A sharp political clash has erupted between the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and governance commentators over the country’s worsening fuel and foreign exchange crisis, with experts accusing the opposition party of “cheap politics” and deflecting responsibility for problems they say were created during its time in power. The dispute follows a strongly worded press briefing […] The post MCP, Governance Experts Clash Over Fuel Crisis as Analysts Say “Stop the Noise, You Created the Mess” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has given President Peter Mutharika a three-day ultimatum to address the nation, accusing his administration of remaining silent while Malawians face a deepening economic, fuel, and foreign exchange crisis. Speaking at a press briefing held at the party’s headquarters in Lilongwe on Wednesday, MCP Publicity Secretary Jessie Kabwila said the […] The post MCP Gives Mutharika 3 Days to Address Nation as Party Blasts Govt Over Fuel, Forex and Rising Hardships appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale has launched a scathing attack on the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) Board, accusing it of blatant defiance of regulatory authority in the controversial acquisition of the Amaryllis Hotel. Appearing before the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday, Mwale said the PSPTF […] The post “Unprecedented Defiance”: Former RBM Governor Slams PSPTF Board Over Amaryllis Deal, Demands Full Probe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) has issued a strong warning to Malawians, urging urgent action to protect the environment, saying continued degradation and climate inaction are already threatening livelihoods, food systems, and the country’s long-term development vision under Malawi 2063. In a press statement issued on Tuesday to mark Earth Day 2026, […] The post CISONECC Warns: Protect the Environment or Face Livelihoods and Food System Collapse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Limited has called for a major shift in Malawi’s technology sector, urging stakeholders to move from fragmented pilot projects to a structured, scalable innovation ecosystem driven by local intellectual property and commercial sustainability. Speaking at the Malawi ICT Innovation Awards hosted by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), Sparc Systems Managing Director Wisely […] The post Sparc Systems Pushes “Engineered Execution” to Scale Made-in-Malawi Tech Ecosystem appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Steven Baba Malondera Kamsiyamo, MP, has lodged a formal complaint accusing the Acting Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Gabriel Chembezi, of alleged attempts to interfere with a parliamentary inquiry into the controversial Amaryllis transaction through threats, pressure, and misuse of investigative material. The seven-page complaint, […] The post PAC Chairperson Malondera Accuses Acting ACB Director Chembezi of Threats, Influence Peddling in Amaryllis Probe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new formal complaint has placed well-known anti-corruption activist Alexius Kamangila at the centre of a controversy, with allegations that he was used as an intermediary in attempts to influence the parliamentary inquiry into the Amaryllis transaction. The allegations emerge from a seven-page submission by the Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Steven Baba […] The post Kamangila’s Role Under Scrutiny as Allegations Suggest He Was Used to Influence Amaryllis Probe Report appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

PayChangu, Malawi’s homegrown digital payment gateway designed to simplify and secure transactions, has welcomed its nomination for the “Top Invest in Malawi” recognition, describing it as more than an award but a strong validation that the country’s e-commerce ecosystem is evolving and local innovation is gaining high-level recognition. PayChangu Chief Operations Officer, Joshua Mwendo, said […] The post PayChangu’s “Top Invest in Malawi” Nomination Excites Innovators as Government, Corporates Back Homegrown Fintech appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba is facing scrutiny after dramatically shifting his position on Malawi’s worsening fuel situation, while simultaneously announcing a withdrawal from phone interviews with the media. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Namalomba sought to calm public anxiety, assuring Malawians that there is no need for panic buying. He […] The post Namalomba Shifts Narrative on Fuel Crisis, Retreats from Media Interviews appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fresh details emerging from the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) point to what lawmakers are describing as calculated attempts by businessperson Shiraz Yusuf to avoid public scrutiny over the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel. The committee, which has resumed its high-stakes inquiry into the deal, on Wednesday turned down a formal request from Yusuf seeking […] The post Yusuf Asked for Secret Hearing, Then Cited Illness After Refusal as PAC Suspects He Is Avoiding Amaryllis Hotel Probe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s fuel crisis has taken a dramatic turn after government spokesperson Shadreck Namalomba confirmed, on