The government of Malawi has announced a fresh investigation into the Chikangawa military plane crash that claimed the life of former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others in June 2024. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Charles Mhango revealed the decision in Parliament on Tuesday while presenting a progress report on the investigations […] The post Government Orders Fresh Probe Into Chikangawa Military Plane Crash appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Attorney General, Frank Mbeta, has firmly denied claims that his office authorised the contentious purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF), insisting that his legal advice has been deliberately or carelessly misinterpreted. The Blantyre-based hotel, acquired at a staggering K128.75 billion, has ignited a storm of public debate, […] The post AG Mbeta Denies Authorising K128 Billion Amaryllis Hotel Purchase, Calls Misinterpretation “Alarming” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The growing controversy surrounding the powers of Malawi’s Director of Public Prosecutions has once again exposed a troubling weakness at the heart of the country’s constitutional architecture. The recent decision by the office of Fostino Maele to discontinue several high-profile corruption cases has ignited a national debate about whether prosecutorial discretion in Malawi has quietly […] The post DPP Powers Under Fire: When Prosecutorial Discretion Becomes a Democratic Risk appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks four years this week, political analysts, industry leaders, and economists warn that Malawi—like many African nations—has suffered profound economic fallout from disrupted wheat and fertilizer imports from the Black Sea region. Africa, which sourced over 80% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine pre-war, now grapples with chronic food […] The post Russia-Ukraine War: Malawi and Africa lose billions in economic stability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Law Society has issued a sharp rebuke of the sweeping powers held by the Director of Public Prosecutions, warning that the recent collapse of several high-profile corruption cases exposes dangerous weaknesses in Malawi’s justice system. In unusually blunt remarks, the legal body says the law must be urgently amended to curb what critics […] The post Legal community slams DPP’s unchecked powers after collapse of high-profile corruption cases appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

​The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has issued a bold call to action for power utilities across East and Southern Africa, appealing for collaboration to improve stable power supply in the region. ​Opening the 2026 Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) conference at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) on Monday, ESCOM […] The post ESCOM hosts energy experts, calls for regional collaboration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has boosted this year’s 93 Brigade Inter-Unit Sports Festival with a K6.4 million sponsorship, supporting efforts to enhance physical fitness, morale and cohesion among soldiers at Cobbe Barracks in Zomba. The festival, which started on Monday this week, has brought together various units under the 93 Brigade to compete […] The post NBM plc donates K6.4 million to 93 Brigade Inter-Unit Sports Festival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s largest public pension fund is sitting on a powder keg of mismanagement: K90.4 billion in unpaid pension contributions, K11.5 billion not credited to members, K4.9 billion paid out for a hotel project while the fund had no board, and a K463 million loss on a land deal in Lilongwe—all uncovered in a confidential regulatory […] The post Pension Fund in Crisis: Audit Exposes K90.4bn Arrears, K463m Land Loss, K4.9bn Paid Without Board and K11.5bn Uncredited to Members appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Soon after presenting his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in February 2025, former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera was on the road to Mzuzu where held a number of engagements with various groups of people, including the youth and chiefs. Disguised as citizen engagements, these tours showcased achievements while burdening taxpayers with costs, including […] The post How Chakwera Ripped Off Overburdened Malawians Through SONA Tours: APM Departs From Extravagance To Revive Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A senior Catholic leader has delivered a blunt rebuke to government economic policies, warning that rising taxes are pushing ordinary Malawians deeper into hardship and threatening the survival of already struggling households. Alfred Mateyu Chaima, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba, has called on the government to immediately review and remove what he described […] The post Catholic Bishop Demands End to ‘Punitive Taxes’, Warns Government Cost of Living Crisis Is Crushing the Poor appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sunbird Hotels and Resorts has officially opened the K11 billion Livingstonia International Conference Centre (LICC) at its lakeside resort in Salima, marking a major boost to Malawi’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. Located at Sunbird Beach Resort, home to Sunbird Livingstonia and Sunbird Waterfront, the new facility strengthens Malawi’s capacity to host regional […] The post Sunbird Hotels and Resorts Unveils K11 Billion Livingstonia International Conference Centre to Boost Malawi’s MICE Tourism appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Lands has launched a nationwide land ownership audit exercise aimed at restoring order in land administration, resolving disputes and improving government revenue collection, in a move authorities say could reshape how land is managed in urban areas. The two-month audit exercise was officially launched in Lilongwe on Monday by Minister of Lands […] The post Lands Ministry Launches Major Land Ownership Audit to Tackle Disputes, Illegal Sales and Boost Public Revenue appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Students at Mzuzu University have complained about facing a severe crisis, with over 40 academically eligible students barred from sitting for their end-of-semester examinations due to outstanding tuition fees. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, President of the Mzuzu University Students’ Representative Council, George Kamadya, lamented that the situation has been exacerbated by widespread food […] The post MZUNI students suffer as fees, hunger bite hard: Demand immediate redress to their crises appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Internet data is cheap. Smartphones are cheap. Because of this, everyone has suddenly become a financial analyst on Facebook. Every hour there are new “experts” explaining the Public Pension Fund issue with confidence and anger, yet many of these opinions are built more on emotion than on facts. Even anthu ouma mutu—people who refuse to […] The post ANALYSIS | Noise Over Numbers: Malawians Are Missing the Real Financial Questions in the Amaryllis Hotel Debate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Golden Peacock Complex in Lilongwe is set for a night of music, celebration and star power as gospel singer Steve Spesho takes the stage tonight to perform at the birthday celebration of Shepherd Bushiri. Spesho — the son of renowned Malawian gospel icon late Grace Chinga — will share the spotlight with Zambian music […] The post A Night of Music and Celebration: Grace Chinga’s son, Steve Spesho, to Perform at Bushiri’s Birthday Party Tonight Alongside Yo Maps appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Law Society has delivered a sharp rebuke to lawyer Alexious Kamangila, refusing to provide him legal representation in a high-stakes