Fresh testimony before Parliament has raised troubling questions about the circumstances surrounding the military flight that claimed the life of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, revealing that the aircraft had battled severe weather just a day before the disaster and was operating without a functioning emergency locator system that could have sped up […] The post CHILIMA CRASH INQUIRY: Plane Crashed After Severe Weather Warning, Expired Locator System and Resource Strain Revealed appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A coalition of human rights activists and civil society organisations (CSOs) has announced plans to seek judicial intervention over what it describes as persistent interference by the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) in procurement processes at state-owned enterprises, warning that such actions could undermine the country’s long-term development agenda. Speaking to journalists in […] The post CSOs Challenge OPC’s Alleged Role in ESCOM Procurement, Warn of Threat to Malawi 2063 Goals appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

For years, businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry moved in influential circles, displaying what appeared to be the trappings of diplomatic status: a residence identified as the Pakistan Consulate, vehicles bearing Corps Diplomatique (CD) registration plates, and an identity card issued by Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Today, that public image sits at the […] The post Diplomatic Facade? How a Businessman’s Claimed Consular Role Sparked Questions Over Malawi’s Oversight appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian woman who had survived xenophobic violence in South Africa and was being evacuated back home has died suddenly while travelling through Zimbabwe, turning what should have been a journey of relief into a tragic end far from home. The woman was among Malawians recently evacuated from South Africa following rising xenophobic attacks that […] The post Malawian Woman Evacuated From Xenophobic Violence in South Africa Dies on Journey Home appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s 2026 tobacco marketing season has generated K258.5 billion in the first nine weeks, with farmers selling 71.8 million kilograms of leaf, according to official market performance data. The figures, covering 20 April to 19 June 2026, show that tobacco sales are averaging US$2.07 per kilogram, with a total volume of 71,831,086 kg traded during […] The post Tobacco Sales Hit K258.5 Billion in 9 Weeks, But Earnings Still Trail Last Year appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FMB Capital Holdings, a parent company for First Capital Bank (FCB), has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with global payments technology company, Visa, to accelerate digital payments and advance financial inclusion across Southern Africa. The partnership brings together FMB Capital Holdings subsidiaries operating in Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe under a unified framework, […] The post FMB Capital Holdings, Visa seal digital payments deal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has donated K150 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support the repatriation of thousands of Malawians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Speaking during the donation on Tuesday, FCB Head of Marketing and Communications, Twikale Chirwa said the contribution reflects the bank’s concern for the welfare of […] The post FCB gives DoDMA K150 million for Malawians’ repatriation from RSA appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mr. President, As you continue your private visit in South Africa, two recent reports circulating in Malawi’s media landscape deserve urgent attention. Both point, directly or indirectly, to one institution: the Ministry of Lands. The first is from Area 26 in Lilongwe, where residents are appealing for your intervention in a land dispute involving a […] The post Open Letter to APM: Is the Ministry of Lands Quietly Mortgaging Malawi?  appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A new national survey has painted a grim picture of the economic reality facing most Malawians, revealing that the overwhelming majority of households are living hand-to-mouth, unable to save, and increasingly vulnerable to poverty and economic shocks. The Sixth Integrated Household Survey (IHS6), published by the National Statistical Office (NSO), shows that only 3.6 percent […] The post Most Malawian Households Living Hand-to-Mouth as Savings Collapse, Survey Reveals appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The testimony presented before the parliamentary inquiry into the Chikangawa military aircraft crash exposes an uncomfortable truth that extends far beyond aviation safety. It raises a fundamental question about governance in Malawi: Why do politicians repeatedly underfund critical state institutions and then expect technocrats to shoulder responsibility when predictable failures occur? The revelations from former […] The post ANALYSIS | When Leaders Starve Institutions, Should Technocrats Carry the Blame? appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former Paul Valentino Phiri and his successor George Jafu have issued a stark warning over critical shortages of equipment and resources in the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), telling a parliamentary inquiry that inadequate funding is weakening the military’s operational capacity and safety standards. Appearing before the inquiry into the June 10, 2024 military aircraft crash […] The post “This is your army, our army—help it”: MDF chiefs expose critical shortages at Chilima crash inquiry appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

