In a bold and uncompromising call for change, Chisankho Watch has urged electoral stakeholders to move beyond routine observation reports and push for drastic electoral reforms following the 2025 General Elections that saw President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika emerge victorious. On Tuesday, the governance watchdog convened a high-level interface meeting with electoral observers who monitored […] The post Chisankho Watch Demands Sweeping Electoral Reforms After 2025 Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When public anger rises, decisive action feels powerful. It feels necessary. But in a constitutional democracy, power is not measured by speed. It is measured by legality. If someone owes you money and refuses to repay it, the law does not allow you to storm their house and seize their property, no matter how urgent […] The post OPINION | Executive Orders and the Rule of Law: Reform Must Not Outrun the Constitution appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Physician Assistants Union of Malawi (PAUM) has issued a sharp warning that President Peter Mutharika’s new executive order banning government health practitioners from operating private clinics and cracking down on illegal fees could worsen, rather than fix, Malawi’s already fragile health system. The directive, announced this week, orders a nationwide clampdown on illegal charges […] The post Medical Officers Warns Mutharika’s Health Order Could Backfire, Trigger Service Disruptions and Patient Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reports reaching Nyasatimes have revealed a disturbing trend in Machinga District where some school children are skipping classes to repair potholes on a major highway in order to beg for money from passing motorists. During a visit to the Liwonde–Zomba road, our reporters found a group of children armed with hoes, plates, and buckets, filling […] The post School Children in Machinga Abandon Classes to Work on Dangerous Highway appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has commended Ecobank Malawi for donating K175 million towards Malawi’s National Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Plan, describing the gesture as a strong demonstration of national solidarity at a time of deepening hunger. The donation comes as the government seeks to raise K209 billion to support […] The post Minister of Finance Hails Ecobank for K175 Million Donation to National Lean Season Food Response appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has rejected a proposal by the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) to sell farming equipment worth about K16 billion through an auction, arguing that such a move would harm public interest and undermine the original purpose of the programme. Speaking after a meeting with NEEF officials at Parliament in Lilongwe, […] The post Parliament Blocks NEEF’s Move to Auction Farm Equipment on Auction, Says Farmers Should Benefit First appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has once again shown that its people believe in democracy. Citizens turned out peacefully to vote, proving a growing respect for constitutional rights and democratic values. But elections are only the beginning. The real test of democracy comes after the votes are counted. As the country enters a new political chapter, attention must shift […] The post Eagles Institute: From the Ballot to Accountability – Why Defending Freedom Must Continue Beyond Malawi’s Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At first glance, the letter by Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) appears noble, principled, and wrapped in the language of public interest. It presents itself as a moral intervention in Malawi’s anti-corruption struggle. But a closer reading exposes deep logical holes, dangerous assumptions, and a pattern that looks less like accountability and […] The post Frank Mbeta’s Barbaric Media Trials and Old Ghosts: Who Really Wants His Job? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Saulos Klaus Chilima Foundation has organised a fundraising golf tournament in memory of the late Vice President Saulos Chilima at the Lilongwe Golf Club on 28 March 2026. Chairperson of the Organising committee of the SKC Memorial golf tournament Brian Coombes said in an interview yesterday that the memorial tournament seeks to raise funds […] The post SKC memorial golf tourney March 28 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a decisive move to restore order and improve road safety, Zomba City Mayor Christopher Jana has announced a renewed effort to register all motorcycles, locally known as “kabaza,” operating within the city. The initiative comes in response to growing concerns over the disregard for traffic regulations by many motorcycle operators while on duty. Mayor […] The post Zomba City Launches Motorcycle Registration Drive to Restore Order appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Peter Mutharika has taken one of the toughest actions ever against corruption in Malawi’s health sector by barring all public hospital employees from owning, operating or holding shares in private clinics or pharmacies, a decision that directly targets what many Malawians have long described as the quiet business of suffering inside public hospitals. The […] The post Mutharika Bans Public Health Workers from Owning Private Clinics in Crackdown on Corruption appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has raised a red flag over what it describes as a serious public health threat after a leaking sewer pipe was discovered discharging untreated waste into the Lilongwe River. In a hard-hitting statement issued on Tuesday, MHEN warned that the apparent flow of raw sewage into the river is […] The post MHEN raises alarm over leaking sewer pipe discharging into Lilongwe River appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The