There is a quiet, fragile progress in Malawi’s long battle against hunger—but beneath it lies a painful truth that refuses to go away: too many children are still growing up without enough to eat. According to the 2025 Global Hunger Index (GHI), Malawi has moved from “alarming” levels of hunger in 2000 to “serious” in […] The post Hunger Eases, But Malawi’s Children Still Paying the Price appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A major labour standoff is unfolding in Malawi’s higher education sector as staff unions across public universities have demanded a hefty salary increment of between 50 and 60 percent effective April 2026, warning of industrial unrest, declining morale, and a deepening brain drain if government fails to act. The demand was formally communicated by Public […] The post University Staff Demand 50–60% Salary Hike as Government Scrambles, Warns of Possible Unrest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There are moments when development stops being about engineering and contracts—and becomes a question of trust, patience, and repeated disappointment. The stalled progress on the Mzuzu Airport Road is one of those moments. And it raises a painful, recurring question that citizens of the North are now asking louder than ever: will Mzuzu ever truly […] The post Will Mzuzu Ever Have a Modern Airport? A Loud Cry Over Broken Promises and Stalled Progress appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The ambitious Mpatamanga Hydropower Project is steadily moving through its development phase, with government officials expressing clear satisfaction over the progress made so far on what is expected to become Malawi’s largest electricity generation facility. The $1.5 billion mega project, located along the Shire River in Neno District, is designed to produce 358 megawatts (MW) […] The post Mpatamanga Power Project Takes Shape: Government Confirms Progress as Malawi Eyes Energy Breakthrough by 2030 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s economy is under fresh strain after the country emerged with the highest fuel prices in Africa and the second-highest globally, according to the latest data from Business Insider Africa and GlobalPetrolPrices. Petrol prices have now reached $3.847 per litre, second only to Hong Kong worldwide. The development has triggered widespread concern among households, transport […] The post Malawi Records Second-Highest Fuel Prices Globally Amid Deepening Energy Pressure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What began as a quiet internal fallout has exploded into a bitter, high-stakes confrontation between Shepherd Bushiri and his former Communications Director Peter Sambo—a feud that has now crossed borders and entered the realm of international law. Once trusted allies, the two men are now locked in a vicious dispute marked by accusations, counterattacks, and […] The post From Allies to Enemies: Bushiri, Sambo Clash Turns Into International Legal Battle appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A strong political storm is brewing as Atupele Muluzi takes direct aim at what he describes as Malawi’s “culture of excuses,” arguing that the country’s deepening economic pain cannot continue to be blamed on global crises alone. In a sharply worded statement, the United Democratic Front (UDF) leader dismantles the long-standing narrative that external shocks—from […] The post Muluzi Challenges “Culture of Excuses,” Says Government Levies Behind Soaring Fuel Costs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor Dr. Kisu Simwaka has challenged mobile network operators to address persistent connectivity issues and high mobile money transfer fees, which are undermining the country’s digital payment systems. Speaking during the half-day National Payment Systems (NPS) Vision and Strategy Launch in Lilongwe, Dr. Simwaka highlighted a range of structural […] The post RBM Deputy Governor Calls for Improved, Sustainable Connectivity to Drive National Payment Systems appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda has declared that his recent arrest has not shaken his resolve, striking a tone that is at once emotional, reflective, and firmly defiant. Breaking his silence through a message posted on social media, Chithyola Banda opened up about the ordeal that saw him arrested and brought before the courts, […] The post Chithyola Banda: “I Am Not Broken” — Opposition Leader Emerges Defiant After Arrest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kasiya, Lilongwe — SICO Holdings has successfully completed and handed over the Malembo Market project in Kasiya, a K3.6 billion investment that marks a major milestone in Malawi’s drive to modernize market infrastructure under the IFAD-funded TRADE Programme. The project, the largest implemented so far under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development’s TRADE […] The post SICO Holdings Successfully Completes Kasiya Market Project, Hands Over to Government Amid Community Excitement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has revised working conditions for local councillors, introducing a 100 percent upward adjustment in honoraria for district-based councillors. According to a circular seen by Nyasatimes, monthly honoraria for district councillors have increased from K200,000 to K400,000. Councillors in cities will now receive K400,000, up from K300,000, while mayors’ honoraria have risen from K300,000 to […] The post Government Revises Councillors’ Conditions with 100% Honoraria Increase appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Senior officials from Meta and TikTok have arrived in Malawi for a high-level engagement with local creatives, in a move widely seen as a major step forward for the country’s digital economy. The meeting is scheduled to take place this Thursday at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. Director General of the Malawi