As the government prepares to begin disbursing Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations, Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri has warned politicians against interfering in the management and implementation of constituency projects, saying such actions fuel corruption and undermine development. The warning comes as Treasury confirms that CDF allocations will start reaching district councils next week, […] The post Local Government Minister Ben Phiri Warns Politicians Against Interfering with CDF Funds appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Young people in Kafukule constituency are threatening legal action to halt a government recruitment process they say has been manipulated by a traditional leader to punish communities whose village headmen fell out of his favour. The dispute centres on the recruitment of officers to support the implementation of Malawi’s reformed Constituency Development Fund — a […] The post Anger in Mzimba as chief accused of weaponising government recruitment to punish rivals appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Times Media Group — the broadcasting and print empire founded by Malawi’s first president, Hastings Kamuzu Banda — has been left hollowed out, its most experienced journalists steadily absorbed into senior government roles under the Democratic Progressive Party administration. What was once one of Malawi’s most formidable newsrooms is now, insiders say, a diminished institution, […] The post Times Media ‘raided’: Malawi rocked by newsroom capture scandal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A section of politicians and human rights activists have spoken out against planned protests over the poor condition of the Karonga–Chitipa road, urging organizers to hold back on demonstrations, arguing that government processes to rehabilitate the road are already underway. Karonga Central Member of Parliament Frank Mwenifumbo says legislators from Karonga and Chitipa have already […] The post Politicians, rights activists oppose planned protests over Karonga–Chitipa road as government moves to act appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Air Force Commander Major General Robray Israel has told a parliamentary ad-hoc committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that the aircraft involved was airworthy and had passed its last inspection in March 2024, with the next inspection scheduled for July the same year. He said the aircraft had no recorded mechanical faults and was […] The post Air Force Chief Testifies in Plane Inquiry: Safety System Obsolete Since 2004, but Aircraft Declared Airworthy and Fully Inspected appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Maranatha Private Schools says it is setting its sights on producing some of Malawi’s best-performing students in this year’s Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations, buoyed by a track record of academic excellence and a bold K10 million incentive for exceptional achievers. Speaking during the 2026 Form 4 graduation ceremony in Blantyre, Managing Director […] The post Maranatha Eyes MSCE Glory, Offers K10 Million Prize for Six-Point Stars appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

United General Insurance (UGI) Company Limited has launched Auto360, an innovative motor insurance product developed in partnership with Old Mutual Malawi, aimed at providing comprehensive protection for motorists and vehicle owners in the country. The product was unveiled during the Auto360 Breakfast Meeting held at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel in Lilongwe on Tuesday. Auto360 combines UGI’s […] The post UGI, Old Mutual launch Auto360 Insurance solution appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Blantyre-based businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry has strongly rejected allegations circulating on online media platforms that he falsely claimed diplomatic status, describing the accusations as a calculated attempt to damage his reputation and undermine his business interests. Speaking in his defence, Chaudhry presented photographs and official documents which he says demonstrate that he legitimately served as […] The post Businessman Defends Diplomatic Record, Says Smear Campaign Is Meant to Destroy His Reputation appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Genesis of the Prophetic Movement: Beginnings and Ministry Evolution The landscape of faith-based developmentalism in Sub-Saharan Africa is increasingly defined by the dual role of spiritual leaders as both theological guides and significant socio-economic actors. Within this ecosystem, Shepherd Bushiri, widely known as “Major 1,” has emerged as a prominent figure whose operations encompass global […] The post ANALYSIS | Faith-Based Developmentalism and Socio-Economic Infrastructure: A Critical Analysis of Shepherd Bushiri’s Philanthropic and Macroeconomic Contributions appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Centre for Public Accountability and Development (CPAD), an independent governance watchdog, has called for an immediate end to political interference in the procurement processes of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), warning that such practices undermine transparency and fairness. Speaking to reporters in Salima on Tuesday, CPAD official Griffin Maruwasa said political involvement […] The post CPAD Calls for End to Political Interference in ESCOM Contracts appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Property Investment Company (MPICO) Plc, a member of Old Mutual Malawi, has recorded a landmark financial performance after posting a profit after tax of K19.3 billion for the year ended 2025, up from K12 billion in 2024. The results were announced by MPICO General Manager Stella Sokosa during a stakeholder engagement meeting held at […] The post MPICO Posts Record K19.3 Billion Profit After Tax in 2025 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

