A Health Surveillance Assistant (HSA) in Thyolo has been arrested after allegedly attempting to fake his mother’s death in order to claim funeral benefits from a civil servants’ savings scheme. Police say the suspect, Enosi Biniweli Mathewe, 54, was apprehended after submitting false information to the National Registration Bureau (NRB) in a bid to obtain […] The post HSA Arrested in Thyolo for Trying to Fake Mother’s Death to Claim Funeral Benefits appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Just a day after police fired teargas to flush vendors from the streets of Lilongwe, traders were back in the same spots, laying out their goods as if nothing had happened. The scenes on Wednesday morning were a repeat of what city authorities have been trying to stop for months: vendors occupying pavements, road reserves […] The post Teargas Today, Vendors Tomorrow: Lilongwe’s Street Trading Crisis Refuses to End appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has moved to clear confusion and fear surrounding the proposed rental income tax, saying the tax will only affect landlords who earn K170,000 or more per month from rent. MRA officials say the majority of landlords in Malawi will not be affected because most rental properties charge far below the […] The post MRA Clarifies Rental Tax: Only High-Value Rentals Targeted, Landlords Told Not to Increase Rent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Right now, many Malawians are confused about what is happening in the economy. Maize prices are falling fast. Fuel prices are going up. Treasury Bill interest rates are coming down. At first glance, this seems contradictory. However, it is not. These events happen in a sequence that tells a clear story about where the economy […] The post ANALYSIS | Maize Down, Fuel Up, T-Bills Falling: What This Really Says About Malawi’s Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Law Society has launched a blistering attack on the justice system following a shocking revelation that it took the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal twelve years to conclude an appeal involving Finance Bank of Malawi, warning that the delay alone represents a serious failure of justice with dangerous consequences for the country. In […] The post MLS Questions 12-Year Court Delay as Taxpayers Face Costly Finance Bank Ruling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah has demonstrated strong commitment to resolving economic challenges facing local traders by personally meeting the Small and Medium Scale Importers and Exporters Association of Malawi, assuring them that government will actively engage relevant stakeholders to address their concerns. The high-level meeting, held in Lilongwe on Wednesday afternoon, followed a […] The post Ansah Leaves No Stone Unturned as She Engages Small and Medium Scale Importers and Exporters appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

 Castel Malawi Limited, in partnership with one of its distributors, has donated ICT equipment to Kanjedza Intensive School to support teaching, learning, and assessment for learners pursuing a second chance at academic success. The initiative follows a request from the distributor, Phocus Muhire who identified critical gaps in ICT resources at the school and engaged […] The post Castel Malawi, distributor donates ICT equipment to school appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank plc has rolled out an exciting four-month digital promotion dubbed ‘Swipe to Dubai’, in a move aimed at rewarding customers while accelerating the shift towards cashless transactions in Malawi. The promotion, which runs from February 10 to June 13, offers customers a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai simply by using […] The post FDH Bank Unveils ‘Swipe to Dubai’ Promotion in Bold Digital Push appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has launched a major climate programme worth 3.84 million US dollars (about K6.6 billion) aimed at strengthening weather observation and early warning systems across the country. The programme, known as the SOFF Malawi Project, was officially launched in Blantyre and is being implemented by the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) in […] The post Malawi Launches K6.6 Billion Programme to Strengthen Weather Forecasts and Early Warning Systems appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is facing a major crisis as private colleges sell fake diplomas from the UK and the US to students hoping for better jobs. A joint investigation by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and TEVETA has revealed that unregistered local colleges are working with foreign organisations that exist only to sell certificates without […] The post EXPOSED: Malawi’s Fake Degree Scam – How Some Colleges Are Selling Worthless UK & US Certificates appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has urged journalists to help disseminate accurate information on property owners’ rental tax measures to avoid confusion and ensure compliance. The appeal was made during a day-long media training session for Blantyre-based journalists held in Blantyre on Tuesday. Speaking during the training, MRA spokesperson Wilma Chalulu said the authority had […] The post Journalists urged to disseminate accurate information on property owners’ rental tax measures appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Alfred Gangata, has hit the ground running, declaring that a clear operational plan for the National Arts and Heritage Council is critical to the growth and sustainability of arts and culture in Malawi. Speaking to journalists in Blantyre on Tuesday, Gangata said the absence of a proper framework in […] The post Gangata Gets to Work, Sets New Vision for National Arts and Heritage Council appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) publicity secretary Jessie Kabwila has landed in hot water after comments during a party gathering appeared to admit that some MCP members were involved in financial fraud during the previous administration—remarks she later tried to retract. The incident occurred on Sunday at a Central Region office clean-up in Lilongwe, where Kabwila […] The post Kabwila Admits MCP Members Pocketed Billions, Backtracks Amid Public Outcry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At a time when African leaders are calling for unity, value addition, and greater control over the continent’s mineral wealth, Malawi is quietly positioning itself as one of the region’s emerging mining frontiers, with local financial institutions stepping in to help bridge the capital gap. At the 2026 African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, attended […] The post From Policy to Capital: How Malawi Is Positioning Itself as Africa’s Next Mining Frontier appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited, in partnership with Mzuzu University (MZUNI), has scheduled the preliminary examinations for the Old Mutual Mathematics Olympiad on 14 February 2026, with tests to be conducted nationwide. Associate Professor Khumbo Kumwenda, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Innovation at MZUNI, revealed that eight examination centres have been established across […] The post Old Mutual Mathematics Olympiad Preliminary Exams Set for 14 February appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi and many other African countries facing food shortages could soon benefit from a new partnership between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition. The five-year partnership will use nuclear and isotopic techniques to make fertilizers more effective, improve crop nutrition, and create food systems that can […] The post IAEA and OCP Group Join Forces to Improve Food Security Using Nuclear Technology appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.

Malawi has remained at position 109 out of 182 countries on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), according to a new report released by Transparency International. The CPI measures how corrupt a country’s public sector is seen to be, using a scale from 0 to 100. A score of 0 means a country is very […] The post Three Years, No Change: Malawi Still Losing the War on Corruption 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.