A lively debate on social media has turned into a public referendum on Malawi’s banking sector, with dozens of customers accusing National Bank of Malawi (NBM), Ecobank and Old Mutual of poor customer service while showering NBS Bank and FDH Bank with praise for efficiency, responsiveness and professionalism. The conversation began after prominent engineer Frank […] The post Malawians Vent Anger at National Bank, Ecobank and Old Mutual Over Excessive Poor Customer Service, While NBS and FDH Earn Public Praise appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

As the clock ticks and maize prices continue to rise, pressing questions are emerging over why the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) is still waiting for funding to begin one of the country’s most critical food security operations. The agency has announced plans to purchase 108,000 metric tonnes (MT) of maize for Malawi’s Strategic Grain […] The post Delay, Doubt and Rising Costs: Why Is NFRA Still Waiting for Funds as Malawi’s Strategic Maize Purchase Hangs in the Balance? appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mzuzu is on the brink of a major sporting revival after city officials confirmed that Mzuzu Stadium is now fully ready for use, paving the way for the return of top-flight football to the Northern Region. Officials from Mzuzu City Council say extensive rehabilitation works have been completed, restoring key parts of the stadium that […] The post Mzuzu Stadium Ready for Return: North Gears Up for Elite Football Action Again appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has delivered a blunt and uncompromising rebuke to residents of Lilongwe, challenging them to abandon what he called a “culture of neglect” and urgently adopt the discipline of cleanliness seen in other cities such as Blantyre. Speaking this morning at Phungu Primary School in Lilongwe, Phiri painted […] The post “Stop the Excuses, Clean Your City”: Minister Ben Phiri Hits at Lilongwe Residents Over Filth Crisis appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

In Malawi’s evolving education landscape, few names carry as much influence, admiration, and institutional impact as Ernest Kaonga. From a single school founded in 2005 to a nationally recognised network producing top-performing students year after year, Kaonga’s story is one of sustained ambition, strategic expansion, and a deep commitment to educational transformation. As founder and […] The post Ernest Kaonga: The Education Architect Who Redefined Private Schooling in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The first day of public hearings by Parliament’s Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that claimed the life of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others was marked less by definitive answers than by a series of troubling questions that could significantly reshape the direction of the inquiry. From alleged links to Chilima’s corruption […] The post Chilima Inquiry Opens New Fronts as Testimony Raises Fresh Questions Over Timing, Military Secrecy and Unanswered Gaps appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has launched Banknet360, a new internet banking platform designed to provide customers with faster, more secure and convenient digital banking services as part of the bank’s ongoing digital transformation agenda. Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, NBM plc Mobile and e-Money Services Manager, Enala Chirwa said the new platform […] The post NBM plc launches BankNet360 to enhance digital banking experience appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

President Peter Mutharika used the opportunity of his private visit to South Africa to hold a crucial telephone conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, with the worsening situation facing Malawians amid xenophobia concerns dominating their discussions. The Malawi Government has confirmed that the two leaders spoke at a time when thousands of undocumented Malawians […] The post Mutharika Uses Private South Africa Visit to Hold Telephone Call With Ramaphosa as Xenophobia Fears Escalate appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The life of Duwama Muhammad, a Standard 8 learner from Mangochi, continues to be transformed through the power of education and the generosity of those who believe in nurturing young talent. Muhammad, who is already benefiting from a scholarship at Maranatha Academy, has now secured another major opportunity after being awarded a full scholarship to […] The post Ernest Kaonga’s Heart for Education Shines as Mangochi Girl Earns Prestigious India Scholarship appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Charles Mhango has told Parliament’s ad-hoc committee investigating the military plane crash that the final report produced by the Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) leaves too many critical questions unanswered and falls short of providing meaningful closure. Appearing before the committee, Mhango said the BFU’s reporting was “wanting” […] The post “BFU Report Is Wanting”: Justice Minister Questions Findings on Fatal Plane Crash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