AN MP has been dramatically summoned to police headquarters — just days after helping secure a court injunction that embarrassed the government over its controversial plan to relocate the country’s electoral commission. Emmanuel Chambulanyina Jere, Member of Parliament for Mzimba South, has been ordered to present himself at Police Headquarters in Lilongwe tomorrow — and […] The post Malawi MP, Chinese quarry and a very convenient police summons appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Football fans in Mzuzu have reason to celebrate after the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) officially certified Mzuzu Stadium to host elite football matches following a successful re-inspection by the First Instance Body (FIB) through the FAM Licensing Department. The approval comes after the stadium authorities implemented a series of corrective measures recommended during an […] The post Mzuzu Stadium Cleared to Host Elite Football Matches appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe’s decision to lift restrictions on bank accounts linked to Yusuf Investments is more than a legal technicality — it is a reminder of how fragile Malawi’s anti‑corruption architecture remains when procedure, capacity and urgency collide. Senior Resident Magistrate Shukran Kumbani’s ruling was blunt: the Anti‑Corruption Bureau failed to “show cause”. Simply saying investigations are […] The post ACB’s setback on the Amaryllis accounts exposes a deeper problem appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has praised security guards and members of the community at EPM Estate in Thyolo for thwarting an attempted theft of copper wires from one of its transformers during the night of 21–22 June 2026. According to a statement posted on ESCOM’s Facebook page, suspected vandals pulled down and […] The post Communities Foil Attempted Transformer Theft in Thyolo appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The inquiry into the military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others has taken a dramatic turn after Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General George Jaffu disclosed that the aircraft was allegedly hired without any formal written request from the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC). […] The post Political Pressure, No Paper Trail: General Jaffu Reveals Verbal Orders Behind Chikangawa Flight appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu will be buried in South Africa after the country’s Supreme Court of Appeal overturned an earlier ruling that would have allowed the Zambian Government to repatriate his remains for a state funeral and burial in Lusaka. In a landmark judgment delivered on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, the Supreme Court […] The post South Africa’s Top Court Rules Edgar Lungu Will Be Buried in South Africa, Hands Victory to Family appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The family of Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira has donated K100 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support the repatriation of Malawians facing hardship and abuse in South Africa. Speaking to journalists in Blantyre on Tuesday, Dr. Mpinganjira said the donation was inspired by the suffering of fellow Malawians and urged others to […] The post Thom Mpinganjira Family Donates K100 Million to Help Bring Back Malawians from South Africa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Questions are mounting over the Southern African Development Community’s response to rising Afrophobic violence in South Africa after a highly anticipated report on the crisis was quietly withdrawn from the agenda of an Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit, denying regional leaders the opportunity to formally deliberate on one of the bloc’s most sensitive and pressing issues. […] The post SADC sidesteps Afrophobia debate as South Africa report vanishes from summit agenda appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A chilling account presented before the parliamentary inquiry into the devastating Chikangawa plane crash has reopened difficult questions about what officials knew, when they knew it, and how they responded after the military aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima disappeared from radar. In emotional testimony before the inquiry, former Minister of Defence Harry Mkandawire laid […] The post Inside the Lost Hours: Former Minister’s Testimony Deepens Chilima Crash Mystery appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) listed FDH Bank has donated K100 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support relief efforts for Malawians being repatriated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Government of Malawi, through DoDMA is targeting to repatriate 15,000 people who registered for voluntary repatriation due to mounting safety concerns […] The post FDH Bank plc gives K100 million to DoDMA to facilitate Malawians repatriation from SA appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Rotary Club of Blantyre on Saturday inducted Dango Mkandawire as its new president during a colourful ceremony held at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. Mkandawire is expected to lead the club for the next 12 months, with a commitment to strengthening the club’s community impact, particularly in the education sector in the Southern Region. Speaking […] The post Rotary Club of Blantyre inducts Dango Mkandawire as new President appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A court has rejected an application by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) seeking to extend an order freezing more than K35 billion held in bank accounts belonging to officials of Yusuf Investment, the former owners of Amaryllis Hotel. According to the court ruling, Senior Resident Magistrate Shukurani Kumbani dismissed the application after finding that the ACB […] The post Court declines ACB request to extend freeze on over K35 billion linked to Yusuf Investment appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawians have been hit with a shock warning: one sexually offensive remark could land you behind bars for FIVE YEARS — or cost you a cool K1 million — as a top lawyer blasts the country’s “casual culture” around harassment. Legal firebrand Bright Theu lit up social media, telling Malawians that even so‑called “jokes” or […] The post Malawians face 5-year jail threat for ‘dirty talk’ — Top lawyer sounds alarm appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.