tarnish the image of former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and his administration. The allegations, which exploded across WhatsApp groups under the sensational […] The post Benedicto Kondowe Hits Back — “I Will Not Be Silenced by Political Lies” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Teachers of English in the Northern Education Division (NED) have been urged to show greater commitment to their work to help learners master the language for both examinations and life after school. Speaking during the opening of a two-day Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training at Katoto Secondary School in Mzuzu on Thursday, Chief Education Quality […] The post Teachers of English urged to show full commitment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Old Mutual (Blantyre) Foundation Trust has commended President Peter Mutharika for his directive to make primary and secondary education free in Malawi, describing the move as timely and transformative for many families across the country. President Mutharika reaffirmed the government’s commitment during the official opening of the 52nd Session of Parliament, emphasizing that only […] The post Old Mutual applauds Government Free Education Policy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parliament has unanimously confirmed Richard Luhanga as the new Inspector General (IG) of the Malawi Police Service (MPS) — a decision hailed as a decisive step toward revitalizing the country’s law enforcement. The confirmation, made through a resounding voice vote, reflected rare unity among Members of Parliament, signalling broad confidence in Luhanga’s leadership and vision […] The post Richard Luhanga Confirmed as Malawi’s New Police Chief appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s hope for renewed budgetary support has hit a hard truth: it will not come until the country restores its relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The World Bank has made it clear — without macroeconomic discipline and credible reforms, pouring money into Malawi’s budget is like “putting water into a leaking bucket.” The […] The post IMF Holds the Key: World Bank Tells Malawi to Fix the Leaks Before Help Can Flow appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new investigative report by the Malawi Anti-Corruption Civil Society Support (MACCSS) programme has uncovered widespread abuse, ghost projects, and politically driven mismanagement of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in three districts—Nsanje, Dowa, and Mzimba. The fund, created to promote equitable grassroots development, has instead become a cash cow for some Members of Parliament (MPs) […] The post Millions Lost, Communities Betrayed: Inside Malawi’s Failed CDF Projects appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Religious leaders in Malawi have mounted a powerful call to Members of Parliament (MPs), urging them to stand firm in defence of life following the recent High Court ruling on abortion that has reignited fierce moral and legal debate across the country. In a joint and uncompromising statement, the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB), […] The post Faith Leaders Draw a Line: Religious Mother Bodies Warn MPs Against Legalising Abortion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Agriculture has rolled out the 2025/26 Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (FISP), setting the stage for what could be one of the most critical tests of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration’s commitment to food security and rural development. Targeting 1.1 million small-scale farming households across the country, the programme seeks to close […] The post 2025/26 Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme: A Defining Test for the DPP Government appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu-based social and governance commentator, Peter Mumba, has made a spirited appeal to the recently-inducted members of parliament (MPs) to ) to facilitate comprehensive investigations into various government projects, highlighting Mega Farms Project and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) fuel deal with the previous administration. In his call to action, Mumba has emphasized the […] The post Governance commentator Peter Mumba demands probe into Mega Farms, DRC Fuel Deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

If you’re dreaming of visiting Malawi or starting a project here, you deserve more than a travel brochure. Malawi is stunning — and real. It’s kind, complicated, chaotic, and unforgettable. This is the truthful guide that shows what’s happening on the ground, what to expect, and how to make your visit or investment truly work. […] The post The Real Malawi 2025: What Travelers and Business-Minded Visitors Need to Know appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government has announced a major policy shift in the management of diplomatic passports, reverting the mandate for approving their issuance from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services back to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. In a press statement released by Chief Secretary to the Government, Dr. Justin Adack K. Saidi, […] The post Government reverts diplomatic passport approval to Foreign Affairs Ministry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Zimbabwean businessman Nesbert Mukora has filed a fresh urgent application in the High Court in Lilongwe, challenging the decision to return his K300 million Toyota Land Cruiser 300 to Malawian businessman Yollam Kawanga, even though