I have always believed that words shape the way we think long before arguments shape the way we decide. Certain words carry within them not just meaning, but memory — a whole tradition of reasoning that quietly disciplines the mind. One such word is prudence. It is an old word, almost unfashionable now, yet it […] The post ANALYSIS | When Courts Are Right But the Country Pays the Price: The Curious Case of Finance Bank Ruling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In theory, Malawi has a robust legal framework to safeguard its elections. The Political Parties Act of 2018 criminalizes vote-buying, promising fines, imprisonment, and accountability for politicians who attempt to sway voters with handouts. On paper, it is a shield meant to protect democracy, transparency, and fairness. In practice, it is a paper shield, thin […] The post When Laws Exist but Democracy Pays the Price: Why Malawi’s Vote-Buying Law Fails appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A contractor working on the M1 Road rehabilitation project from Kasungu to Jenda has threatened to suspend all construction works starting this Friday due to unpaid arrears amounting to K2.4 billion. The contractor, Mota Engil, says the outstanding amount—equivalent to about €1.2 million—has been overdue since October 2025, putting serious strain on operations and project […] The post Contractor on M1 Road Threatens to Suspend Works Over K2.4 Billion Arrears appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken a major step toward extending his grip on power, after cabinet approved draft legislation that could allow him to remain in office until at least 2030. The move has sparked fears that Mnangagwa is following in the authoritarian footsteps of his former boss, Robert Mugabe, who ruled Zimbabwe for […] The post Mnangagwa Becomes Mugabe: Zimbabwe Moves to Scrap Elections and Extend Rule to 2030 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) has strongly criticised the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) for lowering the maize buying price to a level they say is unfair, illegal and harmful to farmers. On Monday, NFRA announced it had reduced the maize purchase price from K55,000 to K42,000 per 50kg bag, saying the decision was […] The post Farmers Reject NFRA Maize Price Cut as Dispute Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Tesla Cybertruck touring Africa has made a brief stop in Malawi, and the reaction has been nothing short of dramatic — with crowds storming the roads as if free maize was being distributed. From Songwe border in Karonga, the futuristic electric vehicle immediately became a moving attraction, pulling people from shops, homes and even […] The post Tesla Cybertruck Hits Malawi Roads, Draws Crowds Like Free Maize Is Being Shared appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s First Lady, Madam Professor Gertrude Mutharika, has brought renewed hope to both the Mai Mbambande Elderly Home and Temwa Chilenga, who takes care of orphans, after donating large quantities of food and essential items through her foundation, Beautify Malawi (BEAM) Trust. The donations, delivered by BEAM representatives, have provided critical relief to the two […] The post First Lady Gertrude Mutharika Lifts Mai Mbambande Elderly Home and Temwa Chilenga  with BEAM Donations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The family of late former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has finally filed a formal appeal in South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), in a move widely seen as driven less by burial preferences and more by mounting legal and financial pressure back home. The appeal was lodged on February 9, 2026, nearly two months […] The post Lungu family finally appeals SA ruling as asset forfeiture tightens pressure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chitipa District Hospital has opened a new paying section in a bold move aimed at strengthening service delivery and improving the hospital’s financial sustainability amid persistent funding constraints. The facility, located near Chitipa Stadium, is part of wider health sector reforms being implemented by the Chitipa District Council. Speaking to Nyasatimes, Director of Health Services for […] The post Chitipa District Hospital opens paying wing to boost services and ease pressure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governments in the Southern Africa, including Malawi, have come under heavy criticism for their alleged perpetuation of a culture of human rights abuses and impunity, with security forces using excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and restrictions on freedoms. The 2026 World Report by Human Rights Watch cites countries like Angola, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, where a […] The post Human Rights Watch reprimands Southern Africa for ‘vicious cycles of abuse, impunity’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance watchdogs have launched a blistering attack on the government over what they describe as excessive and unnecessary domestic travel by Cabinet ministers, accusing the leadership of hypocrisy and reckless spending at a time when Malawi’s economy is in deep distress. Over the past week alone, nearly the entire Cabinet has reportedly been engaged in […] The post Austerity in Words, Luxury in Practice: Ministers Under Fire for Costly Domestic Travel Spree appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Thousands of farmers in Salima Agriculture Development Division (ADD) are facing heavy losses after prolonged dry spells damaged large tracts of crops at critical growth stages, raising fears of poor harvests and deepening food insecurity. Salima ADD programme manager Benson Sumani has confirmed that the dry conditions have affected more than 4,000 hectares of maize, […] The post Dry Spells Ravage Crops in Salima, Thousands of Farmers Affected appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Zimbabwe has demonstrated what officials have described as true regional solidarity after donating 370 metric tonnes of maize to Malawi to help ease the country’s worsening food crisis. Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC), Dr Justin Adack Saidi, praised the Government of Zimbabwe for the timely assistance, saying the gesture […] The post Zimbabwe Shows True Friendship, Donates 370 Tonnes of Maize to Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a drive aimed at improving education standards in the country, Old Mutual Malawi has pumped in K5 million sponsorship to Malawi National Spelling Bee which will go towards supporting local young learners who are expected to take part in this year’s African Spelling Bee Competition scheduled for February 91-20 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Speaking in […] The post Old Mutual pump in K5 million sponsorship towards ‘National Spelling Bee’ competition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The quiet hum of bureaucracy has erupted into a legal earthquake. In Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira v Kaphwiti Family, the High Court, on 30th December 2025, issued a ruling that is far more than a private dispute over land—it is a seismic shock to property rights across the nation. A lifetime of work, investment, and peaceful […] The post Cecilia Kadzamira and the Land Justice Shock: How One Judgment Threatens Every Malawian Landowner appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Attorney General Frank Mbeta has dismissed claims circulating on social media that the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ordered the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to pay trillions of Kwacha to Finance Bank of Malawi Limited, saying these figures are false and do not exist in the court’s ruling. Mbeta explained that while the SCA […] The post AG Frank Mbeta Clarifies: No Trillions of Kwacha Ordered for Finance Bank appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Barely a year after taking office, Mcloud Nkhata, the principal of Mchinji Teachers’ Training College (TTC), has been demoted to a classroom teacher at Nalikule TTC under circumstances that remain unclear. Nkhata, a University of Malawi [formerly Chancellor College] graduate and known MCP sympathiser, confirmed the transfer but declined to explain the reasons, saying he […] The post Mchinji TTC Principal Mcloud Nkhata Demoted to Classroom Teacher Amid Questions Over Transparency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) has announced it will resume buying maize from farmers across Malawi, but at a new price of K840 per kilogram, down sharply from the K1,100/kg offered earlier this season. The agency says the move reflects falling maize prices nationwide, and that purchases will follow a first-come, first-served system, with […] The post ANALYSIS | NFRA’s Maize Price Cut: Smart Market Move or Blow to Small Farmers? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Food Reserve Agency’s (NFRA) decision to cut maize prices from K55,000 to K42,000 per 50 kg bag confirms a core truth I have long argued: this is not a random market failure, but a policy outcome. When government intervenes in staple food markets, profit motives give way to policy objectives, price discovery ends, […] The post NFRA Price Cut: K42,000 Reality, K150,000 Dreams, and the Lessons for Maize Traders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Commentators and civil society groups are putting President Peter Mutharika under intense pressure to deliver a candid and results-driven State of the Nation Address (SONA) this Friday. They want more than broad policy statements—they are demanding concrete solutions to Malawi’s deepening economic, governance, and development challenges. Analysts say the address is an early test of […] The post APM Under Pressure: Citizens and Experts Demand Action on Economy, Food and Governance in Friday SONA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) has announced the resumption of maize purchases across Malawi, effective Tuesday, 10 February 2026, in a move aimed at stabilising the market and strengthening the country’s strategic food reserves. In a public notice issued on Monday, the Malawi Government, through NFRA, said maize will now be bought at a […] The post NFRA resumes maize purchases at MWK 840 per kg appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu University (MZUNI) has been rocked by a major academic integrity scare after investigators uncovered suspected tampering with student academic records, forcing the institution to withhold the graduation of 55 students and suspend several members of staff. The controversy follows widespread claims on social media that some degrees — including alleged first class and upper […] The post Degrees Under Suspicion: MZUNI Freezes 55 Graduations as Academic Fraud Probe Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has arrested 10 foreign nationals in a major enforcement operation across the Northern Region, as authorities intensify efforts to clamp down on illegal migration and unlawful business activities. The operation was conducted between 3 and 7 February 2026 in Livingstonia, Rula, Chimunyanga, Bwengu and Mzuzu City, targeting individuals […] The post Immigration Arrests 10 Foreign