The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has raised alarm over the deadly impact of poor Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) conditions in Malawi’s healthcare facilities, revealing that 24% of maternal deaths are the direct result of infections linked to inadequate sanitation and unsafe water. The figure underscores a major setback in national efforts to reduce […] The post Poor Sanitation Escalates Maternal Deaths in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has increased this year’s ‘12 Days of Christmas initiative’ package to K250 million, from last year’s allocation of K130 million. The initiative is aimed at supporting communities across the country during the festive season. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the ‘Bank of the Nation’ is running the […] The post NBM plc ‘12 Days of Christmas’ initiative up to K250 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is standing on the edge of its most dangerous financial cliff in decades, a new Public Finance Review by the World Bank has warned—painting a sobering picture of an economy squeezed by unsustainable debt, chronic deficits, and systemic governance failures that threaten national stability. The report, titled “Restoring Stability, Rebuilding Trust,” reveals that years […] The post Malawi at a Breaking Point: New World Bank Report Warns of Deepening Fiscal Crisis and a Narrow Window for Rescue appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Acting Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Gabriel Chembezi, has called on the government to urgently review the Corrupt Practices Act to give the graft-busting institution power to arrest corruption suspects without first obtaining a court-issued warrant. Chembezi made the remarks as he raised alarm over growing attempts to frustrate the bureau’s operations—especially within […] The post ACB Pushes for Warrant-Free Arrest Powers as Chembezi Decries Rising Obstruction in Anti-Corruption Fight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

They differed with their leader, Kamuzu Banda, on the ideology that should define Malawi’s future. Expelled from their homes because of what they believed in, labelled as rebels and wanted dead or alive, they never lost their cause. Driven by the power of the cause, in 1967, they returned to Malawi with a mission. EPHRAIM […] The post A tale of 20 men who wanted to overthrow Kamuzu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The World Bank has sounded one of its sternest warnings yet on Malawi’s deteriorating public finances, highlighting a ballooning wage bill, crippling debt, and deep structural weaknesses—raising questions about whether the country is sliding into a full-blown fiscal crisis. Releasing its Public Finance Review at BICC in Lilongwe, the Bank drew sharp attention to what […] The post World Bank Paints Gloomy Picture of Malawi’s Economy, Raises Red Flag on Soaring Wage Bill — Govt Says It Is Addressing the Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe Central MP Jimion Nyanda has officially handed over a newly rebuilt Chisiyo Police Station to residents of Zamkutu in the area of Senior Chief Kalumba. The project, which cost the community K10 million, aims to restore law and order after the previous facility was destroyed months ago. The original Chisiyo Police Unit was set […] The post MP Jimion Nyanda Hands Over Rebuilt Chisiyo Police Station in Lilongwe Central appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fresh scandal has erupted in Thyolo after revelations that some traditional leaders are openly defying Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) guidelines by imposing their own by-laws that force beneficiaries to share fertilizer bags—undermining a programme meant to support struggling households. Nyasatimes has established that chiefs in several parts of the district are ordering beneficiaries […] The post Chiefs in Thyolo Accused of Hijacking FISP, Forcing Farmers to Share Fertilizer Meant for Individual Households appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NICO Group, which includes NBS Bank and ERIS Properties, has donated 80 six-seater desks and chairs valued at K97 million to the University of Malawi (UNIMA) in Zomba. The contribution aims to revamp learning spaces and provide a more conducive environment for students. Speaking on the donation, NICO Group Head of Marketing and Customer Experience, […] The post NICO Group Donates K97 Million Worth of Furniture to UNIMA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has once again demonstrated why many regard him as one of Malawi’s most impactful humanitarians. Through the Goshen City Trust and the Shepherd Bushiri Foundation, he has channelled over K5.8 billion into life-changing initiatives across the country this year alone, touching families, empowering youth and uplifting Malawi’s creative and sporting sectors. In […] The post Prophet Shepherd Bushiri Injects K5.8 Billion in One Year, Cements His Place as One of Malawi’s Greatest Humanitarians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Government is now wrestling with the deadly consequences of its rash and poorly-thought-out secondments, as senior police commissioners drag it into a deepening legal battle that has exposed confusion at the heart of the public service. After Chief Secretary to Government Justin Saidi abruptly redeployed five Malawi Police Service commissioners to the mainstream […] The post Govt Trapped in Its Own Fire: Reckless Secondments Throw State Into Legal Chaos appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s health sector has received a major boost as Mwaiwathu Private Hospital and Blantyre Adventist Hospital have earned prestigious five-star ratings from the Ministry of Health and Sanitation under the Step Wise Quality Improvement Programme. The two Blantyre-based hospitals have been recognised for excellence in service