A growing pattern within President Peter Mutharika’s administration is raising questions about the relevance and influence of Malawi’s two Vice Presidents, with Cabinet ministers increasingly taking centre stage in executing key presidential functions while the country’s second-highest offices remain largely in the shadows. Since the beginning of the year, Mutharika has repeatedly bypassed First Vice […] The post VPs Sidelined as Mutharika Turns to Ministers for Key State Duties appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government has released only K5 billion to Admarc—barely eight percent of its K60 billion maize-buying budget—raising fresh doubts about the State produce trader’s ability to protect farmers from exploitative vendors despite announcing the start of maize purchases nationwide. The funding shortfall means Admarc is entering the market with limited firepower at a time when […] The post Admarc Enters Maize Market With Just K5 Billion of K60 Billion Budget appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Northern Region basketball players could soon be training under floodlights after Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba pledged to illuminate the Katoto Basketball Courts in Mzuzu, a move expected to transform the sport by allowing athletes to train during the evening hours. Mumba made the announcement on Saturday during the prize presentation ceremony for the Northern Zone Basketball […] The post Mumba Pledges Floodlights for Katoto Basketball Courts to Boost Night Training appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Arsenal supporters in Mzuzu transformed their Premier League title celebrations into a community development initiative on Saturday, donating cleaning equipment worth K3 million to Mzuzu City Council after staging a colourful victory parade across the city. The supporters, clad in Arsenal colours and singing victory songs, marched through major streets of Mzuzu to celebrate their […] The post Arsenal Fans Turn Title Celebrations into Community Service, Donate K3 Million Cleaning Equipment to Mzuzu City Council appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene Day this year turned attention to a group often left out of national debate—women and girls in prison. At Kachere Prison, government officials, UNICEF and inmates gathered in a rare joint engagement aimed at confronting the stigma, cost, and infrastructure gaps that continue to turn menstruation into a barrier to […] The post Breaking the Silence on Malawi’s Prisons: Stakeholders Mark Menstrual Hygiene Day at Kachere Prison appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Paul Katema Foundation says it is seeing encouraging results from its Young Builders Challenge, as several young entrepreneurs continue to grow their businesses after receiving seed capital, mentorship, and structured business support under the programme. The Foundation says the progress reflects its broader goal of turning innovative ideas into sustainable enterprises led by young […] The post Paul Katema Foundation’s Young Builders Challenge fuels youth business growth and innovation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Apostle Clifford Kawinga of Salvation For All Ministries International, through the Hope Field Initiative, on Friday brought relief and renewed hope to Mr. Yotamu Nkokoko, a man who has spent nearly three decades bedridden in Thundudzi Village under Senior Chief Chauma in Dedza District. For 29 years, Nkokoko has lived confined to his home, relying […] The post Apostle Kawinga brings hope to bedridden Dedza man after 29 years of suffering appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

South African authorities have intercepted a Malawi-registered truck allegedly transporting drugs worth about K106 billion, leading to the arrest of two Malawians and a Zambian at the Beitbridge Border Post between South Africa and Zimbabwe. According to reports by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), the truck was stopped after border officials detected suspicious cargo […] The post K106 Billion Drug Shipment Intercepted in South Africa, Two Malawians Arrested appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is increasingly depending on grants instead of loans from international lenders because of the country’s growing debt crisis and weakening economy, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has said. According to the AfDB, Malawi’s economic situation has worsened so much that the country can no longer easily access development loans and is now mainly receiving […] The post Debt Crisis Forces Malawi to Depend on Grants appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s manufacturing employment rate has dropped from 4.3 percent in 2010 to 3.9 percent in 2024, highlighting a worrying decline in the country’s industrial sector, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB). The Africa Industrialisation Index 2025 Report warns that the situation could worsen further due to weak manufacturing capacity, poor industrial expansion, electricity shortages, […] The post Malawi Manufacturing Jobs Drop from 4.3% to 3.9% in 14 Years as AfDB Warns of Deepening Industrial Decline appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A shocking parliamentary inquiry has exposed a deep corruption crisis in Malawi’s public hospitals, with patients allegedly being forced to pay bribes for treatment, fake receipts being issued, drugs stolen and sold privately, and desperate families charged for services that are supposed to be free. One of the most disturbing revelations came from Kamuzu Central […] The post Patients Forced to Pay K90,000 for “Free” Treatment as Corruption Crisis Rocks Public Hospitals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ethanol distiller, Press Cane Limited has donated laboratory chemicals and reagents worth over K20 million to the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) in a move aimed at strengthening