Nationals in Northern Region Crackdown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Commentators are saying Malawi has perfected a dangerous political ritual: every change of government is followed by a wave of high-profile arrests, loud accusations, dramatic court appearances — and then silence. Analysts warn that this recurring pattern is hollowing out public confidence in State institutions and reducing the rule of law to a political weapon […] The post New Government, Same Script: Arrests, Headlines, No Justice appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Icon Properties plc says the exit of Shoprite from Chichiri Shopping Centre in Blantyre is part of a natural change in the retail business and marks the end of a long and important partnership. Shoprite will close its store at Chichiri on Tuesday, ending a 24-year relationship with Icon Properties, which is listed on the […] The post Icon Properties Says Shoprite Exit Is Part of Natural Change appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With the 39th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, fast approaching, prominent civil society leaders in Malawi are urging African heads of state to issue a unified condemnation of deceptive recruitment practices and the exploitation of Africans in foreign proxy wars. These calls follow a surge in reports regarding deceptive job recruitment by […] The post 39TH AU Summit: Malawi CSOs call on Africa to unite against deceptive recruitment schemes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regional governor for the North, Christopher Mzomera Ngwira, has landed in serious trouble with former president Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika after reportedly dismissing a board appointment as a “big demotion”. Sources close to the DPP leadership say Mutharika is furious and feels personally disrespected by Ngwira’s reaction, which has been described […] The post Mutharika Slams Christopher Mzomera Ngwira’s ‘Ingratitude’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new international report has delivered a shocking verdict: people born between 1997 and 2010 — known as Generation Z — have lower intelligence levels than all generations before them. The study, led by neuroscientist and education expert Jared Cooney Horvath, says Gen Z is struggling mentally because of heavy dependence on technology. Speaking before […] The post Born 1997–2010: Report Says Gen Z Is the Least Intelligent Generation Yet appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The National Epilepsy Association of Malawi (NEAM) says it will soon evaluate the effectiveness of its safety awareness campaign conducted during recent weather changes. The assessment aims to determine how well clients and their guardians have followed safety advice, particularly in 19 out of the country’s 28 districts that have been affected by changing […] The post NEAM to Assess Safety Awareness Among Clients appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah SC has called on legislators and district council officials to use the K5 billion Constituency Development Fund (CDF) prudently in order to improve the welfare of rural communities across the country. Ansah made the call in Zomba during a church service at Christ Citadel International, where she joined congregants in […] The post Ansah Prays for Rains, Urges Authorities to Use CDF Prudently appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What was meant to be a moment of final rest turned into a painful and dramatic scene in Rumphi yesterday, as relatives of an elderly woman stopped her burial and carried away her coffin from her husband’s home following a bitter disagreement over unpaid dowry. The shocking incident happened at Mhuju Village under Traditional Authority […] The post Rumphi Family Stops Burial, Takes Coffin Over Unpaid Dowry Dispute appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has indicated that it will not immediately move to compensate Finance Bank of Malawi (FBM) despite a recent Supreme Court of Appeal ruling in the bank’s favour, signalling that the long-running legal battle is far from over in practical terms. Last week, the Supreme Court of Appeal ordered […] The post Long Road Ahead as RBM Waits on Compensation Assessment for Finance Bank appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Target Security Group, a nationwide manned and electronics security provider in Malawi has urged business executives to place life protection on top of the agenda in boardroom conversation. The post Malawi’s executives urged to tighten security as violent crime tests investor confidence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When Mayamiko Nkoloma walks into the offices of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) as Acting Director General, he does so with a clear sense of purpose: to transform the institution into a forward-looking, agile and trusted regulator that actively enables Malawi’s digital future. Nkoloma is not new to the world of technology. A Malawian […] The post The New Face of MACRA: Can Nkoloma Deliver Malawi’s Digital Transformation? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is a deafening silence from the main opposition, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), at a time when their voices should be shaking the walls of Capital Hill. This is the moment when the opposition should be leading national outrage over bad governance, corruption and abuse of public resources. Instead, they are nowhere to be […] The post ANALYSIS | Chithyola’s Empty Chair: When the Opposition Goes Missing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.