Vice President Dr Jane Ansah has come under fierce public and civil society attack following revelations that she is travelling to the United Kingdom with a large, taxpayer-funded entourage to attend her husband’s 80th birthday celebrations, at an estimated cost of K2.3 billion. The trip, which Malawians learned about on Monday morning, has ignited outrage […] The post Veep Ansah under fire over K2.3 billion UK trip to attend husband’s 80th birthday as austerity crumbles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi High Commission in South Africa was forced into emergency intervention after South African authorities impounded a dangerously overloaded Malawian bus, leaving more than a hundred passengers—including children—stranded far from home in a glaring case of cross-border transport recklessness. The incident occurred on 18 December in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, where traffic officers stopped the […] The post Overloaded and abandoned: Malawi High Commission steps in after SA authorities impound bus carrying 117 passengers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Board Chairperson of the Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation, Mary Chilima has called on different stakeholders to embrace the 2025-2026 tree planting season to combat climate change. Chilima made the appeal on Saturday, December 20, 2025 when the SKC Foundation in conjunction with C’ Steinweg Bridge Group, planted 800 tree seedlings at Nanjati Primary […] The post SKC Foundation calls for climate change, plants 800 trees appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank Plc has partnered with Lions Club Malawi in a nationwide tree-planting initiative, committing K12 million towards the procurement of seedlings as part of its environmental sustainability efforts. The initiative was launched during the District Tree Planting Day at Sankhani Primary School at Chitedze in Lilongwe and falls under the bank’s sustainability programme, FDH […] The post FDH Bank, Lions Club partner in nationwide tree-planting drive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the world steadily shrinks into a global village powered by digitisation, countries everywhere are racing to harness the power of technology. Malawi, often perceived as lagging behind in digital transformation, is quietly rewriting its story—especially in agriculture, where social media is reshaping how farmers grow, learn and sell. Once dominated by local markets and […] The post From the Field to the Feed: Celebrating Urunji Mezuwa, Malawi’s Social Media Farming Maverick appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. George Chaponda is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss concerns over Malawians believed to be involved in the Russia–Ukraine war. The meeting is expected to take place on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Summit currently underway in Cairo, Egypt. Chaponda said the Malawian government does not […] The post Chaponda to meet Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov over Malawians linked to Ukraine war appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a landmark ruling, Senior Resident Magistrate Bracious Kondowe in Lilongwe decisively slammed the State over a bungled attempt to search fertilizer alleged to have been illegally acquired at Namuleri Farms Limited in Kasungu. The farm belongs to Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda, who is represented by lawyer George Jivason Kadzipatike. The ruling, dated […] The post Court Blasts State, Sets Aside Faulty Search Warrant in Chithyola Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Seventy-five needy children from Chambala, Katuta, and Chitenje Primary Schools in Kasungu district have received school uniforms worth K1.7 million, generously donated by well-wisher Paul Sosola. Sosola, who previously supported children in Rumphi, is expected to extend similar assistance to Mangochi and other districts in the near future. “I personally do not want to see […] The post Kasungu Children Receive School Uniforms from Well-Wisher appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

True leadership is not measured by polished words or borrowed credentials, but by presence, action, and the courage to tell your own story. In Blantyre, Jomo Osman shows Africa that language is power only when it is owned, and that leaders who speak plainly can reclaim authority, defy stereotypes, and lead with substance. WRITES DR […] The post Dr Ken Lipenga | Who Gets to Speak for Power? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Product Magazine (NPM) has urged the media, industry players, and government to work together in generating ideas that create a more conducive environment for business growth. The call was made by NPM Managing Director Arthur Chinyamula on Saturday night during the 120th edition of NPM, an event that celebrated excellence in the business sector […] The post NPM Calls for Greater Collaboration in Business Sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With maize crops across the country entering the most critical growth stage that demands fertiliser application, Malawi is staring at a looming food security disaster as only 384 211 out of 1.1 million targeted beneficiaries have so far redeemed inputs under the Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (Fisp). The figure represents a redemption rate of just […] The post Only 35 percent redeem Fisp inputs as fertiliser window closes, raising food security alarm appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Peter Mutharika has returned to and fully occupied Kamuzu Palace nearly three months after the State Residences were publicly declared uninhabitable — a development that has reignited fierce scrutiny over government transparency, public spending and accountability at the highest level. Mutharika, sworn into office in October, initially operated from