defamation case filed by Kenan Manda — and exposing what it says is Kamangila’s own failure to meet basic professional obligations. In a strongly worded letter dated February 19, MLS chairperson Davis Njobvu […] The post Malawi Law Society Slams Kamangila, Refuses to Defend Him in K250 Million Defamation Battle appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A wave of worship is sweeping through Malawi’s gospel music scene as the Lilongwe-based multi-faith collective The Heart of Worship Malawi (THOWMw) unveils a powerful live audio and video recording of its latest song, “Dzina Lake.” The moving performance, drawn from the group’s album Echo Holy 2, captures the raw emotion and spiritual intensity that […] The post Worship in Motion: Heart of Worship Malawi Releases Spirit-Lifting Live Recording of “Dzina Lake” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Malawi says its National Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Plan has successfully reached all groups of people affected by hunger, bringing relief and renewed hope to millions of struggling families across the country. On February 19, 2026, the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) led a high-level monitoring visit to Dowa and […] The post Relief at Last: Government Food Programme Rescues Millions from the Grip of Hunger appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi and other countries in the Southern African region failed to raise concerns about the alleged deceptive recruitment of African youth into the Russia–Ukraine war during the recent summit of the African Union held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The silence came despite growing reports that young African men and women are being lured into the […] The post Malawi Fails to Raise Deceptive Recruitment of Youth into Russia–Ukraine War at AU Summit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has handed over 1,000 bags of maize to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) in support of the National Food Relief Initiative for people affected by hunger in Zomba. The handover ceremony took place at St. Anthony in Traditional Authority Mlumbe as part of NBM plc’s K300 million […] The post NBM plc gives 1,000 bags of maize relief in Zomba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Registrar of Financial Institutions has given trustees of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) seven days to rescind the controversial acquisition of Amaryllis Hotel — or face administrative penalties for defying regulatory orders and breaching prudential limits. In a hard-hitting letter dated February 20, 2026, Registrar George Partridge accuses the Board of proceeding […] The post Defied Directive, Breached Limits: Registrar Orders PSPTF to Reverse K128.75bn Amaryllis Deal in 7 Days appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) has expressed dismay over plans by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) to acquire Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. SESTU argues that as a stakeholder in the PSPTF, it was not consulted but it has followed with increasing alarm the developments surrounding the proposed purchase of the hotel at […] The post Secondary School Teachers dismayed with plans by Pensions Fund to acquire Amaryllis Hotel appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Legal experts have sharply questioned the Reserve Bank of Malawi’s (RBM) directive ordering trustees of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) to rescind the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel, arguing that the regulator may be stepping beyond its legal authority. The Registrar of Financial Institutions, George Partridge, has given the trustees seven days to […] The post Legal Experts Question RBM Order to Rescind Amaryllis Sale: “A Third Party Cannot Undo a Contract Between a Willing Seller and Buyer” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K10 million to the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) in support of their upcoming Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) Conference in Lilongwe. The conference is scheduled to take place at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe from February 22 to 24, bringing […] The post NBM plc supports ESCOM PIESA conference with K10 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The gloves are off. The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded immediate action from the Malawi Police Service over what it describes as calculated threats and attacks against Counsel Alexious Kamangira and his family — a development that raises serious questions about the safety of voices that dare to challenge power. This is not […] The post HRDC Fires Warning: Silence the Threats Against Kamangira — Or Admit Democracy Is Under Siege appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has commended National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) for its tireless efforts in reducing post-harvest losses among smallholder farmers in Malawi. AGRA Malawi Country Programs Lead, Valentine Miheso, made the remarks after touring NASFAM Commercial in Lilongwe on Thursday. AGRA is leading a multi country county […] The post AGRA hails NASFAM for taking centre stage in post-harvest loss reduction efforts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is no charge. There is no conviction. There is no lawful trigger for removal — and that is why the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) says demands for Attorney General Frank Mbeta’s resignation are legally hollow and dangerously premature. Addressing the media this morning, HRCC came out swinging against what it described as growing […] The post No Charges, No Grounds: HRCC Slams Calls for AG Mbeta’s Resignation as Constitutionally Baseless appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has signed what government officials are calling a landmark minerals deal with a United States-based trading firm, a move that could position the country within Washington’s strategic supply chain ambitions—but also raises familiar questions about transparency, long-term value and national benefit. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed at the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape […] The post Malawi Signs US Strategic Minerals Deal, but Questions Linger Over Transparency and Long-Term National Benefit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A stark contrast in urban sanitation and environmental management is creating a visible divide between Malawi’s two largest cities, Blantyre and Lilongwe. While both serve as critical hubs for the nation’s economy, housing major businesses, government departments and non-governmental organizations, their approaches to maintaining a clean and orderly urban landscape have placed them on diverging […] The post  A Tale of Two Cities: Sanitation Divide Highlights Urban Management Challenges in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A high-stakes financial drama is unfolding in the corridors of power, pitting Malawi’s top legal and anti-corruption offices against its central bank. At the heart of the storm is the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) and its controversial attempt to purchase the luxury Amaryllis Hotel for a staggering MK 128.75 billion. For thousands of […] The post MK128 Billion Gamble: Inside the High-Risk Amaryllis Deal Putting Civil Servants’ Pensions on the Line appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government is still not clear on when — and how — it will brief Malawians on the next course of action regarding the plane crash report that claimed the life of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others. Nearly two years after the June 10, 2024 tragedy, the nation is still […] The post Closure Delayed: DPP Government Yet to Outline Concrete Action on Chilima Crash Report appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.