Chaos and uncertainty swept across the capital on Tuesday as members of the Malawi Police Service (MPS) moved to surround the Area 10 residence of former President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, triggering a furious political backlash and widespread unrest in surrounding communities. According to senior officials in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), police officers arrived at […] The post Police Presence at Former President Chakwera’s Residence Sparks Political Uproar and Nationwide Tension appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Giant alcoholic beverage producer, Castel Malawi, in partnership with Ryalls Hotel, has announced the hosting of an All-White Party on Saturday (29 November 2025) targeting top-tier consumers and key stakeholders in appreciation for their loyal support in the year. According to the organisers, the All-White party, which is expected to kick off by 4pm until […] The post Castel Malawi, Ryalls Hotel announce All-White Party for loyal consumers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that food relief efforts are delivered with integrity, transparency and efficiency to support millions of vulnerable households facing hunger. Speaking at Capital Hill in Lilongwe when he received a MK300 million cheque donation from Press Corporation and Press Trust, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and […] The post Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Vulnerable Households From Hunger appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

If Malawi is genuinely committed to rescuing its democracy from decay, cleansing its elections of corruption, and burying the toxic culture of political handouts once and for all, then it must do one simple, urgent thing: fully fund the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties. Anything less is a betrayal of the very democracy […] The post ANALYSIS | Arm the Registrar of Political Parties, Save Our Democracy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians are set to pay the price—literally—for a controversial government decision that threatens to drain scarce public resources while claiming to promote “hands-on experience” in universities. The Peter Mutharika administration’s recent deployment of several chief executive officers (CEOs) from state agencies to public universities has raised eyebrows, angered experts, and highlighted a costly flaw in […] The post Secondments Shock: How Taxpayers are Funding Two CEOs for One Job appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police in Zomba have confirmed that parts of Kabadwa Primary and Secondary School were reduced to ashes last night after enraged students torched school infrastructure in a dramatic overnight riot blamed on persistent poor diet and worsening welfare conditions. Zomba Police publicist Patricia Sipiliano said law enforcement has launched full investigations to establish the circumstances […] The post Poor Diet Fury: Students Burn Down Kabadwa Secondary School in Night of Chaos appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Malawians are being forced to pay the price for yet another display of government recklessness. In a shocking contradiction to its own rhetoric on austerity, the Peter Mutharika administration has deployed several high-earning chief executive officers (CEOs) from state agencies to public universities—at full salary—while their original positions are filled by acting officers who […] The post EDITORIAL | Two CEOs, Double the Cost: Austerity or Hypocrisy? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Traditional leaders in the Southern Region have pledged to intensify efforts to protect electricity infrastructure following rising cases of vandalism that continue to burden the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited. Representing Senior Chief Inkosi Bvumbwe, David Ronchiwa made the commitment on Monday, 24 November 2025 at Bvumbwe in Thyolo during an ESCOM-led anti-vandalism […] The post Chiefs Pledge to Help ESCOM Fight Rising Vandalism in Southern Region appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

LUANDA, ANGOLA — Malawi used the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda to project itself as a nation ready to embrace economic growth, strengthen regional trade, and lead in the green economy. Vice President Right Honourable Justice Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah S.C., J.A. (Rtd), speaking on behalf of President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, outlined […] The post Malawi Positions Itself as Hub for Investment and Green Innovation at AU–EU Summit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party stands at a historic crossroads. The September 16 presidential election did not only remove President Lazarus Chakwera from power. It delivered a message the party cannot afford to misread. The verdict was clear. Voters want renewal. They want decisiveness. They want leadership that matches the urgency of the moment. Former president Chakwera […] The post Analysis: MCP’s Future Demands a Fresh Start appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National AIDS Commission (NAC) has disclosed that men and children in Malawi are lagging behind to achieve the national target of 95:95:95 in the HIV and AIDS response. NAC Chief Executive Officer, Dr Beatrice Matanje made the remarks on Tuesday in Lilongwe during a press conference on joint World AIDS Day and Candle Light […] The post Men, Children’s lags behind HIV and AIDS national target appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s leading financial technology company, PayChangu, is participating in the Africa Fintech Festival taking place in Pretoria, South Africa, under the theme “One Africa, One Fintech Future.” The event is being hosted alongside the ongoing G20 Summit and has convened industry experts, regulators, innovators, and business leaders from across the continent. For