In a significant show of compassion and solidarity, Salvation For All Ministries International (SAMI), through its Hope Field Initiative, has donated relief materials worth K11.5 million to 155 households devastated by recent hailstorms and heavy rains in Dowa District. The humanitarian outreach, held on 17 June 2026 at Kashangula Ground under Village Head Kashangula in […] The post Apostle Kawinga’s Ministry Delivers K11.5 Million Lifeline to 155 Hailstorm Victims in Dowa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Government disaster agency calls on partners to commit to concrete preparedness measures ahead of expected dry conditions. Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has called on stakeholders to identify practical steps to protect vulnerable communities as the country prepares for the likely return of El Niño weather conditions. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting […] The post Malawi braces for El Niño as officials urge coordinated action appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s long-celebrated image as the “Warm Heart of Africa” has suffered a significant blow after the country failed to secure a place among Africa’s 10 safest nations in the 2026 Global Peace Index, raising fresh questions about its standing on security, stability and governance. While several African nations earned global recognition for maintaining peace, political […] The post Malawi Fails to Make Africa’s Top 10 Safest Countries as New Global Peace Rankings Expose Security Concerns appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A prominent legal expert has argued that while the President’s decision to appoint a Cabinet minister to represent him at an official function attended by both the First and Second Vice Presidents may have violated political protocol and public expectations, it did not breach Malawi’s Constitution. In a strongly worded legal opinion aimed at clarifying […] The post Legal Expert: President Broke Protocol, Not the Constitution, by Sending Minister Ahead of Vice Presidents appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Vice President Jane Ansah has acknowledged that Malawians are witnessing events unfolding around her office and drawing their own conclusions, delivering one of her clearest public responses yet to months of speculation over her standing within the Presidency. In an exclusive interview with Luntha Television, Ansah stopped short of directly addressing claims of political sidelining […] The post ‘Malawians Are Seeing Things for Themselves’: Jane Ansah Breaks Silence as Questions Over Her Treatment Refuse to Fade appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Thirty-three years after Malawians voted to end one-party rule, former president Bakili Muluzi has delivered a stark message that cuts to the heart of the nation’s struggles: democracy without economic opportunity is not enough. Reflecting on the June 14, 1993 referendum that ushered in multiparty politics, Muluzi argued that while the country won the battle […] The post ‘Democracy Alone Is Not Enough – People Must Eat’: Bakili Muluzi Says Malawi’s Freedom Dream Remains Unfinished appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Deaths are mounting across Malawi as men resort to dangerous unregulated sexual enhancement drugs — and experts are now sounding the alarm. A SHOCKING spike in deaths linked to sexual enhancement drugs is sweeping Malawi, sparking urgent debate about why men are gambling with their lives in pursuit of bedroom prowess. Local media has been […] The post Malawi men dying for masculinity appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Many men in Malawi are carrying heavy burdens. They are living by the thread. They have nowhere to take their burdens to let alone talk about them and eventually, slowly, breakdown without anyone noticing. Prestige Events Malawi (PEM), a Blantyre based events management company has organised a men’s conference dubbed ‘Man in the Mirror’ where […] The post ‘Man in the Mirror’ men’s conference July 3 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Auditor General has uncovered more than K158 billion in financial irregularities across Malawi’s ministries, departments, agencies and other public institutions during the financial year ending March 31, 2024, exposing what appears to be one of the most extensive breakdowns in public financial management in recent years. The findings, contained in the Auditor General’s Report […] The post Auditor General Uncovers K158 Billion Suspected to Have Been Stolen in Different Govt Ministries, Depts & Agencies  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical supplies worth K127 million (US$73,000) to Malawi to strengthen the country’s preparedness and response capacity against potential outbreaks of Ebola and cholera. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Lilongwe on Monday, WHO Country Representative Charles Kuria Njuguna said the donation represents a significant investment in Malawi’s ability […] The post WHO Donates K127 Million in Medical Supplies to Boost Malawi’s Ebola, Cholera Preparedness appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, Press Trust and Malawi Government have jointly committed K1.2 billion towards the construction of a girls’ hostel and supporting staff housing at Njerenje Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Balaka, in a major infrastructure push aimed at improving access, safety and retention of learners and teachers. The pledge was […] The post NBM plc, Press Trust commit K1.2 billion for girl’s hostel project appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, Baba Malondera, has issued a passionate appeal for political tolerance and respect for the office of the Vice President, saying Malawi risks undermining its own constitutional democracy if leaders continue to sideline those elected to serve at the highest levels of government. Speaking in a strongly worded reflection shared […] The post Malondera Calls for Respect of Vice Presidency, Decries Political Mistreatment Across Administrations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) once again appeals for financial and logistical support to repatriate Malawians stranded in South Africa, a more uncomfortable question is refusing to fade: what happens to the money after it is donated? Over the years, millions—and in some cases billions of kwacha—have been mobilised from government, the […] The post Why Should Malawians Keep Trusting DoDMA? New Disaster Appeal Reopens Missing Accountability Questions Over Billions in Relief Funds appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, George Chaponda, has accused former Trade and Industry Minister Vitumbiko Mumba of deliberately distorting and misquoting remarks he made during an exclusive interview with South Africa’s eNCA Television, insisting there was nothing divisive in his comments. Chaponda has come under intense criticism on social media following the circulation […] The post Chaponda Accuses Vitumbiko Mumba of Deliberately Distorting eNCA Interview Remarks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of Malawi’s leading commercial banks, NBS Bank, has challenged its employees to embrace leadership and management skills that will enable them to drive the institution’s growth while developing themselves into exceptional leaders. NBS Bank Chief Operating Officer, Shadrick Chikusilo, made the call in Blantyre during the official launch of the bank’s second cohort of […] The post NBS Bank Challenges Employees to Embrace Leadership and Management Skills appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has donated K5 million towards the ongoing repatriation of Malawians displaced by anti-foreigner attacks in South Africa, as the Malawi Government announced that 645 citizens have begun their journey home. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Monday, Muluzi said the donation was aimed at supporting […] The post Atupele Muluzi Gives K5 Million to Repatriation Exercise as Govt Announces 645 Malawians Have Left South Africa for Home appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi has intensified his appeal for coordinated national action over the humanitarian situation affecting Malawian nationals in Durban, South Africa, urging stakeholders to move beyond debate and push authorities to act swiftly. Muluzi said the crisis should no longer be treated as a matter of opinion or isolated responses […] The post Atupele Muluzi Calls for National Unity and Urgent Action Over Durban Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Mzimba Heritage Association (MZIHA) has urged Malawians to avoid being distracted by controversy surrounding remarks made by Foreign Affairs Minister George Chaponda, instead calling for urgent national attention on the worsening humanitarian situation involving more than 7,000 Malawians stranded in South Africa, reportedly sheltering at Lindela and other temporary camps. In a statement issued […] The post MZIHA Urges Focus on Repatriation of 7,000 Stranded Malawians Amid Debate Over Minister Chaponda’s Interview appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

