The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), a prominent governance watchdog, has issued a sharply worded ultimatum to Malawi’s Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA), demanding either an immediate upgrade of the Kangankunde rare earth mining licence from medium-scale to large-scale status—or its outright revocation. In a strongly framed letter dated 27 April […] The post CDEDI Slams MMRA Over Kangankunde Licence, Demands Upgrade or Scrap Deal Amid Claims of Elite Capture and Undervaluation of Rare Earth Giant appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank plc has recorded a very strong performance for the 2025 financial year, doubling its profits and expanding its asset base significantly despite a tough economic environment. The bank posted a profit after tax of K147.796 billion, up from K74.063 billion in 2024—representing a 100 percent increase. This sharp growth reflects improved operational efficiency […] The post FDH Bank Posts Record Profit, Doubles Earnings to K147.8 Billion as Expansion and Dividends Surge in 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When Professor Wiseman Chijere-Chirwa stood before an audience at the inaugural Chakufwa Chihana Memorial Public Lecture, his message was direct, uncomfortable, and deeply critical of the present state of Malawi’s democracy. “I expected powerful apolitical human rights defenders, trade unions, farmers’ unions and cooperatives that seriously questioned systems affecting ordinary people,” he said. “But the […] The post “Civil Society Has Become a Joke”: Chijere-Chirwa’s Warning Echoes as Malawi’s Civic Space Comes Under Scrutiny appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre is now 71 years old—but instead of celebration, it has become the centre of a growing football crisis in Malawi. The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) is standing firm: the stadium will not host elite matches unless urgent conditions are met, starting with a fresh structural safety assessment of the aging […] The post Kamuzu Stadium at 71: Why FAM Is Refusing to Bend on a “Tired” National Venue appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When Yeremia Chihana walked into the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) as Chief Executive Officer just three weeks ago, he was expected to steady a critical public institution. Instead, he now finds himself at the centre of a fast-unfolding controversy that is raising more questions than answers—and exposing what analysts describe as a troubling fog around […] The post ANALYSIS | Three Weeks in Office, Then Suspended: What Is BWB Not Telling Malawians About the Chihana Saga? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Malawi and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa to change how they grow their economies. Instead of relying mainly on government spending, the IMF says countries should allow the private sector—businesses and investors—to take the lead. According to the IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook report, the current system, where […] The post IMF Urges Malawi to Let Businesses Drive Growth as Government-Led Model Struggles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court of Malawi has overturned the suspension of Blantyre Water Board (BWB) Chief Executive Officer, Yeremia Chihana, ordering his immediate return to office. The ruling, delivered by Justice Muhome on the same day the suspension was issued, grants Chihana permission to challenge the Board’s decision through a full judicial review. The Court ordered […] The post High Court Reinstates BWB CEO Yeremia Chihana appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s aviation sector has been dealt a blunt and troubling reality check, with Minister of Transport Jappie Mhango admitting that the country’s main international gateways are failing to meet global standards—driving away major airlines and undermining economic growth. Speaking after inspecting Chileka International Airport, commonly known as Bakili Muluzi International Airport, Mhango revealed that none […] The post “Unfit for Global Traffic”: Jappie Mhango Exposes Shocking State of Malawi’s Airports as Airlines Stay Away appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

ActionAid Malawi has called for long-term investment in community-led health interventions, arguing that lasting change in the health sector will only come when affected communities are given the power to lead solutions to their own problems. “Affected communities know their problems best and must be given an opportunity to lead in solving them. As duty […] The post ActionAid Malawi pushes for community-led health interventions, says ‘affected people know best’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A football fan has taken the extraordinary step of formally challenging the country’s top-flight league organisers, exposing what could become a major consumer rights scandal in Malawian football. Fredrick M.C. Thom, describing himself as a concerned spectator, has filed a complaint demanding a full refund and K50,000 compensation after Super League of Malawi failed to […] The post Fan Revolts Over Abandoned Match: Super League of Malawi Accused of Unfair Practice as K17 Million Game Collapses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

