Governance and human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula has joined growing public debate surrounding the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) procurement controversy, warning that alleged interference in the utility’s procurement processes could undermine public confidence in government institutions and the country’s procurement system. In a statement issued in Lilongwe on Saturday, Mwakasungula said reports suggesting […] The post Undule Weighs In on ESCOM Procurement Controversy, Calls for Respect of Procurement Laws appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha has reaffirmed government’s commitment to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of persons with albinism, outlining measures aimed at improving inclusion, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Navicha made the remarks as Malawi joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Albinism Awareness Day on […] The post Navicha Reaffirms Government Commitment to Albinism Rights as Malawi Marks International Albinism Awareness Day appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and its partners are scaling up the use of post-harvest technologies among smallholder farmers in Malawi as part of efforts to reduce food losses, strengthen food security, and improve rural livelihoods. Speaking during a field visit to Thawale Extension Planning Area (EPA) in Lilongwe, AGRA Country […] The post AGRA, Partners Promote Post-Harvest Technologies to Reduce Food Losses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Elevate Africa has opened applications for the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize 2026, a continent-wide initiative aimed at preserving Africa’s rich textile heritage by empowering creatives to tell stories of endangered fabrics, garments, and traditional craftsmanship through film. The competition brings together fashion, culture, and visual storytelling, inviting designers, filmmakers, students, and creative teams […] The post Elevate Africa Opens Applications for Threads of Africa 2026 to Revive Endangered Textiles Through Fashion Film appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Exploits University on Saturday conferred degrees and diplomas on more than 1,200 students in various disciplines during its latest graduation ceremony, marking another milestone in the institution’s growth and contribution to Malawi’s higher education sector. Speaking at the ceremony, University President Professor Desmond Bikoko commended both graduates and academic staff for their dedication and perseverance, […] The post Exploits University Graduates Over 1,200 Students appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Limited and Beit-CURE Children’s Hospital of Malawi have launched a joint fundraising campaign aimed at raising MK400 million to finance life-changing corrective orthopedic surgeries for 256 children currently on the hospital’s waiting list. The initiative, unveiled during a press briefing held on Friday, seeks to eliminate the surgical backlog for the 2026/2027 financial […] The post Sparc Systems, Beit-CURE Launch MK400 Million Campaign to Fund Surgeries for 256 Children appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Malawi, in collaboration with development partners, will roll out the third round of the nationwide Polio Immunisation Campaign from June 16 to 19, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to protect children from the highly infectious disease. Speaking during a media briefing in Lilongwe on Friday, Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation, […] The post Government, Partners Roll Out Third Round of Polio Immunisation Campaign appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

​The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has intensified its nationwide community sensitization campaigns as part of its ongoing efforts to wage war against the vandalism of critical electricity infrastructure, particularly transformers. ​On Thursday, ESCOM, in collaboration with the Malawi Police Service, conducted an anti-vandalism awareness campaign at Mkukula Primary School ground in Lumbadzi, […] The post ESCOM, Police Engage Lumbadzi Chiefs in Fight Against Vandalism appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Recent public debate surrounding ESCOM’s procurement process has placed Creck Hardware at the center of a controversy that, by all available accounts, is not actually about the company itself. Since documents emerged alleging political interference in ESCOM procurement decisions, sections of the public have rushed to portray Creck Hardware as a beneficiary of wrongdoing. Yet […] The post OPINION: Creck Hardware Deserves Fairness, Not Trial by Public Opinion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Peter Mutharika on Friday departed for South Africa on what State House has described as a “private visit,” marking at least the third such trip by the Head of State to the neighbouring country within the past six months. According to a press release issued by Chief Secretary Dr. Justin Saidi, Mutharika left through […] The post Mutharika Heads to South Africa Again, Questions Emerge Over Repeated Private Visits appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.