Migration and Society (MASO) has called for an urgent national mindset change campaign following the killing of four people in mob attacks in Chikwawa and Nsanje districts over false claims of missing male body parts. The attacks, which occurred on 8 and 9 May 2026, have drawn strong condemnation from the local NGO, which described […] The post MASO Demands Mindset Change After Mob Killings Over False ‘Missing Body Parts’ Claims appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Lilongwe on Tuesday once again failed to commence the corruption trial involving convicted Chinese wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua after prison authorities reportedly failed to transport him to court due to logistical challenges linked to the fuel crisis.   Lin is facing charges of attempting to bribe a magistrate and prison officials […] The post Wildlife Crime Convict Yinhua’s Corruption Trial Fails to Commence Over Fuel Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Founder of Enlightened Christian Gathering, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, has accepted a public apology from social commentator Peter Sambo, but used the moment to deliver a stern warning to Malawians about the deadly consequences of misinformation, reckless accusations, and social media abuse. In a strongly-worded statement released Monday, Bushiri said he had “completely forgiven” Sambo after […] The post Bushiri Forgives Sambo, Warns Malawi Over Dangerous Social Media Abuse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Office of the Frank Mbeta has welcomed the High Court ruling dismissing an application aimed at stopping President Peter Mutharika from relocating the headquarters of the Malawi Electoral Commission from Lilongwe to Blantyre, describing the judgement as a major reaffirmation of constitutional order, legal discipline and responsible litigation. Delivering judgement in Lilongwe, Judge Kenyatta […] The post Attorney General Mbeta Hails Court Victory in MEC Relocation Case, Warns Against ‘Busybody Litigation’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The silence from the Anti-Corruption Bureau yesterday spoke louder than any press statement. After suffering a significant courtroom setback in its aggressive pursuit of former Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda, the ACB chose not to publicly explain why it sought another arrest warrant against a man already on bail and fully complying with court conditions. […] The post Court Rebukes ACB Tactics, Shields Chithyola from Fresh Arrests as Bureau Goes Silent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government is facing growing criticism over what analysts describe as a glaring contradiction between its aggressive austerity rhetoric and the costly political restructuring taking place across State-owned enterprises, where some parastatals are reportedly paying two senior executives for the same position. The development comes at a time Treasury has repeatedly defended painful expenditure controls, […] The post Govt Under Fire for Paying Two CEOs in Parastatals Amid Austerity Push appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s local government system is once again under intense scrutiny after a damning audit report revealed what appears to be entrenched financial disorder, weak controls and widespread abuse of public funds across councils — raising fresh questions about whether billions in public resources are being systematically drained through negligence, poor oversight and outright violations of […] The post Audit Exposes Deepening Financial Chaos in Councils as K5.98 Billion Vanishes in Irregular Spending appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is witnessing an unusually high influx of returning citizens from South Africa, with immigration authorities reporting that at least 1,347 Malawians have entered the country within just 11 days — a development officials describe as abnormal and concerning. The sudden movement, concentrated between 1 May and 11 May, is now raising fresh questions about […] The post Mass Returns of Malawians from South Africa Raise Alarm as Deportations Surge Amid Xenophobia Fears appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi CSO-led Black Economic Empowerment Movement (MaBLEM) has come out strongly in defence of Pacific Limited, accusing sections of the public and stakeholders of unfairly targeting the Malawian-owned company over the electricity blackout that hit Limbe during the recent rainy season.   In a hard-hitting statement released Monday, MaBLEM said its independent investigations found […] The post MaBLEM Defends Pacific Limited Over Limbe Blackout, Warns Against “Economic Witch-Hunt” of Indigenous Investors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has made an impassioned call for Malawians and the corporate world to take a leading role in reviving and transforming football in the country, warning that raw talent continues to rot in villages because of neglect, poor infrastructure, and lack of investment. R repor Bushiri made the remarks on Sunday as the […] The post Bushiri Pumps Over K200 Million Into Malawi Football Talent Hunt, Calls on Citizens and Companies to Rescue the Game appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Six prominent Malawians, including Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha, have joined an ongoing High Court case in which three senior lawyers are challenging the State over the discontinuation of several high-profile criminal prosecutions and the termination of their contracts as special prosecutors. The other individuals who have joined the case are Secretary to the Treasury Cliff […] The post Six senior Malawi officials, politicians and business figures pulled into explosive High Court fight over dropped corruption cases and disputed prosecution contracts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Vice-President Jane Ansah has issued a strong call for greater inclusion of women in decision-making roles across Malawi, saying the country cannot achieve meaningful development while half of its population remains underrepresented in leadership. Speaking on Friday in