private residences after images of […] The post APM quietly settles into Kamuzu Palace as secrecy clouds billions spent on State Residences appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The magic of businessperson genius Thom Mpinganjira was unmistakable at Kamuzu Stadium yesterday as Mighty Wanderers swept aside Moyale Barracks 6–0 to clinch the TNM Super League title with a game to spare, finally ending an eight-year wait for league glory. For years, Wanderers supporters have spoken about patience, belief and rebuilding. On Sunday, all […] The post Thom Mpinganjira’s magic touch delivers Wanderers glory as Nomads end eight-year title wait appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s collapsing road network is no accident of fate or technical failure — it is the direct result of deliberate policy decisions and fiscal indiscipline that have starved the Road Fund Administration (RFA) of at least K218 billion in unremitted fuel levy over the past two-and-a-half years. The staggering arrears, confirmed by RFA, have effectively […] The post Road works stall as government fails to pay K218bn fuel levy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

State-owned trader Admarc is sinking deeper into what is fast emerging as one of the most damaging commercial scandals involving a public institution, after it ignored a two-week ultimatum to pay a local textile firm more than $15 million (about K26 billion)—a failure that now opens the door to multiple lawsuits, deeper financial exposure and […] The post K26 Billion Cotton Scandal: Admarc Cornered as Lawsuit Deadline Lapses, New Evidence Exposes Trade Deal Chaos appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Brussels Fertilizer Limited (BFL), a fertilizer trading and distribution company based in Blantyre, is considering to establish a nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) fertilizer manufacturing plant in Malawi. In a press statement, the company, which is based at Lunzu Thames industrial area, takes note that while there is a strong need to produce fertiliser locally […] The post Brussels Fertilizer Ltd plans to establish an NPK fertilizer manufacturing plant in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned Malawian preacher and humanitarian Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has capped the year with two prestigious continental accolades, reaffirming his growing influence in philanthropy and social empowerment across Africa. Bushiri was on Wednesday honoured with the Best Philanthropist of the Year 2025 award at the glittering Zikomo Africa Awards ceremony held in Tanzania. Just days later, […] The post Bushiri Bags Top African Philanthropy Honours, Eyes Bringing Zikomo Africa Awards to Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi will raise urgent concerns about reports that some of its citizens, particularly young women, are “trapped” at a Russian military drone manufacturing facility in Alabuga during the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum ministerial conference in Cairo, Egypt, from 19-20 December. The summit, which will focus heavily on trade, comes amid growing international reports of human trafficking […] The post Malawi to Raise ‘Trapped Girls’ Issue at Russia-Africa Summit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Students hoping to join schools under the government’s free education programme, which begins in January 2026, may miss next year’s national examinations if they fail to register during the current registration period. Registration opened on November 10 and will close on December 15, 2025. The warning comes after the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) announced […] The post Students Waiting for Free Schools Risk Missing 2026 Exams appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank plc is set to post a profit after tax of between K140 billion and K151 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a staggering 92 to 104 percent increase from last year’s K74.06 billion. The figures underscore the bank’s rapid growth and solid performance in Malawi’s competitive banking sector. Juliano Kanyongolo, […] The post FDH Bank Posts Record-Breaking Profits, Nearly Doubling Earnings to K151 Billion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In today’s digital age, Facebook has emerged as Malawi’s leading online platform for community support and resource mobilization. The social media network connects people from all walks of life, creating a virtual community where underprivileged individuals receive help and relief through influencers and organizations that mobilize resources from their audiences. According to the Dataportal report […] The post Facebook: Malawi’s Digital Link for Community Support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has flown a Mzimba based businessman Christopher Muhammed Kazembe to Dubai after emerging winner in the bank’s ‘Mbambande Promotion’. Kazembe, a businessman from Mzimba District, left Malawi on Tuesday for a five-day all-expenses paid trip after emerging victorious in the bank’s nationwide digital banking campaign. The Mbambande Promotion was launched to encourage customers to embrace […] The post FCB promo winner flies to Dubai appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Private lawyer John-Gift Mwakhwawa has defended the Malawi Police Service for publicly parading and interrogating six suspects in the murder of Kamuzu University of Health Sciences lecturer Dr Victoria Bobe, calling the exercise a necessary and legitimate investigative procedure. “There is nothing inherently wrong with the suspects describing the crime on camera, provided they were […] The post Renowned lawyer Mwakhwawa backs police public reconstruction in Dr Bobe murder case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has been honoured as Philanthropist of the Year at the prestigious Zikomo Africa Awards, held Wednesday night in