American online payment company PayPal has introduced a new digital currency called PayPal USD (PYUSD) in Malawi and 26 other African countries. The move is expected to make it easier, faster and cheaper for people and businesses to send and receive money across different countries. According to PayPal, the digital dollar is already available in […] The post PayPal Introduces Digital Dollar to Malawi and Other African Countries appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A major shift is underway in Africa’s development financing, with African leaders backing a bold new plan designed to reduce the continent’s dependence on foreign donors and unlock billions of dollars from African savings and investments. The new initiative, known as the New African Financial Architecture for Development (Nafad), was endorsed last week by governors […] The post New AfDB financing model offers Malawi lifeline from donor dependence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Six weeks into Malawi’s tobacco marketing season, farmers have earned about K120 billion ($68 million) from tobacco sales. But despite hopes for a stronger season, the latest figures show the industry is still lagging behind last year’s performance. Data from the Tobacco Commission (TC) indicate that growers have sold 32.7 million kilogrammes of tobacco at […] The post Malawi’s tobacco market improves, yet earnings remain below 2025 levels appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) recently issued a press release that was ostensibly meant to calm a nervous nation. Instead, it did the exact opposite. By launching a defensive, deeply flawed broadside against public skepticism, Chief Secretary Justin Saidi did not douse the flames of rumors regarding President Peter Mutharika’s grasp on […] The post ANALYSIS | CABINET OF SHADOWS: Who is Truly Steering the Ship of State? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

From the dusty pitches of Chiwembe to the elite stadiums of the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL), Frank “Gabadinho” Mhango has always carried the weight of a nation’s expectations on his shoulders. But as the 2025/26 DStw Premiership season ground to a thrilling halt—with Orlando Pirates snatching the title from Mamelodi Sundowns by a […] The post How Gabadinho Mhango’s Injury Shattered Richards Bay’s MTN8 Dreams and Left Malawi Wondering ‘What If?’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (MEDF) has officially launched an ambitious K100 billion loan disbursement programme aimed at unlocking access to affordable capital for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country, in what is being described as one of the largest empowerment financing initiatives in recent years. The nationwide rollout was announced on […] The post MEDF Rolls Out K100 Billion Loan Disbursement to Empower Malawian Entrepreneurs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has partnered with Hashtag Fitness to promote and develop padel sport in Malawi through the launch of the FCB Padel Cup, a week-long tournament that will bring together players from across selected African countries. As part of the partnership, FCB has invested K40 million towards the staging of the inaugural tournament, […] The post FCB, Hashtag Fitness partner in K40 million in Padel sport development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Employees at the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) have broken their silence on the ongoing leadership wrangle between Chief Executive Officer Yeremia Chihana and the institution’s board of directors, warning that the escalating conflict is crippling operations, demoralizing staff and threatening the utility’s ability to deliver water services to the public. In a strongly worded letter […] The post BWB Workers Demand Urgent Resolution to Chihana-Board Power Struggle, Warn Operations at Risk appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent’s rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a vibrant campaign that celebrated what it means to be Malawian. Under the theme “We’re in […] The post Standard Bank Marks Africa Day with Week-Long Celebration of Malawi’s Culture, Identity and Growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi joined the rest of the world in commemorating World No Tobacco Day 2026, the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Alliance Malawi issued a strong warning over what it describes as increasingly aggressive tactics by the tobacco and nicotine industry to lure children and young people into addiction. Marking the global observance under the theme “Unmask […] The post NCD Alliance Malawi Sounds Alarm as Tobacco Industry Targets Youth, Urges Nation to ‘Unmask the Appeal’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given away 20 Malawi National Women Football team jerseys as part of the first activation of its ‘Guess the Scorchers WAFCON Jersey’ promotion held at Chichiri Shopping Mall Service Centre in Blantyre on Friday. To emerge winners, the 20 customers correctly identified the Scorchers’ jersey displayed outside the […] The post NBM plc gives 20 Scorchers’ jerseys in ‘Waku WAFCON’ promo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A disturbing revelation that chemicals meant for embalming dead bodies may be finding their way into Malawi’s food chain has triggered alarm within Parliament, with the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) warning that weak regulation and theft of medical supplies are putting the lives of ordinary Malawians at risk. PAC Chairperson Steve Malondera says the […] The post Alarm as Embalming Chemicals Allegedly Used to Preserve Fish: PAC Demands Action appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

 In a high-stakes constitutional showdown that tests the limits of executive power, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has dug in its heels, refusing to implement a presidential directive to relocate its headquarters until the courts rule on the legality of the order. The standoff places the country’s independent election referee in direct opposition to the […] The post MEC Awaits High Court Ruling on Whether President Has Constitutional Power to Relocate Electoral Body appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring economic stability and improving the lives of Malawians, declaring that he will not be distracted by rumours, misinformation, or politically motivated narratives aimed at shifting attention away from the government’s development agenda. In a statement issued by Chief Secretary to the Government Justin Saidi, the […] The post Mutharika Keeps His Eyes on the Ball, Focuses on Economic Recovery and Development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Member of Parliament for Mzimba Hora and Deputy Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Martha Mzomera-Ngwira, has pledged to support all Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) candidates from her constituency who will be selected to national secondary schools, describing education as the most powerful tool for transforming lives and developing the […] The post Mzomera-Ngwira Pledges Full Support for PSLCE Candidates Selected to National Secondary Schools appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A parliamentary probe into two of Malawi’s most controversial public sector appointments has ended with a clean bill of health for the boards at the centre of the storm. The Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament on Friday cleared the boards of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) over […] The post PAC clears MBC, MACRA boards in controversial DG appointments appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s economic struggles are deepening, with a new global report painting a grim picture of a country trapped by weak institutions, rising informality, poor infrastructure and policy failures that continue to suffocate growth. The latest Index of Economic Freedom has delivered a fresh blow to Malawi’s economic credentials, showing that the country has become less […] The post Malawi sinks deeper into economic trouble as freedom score falls, poverty fears grow appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi prepares for crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week, economists have issued a stark warning: securing another bailout package will mean little if the country fails to address the policy failures, fiscal indiscipline and economic mismanagement that derailed previous agreements. The warning comes ahead of a high-stakes IMF mission scheduled […] The post IMF deal hangs in the balance as experts warn Malawi: ‘Fix the economy first’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A shocking government revelation has exposed a painful national crisis: the vast majority of children living on Malawi’s streets are not orphans, but children with parents who have failed, abandoned or permitted them to survive in some of the country’s harshest environments. Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha disclosed on Saturday […] The post National shame: 88% of street children have parents, government reveals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a dramatic escalation of political friction within the highest corridors of Malawian power, the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has broken its silence to forcefully push back against what it labels a calculated campaign of “misleading and fabricated reports” targeting the Presidency. The counter-offensive came via an extraordinary press release issued directly […] The post BATTLE FOR THE PRESIDENCY: OPC Fires Back at “Unpatriotic” Whispers Surrounding Mutharika’s Grip on Power appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.

Malawi has made progress in Menstrual hygiene especially on the provision of water supply in schools despite some few gaps. Speaking during a Panel Discussion to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day held in Lilongwe, Deputy Director for Sanitation in the Ministry of Health and Sanition, Mathews Kalaya indicated that the country is not far in terms […] The post Malawi progresses in Menstrual hygiene with 80 per cent water supply coverage 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.