Communications […] The post Meta, TikTok Executives Arrive in Malawi for Landmark Engagement with Local Creatives appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has been granted bail after being charged with abuse of public office in a case linked to his tenure as Minister of Finance in the previous Malawi Congress Party-led administration—amid emerging differences between the State and the defence over bail conditions and travel arrangements. Presiding magistrate, Benjamin […] The post State and Chithyola Clash Over Bail, Travel in K25 Billion Fertiliser Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has called for stronger collaboration and a shared commitment among African countries—starting within the SADC region—to achieve meaningful and sustainable digital connectivity. Speaking at the Bingu International Convention Centre during the opening of a high-level G5 SCADA conference attended by representatives from 14 countries, Namalomba stressed that […] The post Namalomba calls for seamless regional connectivity as SADC leaders push for digital collaboration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Health says it has put in place strong strategies aimed at eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Malawi, as the country steps up efforts to reduce the burden of these illnesses. Minister of Health, Madalitso Baloyi, made the remarks on Monday during the official opening of the 2026 Annual Meeting of National […] The post Malawi intensifies fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases as government pushes for elimination strategies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The omission of Kamuzu Stadium from the list of approved venues for the 2026/2027 elite football season is not merely an administrative decision; it is a development that is already reshaping the structure, experience, and economics of Malawian football. Alongside Mzuzu Stadium and Nankhaka Stadium, the country’s most iconic football arena has been declared unfit […] The post Kamuzu Stadium ban forces giants into exile and exposes Malawi football’s growing infrastructure crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

​The Board of Directors of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has challenged the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Engineer William Kaipa to end institutional inertia and bring a dawn of new discipline within the utility. ​In a high-stakes introduction to the Executive Management team on Monday, Board Chairperson Alfred Nhlema made it clear […] The post ESCOM Board Demands Radical Turnaround as New CEO Takes Charge appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Deputy Minister of Homeland Security Norman Chisale has triggered a national debate that cuts deeper than the now-viral confrontation at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services. At the center of it is a tension Malawi has long struggled to resolve: when systems fail the public, should those in power respect procedure—or disrupt it? Chisale’s […] The post Chisale’s immigration showdown exposes corruption frustrations but ignites debate over power, process and public accountability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is something quietly revolutionary happening inside Malawi’s legal corridors—and most people are not paying attention. At the centre of it is Frank Mbeta, a man who, in just a few months, is beginning to redraw the boundaries of what it means to be Attorney General in this country. Not with noise. Not with theatrics. […] The post OPINION | Mbeta’s Legal Strike Reopens PML, Exposes Power Struggle at ESCOM and Revives Malawi’s Stalled Energy Reforms appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The death of 22-year-old Abdul Aziz Panjwani in Salima has been widely distorted online, with unverified social media claims and petitions on Change.org pushing what authorities describe as a misleading and emotionally charged narrative. According to the Malawi Police Service, the incident traces back to a birthday gathering at WheelHouse Cottage along the lakeshore, where […] The post Lake Party Tragedy Unpacked: Police Debunk Viral Claims, Detail Chain of Events Behind Salima Death appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A storm is quietly brewing over the mysterious drone incident at the residence of Vice President Jane Ansah, with UDF leader Atupele Muluzi now stepping into the spotlight—demanding clarity, accountability, and urgency from state security agencies. In a strongly worded statement, Muluzi said he is “following with keen interest” the arrest of a suspect linked […] The post UDF Demands Answers as Drone Scare Rocks Vice President’s Residence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Vice-President Jane Ansah has delivered a powerful tribute to women, declaring them the backbone of families and a decisive force in confronting the social challenges threatening Malawi’s moral and social fabric. Speaking on Saturday in Lilongwe during the Central Africa provincial celebrations of the Mothers’ Union—held as part of the Anglican Church’s 150th anniversary—Ansah […] The post Ansah Salutes Women as Pillars of Faith, Family and National Renewal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has recorded a dramatic jump in revenue, collecting K1.8 billion from toll gates in the first three months of 2026—a staggering 96 percent increase from the same period last year. The sharp rise follows government’s decision to hike toll fees effective January 1, a move that is now reshaping the […] The post Toll Hike Pays Off: RFA Revenue Surges to K1.8 Billion in Three Months appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blantyre-based golfers Chimwemwe Chimwaza and Deborah Lazaro delivered standout performances to emerge winners of the April Men’s and Ladies’ NBS Bank Monthly Golf Mug tournament, outclassing a competitive field of 