I am simply speaking my mind. Whether one supports the DPP or not, there is one reality that almost everyone understands: this is a transition period for the Democratic Progressive Party. His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has served the maximum constitutional terms available to him. Like any leader approaching the end of a political […] The post The Delegation Debate: Is Mutharika Sidelining His Vice Presidents or Preparing the DPP for the Future? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Member of Parliament and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) running mate in the 2025 presidential election, Vitumbiko Mumba, has demanded the resignation of senior Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) figure George Chaponda, saying President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika should dismiss him if he refuses to step down over remarks perceived as targeting people from Mzimba District. In […] The post Mumba Demands Chaponda’s Resignation, Says Mutharika Must Fire Him Over ‘Divisive’ Remarks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Roads Authority’s (RA) proposed K245.78 billion road rehabilitation and maintenance programme has triggered a heated national debate, with governance experts questioning value for money and procurement transparency, while engineers and transport operators defend the scale of investment as necessary to rescue Malawi’s collapsing road network. At the centre of the controversy is a notification […] The post RA’s K246 Billion Road Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Cost, Quality, and Accountability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A growing humanitarian crisis is unfolding in South Africa involving more than 7,000 Malawian nationals currently sheltering at Sherwood Hall in Durban, where thousands are stranded in overcrowded conditions after fleeing a wave of anti-migrant attacks and rising insecurity. Many of those affected abandoned homes, jobs, and personal belongings as violence and fear spread in […] The post SHOCKER! 7,000 Malawians Stranded in Durban as Repatriation Crisis Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi joined the global community on June 15 to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the Malawi Network of Older Persons Organisation (MANEPO) has issued a strong call for concrete action, warning that awareness alone is no longer enough to protect older citizens from abuse and neglect. This year’s commemoration is being observed […] The post MANEPO Calls for Strong Action as Elder Abuse Persists in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance and human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula has joined growing public debate surrounding the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) procurement controversy, warning that alleged interference in the utility’s procurement processes could undermine public confidence in government institutions and the country’s procurement system. In a statement issued in Lilongwe on Saturday, Mwakasungula said reports suggesting […] The post Undule Weighs In on ESCOM Procurement Controversy, Calls for Respect of Procurement Laws appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha has reaffirmed government’s commitment to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of persons with albinism, outlining measures aimed at improving inclusion, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Navicha made the remarks as Malawi joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Albinism Awareness Day on […] The post Navicha Reaffirms Government Commitment to Albinism Rights as Malawi Marks International Albinism Awareness Day appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.