PayChangu, attendance at […] The post PayChangu Explores Regional Expansion at Africa Fintech Festival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The claim circulating on social media is straightforward: Gospel Kazako, Joab Chakhaza, Luke Tembo, and Gabriel Kamlomo personally received K500 million from a Ministry of Water and Sanitation media contract. The allegation is false. Targeted: Gospel Kazako Official records show the following: The procurement was openly advertised by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets […] The post EXPOSÉ: The K485 Million Lie—Documents Tear Apart Smear Campaign Against Kazako, Chakhaza and Kamlomo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Smart Deliveries has strengthened its position as one of Malawi’s leading tech-driven courier companies by rolling out enhanced digital systems and opening a new service point in Limbe to support growing demand for modern parcel delivery solutions. The company says the new service point forms part of its broader innovation strategy, which aims to expand […] The post Smart Deliveries Boosts Tech-Driven Courier Services with New Limbe Service Point appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Peter Mutharika has publicly conceded that his government has failed to prepare the country for the 2025/26 planting season, admitting that Malawi is heading into the rains without adequate fertiliser and with procurement dangerously behind schedule. The President made the confession at Mtunthama State Lodge during a high-stakes meeting with IMF Africa Department director […] The post Mutharika Finally Admits Malawi Is Unready for Planting Season as Fertiliser Crisis Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A secretive 5am coronation in Salima has exploded into a full-blown cultural and political crisis, laying bare deep cracks within the Chewa people and raising questions about legitimacy, power and the future of one of Malawi’s largest ethnic groups. In an extraordinary act of defiance, Makewana—the revered spiritual custodian of Chewa tradition—crowned Raphael Nowa Phiri […] The post Chewa Kingship Showdown: Dawn Coronation Exposes Deep Rifts, Power Struggles And Competing Claims to A Fractured Nation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Board Chairperson of the Export Development Fund (EDF), Ted Nankhumwa, singled out inadequate infrastructure as a major barrier to trade competitiveness and export growth, including for Malawi. Speaking at the official opening of a three-day workshop on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Lilongwe, Nankhumwa said this is a vital platform to build capacity, deepen knowledge, […] The post EDF urges private sector to prioritize infrastructure development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The barbs traded between the government and the opposition in Parliament on Monday, November 24, 2025 transported me back to childhood—those dusty afternoons after school when grudges were not settled with words but with bare-knuckles. if someone wronged or insulted you during class, the matter never ended in the classroom. We waited for the knocking-off […] The post How Chithyola Banda Watered Down Mwanamvekha’s ‘Taxing’ Mid-Year Budget appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzimba Central lawmaker Eng. Vitumbiko A.Z. Mumba—one of Malawi’s renowned technocratic politicians—Monday night rubbed shoulders with world policy heavyweights at a high-level build-up dinner at Cape Town’s luxurious Westin Hotel, a curtain-raiser to the influential Cape Town Conversation 2025 slated for November 24–26. The gathering, hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with […] The post Mzimba MP Goes Global: Mumba Joins Mbeki, Sharma, and World Policy Heavyweights at Cape Town Conversation 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s leading gas service provider, 265 Energy Limited, has opened a new Gas Refilling Station, launched on 17th November 2025, a move that will significantly reduce the distance residents of Area 25 and its neighboring locations used to cover to buy the commodity. The outlet, according to the company, aims to make access to gas […] The post 265 Energy Expands Access to Clean Energy with the Launch of New Gas Refilling Station in Area 25 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite a global shift toward online professional networks, Malawi’s institutions and professionals remain largely offline. The country’s paltry LinkedIn presence – just 370,000 members in early 2025 – reflects a broader failure to embrace digital transformation. This inertia, spanning businesses, entrepreneurs and government alike, is stifling opportunities for jobs, learning and growth. Malawi’s digital disconnect […] The post Malawi’s LinkedIn Vacuum Is Holding Back Its Digital Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Minister of Agriculture, Roza Mbilizi, has commended the Faizani Global Relief Foundation (FGRF) for donating various relief items, including 1,500 bags of flour to vulnerable households in Mangochi District. Mbilizi said many Malawians are currently facing severe food shortages, with some families going days without proper meals and the timely intervention by FGRF will […] The post Minister Mbilizi commends FGRF for supporting hunger-stricken families in Mangochi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu is boiling with frustration as the price of sugar — Malawi’s most basic household staple — has now shot past K5,000 per kilogram, leaving families shocked, helpless and angry. Many residents are openly wondering why government is watching from the terraces while prices skyrocket. And in the middle of the public anger, one name […] The post Malawians Cry For “A Vitumbiko Mumba Response” As Sugar Prices Soar Past K5,000 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has intensified its political assault on former Vice President Dr. Michael Usi, accusing him of