long and controversial reign of George Kasakula at the helm of Malawi’s public broadcaster has come to a sudden and dramatic end, marking the collapse of one of the most politically charged chapters in the history of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation. The MBC board of directors has officially dismissed Kasakula from his position as […] The post Kasakula Era Ends at MBC as Board Fires Him Over Partisanship Claims appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has ordered a funeral home holding the body of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu to release it for a post-mortem examination. The body is believed to be at Two Mountains Burial Services in South Africa. SAPS said the post-mortem is needed to find out the real cause of Lungu’s […] The post SAPS orders funeral home to release Edgar Lungu’s body for post-mortem appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In what is increasingly being viewed as a spectacular case of political overreaction, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has launched a full-scale communication assault against what it calls “UTM loyalists” — a faceless, unofficial group whose existence is confined almost entirely to social media comment sections and obscure blogs. The response, issued by DPP National […] The post DPP’s Namalomba Responds to Allegations by Faceless, Unnamed ‘UTM Loyalists’ Circulating on Fringe Online Platforms appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Castel Malawi Limited has replanted 2000 trees at Mudi catchment area in Ndirande, Blantyre, as part of efforts to restore the environment and support water conservation in the area. Speaking during the tree-replanting exercise on Friday, Castel Malawi’s Human Resource and Corporate Affairs Director, Gloria Zimba said the initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to […] The post Castel Malawi replants 2000 trees at Mudi catchment area appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Suspended National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) Chief Executive Officer Humphreys Mdyetseni and Department of Irrigation engineer Anderson Mbozi have been formally charged in the Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in a case that exposes one of the most serious alleged financial crimes involving a senior public official in recent years. Mdyetseni is facing two counts […] The post NEEF Boss in Dock Over K11 Billion Money Laundering and Abuse of Office appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Peter Mutharika has initiated the process of constituting the long-awaited Judicial Service Commission (JSC), a move that comes just weeks after sustained public pressure and an unprecedented intervention by the Malawi Law Society (MLS). State House has confirmed that the process is now underway, signaling what many see as a reluctant but critical response […] The post Mutharika Moves to Reconstitute Judicial Service Commission as Pressure Mounts Over Supreme Court Finance Bank Ruling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has defended the controversial multiple roles held by Deputy Minister of Homeland Affairs and Member of Parliament for Ntcheu Central, Norman Chisale, amid growing public outrage and renewed criticism from social media activist Idriss Ali Nassah. The controversy centres on Chisale simultaneously serving as an MP, Deputy Minister responsible for homeland security, and as […] The post Public Questions Why Chisale Is Lawmaker and Presidential Guard at Once: Govt Says its Legal, Critics Say its Wrong appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Peter Mutharika’s revelation that government has removed ghost workers from the public payroll has triggered intense national debate, with governance and human rights activists demanding a full audit report, names of culprits, total financial losses and criminal action. The President made the disclosure last Friday during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), where […] The post Activists Demand Names, Figures and Arrests After Mutharika Claims Government Flushed Out Ghost Workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A serious leadership crisis has erupted in the once powerful Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), exposing deep divisions within the organisation that was once at the forefront of nationwide protests. The crisis has now turned into a full-blown power struggle between two rival groups, raising serious questions about the legitimacy of the current leadership. As […] The post Civil War Erupts in HRDC as Splinter Group Demands AGM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Member of Parliament for Soche Zingwangwa, Fred Penjani Kamlepo Kalua, has emphasized the need for a clear and inclusive development plan that reflects the priorities of his constituents. Speaking at the conclusion of his two-day “Taking SONA to the People” visits in Nkolokosa A and B, Soche East, and Manja, Kalua stressed that development must […] The post MP Fredokiss Kalua Takes SONA to His Constituency, Engages Communities in Soche, Zingwangwa,  Nkolokosa, Calling for People-Driven Development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The 39th African Union Heads of State Summit has wrapped up in Addis Ababa, with leaders from across the continent deliberating on water shortages and ongoing conflicts in several regions. Former Malawian President Joyce Banda emerged as one of the standout figures at the summit after being honoured with an Award of Excellence for Service […] The post Joyce Banda Recognised at AU Summit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank Plc has positioned itself as a strategic bridge between global capital and Malawi’s extractive potential following its participation in the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa. Representing the bank were Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Kawawa Msapato, and Head of Personal and Business Banking, Daniel Pinto Khamula, […] The post FDH Bank positions Malawi for Global Mining Investment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A massive rift has opened between Malawi’s two most powerful financial institutions, leaving the country’s business community in a state of expensive confusion. While the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) continues to project a public image of “stability,” the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has quietly begun charging a “shadow” exchange rate that suggests the Kwacha […] The post EXPOSE: The Kwacha’s Secret Fall—Why the MRA and RBM are Speaking Different Languages appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Social media activist Idriss Ali Nassah has sparked fresh debate over the controversial dual role of Deputy Minister of Homeland Affairs and Member of Parliament Norman Chisale, who also serves as a bodyguard to President Peter Mutharika. In a strongly worded post, Nassah argued that Chisale’s presence in Parliament “should never have happened,” accusing him […] The post Activist Idriss Ali Nassah questions Chisale’s dual role as MP and presidential bodyguard: “Parliament should not have happened for Chisale.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In politics, rumours are not just noise; they are signals. They emerge where ambition meets uncertainty, and they often say more about the state of a political organisation than about the individuals they target. This is exactly what is happening inside the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), where a growing cloud of speculation has once again […] The post Inside MCP’s Hidden Succession War: Why All Roads Lead Back to Eisenhower Mkaka appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At a time when Malawi’s opposition appears fragmented, hesitant, and largely invisible in national debate, a single political voice is cutting through the noise with unusual clarity and force. That voice belongs to Atupele Muluzi, the leader of the United Democratic Front (UDF), whose latest statement reads less like routine political criticism and more like […] The post Is Atupele Muluzi Becoming the Lone Voice in Malawi’s Opposition Wilderness? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

If Lazarus Chakwera wants to run for president again, he must first confront a simple and uncomfortable truth: Malawi does not suffer from a lack of ideas, policies, or speeches. It suffers from a lack of decisive leadership. And Chakwera has proven, beyond reasonable doubt, that he does not possess it. Leadership is not about […] The post ANALYSIS | Chakwera’s Problem Is Not Politics — It Is Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has announced that it will field candidates in only two areas during the forthcoming March 17, 2026 by-elections, in a move aimed at strengthening the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and consolidating the Blue Alliance’s political dominance. AFORD’s National Director of Political Affairs, Ernest Kondowe, confirmed the development in an […] The post AFORD Fields Candidates in Two Areas Only, Backs DPP Ahead of March 17 By-Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The hype was real. The Press—and the President’s own office—had raised expectations sky-high for the latest State of the Nation Address (SONA). But when it finally landed… well, let’s just say it did not deliver. At least, not in my view. First, the speechwriter clearly has some homework to do. Compared to the inauguration address, […] The post OPINION | The State of the Nation Address That Never Was! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UDF President Atupele Muluzi has delivered a scathing critique of President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s latest State of the Nation Address (SONA), dismissing it as fiction and warning that Malawi remains mired in structural economic decay. In a detailed press statement issued from UDF headquarters, Muluzi argued that the government is confusing short-term relief with genuine […] The post Atupele Muluzi Slams SONA: “Stabilisation Is Not Recovery, Malawians Can’t Live on Maize Alone” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On 14 February 2026, I followed the Security Conference in Munich, Germany, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke. His remarks struck a chord with Malawi’s current crisis: the court-ordered payout to a foreign investor who first broke our laws and harmed our economy. The order comes because the Government skipped procedural steps when […] The post Option for President Mutharika: Protect Malawi’s Interests Against the FMB Payout appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On paper, Malawi’s public hospitals offer free healthcare for all. It is a constitutional promise: that no citizen should be denied treatment because of poverty. In reality, that promise has collapsed. Across the country, from the congested wards of Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital to the isolated shores of Likoma Island, patients are being forced to pay […] The post THE PRICE OF SURVIVAL: How Corruption Has Turned Malawi’s Public Hospitals into Markets of Life and Death appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Opposition political parties have, in an unusually rare display of unity, launched a fierce and coordinated attack on President Peter Mutharika’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), dismissing it as a speech full of lofty claims but empty of facts, evidence and practical solutions for the suffering majority of Malawians. The UTM Party, the United […] The post Opposition parties tear into Mutharika’s SONA, brand it empty, hollow and detached from reality appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.