A storm of controversy is brewing after the State, through the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), filed an application seeking to withdraw criminal proceedings against convicted Chinese national Lin Yunhua, a move that has triggered outrage among governance advocates, legal experts and ordinary Malawians who view the decision as a setback in the fight against corruption. Court […] The post Uproar as State Moves to Drop the High-Profile Corruption Case Involving the Notorious Chinese Wildlife Convict Lin Yunhua appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Pesticides Control Board (PCB), working jointly with the Malawi Police Service, has arrested a Mzuzu-based agro-dealer for allegedly selling illegal and potentially dangerous pesticide products, raising serious concerns over public safety and agricultural standards in the country. The suspect, Eliud Munthali, proprietor of Agri Chilipa Traders in Nkholongo, Mzuzu, was arrested following investigations conducted […] The post PCB, Police Arrest Mzuzu Trader Over Illegal Pesticides appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Preparations for the official memorial and unveiling of a Mausoleum for the late Vice President of Malawi Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima at his resting place in Nsipe, Ntcheu on Saturday are in place, family members have said. Dr Efrem Chilima who is chairing a committee comprising of Chilima family members and close friends organising the […] The post SKC Mausoleum unveiling Saturday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A dark cloud of grief has descended on Malawi following the tragic death of former Mr Malawi, Tadeo Banda, who was among 12 people killed in a brutal mass shooting in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday. Banda, a well-known figure in Lilongwe’s Area 18 and a respected pioneer in Malawi’s bodybuilding, weightlifting and martial arts […] The post Former Mr Malawi Tadeo Banda among 12 killed in Johannesburg mass shooting appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful celebration of resilience, determination and the transformative power of education, Maranatha Academy Managing Director Dr Ernest Kaonga has awarded a full secondary school scholarship to Duwama Muhammad, the only girl who sat for the 2026 Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations at Mangale Primary School in Mangochi. The extraordinary gesture […] The post Maranatha Academy opens doors of opportunity for Mangochi’s lone PSLCE girl candidate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Attorney General Frank Mbeta has launched a strong legal challenge against a court case that temporarily halted the relocation of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre, arguing that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and three of its Members of Parliament have no legal right to be before the court in the […] The post Mbeta fights to throw out MEC relocation case, says MCP MPs have no legal standing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is expected to register an average maize harvest this year, offering some relief after last season’s poor performance, but experts warn that the projected output will still fall below the country’s annual food requirement. According to the latest analysis by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), national maize production during the 2025/26 […] The post Malawi’s maize harvest expected to rebound, but production still falls short of national needs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Vice-President Jane Ansah and Second Vice-President Enock Chihana are among a long list of high-profile dignitaries expected to gather in Nsipe, Ntcheu District, on Saturday for the official unveiling of a mausoleum in honour of former Vice-President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima. The event, which marks the second anniversary of Chilima’s tragic death, is expected […] The post Jane Ansah, Chihana to lead dignitaries at Chilima mausoleum unveiling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

East Bridge has secured a significant legal victory against the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after the High Court of Malawi set aside a restriction notice that prevented Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company from dealing with tobacco belonging to the company. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday by High Court Judge Redson Kapindu in chambers in Lilongwe, effectively lifts […] The post East Bridge Wins Court Battle Against ACB Over Restriction on Tobacco Stocks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has launched a blistering attack on the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) over the controversial decision to discontinue corruption charges against Chinese national Lin Yinhua, warning that the move risks eroding public trust in Malawi’s fight against corruption and wildlife crime. The CSOs, […] The post CSOs Tear Into ACB, DPP Over Dropped Corruption Case Against Chinese National appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

PPDA cleared both bids | ESCOM says no contracts awarded A procurement dispute involving the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and Creck Hardware and General is under scrutiny after conflicting decisions from the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) and an alleged directive from the Presidency. At the centre of the […] The post Exposed: Questions Over Rejection of Creck Hardware Despite Clearances appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says digital banking is now the backbone of its growth strategy as the institution intensifies efforts to strengthen its market leadership, expand customer reach, and deepen financial inclusion across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the NBM plc Stakeholder Engagement meeting held at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre, […] The post NBM plc Puts Digital Banking at the Core of Growth Strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has awarded scholarships to 57 needy students across various public universities in the country, including four from Mzuzu University (Mzuni), as part of its Mo Excellence Programme. The Bank launched the initiative at the University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) before extending it to Mzuni on Friday. Each […] The post Mzuni Students Benefit from NBM plc Mo Excellence Scholarship appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawians grapple with rising living costs, underfunded public services and repeated government calls for fiscal discipline, a lingering anomaly at the heart of government is raising uncomfortable questions about whether the administration is practising the austerity measures it preaches. For months, former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Masauko Chamkakala has reportedly continued receiving a […] The post Idle but Still on Payroll: DPP Saga Raises Fresh Questions About Government’s Commitment to Austerity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A total of 254,486 Standard Eight learners across Malawi today begin sitting for the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations, marking one of the most important milestones in their academic journey. The examinations, administered by the Malawi National Examinations Board (Maneb), start with an English paper at 8am and will conclude on Wednesday […] The post Over 254,000 Learners Begin PSLCE Examinations as Maneb Tightens Security appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Shepherd Bushiri Foundation (SBF) has assured Malawians that the assistance promised to Mr. Crisford Chayera remains firmly on course, with Prophet Shepherd Bushiri personally directing the Foundation to expedite the implementation of the project. In a statement issued on Monday through the Office of the Communications Director, the Foundation said it remains fully committed […] The post Shepherd Bushiri Foundation Assures Chayera of Support, Says Project Will Be Fast-Tracked appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians should prepare for continued electricity rationing and prolonged power outages after a crucial 20-megawatt generating unit at Nkula B Hydro Power Station remained out of service seven weeks after it broke down. The delayed restoration means the country’s fragile electricity supply system continues to operate below capacity at a time when demand for power […] The post Brace for More Blackouts as Key Nkula B Power Unit Remains Offline appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has begun bringing home its citizens displaced by a fresh wave of xenophobia-related tensions in South Africa, with 150 Malawians now on their way back after being evacuated from temporary camps in Western Cape Province. The first two buses carrying the returnees departed Western Cape on Saturday in what government has described as a […] The post Malawi Responds to South Africa Xenophobia Crisis, 150 Citizens Successfully Repatriated appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Namuleri Farms Limited has been named Best Agribusiness Farm at the 2026 National Product Magazine Mid-Year Awards, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to Malawi’s agricultural sector and its commitment to sustainable agricultural development. The award was presented on Saturday during a prestigious ceremony held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. Namuleri […] The post Farms Limited Wins Best Agribusiness Farm Award at the 2026 National Product Magazine Mid-Year Awards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ten members of staff from Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited have qualified for the prestigious offshore trip administered by the parent company, Old Mutual Africa Regions, headquartered in South Africa. The nine have travelled to China, specifically Beijing and Shanghai, on 6 June 2026 for an all-expenses-paid trip. According to a statement signed by Old Mutual […] The post Ten Old Mutual Malawi Staff Qualify for Offshore Trip to China appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fresh allegations of deep-rooted dysfunction and possible corruption have emerged at the Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), with a growing number of local investors accusing the agency of deliberately frustrating indigenous businesses through prolonged delays in approving Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) reports. The latest accusations come as controversy continues to swirl around MEPA’s […] The post More Rot at MEPA: Agency Accused of Sitting on ESIA Reports, Squeezing Local Investors While Foreign Firms Thrive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

More than 500 nurses and midwives across Malawi have received specialized training on tobacco harm reduction and smoking cessation, with the rollout of new online Continuous Professional Development modules now making the knowledge accessible nationwide through the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi platform. The modules, deployed under the Global Action-funded project “Enhancing Tobacco Harm […] The post Malawi scales up tobacco harm reduction training as 500+ health workers complete new online CPD modules appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Federation of Civil Service Unions (FOCSU) has raised serious concerns regarding the selective implementation of the recruitment and promotion freeze. FOCSU observes that while government maintains that a general freeze exists, evidence indicates that appointments, recruitments and promotions continue to be processed selectively for certain individuals, institutions and sectors. “Such inconsistency undermines fairness, equality […] The post FOCSU laments selective recruitments and promotions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians woke up on June 4, 2026, to a dramatic development in one of the country’s most closely watched corruption cases: the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has