Tuesday, that national fuel reserves have completely run dry—raising fresh alarm over the country’s already fragile energy security and exposing deep divisions over procurement policy. The admission comes as long queues return to fuel stations across the country, with supply […] The post Fuel Crisis Deepens as Government Confirms Dry Reserves, Mumba Questions Rejection of G2G Deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Aspiring MISA Malawi chairperson candidate Felix Washon has strongly defended his suitability for the position, dismissing claims circulating among rivals that his current role outside mainstream newsroom journalism disqualifies him from leading the media body. Washon, who currently serves as Media and Communications Manager for the Malawi Red Cross Society, says the argument against his […] The post Washon Defends Credentials, Says He Is Fit to Lead MISA Malawi Amid Election Contest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Pregnant girls who are survivors of sexual assault are still facing serious barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive health services—including safe and legal abortion care—despite a court ruling intended to guarantee their rights, stakeholders have revealed. Legal and health rights advocates say the failure to fully implement the court order is leaving some of the […] The post Court Order Ignored? Pregnant Rape Survivors Still Blocked From Safe Abortion Services Despite Landmark Ruling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s deepening economic strain has taken a revealing turn, with Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha admitting he does not yet know how much the country will request from the World Bank under its Rapid Response Facility (RRF), even as the government moves urgently to secure emergency support. Speaking from Washington, where he is attending the […] The post Blank Cheque Diplomacy? Mwanamvekha Seeks Emergency Lifeline as Malawi Walks Into World Bank Talks Without a Figure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s fuel crisis is no longer just an economic story told in statistics and policy statements—it is now a lived, shared struggle, cutting across ordinary citizens and government officials alike. When Information Minister Shadric Namalomba admitted that he personally struggled to find fuel in Zomba over the weekend, it stripped away any remaining distance between […] The post “I Also Failed to Find Fuel in Zomba”: Govt Spokesperson Namalomba’s Personal Ordeal Mirrors a Nation Running on Dry  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has taken the extraordinary step of cancelling degrees awarded to some 2025 graduates from the University of Lilongwe (UNILIL), citing fundamental breaches of academic standards and admissions rules. At the heart of the decision is a blunt reality: students were admitted and graduated through pathways that did not […] The post Degrees Cancelled: How Weak Admissions and Unaccredited Programmes Triggered University of Lilongwe Crackdown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma has positioned the National ICT Innovation Awards as a strategic tool to turn Malawi’s untapped digital talent into a powerful export engine—one capable of generating much-needed foreign exchange. Speaking in Lilongwe at the launch of the awards, Nkoloma made it clear that MACRA is shifting from […] The post MACRA DG Nkoloma Says ICT Awards Have Been Positioned to Export Malawi’s Talent and Fix Forex Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the ASCENT Project Preparation Facility (PPF), a USD 25 million initiative designed to fast-track renewable electrification across Eastern and Southern Africa. The facility was officially unveiled on the sidelines of the EAIF 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a […] The post COMESA Launches USD 25 Million ASCENT Facility to Accelerate Renewable Energy Access in Region appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated relief items worth K100 million to 450 people affected by floods in Traditional Authority Nkhanga in Nkhotakota District, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts aimed at supporting affected communities. The donated items include maize flour, sugar, salt, cooking oil and blankets among others. Speaking […] The post NBM plc donates K100 million items to KK flood victims appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A storm of anger has erupted online after Ireland-based Malawian lawyer and activist Alexius Kamangila launched a blistering, evidence-free attack on Prophet Shepherd Bushiri during a live social media broadcast—hurling some of the most serious accusations possible without offering a shred of proof. In a rant that many have condemned as irresponsible and defamatory, Kamangila […] The post Reckless Smears, Zero Proof: Kamangila’s Tirade Against Bushiri Sparks Outrage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President of the United Democratic Front (UDF), Atupule Muluzi, has urged Malawians and political leaders to abandon blame games and embrace collaborative leadership in confronting the country’s worsening economic crisis. In a statement released on 21 April 2026, Muluzi said the scale and urgency of Malawi’s economic challenges demand a united, responsible response rather than […] The post No Time for Blame: Muluzi