the vehicle remains a key exhibit in a pending criminal case. Mukora, who is the legitimate owner of the luxury […] The post Scandal in the Courts: Evidence Car in Cross-Border Theft Case Returned to Buyer appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Soviet-era cargo plane that landed at Kamuzu International Airport in 2011 and never left continues to raise new questions — and one key Malawian aviation official, Alfred Ntilatila, is right at the heart of the mystery. For nearly 14 years, the Ilyushin-76 (registration 3X-GFR) has sat grounded at KIA, rusting in the open air. […] The post Alfred Ntilatila at the Centre of the Mysterious Kamuzu Airport Cargo Plane Saga appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a fiery statement that’s rattling both critics and allies, former rights activist and now Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) Vice President Timothy Mtambo has come out guns blazing — declaring loyalty to AFORD and the current Mutharika administration, while distancing himself from alleged plans for nationwide protests. Mtambo, once the face of Malawi’s street activism […] The post Mtambo Breaks Silence: “I Serve AFORD, Not HRDC — Give DPP and AFORD Time to Fix Malawi” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a rare public show of frustration and diplomatic exhaustion, Malawi’s former President Dr. Bakili Muluzi has officially withdrawn from the high-profile mediation process surrounding the late Zambian leader Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s protracted burial impasse — effectively signaling the end of his patience and faith in Zambia’s ability to resolve the matter amicably. In a […] The post Muluzi ‘The Peace Maker’ Now Walks Away: “Zambia Must Now Handle Its Own Mess” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has drawn a hard line — Members of Parliament (MPs) must stay away from local councils and hands off the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri, dropped the bombshell in Parliament on Monday, announcing that all Village Development Committees (VDCs) and Area Development Committees (ADCs) formed under […] The post Hands Off, Guys! Govt Boots MPs Out of CDF, Dissolves All ADCs, VDCs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sunbird Tourism Plc, a company listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange, has announced a sponsorship of 52 million Malawi Kwacha for the upcoming African Netball Championship Cup, in collaboration with the Netball Association of Malawi. This funding will support various logistical needs for the tournament, which is set to take place from December 4 to […] The post Sunbird Tourism Plc Sponsors African Netball Cup with 52 Million Malawi Kwacha appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform its poultry industry into a key driver of nutrition, job creation, and inclusive economic growth — with government and development partners pledging bold reforms and investments to unlock the sector’s full potential. The two-day National Poultry Delivery Lab, which opened in Lilongwe on Tuesday, has brought together […] The post Government, AGRA Launch Delivery Lab to Transform Malawi’s Poultry Sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its journey to transform agri-food systems. With the Kampala CAADP Declaration (2026–2035) setting ambitious targets for resilience, sustainability, and inclusivity, the continent must confront a persistent challenge: the gap between policy formulation and implementation. The solution? Bold, visionary, and execution-driven leadership. Despite progressive frameworks like the Malabo Declaration […] The post OP-ED | Africa’s Food Systems Need Bold Leadership: From Vision to Action appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For 18-year-old Josephine Moses, the dream of becoming an accountant once felt like a distant mirage — something beautiful but painfully out of reach. It wasn’t because she lacked ability or ambition. It was because poverty — cruel and unrelenting — stood in her way. “I remember my primary school teacher at Mdzobwe Primary School […] The post From Hopelessness to Renewed Dreams: How Education Revived Josephine’s Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Dr. Jean Mathanga has announced a series of bold measures to stabilise Malawi’s fuel supply chain, including restocking empty strategic reserves, addressing forex shortages, and opening alternative transport routes to end persistent fuel queues across the country. Speaking after inspecting the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) strategic fuel […] The post Mathanga Orders Bold Reforms as NOCMA Moves to End Malawi’s Fuel Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ward councilors in Chikwawa were on Tuesday expressed strongly that they will be vigilant to ensure that public resources in the district are protected. The call was made soon after the councilors took their oath of office and election of Chikwawa district council Chairperson and vice following the 16 September Tripartite Elections. But speaking to […] The post Chikwawa Ward Councilors Vow to Control Public Resources appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The multi-billion-kwacha Salima–Lilongwe Water Project—once touted as Malawi’s most transformative water supply venture—is now staggering under the weight of political sabotage, greed, and betrayal from within government itself. Sources at Capital Hill have confided that powerful officials in two ministries unrelated to water are scheming behind the scenes to frustrate and possibly derail the project. […] The post Salima–Lilongwe