Elizabeth Malinga, who hails from Edingeni in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Mbelwa in Mzimba district, is a single mother of four (three girls and a boy) whose life has been transformed by the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP-GEAR) program, which is locally known as Amayi Titukuke. She recalled how her […] The post Moving women from poverty to self-reliance: Amayi Titukuke project transforms women’s economic lives in Mzimba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

JTI Leaf Malawi on Thursday launched the 2026 Mlimi Wozitsata Ayiphule Promotion, a grower incentive initiative designed to reward contracted farmers who deliver high-quality tobacco within agreed contract volumes. The promotion falls under the company’s flagship grower support program, Mlimi Wozitsata, and this year introduces enhanced incentives shaped directly by feedback collected through JTI’s recent […] The post JTI Launches “Mlimi Wozitsata Ayiphule” Promotion to Strengthen Grower Partnerships appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Statistics Office (NSO) has just handed Malawians a cold, unvarnished look at their own economic strangulation. Behind the clinical language of the April 2026 Consumer Price Index lies a damning indictment of macroeconomic mismanagement—one that forces us to look past the sugarcoated political rhetoric and ask the ultimate, uncomfortable question: Is Malawi’s economy […] The post OPINION | Feeding the State, Starving the People: The Damning Reality Behind Malawi’s Engineered Cost-of-Living Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A wave of anger has erupted at the Limbe Auction Floors after farmers told a Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture that Malawi’s tobacco pricing system is producing shocking disparities that heavily disadvantage local smallholder growers compared to white-owned farms. Farmers claim the market is operating on a two-tier pricing reality where identical or similar-quality tobacco is […] The post White Farmers Earn Up To $4.80 Per Kg While Malawi Smallholders Get $0.60 — Tobacco Price Shock Exposes Deep System Discrimination At Limbe Auction Floors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A striking contrast has emerged in government communication following Arsenal’s English Premier League triumph, after Second Vice President Enock Kanzingeni Chihana publicly congratulated the club just hours after Government distanced itself from a viral fake statement attributed to President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. Chihana praised the Gunners for their EPL victory, describing the win as […] The post Second Vice President Chihana Congratulates Arsenal Win Hours After Government Disowns Fake Presidential Message appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A deepening crisis is unfolding in Malawi’s tobacco sector after revelations that buyers are overwhelmingly rejecting tobacco grown by independent farmers, leaving thousands at risk of massive financial losses despite months of hard labour and investment. Findings from a parliamentary visit to the auction floors on Wednesday exposed what lawmakers and farmer representatives are now […] The post Tobacco Buyers Shut Out Independent Farmers as Rejection Rates Hit Shocking 93 Percent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is no longer a functioning democracy; it is an economic capture project run by a powerful, multi-layered cartel that controls the government, the courts, the media, and the marketplace. That is the explosive diagnostic delivered by United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi during a hard-hitting interview on PODCAST Malawi. Stepping directly into the […] The post THE CARTEL STATE: Inside Atupele Muluzi’s Radical Call for a ‘Third Liberation’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Art and Global Health Center Africa (AGHCA) has called for stronger and renewed commitment from all stakeholders in addressing the welfare challenges facing refugees at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa District. Speaking on Wednesday in Mzuzu after a screening of the film “We Name Ourselves,” AGHCA Executive Director Rodger Phiri challenged journalists to investigate […] The post ArtGlo Health Center Speaks Out On Plight Of Refugees At Dzaleka appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blantyre has witnessed a dramatic twist worthy of a police drama script, after four police recruits were arrested for allegedly using fake Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) results to secure training — only to be stopped right at the finish line. Blantyre Police spokesperson Mary Chiponda confirmed the arrest, saying the recruits were picked […] The post Four Police Recruits Arrested Over Fake MSCE Certificates Hours Before Pass-Out Parade appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For years, accessing reliable DNA testing and professional background verification services in Malawi has been a major challenge. Because these services were considered expensive and highly secretive, many Malawians were left vulnerable to paternity shocks, identity fraud, and costly hiring mistakes. To bridge this gap, a local company called Attestation Background Checks and ABC DNA […] The post DNA Tests and Background Checks Become Accessible Locally in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians are facing mounting economic pressure following a new report by the National Statistics Office (NSO) showing that April’s fuel price increase has triggered a sharp rise in non-food inflation, worsening the cost of living crisis already gripping households across the country. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April 2026 reveals that non-food […] The post NSO Report Paints Bleak Picture for Malawi’s Economy as Fuel Hike Drives Sharp Surge in Non-Food Inflation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Deputy Minister of Homeland Security Norman Chisale has triggered a political firestorm after openly boasting that he ordered the teargassing of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) supporters and former President Lazarus Chakwera in Lilongwe, declaring that the opposition “does not listen” and deserved the treatment because “it is what they did to me.” In remarks now […] The post “I Teargassed Them Because They Don’t Listen” — Chisale’s Explosive Remarks Ignite Fears of Political Retaliation and Abuse of State Power appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Alfred Gangata has reportedly confronted the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) leadership over the Flames’ continued poor performances, demanding answers amid growing public frustration over the state of football in the country. During a closed-door meeting held at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Tuesday, Gangata is said to […] The post Minister Gangata Cracks the Whip on FAM Over Flames’ Continued Collapse appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual Malawi has intensified its nationwide financial literacy campaign by engaging members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and several civilian institutions in a series of financial education workshops aimed at equipping people with practical money management skills during the country’s difficult economic period. The initiative, which has already reached hundreds of participants across […] The post Old Mutual Expands Financial Literacy Drive to MDF and Other Institutions Amid Growing Economic Pressure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new study has revealed a worrying shift in Malawi’s rural economy, showing that millions of people are increasingly abandoning work in their own gardens to survive on low-paying piecework locally known as ganyu — a trend experts warn is deepening poverty and food insecurity across the country. The findings, released by the International Food […] The post Study Reveals Millions of Rural Malawians Trapped in Poverty as ‘Ganyu’ Replaces Farming appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Lands and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu has described surveyors as critical drivers of Malawi’s transformation agenda, calling on the profession to take a leading role in strengthening land governance, embracing modern technology and promoting ethical standards as the country pushes toward the aspirations of Vision 2063. Speaking Monday during the Surveyors Institute of […] The post Chimwemwe Chipungu Says Surveyors Hold Key to Malawi’s Vision 2063 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The dramatic power struggle between Yeremiah Chihana and the board of Blantyre Water Board has taken yet another twist after the Supreme Court temporarily rescued Chihana from suspension, extending a legal battle that continues to expose deep governance wrangles at the institution. The latest development comes barely a day after High Court Judge Allan Muhome […] The post Supreme Court Extends Chihana Lifeline as BWB Leadership Circus Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tobacco farmers across the country have once again raised concern over the persistently high rejection rates affecting auction burley tobacco since the opening of this year’s tobacco marketing season, warning that the situation is discouraging many growers and pushing small-scale farmers deeper into losses. The concerns resurfaced on Wednesday when the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture […] The post Tobacco Farmers Cry Foul Over Persistently High Rejection Rates appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has lifted a stop order it issued to ethanol distiller, Press Cane Limited early this year over effluent spillages after verifying progress made on some recommendations and conditions issued by the authority. The lifting of the stop order will now allow Press Cane to restart production after a five- […] The post MEPA lifts Press Cane suspension appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Zigege; is a processed as fried sliced Irish potato soaked in colored and spiced paste of wheat flour. This is a nationwide small scale business which is popularly known and found in every corner of Malawi, be it hard to reach areas inclusive; for instance Nthalire in Chitipa district up-north Makanjira in Mangochi district eastern region, and Malaka […] The post ‘Zigege’ fuels bad tendency of eating without hand washing habits appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Studying in the United States has been one of the most revealing experiences of my academic life. As a graduate of the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (formerly Malawi Polytechnic), I have had the rare privilege of experiencing two higher education systems that both claim to value excellence—yet produce very different outcomes. What […] The post OPINION | Malawian Students Are Not Failing — The Education System Is What Is Failing to Fully Support Their Success and Potential appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Communities in Mzimba South have hailed the Mtukula Pakhomo social cash transfer initiative as a powerful driver of economic empowerment, improved nutrition, and financial independence among vulnerable women and households. The praise emerged during a week-long research and social mobilisation campaign conducted by Mbelwa District Council from May 11 to 16, 2026, where beneficiaries shared […] The post Mtukula Pakhomo Program Transforms Lives of Women in Mzimba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Residents of Msundwe say fear and uncertainty gripped the trading centre yesterday morning after heavily armed officers from the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force descended on the area in a massive dawn security operation that led to the arrest of 14 suspects linked to alleged criminal activities, including smuggling, counterfeit alcohol and […] The post Fear, Confusion Grip Msundwe as Police, MDF Launch Massive Dawn Crackdown, Arrest 14 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politician