116 players at Country Club Limbe (CCL). The two-day tournament, designed as both a sporting contest and a platform for engaging customers on family banking, […] The post Chimwaza, Lazaro Shine as NBS Bank Monthly Golf Mug Champions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s leading insurance and pensions provider, NICO Life Insurance Company Limited and NICO Pensions, have unveiled record-breaking bonuses and investment returns, sending a strong and deliberate message: customers are not just policyholders—they are partners in prosperity. The landmark announcement was made during the ONE NICO Shared Prosperity Cocktail, where the Group reaffirmed its long-standing philosophy […] The post NICO Life, NICO Pensions Deliver Landmark Bonuses, Cement Legacy of Shared Prosperity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s political journey since independence in 1964 has not only been shaped by those who reached State House—Hastings Kamuzu Banda, Bakili Muluzi, Bingu wa Mutharika, Joyce Banda, Peter Mutharika, and Lazarus Chakwera—but equally by those who came agonizingly close, yet never took the oath of office. What stands out, unmistakably, is that the presidency in […] The post THE MALAWIAN PRESIDENTS THAT WERE NEVER SWORN IN! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Football fans across the country are pushing back hard against what they describe as “exorbitant” ticket prices for the upcoming Charity Shield clash between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers, set for April 18, 2026 at Bingu National Stadium. The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) announced via its official Facebook page that advance tickets […] The post Fans Cry Foul Over ‘High’ Ticket Prices for Blantyre Derby Charity Shield appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Eight inmates from various prison formations across Malawi have achieved a rare academic milestone after being selected to join different public universities following the release of the 2026 university selection results last week. Officials from the Malawi Prison Service have confirmed the development, describing it as a powerful example of rehabilitation through education and a […] The post 8 Prison Inmates Secure Placements in Malawi’s Public Universities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Police Service has confirmed the arrest and identity of a 32-year-old videographer accused of flying a drone over the residence of Vice President Jane Ansah in Lilongwe, in what authorities are treating as a serious breach of restricted airspace and security protocol. The suspect has been identified as Esau Nalikole, a professional videographer, who […] The post Police Unmask Videographer Arrested Over Drone Flight at Vice President Jane Ansah’s Residence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A chilling wave of violence is sweeping across Malawi, with 11 elderly people brutally killed in just the first four months of this year over accusations of witchcraft—an alarming escalation that is sending shockwaves through communities and exposing a deepening human rights crisis. The disturbing figures are contained in a report by the Malawi Network […] The post Witchcraft Killings Surge: 11 Elderly Slaughtered in Four Months as Fear Grips Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Thousands of Malawians who were displaced by devastating floods are now being forced to leave evacuation camps and return to shattered homes, uncertain futures, and the harsh reality of starting over with almost nothing. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) has begun decommissioning camps across the البلاد, marking a new phase in the country’s […] The post Flood Aftermath Bites: Thousands Return to Ruins as Government Shuts Evacuation Camps appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The race to lead the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has intensified, with interviews for the powerful Director General position underway this week under tight secrecy, raising both anticipation and scrutiny over who will take charge of Malawi’s anti-graft fight. According to information gathered by Nyasatimes, April 15 was set as the final preparatory date, with interviews […] The post ACB Top Job Race Heats Up as Interviews Roll Out Amid Secrecy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It is a moment of triumph, pride, and proof that results speak louder than promises. Maranatha Academy has once again raised the bar, with a record 431 students now selected to public universities across Malawi—an increase from 405—following the latest release of selections including the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) City Campus. […] The post Maranatha Academy Breaks Own Record as 431 Students Secure Public University Selection appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In many societies, a troubling pattern persists: poverty is pitied, but wealth is questioned. A poor man moves through life with sympathy, while a successful one often carries the burden of suspicion. Instead of asking how success can be replicated, society too often interrogates how it was achieved. No one gathers to ask a struggling […] The post Why Is Poverty Ignored While Wealth Is Questioned? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blantyre’s fragile water system is now at the centre of a tightening regulatory crackdown after the Blantyre Water Board (Blantyre Water Board), in partnership with the National Water Resources Authority, moved to seal 162 commercial boreholes operating without licences—an intervention that exposes a deeper crisis of regulation, revenue loss, and growing threats to public water […] The post BWB Moves To Seal 162 Unlicensed Boreholes As Water Crisis Deepens In Blantyre, Exposing Revenue Loss, Regulatory Gaps And Rising Contamination Risks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.