Water Project on the brink: Political greed, corruption, and sabotage threaten Malawi’s most ambitious infrastructure dream appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Zambian government has dismissed as false recent reports suggesting that it had cancelled its maize export agreement with Malawi, affirming that the deal remains firmly in place. In an official statement dated November 11, 2025, Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa, emphasized that relations between Zambia and Malawi remain […] The post Zambia Dismisses Fake Reports, Confirms Maize Export Deal with Malawi Still On appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has partnered with the Malawi Government in its efforts to assist hunger-stricken households by donating K300 million towards the national food relief response programme. Minister of Finance, Joseph Mwanamveka, received the donation on Tuesday and described it as the largest single contribution made so far by a financial institution […] The post NBM Donates K300 Million to Government Food Relief Response appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s fuel crisis is not a temporary inconvenience and it is not simply a matter of delayed tankers. What Malawians are experiencing is the outward symptom of a deeper, long-running economic unravelling. The government may announce deliveries, credit lines and distribution arrangements — but unless the structural causes are addressed, the queues will return, again […] The post OP-ED | Malawi’s Fuel Crisis is Not About Fuel — It’s About the Economy Breaking Down appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Executive Director of the Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board, Prince Phwetekere, has openly rejected a government directive that sought to second him to Domasi College of Education as a lecturer, insisting he is not a civil servant and remains contractually employed by the Loans Board. The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC), […] The post Phwetekere Defies OPC Order, Refuses Secondment to Domasi College appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is geared for its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of human rights, amid calls for the country to repeal laws that discriminate against sexual minorities and reaffirm its commitment to advancing human rights for all citizens. The UPR, a unique process under the United Nations Human Rights Council, provides a platform for countries to […] The post Malawi’s Human Rights Record Under Scrutiny appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s fuel crisis has been laid bare after the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) admitted that the country has had no strategic fuel reserves since July 2024, a revelation that exposes just how close the nation has been to complete economic paralysis. NOCMA Chief Executive Officer Clement Kanyama made the shocking disclosure during a […] The post Inside Malawi’s Fuel Nightmare: NOCMA Admits Reserves Have Been Empty Since July 2024 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

State Minister Alfred Gangata has thanked God after the High Court in Lilongwe set aside the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)’s decision to nullify the September 16, 2025 parliamentary election results for Lilongwe Mtandire-Mtsiriza Constituency. Delivering his judgment, Judge Simeon Mdeza ordered MEC to declare the election results as originally recorded at the constituency tally centre—effectively […] The post Gangata Thanks God as Court Overturns MEC’s Decision, Restores His Mtandire Victory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A heated showdown is expected this Friday as three Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ward councillors — Joseph Makwinja of Bangwe-Namiyango, Isaac Jomo Osman of Bangwe-Ntopwa, and Eric Mofolo of Mapanga-Mzedi — square off for the powerful position of Blantyre City Mayor. The election has set the stage for an intense intra-party contest within the DPP, […] The post Makwinja, Osman, and Mofolo Battle for Blantyre City Mayor Post as DPP Heavyweights Clash appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The retirement dreams of thousands of Malawian workers are quietly being eroded as some employers continue to withhold pension contributions instead of remitting them, Old Mutual Pension Services has warned. Speaking during the inaugural 2025 Old Mutual Pension Trustees Conference in Mangochi on Friday, the company’s general manager, Tawonga Manda, said the rising trend of […] The post Workers’ Futures at Risk as Employers Fail to Remit Pension Contributions, Old Mutual Warns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) plc has donated K210 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) in support of the national food relief initiative aimed at addressing acute food insecurity in Malawi. The contribution will support the Malawi Food Relief Drive launched by President Arthur Peter Mutharika, which aims to ensure no family goes […] The post FCB plc gives K210 million for food relief appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says the newly launched Mo626 Varsity Games will become one of the country’s biggest talent-identification platforms, creating opportunities for young athletes and strengthening Malawi’s sports pipeline from universities to national and international levels. Speaking during the launch of the games at Mzuzu University on Saturday, NBM Plc’s Marketing and […] The post Mo626 Varsity Games targets unearthing university talent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.