Lilongwe during a meeting with a delegation from the Women’s Manifesto Movement, Ansah said many of […] The post Ansah Demands Bold Women’s Inclusion in Leadership as Malawi Women Push Hard for Power Shift Through National Manifesto Drive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Minister of Finance, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has strongly dismissed circulating claims that he is evading justice following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), describing such reports as deliberate misinformation aimed at distorting public perception. Close associates insist that Chithyola Banda remains calm, reachable, and fully prepared to cooperate with […] The post Chithyola Banda Rejects “On The Run” Claims, Calls Reports Misleading And Politically Charged appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Health authorities in Nsanje District have raised a serious red flag over a worrying rise in new HIV infections, warning that the situation is threatening progress in the fight against the epidemic. Nsanje District HIV and AIDS Coordinator McKnowledge Tembo revealed on Friday that the district’s HIV prevalence has increased from 9 percent to 10.1 […] The post HIV Infections Spike In Nsanje As Cases Jump To 10.1% With 252 New Infections Recorded, Authorities Sound Alarm Over Rising Spread appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is a reason why some Malawians have started mentioning Vasco Mqobi Madhlopa in the same breath as Saulos Klaus Chilima. It is not because the two are equal in political achievement, history, or influence. It is because, in the minds of many citizens, a familiar political “pattern” is beginning to reappear. And in politics, […] The post Is Malawi Witnessing a New Chilima Moment? The Rise of Vasco Mqobi Madhlopa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s mining sector is projected to generate a staggering $43 billion over the next 14 years, but growing concern is emerging that the country’s districts and ordinary citizens could once again be left watching wealth leave their land while poverty remains firmly rooted in their communities. The warning comes amid renewed calls for government to […] The post Mining Sector Set to Generate $43 Billion as Experts Demand Fair Share for Communities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian families are being crushed by a rapidly worsening cost of living crisis after household expenses surged by more than 8 percent in April alone, exposing the brutal impact of rising fuel prices and a weakening economy. The sharp increase means an average family of six now needs at least K1.15 million every month just […] The post Cost of Living Crisis Deepens as Household Expenses Jump 8 Percent in One Month appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police have arrested nine more people in Nsanje District for allegedly spreading false claims that their private parts had mysteriously disappeared after coming into contact with other people — allegations authorities say are fueling fear, panic and dangerous mob tensions in parts of southern Malawi. The latest arrests bring the total number of suspects arrested […] The post Panic, Mob Fear Grip Nsanje as Police Arrest 9 More Over ‘Disappearing Genitals’ Claims appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi today joined the global community in commemorating World Malaria Day, with health authorities highlighting significant progress in the country’s fight against malaria after cases dropped by four million. Minister of Health Madalitso Baloyi and World Health Organization Country Representative Dr Charles Kuria Njuguna led a public awareness walk from Reserve Bank of Malawi to […] The post Malawi Celebrates Major Progress Against Malaria as Cases Drop by 4 Million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Since 2015, Malawi has spent more than K1 trillion on fertiliser and maize seed subsidies for smallholder farmers, yet millions of citizens continue to depend on food aid as the country struggles with recurring hunger and poor agricultural productivity. The massive investment, funded by taxpayers and development partners, was meant to transform food production and […] The post From Subsidies to Food Handouts: How Malawi Spent K1 Trillion Yet Still Failed to End Hunger appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

More than 300 elderly Malawians have been brutally murdered over the past decade — beaten, hacked, stoned, burned alive and buried in silence — while a collapsing justice system watches helplessly as suspects walk free and families are left without answers. The victims were not criminals. Many were frail grandmothers and elderly men whose only […] The post Over 300 Elderly Malawians Murdered in 10 Years as Justice System Stands Accused of Silence and Abandonment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is something deeply broken about a country where an old woman can be burned alive, an elderly man hacked to death by his own relatives, and the nation simply moves on. No outrage. No urgency. No justice. Just another coffin lowered into the ground while another police file gathers dust somewhere in a forgotten […] The post OPINION | Who Decided That Old People Deserve Less Justice? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is entering a dangerous political phase—not because of external opposition pressure, but because of an increasingly uncomfortable internal question it refuses to answer honestly: can the party move forward while still orbiting around Lazarus Chakwera? Reports that the former president and MCP leader is positioning himself to remain influential toward 2030 […] The post MCP Without Chakwera Is Progress: Why a Once-Powerful Party Must Stop Recycling a Failed Presidency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank Plc has launched the FDH Graduate Start-Up Programme in partnership with the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) to support young entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into viable businesses. The programme was launched at the TFM Centre of Excellence in Blantyre and builds on the Bank’s growing collaboration with academic institutions, following […] The post FDH Bank, MUST partner on Graduate Start-Up programme  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court of Malawi Commercial Division in Blantyre has formally recognised Aubrey Chitimbe trading as Agro Light Trading as the sole distributor of KeenBooster fertilizer in Malawi following a legal settlement involving multiple parties, including the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA). The agreement was reached in Commercial Case No. 55 of 2025 before Honourable Justice […] The post Court declares Agro Light sole KeenBooster distributor as Chipanga Traders blocked, MRA barred from processing rival fertilizer imports appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court Commercial Division in Blantyre has exposed what could become one of the most controversial fertilizer import disputes in recent months after a court-sanctioned settlement blocked Chipanga Traders from importing KeenBooster fertilizer and compelled the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to stop processing rival imports of the product. The explosive settlement, filed under Commercial […] The post MRA exposed in fertilizer import scandal as court blocks Chipanga Traders and declares Agro Light sole KeenBooster distributor appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Managing Director of Luthando Holdings Limited, Hendrix Laher, has launched a fierce and emotional attack on what he describes as a powerful forex cartel involving some businesspeople and banks, accusing them of worsening Malawi’s economic suffering while misleading the public over the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS). In a strongly worded public statement, Laher defended the […] The post Luthando Holdings Boss Explodes Over EIS Debate, Accuses Powerful Forex Cartel of “Bleeding Malawians Dry” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter President Golden Matonga has hailed FDH Bank for consistently support the Misa awards gala for eight consecutive years. Speaking in an interview acknowledging FDH Bank’s K5 million support to MISA-Malawi for the Awards gala during the World Press Freedom Day celebrations at the weekend in Salima, Matonga […] The post MISA-Malawi hails FDH Bank for consistent support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Zimbabwe says it is in the process of returning 67 farms that were seized during the country’s controversial land reform programme, marking a major shift in policy as the government pushes to rebuild relations with Western nations and secure international debt relief. The farms belong to nationals from Denmark, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands, countries […] The post Zimbabwe to Return 67 Seized European-Owned Farms in Bid to Repair Western Relations and Unlock Debt Relief appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fear and confusion have spread among men living under Senior Chief Ngabu in Chikwawa after reports emerged that some men are allegedly experiencing mysterious incidents in which they claim their private parts suddenly disappear or shrink after interacting with strangers. According to people who spoke toNyasatimes, panic intensified in recent days after a bicycle businessman […] The post Panic in Ngabu as Men Claim Private Parts Are Mysteriously Disappearing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi today is a nation weighed down by exhaustion. Prices of essential goods continue rising beyond the reach of ordinary citizens. Youth unemployment is crushing hope. Businesses are collapsing under economic pressure. The cost of fuel, fertilizer, transport, and food keeps climbing while salaries remain stagnant. Corruption scandals dominate headlines. Public trust in leadership is […] The post Can the UDF Still Be Malawi’s Answer? Looking at Today’s Crisis, Many Malawians Are Beginning to Wonder appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Internal political tensions within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have resurfaced after outspoken lawyer and party member Christopher Ndalama publicly questioned the continued influence of former President Lazarus Chakwera, arguing that the party may no longer be benefiting meaningfully from his leadership. In a widely circulated social media post, Ndalama expressed frustration over being excluded […] The post MCP lawyer Christopher Ndalama questions Chakwera’s influence, says party cannot benefit from former President appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is set to take a major step toward innovation-driven development on 13 May 2026 when the Government, in partnership with the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (UNTB), officially launches the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA). The launch marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to achieve the Malawi 2063 Vision […] The post Malawi Set to Launch Technology Needs Assessment to Drive Malawi 2063, Target Innovation-Led Growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former cabinet minister and politician Atupele Muluzi has sparked fresh national debate after calling for a bold televised public conversation on Malawi’s political direction, corruption, governance failures and economic future. In a strongly worded statement shared on social media, Muluzi said Malawians must stop fearing honest conversations about the country’s past, present and future, arguing […] The post “Malawi Must Rise”: Atupele Muluzi Calls for National Televised Dialogue on Corruption, Politics and Malawi’s Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Founder of Life International Church, Prophet Amos Kambale, has announced that this Sunday, May 10, 2026, he will host what he calls “International Connections Sunday” — a service he says will focus on prayer for opportunities and connections beyond Malawi’s borders. Without fully disclosing what the event will involve, Prophet Kambale has instructed attendees to […] The post Prophet Kambale Claims Extraordinary Powers to Connect People Internationally appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.