There is a passionate and emotional sentence now echoing across markets, minibuses, and dusty township roads: “better Lazarus Chakwera and the Tonse Alliance.” It is not a slogan. It is not opposition propaganda. It is something far more powerful—and far more troubling. It is regret. This is not coming from elites or political commentators. It […] The post OPINION | “Better Chakwera Than This?”—A Cry from the Ground That Power Can No Longer Ignore appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Gazette Media, a media and communications consulting firm, has donated K300,000 to support the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Media Forum’s initiative, and also joined in a clean-up exercise at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) on Friday. The contribution and hands-on involvement form part of ongoing efforts to promote sanitation and improve environmental conditions in […] The post Gazette Media donates K300,000 to WASH Initiative: Joins Clean-Up Exercise at QECH appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The ongoing nationwide power blackouts have ignited a blame game within government, with the current administration shifting responsibility to the previous Malawi Congress Party (MCP)-led government—despite technical officials pointing to a completely different cause: crippling forex shortages. While politicians trade accusations, insiders at Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) (EGENCO) say the real issue is painfully simple—there […] The post Power Crisis Turns Political as Government Blames MCP While EGENCO Points to Forex Shortage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Malawian judge serving at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has released a powerful and deeply personal book that shines a light on refugees, statelessness, and discrimination. Titled From a Refugee Girl to a Judge, the book by Justice Ambassador Tujilane Rose Chizumila draws from her own life journey—one marked by hardship, […] The post Malawian Judge at African Court Publishes Inspiring Book on Refugees and Resilience appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba has flatly rejected a critical global assessment that accuses Malawi’s presidency of tightening its grip on power and weakening democratic oversight, but his response leaves more questions than answers about the true state of governance. Reacting to the Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation Index (BTI) Malawi 2026 Country Report, Namalomba dismissed the findings […] The post Namalomba Dismisses BTI Report as Baseless, But Mounting Evidence Suggests Malawi’s Presidency Still Overshadows Parliament and Weakens Oversight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court of Malawi has delivered a blunt and far-reaching ruling: begging is still a crime under Malawian law. In a unanimous decision that shuts down a high-stakes constitutional challenge, a three-judge panel—John Mashikizo Chirwa, Anneline Kanthambi and Chimwemwe Kamowa—dismissed an application by 13 persons with disabilities who sought to have Section 180(b) of […] The post Constitutional Court Draws a Hard Line: Begging Remains a Crime Despite Rights Challenge by Persons with Disabilities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A social media post by outspoken Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has ignited a political storm in Malawi after he alleged that President Peter Mutharika is battling a serious illness—claims that, if left unaddressed, risk fuelling uncertainty at the highest level of power. In a strongly worded statement, Chin’ono did not mince his words, asserting: “The […] The post Firestorm as Hopewell Chin’ono Claims Mutharika Is Seriously Ill, Raising Questions Over Transparency and Succession appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (MEDF) will resume loan disbursements in May 2026, ending a suspension that has been in place since September 2025 following a wide-ranging institutional review. MEDF Board Chair, Sir James Naphambo, announced in Lilongwe that the rollout will be gradual and tightly controlled, as the institution attempts to balance financial discipline […] The post MEDF to Resume Loan Disbursements in May After Sweeping Reforms appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When the referee’s whistle signals the start of the NBS Charity Shield at Bingu National Stadium, two of Malawi’s biggest clubs step onto the pitch chasing silverware. But the real victory begins after the final whistle. Since 2022, NBS Bank has transformed this curtain-raiser into one of Malawi’s most impactful platforms for social change—demonstrating that […] The post A Story of Football Beyond the Final Whistle: How the NBS Charity Shield Is Changing Lives in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Community leaders in Chikwawa District have expressed confidence in Press Cane’s recovery efforts following the January effluent spill and welcomed the company’s expanded investments aimed at boosting local economic opportunities. The remarks were made during a community engagement meeting between Press Cane and the community that brought together traditional authorities, group village heads, and other […] The post Community applauds Press Cane on effluent disposal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mighty Wanderers president Thom Mpinganjira has launched a furious attack on the ongoing standoff between the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), branding the impasse over Kamuzu Stadium as a “very stupid power play” that is crippling the game. The row has thrown the FDH Premiership launch into disarray, […] The post “Very Stupid Power Play”: Mpinganjira Blasts FAM–SULOM Standoff as Chaos Rocks Season Kick-Off appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Pesticides Control Board (PCB) has appointed seasoned regulator James Chiku Kaphale as its new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026. In a statement, the Board said Kaphale brings nearly two decades of experience in regulation and public administration, positioning him to steer the institution at a time when oversight of pesticides […] The post Pesticides Control Board Appoints James Kaphale as CEO appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

