There is anger in the air. Not quiet frustration, but a raw, rising fury spreading across Malawi following the over 30 percent fuel price hike—an increase that has hit already struggling households like a hammer blow. For many Malawians, this is not just another economic adjustment. It is a breaking point. Across towns and trading […] The post A Brutal Blow to the Poor: Fuel Hike Exposes the Harsh Reality of Living in Malawi Today appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

PressCane Limited has planted 400 trees around a pond area in Chikwawa, as part of efforts to promote environmental restoration in the district. The Tree planting was exercised under the theme ‘Plant a Tree and Name It, Then Manage It’. Speaking during the tree planting exercise on Monday, PressCane Chief Executive Officer Bryson Mkhomaanthu said […] The post PressCane drives re-greening with tree planting in Chikwawa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has issued a bold warning: he may enter active politics — even contest for the presidency — if circumstances force his hand. Speaking in an interview with a local television station, Bushiri said he is not actively pursuing politics now, but made it clear he will not hesitate to step in if […] The post Bushiri Signals Possible Political Entry, Warns Critics and Dismisses Allegations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) says its digital tax stamp system is transforming tax collection — plugging leakages, forcing compliance, and delivering a sharp rise in government revenue. MRA Head of Corporate Affairs, Wilma Chalulu, said the shift to the digital “Kalondola” system has significantly improved domestic excise compliance while choking illicit trade that once […] The post Digital Tax Stamp Drives Revenue Surge, Tightens Grip on Illicit Trade — MRA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rights activists under the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have formally written to President Peter Mutharika, demanding an urgent review of fuel levies that they say are driving up pump prices and pushing ordinary Malawians deeper into hardship. In a strongly worded letter, NAP is calling on the government to either reduce or temporarily suspend selected […] The post Rights Activists Challenge Mutharika Over Fuel Levies, Warn of Deepening Economic Pain appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi could be on the brink of easing its chronic electricity shortages, with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) expressing strong optimism that the long-awaited Mozambique-Malawi power interconnector will be commissioned within this quarter. The development signals a potential turning point for a country that has struggled for years with unreliable power supply. ESCOM’s […] The post Malawi Eyes Power Breakthrough as Mozambique Interconnector Nears Switch-On appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi may be landlocked—but it is no longer powerless. A quiet but decisive shift is happening along the Indian Ocean coast, and if Malawi plays its cards right, it could turn geography from a long-standing disadvantage into a strategic advantage. The growing competition between Tanzania and Mozambique to dominate regional transport and trade routes is […] The post Malawi Stands to Win Big as Regional Port Competition Heats Up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians across the country have reacted with growing anger and frustration to remarks by Minister of Energy and Mining, Jean Mathanga, who has defended the recent 34 percent increase in fuel pump prices—a move that has already sent shockwaves through households and businesses struggling to stay afloat. Presenting a statement on the energy situation in […] The post Malawians Erupt Over Minister’s Defence of Fuel Price Hike as Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Health authorities have called on communities across Malawi to urgently discard misinformation and harmful misconceptions surrounding tuberculosis (TB), warning that such beliefs are undermining national efforts to eliminate one of the country’s most persistent infectious diseases. The National TB and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP) has expressed concern that misinformation at community level is driving some […] The post Communities Urged to Dispel TB Myths as Health Experts Warn Misconceptions Are Fueling Treatment Default appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court of Malawi has delivered a sharp and uncompromising blow to Yusuf Investments Limited, the company behind the Amaryllis Hotel, by rejecting its urgent attempt to unfreeze bank accounts locked under serious financial crime suspicions. In a ruling that exposes both legal missteps and the weight of the allegations involved, Justice Redson Kapindu […] The post Court Slams Amaryllis Owners: High Court Rejects Bid to Unfreeze Accounts Over Procedural Blunder appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A storm is brewing over the K4.15 billion allocation to the Office of Second Vice President Enoch Chihana, with accountability experts tearing into the budget as wasteful, unjustified, and emblematic of government excess at a time Malawians are being told to tighten their belts. The figures are stark. Out of the K4.15 billion earmarked for […] The post K4.1 Billion for What? Chihana’s Second Vice President Office Under Fire as Critics Call It a Costly Political Ornament appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Access to labour justice—widely regarded as a cornerstone of fair and effective employment systems—remains out of reach for thousands of rural Malawians, exposing deep structural inequalities in the country’s legal framework. At the centre of the crisis is the