Malawi’s tobacco market has opened on a sour and unsettling note, with buyers offering as little as $2 per kilogram, triggering outrage among farmers and a sharp public rebuke from Agriculture Minister Roza Mbilizi. At the opening in Kanengo Auction Floors, what should have been a moment of optimism quickly turned into frustration, as growers—already […] The post Low Prices Shock Farmers as Tobacco Market Opens at $2/kg in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The inquiry into the controversial sale of Amaryllis Hotel resumes tomorrow, with Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) tightening the net around what is fast emerging as one of the most troubling financial scandals in recent years. At the centre of the probe is a staggering K90.125 billion paid by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund […] The post K90 Billion Amaryllis Scandal Deepens as PAC Summons Bank, Top Officials Over Suspicious Cash Withdrawals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A damning new United Nations assessment has laid bare a system gripped by corruption, procurement scandals and political interference, warning that Malawi’s governance is steadily weakening under the weight of entrenched malpractice and selective accountability. The report, a Common Country Analysis by the United Nations, paints a bleak picture: public institutions are increasingly compromised, oversight […] The post UN Report Exposes Deep-Rooted Corruption Rot Undermining Malawi’s Governance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s 2026 tobacco marketing season has opened under a cloud of imbalance, with official figures exposing a widening gap between supply and buyer demand that threatens to crush prices and farmer incomes. Data from the Tobacco Commission shows growers are expected to deliver 197 million kilogrammes (kg) of tobacco this season, while the country’s eight […] The post Too Much Tobacco, Too Few Buyers: Malawi Faces 27 Million kg Surplus appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A stark warning from the World Bank has laid bare a growing crisis across Africa: economies are simply not expanding fast enough to create jobs for millions of young people entering the workforce each year. Speaking at the Spring Meetings held alongside the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Vice President Ndiamé Diop said the continent […] The post Africa’s Job Crisis Deepens as Growth Lags Behind Exploding Population, World Bank Warns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Every day in Malawi, nine women die from a disease that is largely preventable and treatable if caught early. By the end of the year, that number will add up to about 3,340 lives lost—mothers, daughters, breadwinners—gone quietly, often after late diagnosis and limited access to care. A joint analysis by the World Health Organisation […] The post Nine Women Die Every Day: Cervical Cancer Tightens Its Grip on Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What happened during the Charity Cup final between Mighty Wanderers and Big Bullets at Bingu National Stadium, sponsored by NBS Bank, has been turned into a debate about personalities. But the real issue is much deeper and far more serious: this was a failure of protocol enforcement and event control by the Football Association of […] The post ANALYSIS | Protocol Breakdown at Bingu Stadium Exposes FAM Failures, Not NBS, in Wanderers vs Bullets Charity Cup Final appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has issued a formal apology following the controversy that marred the medal presentation during the NBS Charity Shield final at Bingu National Stadium. In a press statement released on 19 April 2026, FAM expressed “sincere and unreserved apologies” to the Mayor of Lilongwe, Councillor Peter Banda, the Lilongwe City […] The post FAM Apologises Over Charity Shield Medal Ceremony Chaos at Bingu Stadium appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NBS Bank has moved to clear its name following controversy surrounding the trophy presentation incident during the 2026 Charity Shield final at Bingu National Stadium, stating that it had no role in managing protocol or security at the event. In a detailed statement released after concerns were raised by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and […] The post NBS Bank Distances Itself from Charity Shield Incident, Says It Had No Role in Protocol or Security Decisions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An investigation by the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) [https://www.pijmalawi.org/] has revealed that GPSL Wholesale Ltd supplied expired and falsified medicines to public hospitals in Malawi and continued operating despite repeated regulatory action over more than a decade. Documents reviewed in the investigation show that in 2022, GPSL purchased expired insulin that had been stolen […] The post Inside Malawi’s Drug Scandal: How GPSL Wholesale Ltd Supplied Expired Medicines and Escaped Accountability for Years appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A police officer at Kanengo Police Station is under investigation for allegedly demanding and receiving K70,000 from a mother of an 11-year-old girl, claiming the money was needed for “airtime” to facilitate investigations and arrest a defilement suspect. The case, now being handled by the Independent Complaints Commission, has exposed serious allegations of corruption inside […] The post K70,000 Extortion Scandal: Police Officer Accused of Demanding Money to “Facilitate Arrest” in Child Defilement Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Human Rights Resource Centre (MHRRC), Member of Parliament Arnold Kadzanja, and senior traditional leaders have commended community members in Traditional Authority Chilooko in Ntchisi District for actively participating in education development activities that have improved learning conditions at Mthawira Primary School. The commendation was made during a media tour organized by MHRRC aimed […] The post MHRRC, Kadzanja and Senior Chiefs Commend Communities for Active Role in School Development in Ntchisi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) Chief Executive Officer Bob Chimkango has taken a hardline stance against critics of recent rental adjustments, telling tenants who are uncomfortable with the new rates to vacate corporation houses and return to their home villages. In a series of strongly worded remarks circulating as official posts attributed to him, Chimkango has […] The post MHC CEO Bob Chimkango Tells Critics to Vacate Houses as He Orders Evictions from 1 May Over Rental Hike Dispute appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s worsening fertiliser situation is once again exposing a deeper structural crisis in the country’s food production system, as global conflict-driven shocks push prices higher and threaten supply stability ahead of the 2026 farming season. In rural areas such as Lombwa Village under Traditional Authority Khongoni, farmers are already preparing fields for winter cropping, but […] The post Fertiliser Prices Rise and Shortages Loom in Malawi as War in the Middle East Disrupts Global Supply and Threatens Food Production appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A wave of recent appointments of politically exposed individuals to lead Malawi’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and parastatals has triggered sharp criticism from governance experts, who warn that the decisions risk eroding institutional independence and turning public bodies into political reward systems rather than professional service institutions. The appointments include former parliamentary candidates, former legislators, and […] The post Political Appointments in Parastatals Spark Governance Outcry as Critics Warn of State Institutions Turning into Party Extensions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bob Mpinganjira, head coach of Mighty Wanderers Football Club, spent the morning and afternoon of his first day at Queens Park Rangers immersed in every layer of the club’s professional operation, from the training pitch to the conditioning and nutrition departments as his ten-day attachment at the West London club got fully underway. Mpinganjira observed […] The post Malawi’s Mighty Wanderers head coach completes first day at Queens Park Rangers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mighty Wanderers Football Club has confirmed that Head Coach Gerald Bob Mpinganjira will begin a ten-day professional coaching placement at Queens Park Rangers Football Club in London tomorrow, Friday 17th April 2026. Mpinganjira will be based at QPR’s TSG Elite Training Centre in Cranford, West London, working alongside the club’s professional coaching staff across their […] The post Malawi’s Mighty Wanderers Head Coach To Begin Professional Development Placement At Queens Park Rangers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is a quiet, fragile progress in Malawi’s long battle against hunger—but beneath it lies a painful truth that refuses to go away: too many children are still growing up without enough to eat. According to the 2025 Global Hunger Index (GHI), Malawi has moved from “alarming” levels of hunger in 2000 to “serious” in […] The post Hunger Eases, But Malawi’s Children Still Paying the Price appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A major labour standoff is unfolding in Malawi’s higher education sector as staff unions across public universities have demanded a hefty salary increment of between 50 and 60 percent effective April 2026, warning of industrial unrest, declining morale, and a deepening brain drain if government fails to act. The demand was formally communicated by Public […] The post University Staff Demand 50–60% Salary Hike as Government Scrambles, Warns of Possible Unrest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There are moments when development stops being about engineering and contracts—and becomes a question of trust, patience, and repeated disappointment. The stalled progress on the Mzuzu Airport Road is one of those moments. And it raises a painful, recurring question that citizens of the North are now asking louder than ever: will Mzuzu ever truly […] The post Will Mzuzu Ever Have a Modern Airport? A Loud Cry Over Broken Promises and Stalled Progress appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The ambitious Mpatamanga Hydropower Project is steadily moving through its development phase, with government officials expressing clear satisfaction over the progress made so far on what is expected to become Malawi’s largest electricity generation facility. The $1.5 billion mega project, located along the Shire River in Neno District, is designed to produce 358 megawatts (MW) […] The post Mpatamanga Power Project Takes Shape: Government Confirms Progress as Malawi Eyes Energy Breakthrough by 2030 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s economy is under fresh strain after the country emerged with the highest fuel prices in Africa and the second-highest globally, according to the latest data from Business Insider Africa and GlobalPetrolPrices. Petrol prices have now reached $3.847 per litre, second only to Hong Kong worldwide. The development has triggered widespread concern among households, transport […] The post Malawi Records Second-Highest Fuel Prices Globally Amid Deepening Energy Pressure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What began as a quiet internal fallout has exploded into a bitter, high-stakes confrontation between Shepherd Bushiri and his former Communications Director Peter Sambo—a feud that has now crossed borders and entered the realm of international law. Once trusted allies, the two men are now locked in a vicious dispute marked by accusations, counterattacks, and […] The post From Allies to Enemies: Bushiri, Sambo Clash Turns Into International Legal Battle appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A strong political storm is brewing as Atupele Muluzi takes direct aim at