Yeremiah Chihana has suffered a major legal and professional setback after the High Court of Malawi threw out his attempt to remain at the helm of the Blantyre Water Board, effectively restoring his suspension as chief executive officer in a dramatic twist to the high-profile dispute. The ruling, delivered by Judge Allan Muhome in […] The post High Court Restores Chihana Suspension, Throws Out Bid to Return as BWB CEO appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The search started with urgency and hope, but ended in silence, confusion, and heartbreak deep in the dense Viphya Plantation. For hours on June 10 and 11, 2024, soldiers from the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and officers from the Malawi Police Service moved through thick forest terrain, unsure of direction, relying on fragmented information and […] The post “We Kept Searching, But Found No One Alive” — MDF and Police Recount Painful Hunt for Crashed Plane in Viphya Forest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company has announced a strong performance of its Guaranteed Fund, declaring a 94% return for the year 2025, a sharp increase from 37% in 2024. Announcing the results, Managing Director of Old Mutual Life Assurance Company, Mark Mikwamba, said the performance reflects the company’s disciplined investment approach and its long-term commitment […] The post Old Mutual Guaranteed Fund Declares 94% Return for 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A cloud of sorrow has engulfed families and health officials in Zomba after the body of a man who went missing when a boat capsized on Lake Chilwa was finally recovered, bringing a heartbreaking end to desperate hopes that he might still be alive. Police officers from the marine unit at Kachulu confirmed that the […] The post Grief as Missing Health Worker Found Dead After Boat Tragedy on Lake Chilwa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Malawian-linked couple and their relative are facing an uncertain legal future in South Africa after being accused of orchestrating a massive Covid-19 relief fund fraud scheme involving more than R26 million meant for unemployed and struggling workers during the pandemic. The three accused—Fumu Mkalira Cifu Msiska, 48, his wife Gladness Msiska, 48, and Bongani […] The post Malawian-Linked Couple, Relative Face Over 4,000 Fraud Charges in South Africa’s R26 Million Covid-19 Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A major overnight security operation by the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has led to the arrest of 14 people in Nsundwe Trade Centre in Lilongwe, in what authorities describe as an ongoing crackdown on criminal activities in the area. The late-night raid uncovered drums of fuel suspected to have been […] The post Police, MDF Raid Nsundwe in Major Crackdown, Arrest 14 Over Suspected Illegal Fuel and Counterfeit Beer Operations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A high-level delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development is in Malawi on a major fact-finding mission aimed at paving the way for financing key national infrastructure projects, including the long-awaited Blantyre District Hospital and the Mangochi-Makanjira Road. Government says the projects are expected to begin in the 2026/27 financial year as part of broader […] The post Saudi Fund Set to Finance K90 Billion Malawi Infrastructure Projects Including Blantyre Hospital and Mangochi Road appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The African Union has expressed deep concern over the escalating Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, warning that the disease poses a growing risk of spreading across the African continent if urgent containment measures are not intensified. In a press statement released on Sunday from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Chairperson of the […] The post African Union Raises Alarm Over Ebola Outbreaks in DRC and Uganda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is now spending more than 700 million US dollars annually on fuel imports while earning less than 400 million US dollars from tobacco exports, exposing a massive forex gap that Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) officials say lies at the heart of the country’s deepening economic and foreign exchange crisis. Appearing before Parliament’s Government […] The post Malawi Spends Over $700 Million on Fuel While Tobacco Earns Less Than $400 Million as Forex Crisis Worsens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government has acknowledged facing serious financial constraints in paying contractors under the nationwide security housing programme, revealing that it is now prioritising payments based on the level of project completion as delays continue to mount across multiple construction sites. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu made the admission on Friday after […] The post Govt admits delays in contractor payments for nationwide security housing programme appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nine people are feared to be at risk after a boat belonging to the Zomba District Health Office capsized on Lake Chilwa in Zomba this morning, in a sudden incident that has triggered a search and rescue operation involving marine police. Zomba District Health Office spokesperson Arnorld Mndalira confirmed the incident, saying the boat overturned […] The post Nine lives at risk as Zomba Health Office boat capsizes on Lake Chilwa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At least 2,449 Malawians have returned home from South Africa within just 17 days at Mwanza Border and 11 days at Dedza Border as renewed xenophobic violence tightens fear and panic among foreign nationals living in the Rainbow Nation. Statistics gathered from the country’s two main entry points from South Africa show a sharp rise […] The post Over 2,449 Malawians flee South Africa as xenophobic attacks intensify appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.