engineering education, scientific research, and industry-academia collaboration. The donation includes essential laboratory supplies such as methyl acetate, butane, furfuraldehyde, and methyl sulphide, among others. Speaking […] The post Press Cane donates K20 million laboratory chemicals to MUST appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Nkhata Bay Mpamba, Jacob Mtambalika, has earned praise for his generosity after donating maize and cash to more than 200 vulnerable families in his constituency, in what beneficiaries and local leadership have described as a timely and life-saving intervention amid ongoing economic hardship. The donation, which reached […] The post Mtambalika Donates Maize and Cash to Over 200 Families, Hailed for Compassionate Leadership in Nkhata Bay Mpamba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) is under growing pressure to explain why Tanzanian fuel transporters allegedly continue dominating fuel haulage business into Malawi at the expense of struggling local operators — accusations the company has so far remained silent on. Local fuel transporters say despite repeated engagements with authorities and past court interventions, […] The post NOCMA Silent as Malawian Fuel Transporters Accuse Authorities of Favouring Tanzanian Truckers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Serious questions are emerging over an alleged plan to secretly release and deport controversial Chinese national and convicted wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua before the conclusion of his ongoing corruption trial in Malawi. Lin, whose case has long drawn public outrage and international scrutiny, was initially sentenced to 14 years in prison for wildlife trafficking offences […] The post Questions Mount Over Alleged Secret Release and Deportation Plot for Convicted Wildlife Trafficker Lin Yunhua appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The ongoing parliamentary inquiry into the tragic Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Dornier aircraft crash has taken a dramatic turn after former Minister of Information and MCP MP Moses Kunkuyu called for investigators to begin their questioning with him over alleged remarks linked to the aircraft’s “black box.” In a widely circulated Facebook post, Kunkuyu described […] The post Kunkuyu Calls for MPs to Question Him First in MDF Dornier Crash Investigation Over Black Box Claims appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has announced that the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) will fully roll out in July 2026 under a new framework designed to strengthen accountability, transparency and community participation in development projects. Minister of Local Government Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri disclosed the development on Wednesday during a press briefing held jointly with Minister of Information […] The post Reformed CDF to Roll Out in July 2026 as Government Unveils New Accountability Measures appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are increasingly ignoring legally binding rulings from the Office of the Ombudsman, exposing deep cracks in Malawi’s public accountability system and weakening citizens’ access to administrative justice. Appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Lilongwe yesterday, Ombudsman Grace Malera revealed that out of 22 determinations issued by her […] The post Ombudsman Cries Foul as Government Ministries Ignore Binding Rulings Amid K300 Million Funding Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has sought to calm growing public anxiety over the possibility of another painful currency devaluation, insisting that fresh negotiations between Malawi and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will not include any discussions on weakening the kwacha. Mwanamvekha’s assurance comes as an IMF mission is expected in Malawi from June 9 to […] The post “No Devaluation Talks,” Says Mwanamvekha as Malawi Heads Into Crucial IMF Rescue Negotiations After Two Failed Programmes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has committed K25 million towards this year’s International ICT Expo organised by the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM), as part of intensifying its support for digital transformation and secure financial innovation in the country. The 2026 International ICT Expo, themed ‘Unlocking Malawi’s Digital Economy: ICT Exports, Trusted Payments and […] The post NBM plc contributes K25 million to 2026 International ICT Expo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Just two years ago, in April 2024, I shared on my Facebook page a picture of Senegal’s newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko arriving at their first Cabinet meeting dressed identically — same suit, same tie, same shoes. The post exploded. Tens of thousands viewed it, many reshared it, […] The post OPINION | From Senegal to Malawi: Why African Political Alliances Keep Collapsing After Winning Power appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Luthando Holdings Limited, through its Managing Director Hendrix Laher, has issued a comprehensive public clarification regarding recent procurement communications in the Northern Region, confirming that its foundational relationship with the Karonga Diocese of the Catholic Church remains entirely cordial, intact, and mutually beneficial. The corporate briefing was released to provide essential context surrounding an initial […] The post Luthando Holdings Clarifies Karonga Procurement Structure, Reaffirms Deep-Running Alliance with Catholic Church and Affiliates appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Industrial Relations Court (IRC) has dramatically cut former Flames coach Patrick Mabedi’s unfair dismissal compensation demand from a staggering MK916 million to MK53.6 million in a ruling that deals a major blow to the ex-coach’s claim against the Football Association of Malawi (FAM). In the ruling delivered on May 