Calls for Unity as Malawi Faces Deepening Economic Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is facing a deepening national crisis after government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba admitted that the country has completely run out of fuel reserves, exposing the severity of the ongoing shortage. Speaking to Zodiak Broadcasting Station, Namalomba revealed that fuel tanks are now empty, leaving the country dangerously exposed as the crisis tightens its grip on […] The post Fuel Crisis Turns Critical: Malawi Runs Dry as Government Admits Empty Reserves and Cash Shortage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sometime last week, we shared that our loan balance with Standard Bank had reduced to MK292,364,402.00, down from MK992,000,000.00 just two months ago, and as of today, 20 April, we have pushed it further down to MK239,764,905.00, meaning we have repaid about MK53 million within a short period—clear proof that progress is possible, even under […] The post No Shortcuts to Success: Why Paying Back What You Owe Defines Your Future in Business appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court has slowed down proceedings in the high-stakes attempted murder case involving Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda, giving both the State and the defence 14 days to file written submissions before the matter can proceed. Chimwendo Banda, alongside co-accused Alfred Dala Kadula, is facing charges of attempting to […] The post Court Halts Progress in Chimwendo Banda Attempted Murder Case, Orders 14-Day Legal Showdown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A growing rebellion is brewing within Malawi’s civil service after disgruntled workers withdrew confidence from their long-standing representatives and launched a new pressure bloc, accusing union leaders of secrecy, weak bargaining and silence on major financial scandals. The newly formed Federation of Civil Service Unions (FOCSU) brings together a powerful coalition of sector unions, including […] The post Civil Servants Revolt: New Federation Formed as Unions Lose Mandate Over Pay, Pensions Scandals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UK-based Malawian, Madalitso Chazima, on Monday marked her 45th birthday by leading a clean-up exercise and making donations at Kawale Health Centre in Lilongwe through her non-profit organisation, Resilience Rising Foundation. During the initiative, Chazima donated assorted items including soya pieces, salt, soap, and sugar, as well as cleaning materials such as fresheners, brushes, and […] The post Birthday with a Purpose: Chazima Supports Kawale Health Centre with Donations and Clean-Up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is scrambling to contain a fast-escalating humanitarian emergency after devastating floods left tens of thousands homeless, farmlands destroyed and critical services crippled—forcing government to urgently seek $27.89 million (K48.84 billion) for response efforts. Between 15 and 18 March 2026, relentless rains triggered widespread flooding across 23 districts, including Chikwawa, Nsanje, Mangochi, Zomba and Lilongwe—leaving […] The post Flood Disaster Spirals as Malawi Seeks K48.8 Billion to Avert Deepening Humanitarian Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new partnership between Times Group and PayChangu is set to reshape how Malawians access and pay for news, marking a decisive move away from print limitations toward a fully digital, subscription-driven model. The deal introduces a seamless payment system that allows readers to subscribe to e-newspapers and other digital services instantly, using integrated mobile […] The post Times Group, PayChangu Deal Signals Shift to Pay-As-You-Read Digital News appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned social media influencer Pemphero Mphande and prominent lawyer Khwima Mchizi have unveiled a new initiative aimed at shaking up youth engagement and leadership development in Malawi, with a bold focus on open, unfiltered conversations around national issues. The programme, dubbed Open Minds, is designed to engage university students and young people through structured debates, […] The post Mphande, Mchizi Launch ‘Open Minds’ to Shape Malawi’s Next Generation of Leaders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Standard Bank Plc has launched Kwacha Point, a mass-market agency banking platform, marking a decisive shift to take formal financial services beyond branches and into communities long excluded from the banking system. Speaking at Mchinji Central Market, Chief Executive Phillip Madinga said the initiative is engineered to deliver ubiquitous, last-mile banking access and accelerate financial […] The post Standard Bank Rolls Out Agency Banking to Push Services Into Rural Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.

A coal mining company in Karonga has been hit with a K14.5 million fine after authorities found it was discharging acidic, contaminated waste into a river, raising serious concerns over environmental safety and public health. The Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) imposed the penalty on Coal and Minerals Group Limited following an inspection that uncovered […] The post Coal Firm Fined K14.5 Million for Poisoning River in Karonga 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.