blowing over K15 billion during his tenure and demanding that he be questioned for alleged abuse of office. But a Nyasa Times investigation, drawing from senior government insiders, official process records, and Treasury sources, reveals […] The post INVESTIGATION: The Inside Story Behind the K15 Billion Smear — How Usi Was Framed While State House Played a Different Game appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kings Foundation Schools once again brought energy and excitement to Lilongwe as learners from across campuses converged for the annual Sports Day on 13 November 2025 at Nankhaka Stadium. The event featured a vibrant mix of sporting disciplines — football, netball, volleyball, relay races, sack races, tug of war, and even chess — showcasing the […] The post Kings Foundation Schools Lit Up Nankhaka Stadium with Annual Sports Day appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Civil Society Organizations under the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have delivered their most ominous warning yet: Parliament will face fierce action if it dares to proceed with the controversial constitutional amendment handing MPs control of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). At a tense press briefing in Lilongwe on Monday, NAP Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe made it […] The post CSOs Issue Stark Warning: “Touch the CDF Bill and We Will Strike” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Walkers Social Club, a group of diverse professionals who walk every Saturday morning, will, in collaboration with the Queen Elizabeth Central hospital (QECH) Children’s Cancer Ward conduct a fun walk to raise funds for children suffering from cancer at the referral hospital. Paediatric Oncologist at QECH Dr Beatrice Chikaphonya Phiri said in an interview […] The post The Walkers in QECH Children’s Cancer fundraising walk Dec 6 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bashir Sharriff and Sheila Chinkhandwe were crowned champions in the men’s and women’s divisions respectively; at the inaugural National Bank of Malawi plc (NBM) Seniors Golf Competition held at the Country Club Limbe on Saturday. With a handicap of 20, Sharriff topped the field with a gross score of 90 and a net 70 points, […] The post Sharriff, Chinkhandwe shine at NBM plc Seniors Golf Tourney   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda on Monday delivered one of the sharpest parliamentary critiques in recent memory, accusing Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka of presenting a mid-term budget review that “punishes, panics, and deceives,” while offering no real solutions for a collapsing economy. Speaking in the National Assembly, Chithyola described the budget as a desperate […] The post Chithyola Tears Into Mwanamveka’s Mid-term Budget: “A Punishment Blueprint that Strangles Malawians” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Peter Mutharika has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to give Malawi urgent financial support as the country faces serious economic problems, including shortages of fuel, food, fertiliser and foreign exchange. Speaking at Mtunthama State Lodge in Lilongwe during a meeting with IMF African Department Director Abebe Selassie, Mutharika said the government’s finances are […] The post Mutharika Appeals to IMF for Urgent Help as Economy Worsens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has moved swiftly to support nearly 100 families left homeless after strong winds and heavy rains ripped through Phakwe in Senior Chief Mwadzama’s area, Nkhotakota District, earlier this month. Families from Yimbe, William, and Malendewa villages—many of whom lost houses, food supplies, and personal belongings—received emergency relief consisting […] The post DoDMA Rushes to Support Families Devastated by Storms in Nkhotakota appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The organizers of the highly anticipated Praise Experience Malawi, Ayiya Led Company, have confirmed that preparations are well underway for an unforgettable series of shows in Blantyre and Lilongwe. Attendees can look forward to exceptional performances at two prominent venues: Comesa Hall in Blantyre on November 29 and Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe on […] The post All set for Praise Experience Malawi shows in Blantyre and Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is preparing for a major change in the way taxes are recorded and collected as the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) moves forward with the rollout of the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) in February 2026. The rollout was initially scheduled for November 2025 but was postponed after taxpayers and key stakeholders requested more time to […] The post Malawi’s Big Digital Tax Shift: Will EIS and Kalondola Finally Close the Revenue Gap? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Three influential civil society organisations have expressed their strongest condemnation and rejection of the Constitution Amendment Bill of 2025, which seeks to insert a new Chapter XIVA establishing a Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to be governed and managed by Members of Parliament (MPs). The CSOs–National Advocacy Platform (NAP), Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT) […] The post NAP, CSAT, HRDC condemn bill seeking legislators control over CDF appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United General Insurance (UGI) has donated food supplies valued at K3 million to St Maria Goretti Resource Centre for visually impaired children in Nkhata Bay, to help the institution sustain its feeding programme. The donation, made in partnership with Sprodeta on Monday, is intended to benefit the learners since they do not pay school fees. […] The post UGI donates K3 million food supplies to visually impaired learners appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.