The Walkers Social Club held a fundraising fun walk in Blantyre aimed raising K50 million for resources for the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) Children’s Cancer Ward. The initiative, which attracted walkers from across the city, sought to raise funds to support the treatment and care of children battling cancer at Malawi’s largest referral hospital. […] The post Walkers’ fun walk targets to raise K50 million for QECH Children’s Cancer Ward appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBM Development Bank Limited (NBMDBL) has been named the Top Industrialisation Catalyst Award winner at the 2025 Impact Integration and Investment Forum held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe over the weekend. The forum, themed ‘Mobilising Private Capital Towards Malawi 2063’, formed part of the Midterm Review of the Malawi Implementation Plan […] The post NBM Development Bank bags Industrialisation Catalyst Award appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening anticipatory approaches in Malawi’s disaster preparedness and response systems. Commissioner for Disaster Management, Wilson Moleni, made the remarks in Lilongwe during the third National Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action. Moleni said the two-day workshop is crucial as it emphasises proactive planning, early […] The post DoDMA pushes anticipatory approach in disaster management appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Residential properties owned by the Government of Malawi for its diplomatic mission in South Africa have fallen into shocking disrepair—many now occupied by homeless people and drug users. The houses, bought years ago to cut rental costs for diplomats, have been left to rot. An internal memo we have seen paints a disturbing picture of […] The post Malawi’s Diplomatic Houses in South Africa Taken Over by Homeless, Drug Users appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Critics have come out swinging against government’s newly announced parastatal boards, describing the appointments as chaotic, opaque and—in some cases—legally questionable. The loudest concern centres on the bizarre decision to reconstitute the National Planning Commission (NPC) board barely a year into its five-year mandate. Governance experts and legal minds are questioning why the OPC […] The post Government Sparks Uproar With Dubious Parastatal Boards: Illegal, Conflicted, and Tone-Deaf appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mumbai authorities have launched a major enforcement operation targeting auto-rickshaws operating illegally across the city. The crackdown, led by the Mumbai Traffic Police in coordination with the Wadala Regional Transport Office (RTO), has resulted in more than 3,000 auto-rickshaws being seized. Officials confirmed that the majority of the confiscated vehicles were found operating without valid […] The post Mumbai Traffic Police Crack Down on Over 3,000 Auto-Rickshaws Operating Without Permits appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Dr Jane Ansah on Thursday received Japan’s outgoing Ambassador, His Excellency Yoichi Oya, during a farewell courtesy meeting marking the close of his diplomatic tour in Malawi. Ansah used the occasion to commend Ambassador Oya for his dedication, stating that his leadership had played a major role in advancing cooperation and solidifying the […] The post Oya’s tenure in Malawi concludes as Vice President Ansah celebrates strengthened bilateral ties appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The department of Refugees Independent Schools Association (RISA) at Dzaleka camp is lobbing with government for a policy shift to allow refugees in the country to attain tertiary education and have access to job opportunities so that it can change their life style as most of them are living in uncertainty. Director of RISA Pascal […] The post Refugees at Dzaleka camp lobby for inclusion in formal education, change in life status appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining has expressed serious concern over illegal mining, revealing that Malawi is losing between US$300 million and US$500 million every year in unpaid taxes. Speaking during a stakeholder interface meeting in Kasungu District, Acting Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Andrew Chisamba described […] The post Malawi Loses Up to US$500 Million Annually to Illegal Mining appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi possesses significant mineral resources, yet official records show that mining contributes less than one percent to the national economy. Government data and publicly reported studies highlight concerns about unregulated mining activities and the limited capacity of authorities to fully monitor mineral extraction. Data from the Malawi Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (MWEITI) indicates that total […] The post Counting the Cost: How Illegal Mining Is draining Malawi needed Billions of kwacha appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.

Social commentator Onjezani Kenani has raised sharp questions about last night’s wave of appointments to the boards of state institutions, saying speed is good but the rule of law and basic corporate governance cannot be sacrificed for haste. Kenani began by congratulating those appointed and praising the government’s quick decision-making. He then turned to two […] The post Appointment Row: Kenani Questions Legality and Governance of New State Board Picks 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.