what he describes as Malawi’s “culture of excuses,” arguing that the country’s deepening economic pain cannot continue to be blamed on global crises alone. In a sharply worded statement, the United Democratic Front (UDF) leader dismantles the long-standing narrative that external shocks—from […] The post Muluzi Challenges “Culture of Excuses,” Says Government Levies Behind Soaring Fuel Costs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor Dr. Kisu Simwaka has challenged mobile network operators to address persistent connectivity issues and high mobile money transfer fees, which are undermining the country’s digital payment systems. Speaking during the half-day National Payment Systems (NPS) Vision and Strategy Launch in Lilongwe, Dr. Simwaka highlighted a range of structural […] The post RBM Deputy Governor Calls for Improved, Sustainable Connectivity to Drive National Payment Systems appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda has declared that his recent arrest has not shaken his resolve, striking a tone that is at once emotional, reflective, and firmly defiant. Breaking his silence through a message posted on social media, Chithyola Banda opened up about the ordeal that saw him arrested and brought before the courts, […] The post Chithyola Banda: “I Am Not Broken” — Opposition Leader Emerges Defiant After Arrest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kasiya, Lilongwe — SICO Holdings has successfully completed and handed over the Malembo Market project in Kasiya, a K3.6 billion investment that marks a major milestone in Malawi’s drive to modernize market infrastructure under the IFAD-funded TRADE Programme. The project, the largest implemented so far under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development’s TRADE […] The post SICO Holdings Successfully Completes Kasiya Market Project, Hands Over to Government Amid Community Excitement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has revised working conditions for local councillors, introducing a 100 percent upward adjustment in honoraria for district-based councillors. According to a circular seen by Nyasatimes, monthly honoraria for district councillors have increased from K200,000 to K400,000. Councillors in cities will now receive K400,000, up from K300,000, while mayors’ honoraria have risen from K300,000 to […] The post Government Revises Councillors’ Conditions with 100% Honoraria Increase appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Senior officials from Meta and TikTok have arrived in Malawi for a high-level engagement with local creatives, in a move widely seen as a major step forward for the country’s digital economy. The meeting is scheduled to take place this Thursday at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. Director General of the Malawi Communications […] The post Meta, TikTok Executives Arrive in Malawi for Landmark Engagement with Local Creatives appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has been granted bail after being charged with abuse of public office in a case linked to his tenure as Minister of Finance in the previous Malawi Congress Party-led administration—amid emerging differences between the State and the defence over bail conditions and travel arrangements. Presiding magistrate, Benjamin […] The post State and Chithyola Clash Over Bail, Travel in K25 Billion Fertiliser Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has called for stronger collaboration and a shared commitment among African countries—starting within the SADC region—to achieve meaningful and sustainable digital connectivity. Speaking at the Bingu International Convention Centre during the opening of a high-level G5 SCADA conference attended by representatives from 14 countries, Namalomba stressed that […] The post Namalomba calls for seamless regional connectivity as SADC leaders push for digital collaboration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Health says it has put in place strong strategies aimed at eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Malawi, as the country steps up efforts to reduce the burden of these illnesses. Minister of Health, Madalitso Baloyi, made the remarks on Monday during the official opening of the 2026 Annual Meeting of National […] The post Malawi intensifies fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases as government pushes for elimination strategies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The omission of Kamuzu Stadium from the list of approved venues for the 2026/2027 elite football season is not merely an administrative decision; it is a development that is already reshaping the structure, experience, and economics of Malawian football. Alongside Mzuzu Stadium and Nankhaka Stadium, the country’s most iconic football arena has been declared unfit […] The post Kamuzu Stadium ban forces giants into exile and exposes Malawi football’s growing infrastructure crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

​The Board of Directors of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has challenged the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Engineer William Kaipa to end institutional inertia and bring a dawn of new discipline within the utility. ​In a high-stakes introduction to the Executive Management team on Monday, Board Chairperson Alfred Nhlema made it clear […] The post ESCOM Board Demands Radical Turnaround as New CEO Takes Charge appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Deputy Minister of Homeland Security Norman Chisale has triggered a national debate that cuts deeper than the now-viral confrontation at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services. At the center of it is a tension Malawi has long struggled to resolve: when systems fail the public, should those in power respect procedure—or disrupt it? Chisale’s […] The post Chisale’s immigration showdown exposes corruption frustrations but ignites debate over power, process and public accountability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.