delivery, strong leadership, high-quality care, patient outcomes, modern infrastructure […] The post Mwaiwathu and Blantyre Adventist Shine as Malawi Celebrates New 5-Star Hospitals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The sugar shortage in Malawi has now reached breaking point, and nowhere is the crisis more visible than in Nkhotakota, where desperate traders are sleeping outside the district’s main distributor just to secure a few bales of the scarce commodity. When Times 360 Malawi arrived at the scene around 12:10 a.m., the sight was shocking: […] The post Sugar Crisis Turns Desperate as Traders Sleep Outside Nkhotakota Depot appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe woke up smiling today after MaWhoo turned the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) Amphitheatre into a glowing, music-soaked playground during the MaWhoo Experience. From the moment she stepped on stage, the South African sensation had the crowd on its feet, singing, dancing, and shouting for more. MaWhoo poured her heart into fan-favourite hits like […] The post South African Star MaWhoo Lights Up Lilongwe With a Joy-Filled, Dance-Packed Experience appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Limited has scooped the prestigious IMPACT Integration and Investment Award in recognition of its outstanding contribution to smart and sustainable urban development through its flagship project, the Sparc Complex. The award highlights Sparc Systems’ strong commitment to improving quality of life, creating jobs, and strengthening Malawi’s growing digital ecosystem. The IMPACT Integration and […] The post Sparc Systems Wins Prestigious IMPACT Integration and Investment Award appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is on the brink of a major power breakthrough as the country prepares to start importing 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Mozambique from February 2026, in a move set to significantly ease the crippling load shedding that has battered households and businesses. Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Hon. Dr Jean Mathanga, […] The post Malawi Secures 50MW Power Boost as DPP Govt Instructs Ministry of Finance, Reserve Bank to Priotise MOMA Payments appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rain season is here, have you ever thought of planting vegetables in your backyard? Do you know that the drain corridor around your house or the ground you are using to sweep daily is productive land for backyard farming? Well, just moving around the cities, towns or even rural growth centers, you may not observe […] The post Backyard farming – a hub for family servings appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Castel Distribution Limited (CDL) has announced a fresh round of price increases on its beer and spirits products, with the new prices set to take effect from 8th December 2025, sparking concern among consumers and traders across the country. In a formal notice dated 7th December 2025, addressed to its business partners, the company said […] The post Castel Hikes Beer and Spirits Prices Effective December 8 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The State has asked the court for 14 more days to “complete investigations” into former Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) Colleen Zamba, even as she has already walked free on bail in a case involving alleged mass abuse of public office. Zamba, once one of the most powerful civil servants in Malawi, was […] The post State Begs for Time as Zamba Walks Free in Abuse of Office Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has handed over K12.4 million to Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM) to support Malawi’s participation at the 2025 African Youth Chess Championship, scheduled for December 7 to 13 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Speaking during the symbolic cheque handover ceremony on Thursday in Blantyre, NBM plc Chief Information Officer, Bestone […] The post NBM plc supports 2025 African Youth Chess Championship with K12.4 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parliament has finally drawn the line on chronic absenteeism as Speaker Catherine Gotani Hara announced that Members of Parliament (MPs) who skip sittings without valid reasons will no longer receive allowances. The tough new stance follows mounting public anger and internal frustration over a culture where some MPs routinely dodge parliamentary duties yet continue to […] The post Absent MPs to Lose Allowances as Speaker Cracks the Whip appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a rare and candid interview, former Lilongwe Private School teacher Agatha Mwenefumbo opens up about the workplace abuse she and her colleagues endured under the school’s former head teacher, Maria Asghar. Speaking from the UK, Mwenefumbo exposes systematic victimization, unfair dismissals, and a toxic work environment that left many educators demoralized and fearful. Agatha […] The post “Toxic Leadership Destroyed Our Careers”: Agatha Mwenefumbo Exposes Abuse at Lilongwe Private School appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Presidency has been thrown into fresh controversy after it emerged that President Peter Mutharika is still using his personal vehicle in the official presidential motorcade—months after his inauguration—raising serious legal, security and accountability concerns. Presidential Press Secretary Cathy Maulidi has brushed off the fears, insisting the arrangement is acceptable because it “does not cost […] The post State at Risk? APM Defies Law, Security Warnings with Personal Car in Presidential Motorcade appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi stands at a critical moral and legal crossroads: should it continue to maintain the death penalty, a colonial-era relic, or join a growing chorus of nations moving toward abolition? Recent recommendations from 31 United Nations member states urging Malawi to scrap capital punishment have once again thrust this question into the spotlight. Yet, decades […] The post Malawi’s Moral Crossroads: How Long Will the Death Penalty Haunt a Nation of Rights? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Government has pledged to fast-track the completion of the Nthola–Ilola Irrigation Scheme under the Greenbelt Authority (GBA), a multi-billion-kwacha project tipped to transform rice production in Karonga and boost national food security. Chief Advisor to the President on Manifesto Implementation, Henry Mukhuna, made the assurance on Thursday during a high-level engagement meeting with […] The post Greenbelt Revival: Government Steps on the Gas to Turn Karonga into Malawi’s Rice Powerhouse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians are sinking deeper into an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis as newly revised taxes collide with stagnant wages, leaving millions trapped between shrinking incomes and runaway prices of basic necessities. The latest tax adjustments have reignited urgent calls for a minimum wage review, with economic justice advocates warning that workers are now being taxed into deeper […] The post Tax Hikes Push Malawians Deeper into Poverty as Wages Collapse Under Rising Cost of Living appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s creative sector received a major boost this week with the official launch of Creative DNA Malawi, an initiative aimed at elevating local fashion talent. The project, initiated by renowned designer Lily Alfonso, seeks to highlight Malawi’s cultural heritage through contemporary fashion while providing opportunities for emerging designers to shine. Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah […] The post Malawi’s Designers Take Center Stage as Creative DNA Malawi Launches with VP Ansah appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fierce political storm is brewing at the heart of Malawi’s local governance system as Members of Parliament (MPs) have moved to investigate the legal standing of the Malawi Local Government Association (Malga), raising explosive questions over whether the powerful body is operating outside the Constitution and the law. The confrontation played out in Parliament […] The post Is Malga Operating Illegally? MPs Move In as Cold War Over Power and CDF Explodes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has outlined sweeping fee reforms as part of the government’s plan to roll out the Free Secondary Education Policy, setting clear timelines for the abolition of various charges in public secondary schools. Presenting a ministerial statement in Parliament on Friday, Msaka announced that examination and identity card […] The post Government Unveils Key Fee Changes Under Free Secondary Education Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Airlines has landed itself in yet another embarrassing scandal after overbooking a Lilongwe-bound flight and leaving at least 15 paying passengers stranded at Bakili Muluzi International Airport this morning—without warning, apology, or a shred of professionalism. Passengers booked on Flight ET 43, scheduled to depart Blantyre at 9:10am, were stunned to be told at […] The post Shame at the Skies: Malawi Airlines Overbooks Flight, Dumps 15 Passengers Without Warning! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The newly formed Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHES) Alumni Association executive committee is holding its first-ever strategic meeting in Mangochi, marking a historic step toward strengthening alumni support for Malawi’s premier medical training institution. The executive committee, established in July 2025, is made up of former students from what were previously known as Kamuzu […] The post KUHES Alumni Set to Transform Student Support, Medical Training with First-Ever Meeting appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi commemorates the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a disturbing reality has come to light: over 70% of women and girls in the country have experienced online gender-based violence (GBV). This alarming statistic is a stark reminder of the pervasive nature of GBV in Malawi, where 1 in every 3 women has […] The post 70% women suffer online gender violence in Malawi, Activists Call for Serious Action appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Malawi has announced the launch of a comprehensive nationwide personnel audit across the public service, a move aimed at safeguarding public funds and restoring integrity in the management of the national wage bill. According to a press release issued by the Department of Human Resource Management and Development (DHRMD), the audit will […] The post Ghost Workers in Panic as Govt Begins Nationwide Payroll Clean-Up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As motorists continue to pay billions of kwacha in toll fees at Chingeni and Kalinyeke, the country’s main highway—the M1 road—remains battered, dangerous and neglected, raising serious questions about where the money is going. Drivers say the road is riddled with potholes, bumps and crumbling surfaces, turning what should be a national economic lifeline into […] The post Tollgate Billions Collected, But M1 Remains a Death Trap appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Association of Business Women (NABW) has launched a policy analysis document aimed at promoting gender-responsive procurement in Malawi. The document highlights the challenges women face in accessing public procurement opportunities and provides recommendations for improving their participation. Speaking at the launch, which took place at the Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe, NABW Executive Director, […] The post NABW Launches Policy Analysis Document Aimed to Bridge Gender Gap in Public Procurement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.