limited reach of the Industrial Relations Court, Malawi’s most specialised body for handling workplace disputes. The […] The post Rural Workers Locked Out of Justice as Malawi’s Labour System Struggles to Reach the Majority appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The most honest measure of Malawi’s economy today is not found in policy statements or fiscal reports, but in a quiet, almost reflexive response spoken by ordinary citizens: “choncho, bola moyo.” It is a phrase that carries the weight of resignation, gratitude, and silent suffering all at once—a linguistic shelter for a population enduring an […] The post “Choncho, Bola Moyo”: The Quiet Cry of Most Malawians Barely Holding On appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There comes a point in every struggling economy where leadership must stop, look inward, and confront an uncomfortable truth: when survival becomes the national condition, policy has failed the people. Malawi is at that point. This is no longer a conversation about macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, or revenue mobilisation. It is about the lived reality […] The post EDITORIAL | A Nation Taxed to the Bone: Government Must Pause Before It Pushes Malawi Over the Edge appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank plc Head of Digital Financial Services, Levie Nkunika, has been recognised among Africa’s 100 most impactful marketing, brand, and reputation leaders—marking a significant milestone for both the institution and Malawi’s marketing industry. The inaugural Africa CMO 100 (ACMO100), compiled by Brand Africa, celebrates leaders who demonstrate exceptional brand stewardship, sharp consumer insight, sustained […] The post FDH’s Nkunika Named Among Africa’s Top 100 Marketing Leaders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has reported a sharp rise in profit-after-tax to K197.97 billion, representing a 95 percent jump from K101.71 billion recorded in 2024. According to the newly released financial statements signed by Chief Executive Officer Harold Jiya, Board Chairperson Grant Kabango, Director Madalo Mwenelupembe, and Chief Financial Officer Daniel Jere, the […] The post NBM plc Profit Surges to K197.97 Billion on Strong Deposit Growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bricks, sponsored by FDH Bank plc, have been crowned champions of the Southern Zone Basketball League (SOZOBAL) Men’s Division One after a commanding 69–56 victory over Crazy Warriors in the final. Speaking after the triumph, Team Manager Khama Mtalimanja attributed the victory to lessons learned from last season’s heartbreak and a more deliberate, focused […] The post FDH Bricks Crowned SOZOBAL Division One Champions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Simplex Chithyola Banda, has raised a stark warning over Malawi’s soaring fuel prices, demanding the immediate suspension of all fuel levies to bring down the cost of petrol and diesel, now pegged at a staggering $3.80 per litre. Chithyola argued that removing fuel levies is the quickest and most […] The post Chithyola Sounds Alarm Over Fuel Hike, Demands Immediate Removal of Levies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamveka, has directed the newly rebranded Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (MEDF) to urgently recover the K250 billion currently owed by loan beneficiaries across the country. Mwanamveka issued the directive in Lilongwe during the official re-launch of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF), which has now been rebranded […] The post Mwanamveka Orders MEDF to Recover K250 Billion from Defaulters as NEEF Rebrands appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In Zambia, more people are now using the internet to discover music and entertainment. As this shift continues, local digital platforms are becoming important in helping artists reach audiences. One of these platforms is Zedwap.com, a music and entertainment website founded by Austin Mweemba. How the idea started The idea of Zedwap began in March […] The post From Idea to Platform: The Story of Zedwap in Zambia’s Music Industry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Product Magazine (NPM) has officially opened public voting for its highly anticipated Mid-Year Awards, following the successful completion of a rigorous and transparent nomination process. Voting commenced on 1st April and will run for a period of three weeks, offering the public an opportunity to actively support and recognize outstanding individuals, brands, and organizations […] The post NPM Officially Opens Voting for Mid-Year Awards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has moved to justify a steep and punishing increase in fuel prices, pushing petrol to K6,672 per litre and diesel to K6,687—an escalation of 34 percent and 35 percent respectively that is set to ripple across every corner of the economy. The hike, announced amid growing public frustration, has […] The post MERA Defends Crushing Fuel Hike as Malawians Brace for Economic Shock appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Two of the country’s seasoned marketers Sobhuza Ngwenya and Levie Nkunika have broken into Africa’s top 100 rank of elite brand architects and reputation custodians following research by Brand Africa and African Business Magazine. Ngwenya is Marketing Director at mobile telco TNM Plc, while Nkunika is Head of Marketing and Sales at FDH Bank Plc […] The post Malawian marketers make Africa’s top 100 list appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sunbird Hotels and Resorts has donated essential relief items valued at over K27 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) and the Red Cross to assist approximately 250 families affected by recent floods across