25, 2026, Deputy Chairperson Whyson […] The post Industrial Court Slashes Mabedi’s MK916 Million Demand to MK53 Million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mkango Resources’s move to list its rare earth mining business on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States has reignited debate over whether Malawi urgently needs a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) to protect and manage future mining revenues. Mkango recently filed registration documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of […] The post Before the Mines Run Dry: The Urgent Case for Malawi’s Sovereign Wealth Fund appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has signed a K40 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) to sponsor the ‘Goal and Save of the Month Award’ in the 2026 FDH Bank Premiership. The partnership, unveiled at a signing ceremony on Monday in Blantyre, will see outstanding players recognised […] The post MAGLA injects K40 million into the FDH Bank Premiership monthly awards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Limited has committed MK20 million as a Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming ICT Expo 2026, reaffirming its support towards Malawi’s growing digital transformation agenda. The two-day expo, organised by the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM), is scheduled to take place from June 4 to 5, 2026. Speaking during the sponsorship announcement, Sparc Systems […] The post Sparc Systems Injects MK20 Million into ICT Expo 2026 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual Malawi on Monday combined its 72nd anniversary celebrations in Malawi with this year’s Africa Day commemorations in an event that celebrated African identity, culture and unity. The colourful event, held at the company’s head office in Blantyre, saw members of staff showcasing Africa’s rich cultural heritage through traditional attire, music and dances aimed […] The post Old Mutual Malawi Marks 72 Years with Africa Day Celebrations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

“We learn from our past mistakes,” they say. But certain members of President Peter Mutharika’s current Cabinet seem unfazed to learn from their own past mistakes. At the centre of this political theatrics is none other than Norman Chisale, who is the Deputy Minister of Homeland Security and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPPP) youth […] The post OPINION | Chisale’s bravado may take DPP down the rabbit hole, yet again appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Cotton Council of Malawi on Monday officially opened this year’s cotton marketing season, which is expected to run for 90 days up to 27 August 2026. Speaking during the announcement in Lilongwe, Apatsa Selemani said the country has registered significant progress in cotton production this season, with over 13,599 hectares cultivated and an estimated […] The post Cotton Council Opens 2026 Marketing Season, Targets Growth in Production appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has launched ‘Chinthuchi Tatenga’ promotion, a three-month digital banking campaign valued at K50 million aimed at encouraging customers to embrace digital transactions. The promotion’s top reward is K10 million grand prize that will be awarded to one lucky customer at the end of the campaign. The other prizes and incentives under the promotion […] The post FCB launches K50 million  ‘Chinthuchi Tatenga’ Promo  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Nations has announced that agencies operating in Malawi are preparing for staff reductions of between 25 and 40 percent following a global funding decline of up to 30 percent, raising fears of severe disruption to humanitarian and development services across the country. The UN says the deepening financial crisis is already forcing agencies […] The post UN Faces 25–40% Staff Cuts, 30% Funding Reduction as Crisis Threatens Key Services in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Government has declared it will aggressively fight a staggering compensation claim reportedly estimated at nearly K1 trillion in the long-running legal battle involving Finance Bank Malawi Limited and Reserve Bank of Malawi, warning that it will not allow public funds to be surrendered without a brutal legal contest. Attorney General Frank Mbeta said […] The post Government Vows Fierce Fight Against K1 Trillion Finance Bank Claim appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

MPICO, a member of Old Mutual Malawi, has injected K6.5 million towards preparations for the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Malawi Institute of Architects (MIA). The AGM is scheduled to take place from May 27 to 29 in Blantyre under the theme: “Architecture at the Crossroads: Resilient Construction in Volatile Economic Environments.” Speaking […] The post MPICO Pumps K6.5 Million into Architects AGM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Arsenal supporters in Malawi have expressed frustration and disappointment after police effectively forced the cancellation of a planned victory parade in Lilongwe, sparking anger among fans who had already mobilised for the celebrations. The Arsenal Fans Malawi Chapter announced on Monday that the parade, which was scheduled for 30 May 2026, would no longer take […] The post Arsenal Fans Cry Foul as Police Force Cancellation of Lilongwe Victory Parade appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) says it has still not received the funding promised by government to begin purchasing maize and other farm produce from farmers, raising fears that thousands of smallholder farmers could continue falling prey to exploitative vendors offering extremely low prices. ADMARC Chief Executive Officer Ben Botolo confirmed in an interview […] The post ADMARC Yet to Receive K40 Billion as Delays Leave Farmers Exposed to Exploitative Maize Prices appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.