formally discontinued criminal proceedings against former Lands Minister and Nkhatabay Central Member of Parliament Symon Vuwa Kaunda and his co-accused. Kaunda was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau […] The post Mchacha, Vuwa Kaunda, Others Cleared in High-Profile Illegal Land Sale Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In what will surely go down as one of the most talked-about football donations of the year, the Government of Japan, through the Japan Football Association (JFA), has donated a grand total of 36 second-hand footballs to the Football Association of Malawi (FAM). The balls were handed over during a formal ceremony at the residence […] The post Japan Hands Malawi 36 Second-Hand Footballs, FAM Celebrates Boost to Grassroots Football appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Before the Electronic Invoicing System was rolled out as MRA’s flagship revenue-enhancement instrument, the baseline matters. How much VAT was MRA collecting every month? Was it K20 billion, K30 billion, K40 billion? If EIS is truly revolutionizing revenue collection, then the public deserves a transparent before-and-after comparison rather than a premature victory lap over a […] The post From K75.2bn to K50bn: The VAT Decline MRA Doesn’t Want to Talk About appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In an era where perception is currency and the integrity of a narrative defines the success of a leader or institution, Ephraim Nyondo stands as the definitive architect of public image in Malawi. With over 15 years of high-level experience spanning print, broadcast, and digital media, Nyondo has transcended the role of a traditional practitioner […] The post Ephraim Nyondo: The Master Strategist Behind Malawi’s Most Influential Narratives appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Limited has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at transforming Malawi into a major exporter of digital solutions and ICT services across Africa, positioning local technology firms to tap into the continent’s rapidly growing digital economy. Speaking during the ICTAM Expo 2026 in Lilongwe, Sparc Systems Group Managing Director, Dr Wisely Phiri, outlined the […] The post Sparc Systems Unveils Blueprint to Scale Malawi’s ICT Exports Across Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Access Ability Africa Limited (AAAL), a Malawian innovation company has received an award as a the Best Inclusive Innovations for its Blind Classroom platform — designed to help visually impaired learners in Malawi learn ease. The 7th Inclusive Africa Conference 2026, organized by inABLE, was held from 2nd –4th June, 2026 at the JW Marriott […] The post AAAL has crowrded the Best Inclusive Africa Innovation at the 7th Inclusive Africa Conference 2026. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) Director General Eddington Chilapondwa has launched a legal battle against his dismissal, arguing that the entire disciplinary process that led to his removal was unlawful from the very beginning. In papers filed before the Industrial Relations Court (IRC), Chilapondwa contends that his suspension in January this […] The post Ex-PPDA Boss Challenges ‘Illegal’ Dismissal, Questions Authority Behind Suspension appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Major gaps in economic growth strategy, foreign exchange generation, public spending priorities and implementation capacity threaten to undermine Malawi’s proposed National Economic Recovery Plan (Nerp), economists have warned. The Economics Association of Malawi (Ecama) says the draft plan correctly identifies the country’s economic challenges but fails to adequately address critical weaknesses in export diversification, forex […] The post Economists Flag Growth, Forex and Spending Gaps in National Recovery Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A bitter governance war is escalating within Malawian football, with the National Football Coaches Association launching a fresh offensive against the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), accusing it of illegally purging affiliates, violating its own statutes and manipulating football governance structures to silence dissenting voices. In a strongly-worded complaint to the Malawi National Council of […] The post Gloves Off: Coaches Accuse FAM of Statute Violations, Political Exclusion Ahead of AGM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is sliding towards an environmental crisis that could undermine its economy, food security and future development unless urgent action is taken, a landmark government report launched on Thursday has warned. The warning comes from the 2026 National State of the Environment and Outlook Report (NSEOR), launched by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Patricia Wiskes, […] The post Malawi on a Dangerous Path as Environment Report Warns of Disappearing Forests, Dying Soils and a Population Set to Double appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United General Insurance Company Limited (UGI) has donated K15 million to Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) in support of the upcoming innovation conference scheduled for September under the theme ‘Research and Innovation’, as part of its commitment to advancing innovation and knowledge. Speaking during the donation ceremony, UGI Chief Operations Officer (COO) […] The post UGI contributes K15m to MUBAS Research and Innovation Conference appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The battle for the soul of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is far from over. In fact, it has just entered its most explosive chapter yet. In a dramatic twist that exposes deep fractures within the country’s political and legal landscape, two seismic developments unfolded today, confirming that President Peter Mutharika’s executive order to uproot […] The post Collision Course: Judiciary Frustrates Mutharika’s MEC Relocation, Triggering Constitutional Showdown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.