About K4 billion collected from nomination fees during the September 16, 2025 general elections is sitting idle in bank accounts, raising serious questions about how election funds are managed in Malawi. Officials from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) told Parliament that the money cannot be used unless the commission first seeks approval from the Treasury, […] The post Billions from Candidates Frozen in Banks as MEC Turns to Government for More Money. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of Malawi’s emerging masters of ceremony, Chris Loka, has launched a project to renovate classrooms at Chilaweni Community Day Secondary School in the area of Traditional Authority Machinjiri in Blantyre, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. Loka, who is also the founder of the Mupacho Initiative, an organisation that inspires secondary school students […] The post MC Chris Loka Launches Project to Renovate His Former School in Blantyre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has thrown its weight behind President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s executive order on sanitation, recommending immediate implementation in all Chinese business centres. Speaking in an interview on Thursday, the chamber’s spokesperson, Zhou Shanjian, emphasized the need for all Chinese businesses to comply with Malawi’s laws, including the new sanitation and […] The post Chinese Chamber of Commerce recommends compliance of Pres. Mutharika’s sanitation executive order on sanitation, hygiene: “Chinese businesses mustn’t compromise on sanitation” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When news came out that the Reserve Bank of Malawi had reduced the policy interest rate from 26 percent to 24 percent, many ordinary Malawians did not immediately understand what it meant. At the Area 25 market in Lilongwe, 28-year-old watermelon seller Mike Chikopa was packing his fruits after a slow day. He had managed […] The post Interest Rate Cut: What It Means for Ordinary Malawians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) Board Chair Robert Mkwezalamba has issued a strong warning over the way Malawi has managed pension funds, saying years of delays, poor leadership and fraud have pushed many retired civil servants into poverty and stripped them of the dignity they deserve after serving the nation. Speaking in an interview in […] The post ‘They Built the Nation, Now They Die Waiting’: Mkwezalamba Tears Into Malawi’s Pension Failure. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has rolled out a door-to-door property information verification exercise in selected low-density areas of Lilongwe and Blantyre, a move aimed at tightening compliance with rental income tax and closing loopholes that have long allowed some landlords to avoid declaring earnings. Confirming the development, MRA spokesperson Wilma Chalulu said the exercise […] The post MRA Launches Door-to-Door Property Audit in Lilongwe, Blantyre to Track Rental Income appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court has adjourned to May this year year a case Justice Kenan Manda is seeking damages for defamation from social media whistle blower, lawyer Alexious Kamangila. The court this morning conducted a scheduling conference of the case where both parties mapped the case’s timeline. Among others, Pemba has given the claimant 21 days […] The post High Court adjourns defamation case involving social media whistle blower Alexious Kamangila and Justice Manda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Simplex Chithyola Banda’s ascent in Malawian politics and business presents a compelling narrative of a man whose reality on the ground is starkly different from the perception manufactured against him. His journey is not defined by the allegations thrown at him, but by his resilience, his commitment to peace, and a business acumen that has […] The post The Political and Business Rise of Simplex Chithyola Banda: A Target of Internal Sabotage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO) has bemoaned the devastating impact of climate change on women and children, emphasizing the need for greater collaboration to address them. WUCWO Board Member Lucy Vokhiwa highlighted the struggles women face, walking long distances for firewood, risking safety and education. She made the remarks at the opening […] The post WUCWO bemoans climate change impact on women, children: Calls for greater collaboration to address them appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of Human Resource Management and Development says it has verified 199,000 civil servants out of an estimated 292,000 employees in the first phase of the ongoing civil service headcount exercise, marking significant progress in a process aimed at cleaning up the government payroll. Officials disclosed the figures when they briefed the Public Appointments […] The post Government Verifies 199,000 Civil Servants in Headcount Exercise, Irregularities Surface appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reports suggesting that Vice President Jane Ansah was humiliated or blocked from seeing President Peter Mutharika off to South Africa have been clarified by authoritative sources, who describe the claims as misleading. Veep Jane Ansah According to insiders familiar with Sunday’s events, the Vice President went to State House as part of routine protocol to […] The post VP Ansah Was Not Barred at State House — Departure Followed Tight Schedule appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The President of the United Democratic Front (UDF), Rt. Hon. Atupele Muluzi, is set to headline the upcoming Detail Magazine Business Talk on 10 April 2026 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, where he is expected to forcefully