Tanzania, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to community development across Africa. Bushiri, through the Goshen City Trust and the Shepherd Bushiri Foundation, has invested over K5.8 billion this year alone in initiatives ranging […] The post Prophet Shepherd Bushiri named Philanthropist of the Year at Zikomo Africa Awards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K120 million worth of food and non-food items to health, education and social welfare institutions across the country in the first half of its annual ‘12 Days of Christmas’ initiative. The donations are part of the Bank’s broader K250 million festive season package, which is running from […] The post NBM plc spends K120 million so far in ‘12 Days of Christmas’ initiative appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The long-running power struggle over control of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has flared up again, exposing deep and unresolved fault lines between Parliament and local councils, with President Peter Mutharika now holding the decisive card. The Malawi Local Government Association (Malga) has reaffirmed its outright rejection of the CDF Bill passed by Parliament, warning […] The post CDF War Refuses to Die: Parliament, Councils Lock Horns as Mutharika Holds The Key appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Two senior legal practitioners have issued a sharp warning to the Malawi Police Service, arguing that the highly publicised decision to parade murder suspects at the crime scene in the killing of Kamuzu University of Health Sciences lecturer and Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital doctor, Dr Victoria Bobe, risks fatally weakening the prosecution’s case. The caution […] The post Police crime-scene blunder risks sinking Dr Bobe murder case, lawyers warn appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A growing practice known as wa visa, in which sex workers engage in unprotected sex with trusted, higher-paying clients, is emerging as a key driver of Malawi’s HIV epidemic, health experts and advocacy groups have warned. The practice is common along major transport corridors and trading centres, including Zalewa, a busy junction linking Malawi to […] The post ‘Wa Visa’: High-Pay Unsafe Sex Driving HIV Risk Nationwide appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has suffered a major credibility blow in the management of public infrastructure after scoring a paltry 25.41 points in the newly released Infrastructure Transparency Index (ITI)—far below the international average and trailing behind regional peers. The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST), operating under the Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA), on Wednesday released its first-ever […] The post Malawi Tumbles in Infrastructure Transparency Index, Scores a Meagre 25 Points appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Night fell softly over Lilongwe, the kind of quiet that usually signals rest and safety. But along the Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima Highway, that silence was shattered by a tragedy so sudden and so final that it would leave families broken and a city grieving. Two vehicles—a Ford Ranger and a Nissan X-Trail—met in a […] The post The Road That Never Let Them Return Home appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a quiet village outside Zomba, 52-year-old Esther Mponda resolved a land dispute not in court, but under a mango tree. After her brother seized part of her family’s field, she bypassed police and magistrates entirely, taking her case to the Village Headman. Within two days, the matter was settled. Her story reflects a growing […] The post Justice at a Crossroads: As Faith in Courts Fades, Malawi Turns to Village Chiefs Amid Corruption, Delays, and Bias appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The growing influence of social media is being blamed for a sharp rise in divorce cases in Chitipa District, where 645 marriages collapsed this year alone, according to court records. Figures released by Second Grade Magistrate Mike Lungu during an end-of-year District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting held at the Chitipa District Council show that 573 […] The post Social Media Pressure Blamed as Divorce Cases Surge in Chitipa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Labour Joel Chigona has said technical colleges play a crucial role in contributing to national development. He made the remarks on Tuesday during a familiarisation tour at Soche Technical College in Blantyre to appreciate the role that the country’s oldest technical training college has played. Chigona, therefore, appealed to technical training colleges in […] The post Labour Minister says technical colleges crucial to development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) is holding its 2025 Local Government Authorities extraordinary General Assembly under the theme: Rejuvenating the Status of Decentralisation and Local Development in Malawi: Looking for the Future with Renewed Hope underway in Lilongwe. The Assembly will also validate the 2025-2030 strategic plan for the association. Speaking during the opening of […] The post MALGA holds Annual General Assembly, validates 2025-2030 Strategic Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Two of Old Mutual Malawi’s subsidiaries emerged overall winners at the inaugural Institute of Marketing in Malawi (IMM) Super Brand Awards held on 12 December at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. Old Mutual Life Assurance Company was recognised as the Best Life Insurance Company, while Mthunzi Funeral Services received top honours in the funeral services category. […] The post Institute of Marketing in Malawi awards Old Mutual, Mthunzi Funeral Services as best life insurance and funeral service providers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.