CTS Courier, in partnership with the Wash Media Forum—a grouping of journalists from various media houses in Lilongwe—has conducted a clean-up exercise at Bwaila Hospital, in a push to promote hygiene and sanitation in public health facilities. The exercise saw participants engaging in sweeping, mopping, and general sanitation work, working side by side to improve […] The post CTS Courier, Journalists Lead Clean-Up Drive at Bwaila Hospital appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Just one month into his tenure as Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Brian Banda is facing serious accusations of turning the state broadcaster into a political weapon—this time targeting Vice President Jane Ansah. Highly placed sources have told Nyasa Express that Banda has issued direct instructions barring MBC journalists from covering any […] The post MBC Boss Brian Banda Accused of Enforcing Media Blackout on Vice President Ansah appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

……as High Court strikes out K6.6 billion claim against the company Ethanol distiller, Press Cane Limited has said it has completed construction of a landmark MK10 billion processing facility that will convert waste into organic fertilizer, transforming legacy waste streams into productive value. Press Cane Chief Executive Officer Bryson Mkhomaanthu said in an interview yesterday […] The post Press Cane completes K10 billion waste to fertilizer plant appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Office of the Ombudsman has launched a formal investigation into the recruitment of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General, Brian Banda, amid explosive allegations that the appointment may have bypassed basic legal and professional standards. In a letter dated March 2026, the Ombudsman confirmed that a Notice of Investigation has already been served on […] The post Ombudsman opens probe into ‘irregular’ MBC boss appointment as qualification claims spark outrage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A deepening crisis is unfolding at the Limbe auction floors, where angry and desperate tobacco farmers are watching their hard-earned crop go unsold, with many accusing buying companies of turning them away without clear reasons. For farmers like Ramsy Salimu from Phalombe, the situation is not just frustrating—it is devastating. “Everyone here is earning allowances […] The post Tobacco farmers cry out as buyers reject crops, deepening livelihood crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi risks remaining trapped in a damaging cycle of export bans unless government urgently shifts to predictable, rule-based trade policies, agricultural experts have warned. The caution emerged during a high-level policy dialogue in Lilongwe, where researchers and policymakers dissected the real impact of trade restrictions on the country’s fragile agricultural sector—and found a pattern of […] The post Malawi Stuck in Costly Export Ban Cycle as Experts Demand Trade Policy Overhaul appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has issued a forceful and uncompromising call for President Peter Mutharika to urgently address the nation, warning that Malawi’s deepening fuel shortages, foreign exchange crisis and spiraling cost of living can no longer be managed through silence and fragmented communication. In a strongly worded statement signed by party president Atupele […] The post UDF Turns Up Heat: Demands President Address Nation as Crisis Deepens, Warns Silence Is Fueling Collapse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi has sharply rebuked Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu Namalomba over his decision to stop granting phone interviews to journalists, warning that the move strikes at the heart of transparency and public accountability. MISA Malawi chairperson Golden Matonga did not mince words, describing the directive as a dangerous […] The post MISA Calls Out Namalomba: “No Phone Interviews” Order Threatens Public’s Right to Know appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has delivered a blistering indictment of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund, calling for its licence to be revoked over what he described as a brazen and unlawful push to buy the controversial Amaryllis Hotel. Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale, appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee […] The post Ex-RBM Boss Drops Hammer: Revoke Pension Fund Licence Over K128bn Amaryllis Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Standard Bank Plc has stepped up its environmental agenda, committing an additional MK50 million to re-afforestation efforts along the Dr. Saulos Chilima Highway and Mzimba Street in Lilongwe—areas impacted by the expansion of the road it helped finance. As the lead financier of Malawi’s first six-lane highway, the bank says the move is part of […] The post Standard Bank Injects MK50 Million Into Lilongwe Re-Greening Drive Along Chilima Highway appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Australian resources firm Lindian Resources, which is constructing the Kangankunde Mine in Balaka, has secured US$11.6-million equipment finance and working capital facility from NBS Bank to support construction of the mine. Lindian said in a statement that the NBS Bank facilities reinforce its deliberate strategy of building long-term partnerships with in country Malawian financial institutions […] The post NBS Bank finances Lindian US$11.6M equipment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba, is once again refusing to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, intensifying scrutiny over what lawmakers and analysts describe as a troubling pattern of defiance toward parliamentary oversight. Zamba has now declined to honour PAC summons three times, each instance accompanied by […] The post Zamba Snubs PAC Again, Defies Summons as Lawmakers Question ‘Above the Law’ Conduct appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.