advance his much-publicised Business First Strategy. Muluzi confirmed his participation in a statement posted […] The post Detail Magazine Business Talk: Atupele Muluzi to Push ‘Business First Strategy’ at BICC appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has assured Malawians that fuel supplies remain stable despite escalating conflict in the Middle East that has unsettled global energy markets. Communications and Corporate Affairs Manager Fitina Khonje said fuel importers have confirmed that there are adequate volumes at the ports of Beira, Dar es Salaam and Nacala to […] The post MERA Assures Fuel Stability as Middle East War Rattles Energy Markets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi and four other nations within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been excluded from a list of 43 “Global South” countries where Russia has reportedly banned recruiters from enlisting citizens to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The other SADC nations omitted from the ban include Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and the Democratic Republic […] The post Malawi omitted from Russia’s recruitment ‘Blacklist’ despite safety concerns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government’s decision to slash the Greenbelt Authority capital allocation by a staggering 87.6 percent has ignited serious questions about the future of the once-flagship Greenbelt Initiative — and whether this marks the beginning of its decline. Draft estimates for the 2026–27 financial year show that capital grants to the Authority have been reduced to […] The post Greenbelt on the Brink? 87.6% Capital Cut Sparks Fears of Collapse of Flagship Irrigation Programme appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has announced a sweeping crackdown on corruption in public hospitals, warning that bribery, middlemen and systemic abuse of patients will no longer be tolerated. In a press release dated 3 March 2026 and signed by Acting Director General Gabriel Gift Chembezi, the Bureau acknowledged growing public concern over corruption within the […] The post ACB Cracks Down on Corruption in Public Hospitals, Orders Reforms and Surveillance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi stands at the threshold of a digital revolution, and its youth are at the heart of it. At the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Minister of Information Shadreck Namalomba and acting Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority, Mayamiko Nkoloma, are engaging with global tech leaders, signaling that Malawi is ready to […] The post ANALYSIS | Malawi’s Youth Set to Lead the Digital Revolution as Ministers Take Talks to Barcelona appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi today marked Martyrs’ Day in Nkhata Bay in the absence of President Peter Mutharika, who left the country on Sunday for what has been described as his second private trip to South Africa. With the Head of State away, the Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jappie Mhango, led the official commemorations on behalf […] The post Martyrs’ Day Without the President: Mutharika on Private Trip as Nation Honours Fallen Heroes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

PressCane Limited has donated food relief items worth K50 million to over 2,500 households affected by recent flash floods in the Traditional Authorities of Katunga and Maseya in Chikwawa District. Speaking at the event on Saturday, the ethanol distillery company’s Chief Executive Officer, Bryson Nkhomaathu, said the company was moved to act after witnessing the […] The post PressCane donates K50 million in food relief to flood victims in Chikwawa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s young people could soon tap into world-class training in 5G technology, ICT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) following high-level engagements at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba held strategic talks with senior executives from global telecommunications giant Ericsson, exploring a partnership designed to equip Malawian youth and ICT […] The post Barcelona Breakthrough: Malawi Eyes 5G and AI Skills Boost for Youth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The ongoing war in the Middle East could soon be felt in the pockets of ordinary Malawians, with energy and economic experts warning that the country will not escape the shockwaves of rising oil and fertiliser prices. The conflict has affected some of the world’s key oil-producing nations in the region, creating uncertainty in global […] The post Middle East War Threatens Malawi’s Fuel, Fertiliser and Food Prices appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi plc has confirmed that its Platinum Employee Recognition Award winners have safely returned to Malawi after regional airspace closures disrupted their planned trip to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The eight outstanding employees and their respective spouses departed on Saturday, 28 February 2026, under the Bank’s Platinum Employee Recognition Award […] The post NBM Platinum Employee Award winners return home safely after regional unrest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parliament has ordered Lilongwe City Council (LCC) to immediately close the dump site currently located in Area 38 in Capital City Lilongwe citing negative impact the site is posing on general health of people surrounding the area. This is not the first time for Lilongwe City Council to receive such orders and directives to move […] The post Parliament orders unrepentant Lilongwe City Council to close Mtaya dumpsite appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) is facing a wave of public backlash after criticizing the national budget for