People’s Development Party (PDP) president Kondwani Nankhumwa has launched a scathing attack on the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), accusing it of “rewriting history” and misleading Malawians about its record in handling the economy. In a strongly worded statement released on April 24, 2026, Nankhumwa said MCP has no moral authority to lecture the nation on […] The post Nankhumwa Accuses MCP of “Rewriting History” on Economy, Says Party Lacks Moral Authority Amid Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renewed government efforts to revive the long-stalled Mombera University project in Mzimba are drawing praise—but also sharp reminders that Malawians expect action, not another cycle of promises. The decision to appoint Second Vice President Enock Kamzingeni Chihana to champion the project is being interpreted as a signal that the Arthur Peter Mutharika administration is serious […] The post Momentum Builds for Mombera University Revival as Government Faces Pressure to Deliver After Years of Delay appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has received a significant financial boost after Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha returned from high-level meetings in Washington DC with an US$80 million (about K140 billion) grant from the World Bank—a move expected to ease pressure on the country’s strained foreign exchange reserves while targeting long-standing governance challenges at the grassroots. The funding, secured […] The post Malawi Secures US$80 Million Lifeline as Government Turns to Local Councils to Fix Service Delivery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) says it expects to raise about $78 million (K136.5 billion) from selling 590 kilogrammes of gold. The money will help increase the country’s low foreign exchange reserves. RBM spokesperson Boston Maliketi Banda said the deal is almost complete and could be finalised within a few days. He did not […] The post Malawi to earn $78 million from gold sale appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tobacco growers across Malawi are heading into a new trading week gripped by uncertainty and quiet desperation after the 2026 marketing season opened with an unprecedented wave of rejections, with some farmers seeing between 96 and 100 percent of their leaf turned away at auction floors. The development has sent shockwaves through farming communities that […] The post Shock Rejections Rock Tobacco Market as Growers Face 100% Turnaways in Opening Week appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has suspended its Chief Executive Officer, Yeremia Chihana, with immediate effect, pending a disciplinary hearing into a series of serious allegations that have shaken the institution’s leadership. Confirmation of the suspension came from BWB Board Chairperson, Stanley Chirwa, who said the decision was reached during an extraordinary meeting of the […] The post BWB Suspends CEO Yeremia Chihana Over Serious Misconduct Allegations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a sharply worded statement challenging the government to move beyond short-term responses to Malawi’s deepening fuel crisis, warning that citizens are “tired of promises” and want real, lasting solutions. In a statement released on April 27, 2026, in Lilongwe, HRDC acknowledged recent government efforts aimed at improving […] The post HRDC Turns Up Heat on Government Over Fuel Crisis, Demands Action Beyond “Temporary Fixes” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya has apologized to FDH Bank, sponsors of the K5 billion FDH Premiership League following the failed launch of the league at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Saturday. Speaking during a press conference in Blantyre Sunday afternoon Haiya said FAM regretted the failure of the launch of the […] The post Haiya apologies to FDH Bank appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Finish Line Ministry has donated assorted clothing and shoes valued at K15 million to the Football Legends Association of Malawi (FLAM), in recognition of the organisation’s efforts to support former football players. The ministry has also pledged to provide K2.5 million annually for four years to help the legends venture into small-scale business enterprises. The […] The post Church Donates K15 Million Worth of Items to Football Legends appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The number of couples opting for civil marriages at the District Commissioner’s (DC) office in Blantyre has sharply increased, rising from just three per month to about 25, authorities have confirmed. Officials say the surge is largely driven by the simplicity, affordability, and speed of the process, making it an attractive option for many couples. […] The post Civil Marriages Surge in Blantyre as Couples Opt for Simpler, Affordable Weddings appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.

The Centre for Consumer and Environmental Protection (CCEP) has completed its investigation into the controversial Amaryllis Hotel purchase, setting the stage for the release of what could be a pivotal report in one of Malawi’s most scrutinised financial scandals. In a statement issued on 24 April 2026, the Centre confirmed that its 47-day investigation has […] The post CCEP Wraps Up Amaryllis Hotel Probe, Final Report Awaits Legal Clearance 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.