Embattled lawyer Alexious Kamangira has ignited a political firestorm after formally petitioning Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), accusing Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson Steven Malondera and members of the committee of corruption and abuse of office in the high-stakes inquiry into the controversial Amaryllis Hotel deal. In a complaint dated April 7, 2026, seen by this […] The post Kamangira Petition Rocks PAC: Malondera Accused of MK65 Million Bribery in Explosive Amaryllis Probe Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

​FDH Bank plc has announced a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Health to introduce digital payment systems in public health facilities, offering Malawians more options for payments. The initiative is designed to provide patients with modern, flexible alternatives to cash while supporting broader government reforms aimed at improving service delivery and resource mobilization within […] The post FDH Bank enhances Hospital payment flexibility with digital options appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairperson Steven Malondera has broken his committee’s silence agreement, issuing a detailed and strongly worded defence of his integrity amid corruption and influence allegations raised by lawyer Alexious Kamangila. In a public statement accompanied by what he described as documentary evidence, including screenshots and phone call records, Malondera denied wrongdoing and […] The post Malondera hits back in PAC storm, denies corruption claims, reports Kamangila to police over alleged influence and defends inquiry process appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

AFSTA Congress 2026 in Cape Town that was attended by Mr Nessimu Nyama Secretary General of Seed Trade Association of Malawi (STAM) and Lilian Chimphepo, Chief Environmental Officer at the Malawi Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs who featured as a panelist, delivered a blunt warning to African governments: unless seed laws, regional trade […] The post AFSTA Congress 2026: Africa Cannot Fix Food Security Without Fixing Seed Policy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) is at the centre stage of failing to act in the controversial and dubious cash withdrawals amounting to a whopping K5 billion from the sale of Amaryllis Hotel, now under parliamentary probe. We can reveal that FIA boss Jean Piriminta was sacked from her position after she ‘leaked’ a Central […] The post Inside the K5 Billion Amaryllis Cash-Out: Collins Magalasi at the Centre of the Operation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera yesterday delivered a rare, fiery warning, making it clear that his trademark calmness and restraint should never be mistaken for political weakness. Speaking at the funeral ceremony of Sub-Traditional Authority Malembo in Lilongwe, Chakwera struck an unusually firm and emotional tone, appearing to send a strong message—albeit indirectly—to figures […] The post Chakwera spits fire: “My silence is not weakness” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The NICO Group, which includes NBS Bank, ERIS Properties and Blantyre Hotels Limited, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Malawi’s private sector development by presenting a K200 million sponsorship to the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) in support of the institution’s upcoming Business Leadership Summit slated for April 22-24 2026 at […] The post NICO Group sponsors MCCCI’s 2026 Business Leadership Summit with K200 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is drawing global attention for its strong progress in adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRHR), with new evidence placing the country among Africa’s standout performers—yet warning that deep-rooted challenges still risk undermining these gains. A report by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) paints a picture of a country steadily turning the tide […] The post Malawi earns global acclaim for SRH gains appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has thrown the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Amaryllis Hotel inquiry into fresh controversy, declaring the report incomplete, flawed and incapable of standing scrutiny after key figures—including former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba and Yusuf Investments Limited—were not questioned. Minister of Information and Communications Technology Shadric Namalomba has openly challenged the integrity […] The post Govt Blasts Amaryllis Probe Report as “Incomplete,” Questions Exclusion of Zamba and Yusuf appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For many years, experts warned that Malawi was headed toward a “debt crisis.” Today, that crisis is no longer a theory—it is a daily reality. From the price of maize at the market to the lack of medicines in our hospitals, the shadow of national debt touches every corner of Malawian life. As we navigate […] The post ANALYSIS | The Weight of Debt: Understanding Malawi’s Economic Crossroads appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s government has announced the rebranding of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) into the Malawi Economic Development Fund (MADEF), presenting it as a bold step to expand access to loans for youth, women, and small business owners. The move is meant to improve efficiency, transparency, and impact. But it also raises a tough, unavoidable […] The post Rebranding NEEF to MADEF: A Real Test of Government Prudence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A shadow war has been ignited within the hallowed halls of Capital Hill, as fresh allegations emerge of a high-stakes campaign to force the resignation of Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah. Allegedly, at the eye of this political hurricane is the nation’s top civil servant, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Justin Saidi. Despite […] The post THE CHIEF SECRETARY’S GAMBIT: Inside the Alleged Plot to Oust Vice President Ansah appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Commentators yesterday issued a hard-hitting call for Malawi to adopt a legal framework that compels policymakers to implement recommendations from commissions of inquiry, warning that the country is trapped in a cycle of tragedy, inquiry and inaction. Their remarks came as the nation marked 14 years since the death of former president Bingu wa Mutharika, […] The post Commentators call for legal enforcement of inquiry recommendations 14 years after Bingu’s death appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A bitter and fast-escalating internal revolt has erupted within the Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM), exposing deep fractures, simmering anger, and explosive allegations of financial mismanagement that now threaten to tear the union apart from within. Operating under the banner Concerned Teachers of Malawi, a furious group of educators has issued a seven-day ultimatum demanding […] The post Teachers’ Union Under Siege as Revolt Erupts Over ‘Misused Funds’ and Leadership Failure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Health authorities in Lilongwe have issued a strong call to the Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) to sustain and scale up its support to Mother Care Groups (MCGs), warning that the community structures remain critical in safeguarding child health and boosting immunisation coverage. Officials from the Lilongwe District Health Office (DHO) say the gains registered […] The post Health Officials Push MHEN to Sustain Lifeline Support for Mother Care Groups appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.

FDH Bank plc has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, with profit-after-tax rising to K147.8 billion, representing a 100 % increase from K74.06 billion recorded in 2024. According to the Bank’s audited financial results signed by Board Chairperson Charity Mseka, Managing Director Noel Mkulichi, Chairperson of the Finance and […] The post FDH Bank plc profit doubles to K147.8 billion 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.