lacking clear, measurable reform plans—an intervention that has triggered sharp questions about the coalition’s own credibility and relevance. In a strongly worded statement, HRDC warned that the current budget risks undermining public confidence because it does […] The post HRDC Under Fire as Public Questions Its Relevance Amid Budget Critique appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha says his ministry is not aware of any sovereign guarantees linked to a controversial fertiliser deal with Romanian firm East Bridge Estate SRL, even as the company has issued Malawi a 10-day ultimatum to pay $32.6 million (about K57 billion). Mwanamvekha’s remarks come at a time when Malawi is facing […] The post Govt Unaware of East Bridge Guarantee as Malawi Faces K57 Billion Fertiliser Claim and Possible Asset Seizures Abroad appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A war thousands of kilometres away may seem distant to most Malawians. But the escalating conflict in the Middle East — increasingly drawing in global powers including the United States — has the potential to send economic shockwaves all the way to Malawi. What began years ago as a regional confrontation has now evolved into […] The post ANALYSIS | Does the Middle East War Impact Malawi? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Chapter of the Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation (FemWise Malawi) and Sustainable Fashion and Women Empowerment (SFWE) Initiative have highlighted women’s economic empowerment as key in advancing meaningful peace and sustainable socio-economic transformation. The two organizations made these sentiments on Saturday during an interaction with 25 girls and young […] The post Women empowerment key in achieving sustainable peace, economic emancipation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chitipa District Council has commended the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) for empowering duty-bearers with skills in social accountability, saying the initiative will enhance service delivery and build trust between communities and authorities. The council’s Principal Agriculture Officer, Steve Msopole, made the remarks at the conclusion of a two-day training, which CCJP conducted […] The post Chitipa District Council praises CCJP for empowering duty-bearers with social accountability skills appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When Peter Mutharika delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA) earlier this year, he painted a picture of a country on the brink of economic recovery — promising a shift from crisis management to bold structural reforms that would revive Malawi’s struggling economy. But weeks later, the national budget presented by Finance Minister Joseph […] The post SONA Ambitions Collide With Budget Reality as Debt Tightens Grip on Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBS Bank Plc has committed K5 billion to support Beautify Malawi (BEAM) Trust in promoting sanitation and hygiene over the next five years. The sponsorship will focus on promoting safe hygiene practices in 6,942 primary schools across Malawi between 2026 and 2030.  The announcement was made during the launch of BEAM’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan at […] The post NBS Bank commits K5 billion to BEAM sanitation drive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) has demanded the resignation of the Board of Trustees of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) within three weeks following the fund’s controversial attempt to purchase the Amaryllis Hotel without consulting key stakeholders. SESTU says the attempted acquisition has raised serious concerns about the prudence, transparency and fiduciary […] The post SESTU Demands Resignation of PSPTF Board Over Controversial Amaryllis Hotel Deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given K5 million towards the ‘Armstrong vs Onesimus’ concert scheduled to take place at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The Bank’s Product Development and Strategy Manager, Ibrahim Chapeyama said the sponsorship reflects NBM plc’s commitment to supporting the country’s creative industry […] The post NBM plc supports ‘Onesimus vs Armstrong’ concert with K5 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Preparations for the inaugural Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, are gaining momentum, with the corporate world showing significant interest in the event. Scheduled to take place on March 28th, 2026, at the Lilongwe Golf Club, the tournament is being organized in keeping up the charity spirit of Vice President of Malawi, Dr. […] The post SKC memorial golf preps gain momentum appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Economic Freedom Party (EFP) has announced that will not field any candidate during the forth coming by elections. EFP President , Prophet Dr David Mbewe says the party has reached on such decision as one way of respecting the blue alliance. In an exclusive interview with our reporters, Dr Mbewe said his political party will […] The post EFP announces not to field candidate during the forth coming by elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The 2025 Malawi Congress Party parliamentary candidate for Lilongwe City Mtandire–Mtsiriza Constituency, George Zulu, has taken a fresh legal step by challenging the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) decision that declared Alfred Gangata of the Democratic Progressive Party the winner of the parliamentary race. Zulu has now filed a new case in the High Court of […] The post MCP’s George Zulu Challenges MEC Decision Declaring Alfred Gangata Winner, Pushes for Fresh By-Election in Mtandire–Mtsiriza appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.