Malawi. The donation includes bags of maize, blankets, 20-litre buckets, sugar, soya pieces, and water purification solutions. Speaking during […] The post SUNBIRD DONATES K27 MILLION WORTH OF RELIEF ITEMS TO DODMA AND RED CROSS appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s influential faith leaders have sounded a sharp warning over what they describe as a dangerous drift toward constitutional disorder, following explosive social media claims that the country’s First Vice President was being forced to resign. In a strongly worded statement released on April 1, 2026, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) said the unfolding situation […] The post Clergy Warn of Constitutional Breakdown as 1st VP Resignation Storm Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) have urged the government to reduce taxes and suspend levies on fuel to cushion Malawians from the recent price hike. The increase in fuel prices, which has seen petrol rise to K6,672 per liter and diesel to K6,687, has […] The post HRDC, CDEDI demand tax reduction, suspension of levies to cushion Malawians from recent hike in fuel price appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has issued a blistering call for immediate government action, demanding stabilization of the Kwacha, a decisive overhaul of fuel logistics, and full transparency in procurement systems following a sharp fuel price increase the party has branded insensitive and unjustifiable. In a hard-hitting statement released on April 1, 2026, the party […] The post UDF Demands Immediate Policy Overhaul as Fuel Prices Skyrocket to K6,600 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

​ESCOM Limited has today supported national relief efforts by donating K200 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) Disaster Emergency Fund. The contribution is a direct response to the devastating floods caused by recent heavy rains, which have left many families homeless and without food. ​Speaking at the presentation in Lilongwe, ESCOM Director […] The post ESCOM Donates K200 Million Towards Flood Relief appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police on Tuesday searched a house linked to former Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC), Colleen Zamba, as part of investigations into suspected money laundering. According to her lawyer, George Kadzipatike, at least 25 officers from the Fiscal Police and Area 30 took part in the operation at a residence in […] The post Heavy Police Raid on Zamba’s Home Yields Nothing as Lawyer Cries Harassment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A blistering attack has been launched against NICO General Insurance Company Limited by prominent lawyer and Member of Parliament George Kadzipatike—and it is as damning as it is revealing. Kadzipatike, a seasoned legal mind whose words carry both professional and political weight, has publicly accused the insurance giant of gross customer neglect, deceptive client acquisition […] The post MP and Top Lawyer Kadzipatike Accuses NICO of Collecting Premiums Then Dodging Payouts, Forcing Clients into Years of Court Battles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian artist Gwamba has shared an emotional and heartfelt farewell as he officially parts ways with global betting company Betway after two successful years of partnership. In a message filled with gratitude, reflection, and quiet pride, Gwamba described the end of the relationship not as a fallout—but as a thoughtful, personal decision made well in […] The post ‘Ndimagona Mkati, Ndikagona Panja Ndipa Billboard’: Gwamba Bids Emotional Farewell to Betway After Two-Year Journey appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is no longer debating theory; it is confronting lived economic reality. Every rise in fuel, every squeeze in wages, every adjustment in tax policy translates directly into pressure on households already operating at the edge of affordability. At the centre of this pressure lies a deeper question of governance: what kind of leadership philosophy […] The post ANALYSIS | Two Leadership Philosophies, One Struggling Nation: Malawi Must Decide Between Fiscal Hardline Discipline and Protective Economic Relief appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The court in Zomba on Tuesday denied bail to Senior Chief Malemia and adjourned his high-profile rape case to Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., after key State witnesses failed to appear, stalling proceedings in a matter that has drawn sharp public attention. Senior Chief Malemia, whose real name is Lloyd Clement, is facing serious criminal charges […] The post Court Denies Bail for Senior Chief Malemia, Adjourns Rape Case Over Missing Witnesses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parliament has swiftly passed five critical money Bills designed to unlock and operationalise the 2026/2027 National Budget, tightening the fiscal framework and expanding government’s revenue base in a decisive legislative push. The package of laws—passed days after the budget’s approval on March 24, 2026—includes the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (No. 2 of 2026), Taxation (Amendment) Bill […] The post Parliament Pushes Through Five Key Money Bills to Power 2026/27 Budget appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has attributed the growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in Malawi to climate change, warning of escalating social and economic consequences across the country. Presenting the 2025 State of Climate Report for Malawi, officials said shifting weather patterns are already undermining livelihoods, with an […] The post Climate Change Driving Surge in Extreme Weather, Government Warns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.