Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito has signalled a dramatic shake‑up of Malawi’s jail system, revealing plans to commercialise prison industries in a bid to turn inmates into skilled, productive workers. Mukhito said the government wants to transform prison workshops into profit‑making operations, giving offenders hands‑on vocational training so they stand a real chance of rebuilding […] The post Malawi’s prisons set for commercialisation, Mukhito hints appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

  Malawi’s hard-earned reputation as a leader in the fight against wildlife crime and corruption is facing one of its biggest tests yet, as the High Court weighs a controversial application by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Fostino Maere to discontinue a corruption case involving his former client, convicted Chinese wildlife trafficker Yunhua Lin. The […] The post alawi’s anti-corruption credibility at stake: Court under pressure as DPP drops former client Yunhua Lin’s corruption case appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Homeland Security Minister made an unannounced swoop on Lilongwe Prison this week — and what he found painted a troubling picture of overcrowding, food shortages and inmates pleading for a fairer chance at a presidential pardon. Peter Mukhito arrived at the facility on Wednesday alongside Deputy Minister Norman Chisale and Principal Secretary Linda Moyo, […] The post Mukhito and Chisale’s surprise prison visit exposes hunger, overcrowding and calls for fairer amnesty appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi has paid tribute to the Indian diaspora’s decades-long contribution to the country’s economic and social development, with a senior government minister using the occasion to call for a more serious and strategic partnership between the two nations. The gathering in Blantyre on Friday evening, held under the theme “Bridging Nations: Celebrating the Indian Diaspora’s […] The post Indian diaspora celebrated in Malawi as minister calls for deeper ties with India to drive development appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A delegation from the Malawi Defence Force Command and Staff College (MDFCSC) has visited one of the country’s leading technology companies as part of a growing effort to deepen collaboration between the military and the private sector on cyber security and digital resilience. The visit to Sparc Systems Limited in Lilongwe gave senior officers a […] The post Military and tech firm Sparc join forces on Malawi’s cyber security push appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A photograph of Malawi’s ptesident, Arthur Peter Mutharika, bent over paperwork at his desk has surged across social media, where party loyalists have embraced it as evidence of a leader still immersed in the daily grind of governing. The image, posted by Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu, was swiftly picked up by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) […] The post Mkulukutamoyo’s desk photo fuels narrative of “proven” leadership appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Social media commentator Idris Ali Nassah has alleged that authorities made a deliberate decision to allow late Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and the eight other occupants of the military aircraft that crashed in Chikangawa Forest to “bleed out,” following the accident. In a strongly worded social media post, Nassah said while he has never […] The post Idris Ali: “Authorities made deliberate decision to let Chilima, eight others bleed out in Chikangawa Forest” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s parliamentary committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash has concluded the first phase of its inquiry, which focused on the planning, preparation and authorisation of the fatal flight. Committee Chairperson Walter Nyamilandu described the phase as both insightful and emotional, confirming that all scheduled witnesses had appeared before the committee as planned. The committee will […] The post Plane crash inquiry turns to Chilima’s final flight in phase two appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi) has gone public with concerns that individuals appearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating the Chilima plane crash are attempting to intimidate the inquiry. Speaking at a media briefing in Lilongwe, Cdedi executive director Sylvester Namiwa warned that such behaviour would not be tolerated and […] The post Hands off the Chilima inquiry, civil society warns appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s higher education regulator has deregistered Skyway University, making it the second private institution to lose its licence within a year in a significant crackdown on academic standards. The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) move follows the deregistration of Pentecostal Life University and comes months after the regulator revoked degrees awarded to some 2025 […] The post Malawi closes second university in a year over substandard degrees appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Press Corporation, Malawi’s largest conglomerate, has posted a profit after tax of K261 billion for 2025 — a result that not only underscores the group’s financial resilience but sets the stage for an expansion into sectors it has not previously occupied. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in Blantyre, chief executive Ronald Mangani outlined plans to […] The post Press Corporation posts K261bn profit, signals expansion drive appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

NBS Bank has unveiled one of the biggest strategic transformations in its history, abandoning its traditional Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Banking model in favour of a comprehensive Business Banking strategy that promises to fundamentally change how businesses are financed, supported and grown in Malawi. Rather than simply introducing a new brand, the bank says […] The post NBS Bank Scraps SME Banking, Unveils Bold Business Banking Strategy to Help Build Malawi’s Next Business Giants appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A second Malawian woman returning from South Africa under the government’s voluntary evacuation programme has died after crossing into Malawi through Mwanza Border, authorities have confirmed. The latest fatality occurred on Friday morning shortly after the woman entered Malawi, making her the second female returnee to die while travelling home following evacuation from xenophobic attacks […] The post Second Malawian returnee from South Africa dies during evacuation to Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Perfect Property Solutions Company Limited has boosted the upcoming M’mbelwa Royal Golf Tournament with a K3.5 million sponsorship. The handover took place this past Friday ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday at the Lilongwe Golf Club. The tournament serves as a key fundraiser for the Umthetho Cultural Festival, an annual celebration of […] The post Perfect Property Solutions Boosts M’mbelwa Royal Golf Tournament with K3.5 Million appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Edna Muluzi, daughter of crash victim Shanil Dzimbiri Muluzi, has appeared before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating the 10 June 2024 military plane crash that killed Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others — and presented a list of 11 questions she says the committee must answer. Her testimony touched on suspicious phone activity, […] The post Shanil’s SIM card ‘active after her death’: family demands answers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA) has called for urgent corrective measures to address systemic challenges within the construction sector, asserting that such reforms are essential for the industry to achieve national and regional competitiveness. Speaking at the commemoration of National Construction Day in Lilongwe, CIRA Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Gerald Khonje, acknowledged the progress […] The post CIRA Calls for Strategic Reforms to Boost Construction Sector appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A witness appearing before Malawi’s parliamentary inquiry into the Chikangawa plane crash has told the committee that he received detailed information about the fate of the aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima hours before the government made any public announcement — including a call from a retired military general who described in striking detail how […] The post Nthakomwa: I knew Chilima was dead. Chakwera said nothing appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi is taking steps to modernise its legal framework for trusts, with the government convening a stakeholder consultation in Lilongwe on Thursday to gather input on a Draft Trusts Bill that officials say is long overdue. The Solicitor General and Secretary for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Gertrude Lynn Hiwa SC, told participants that the existing […] The post Malawi moves to close money laundering loopholes with new trusts law appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc rewarded 20 customers with Malawi National Women’s Football Team jerseys during the third draw of its Waku WAFCON POS Promotion held at the bank’s Capital City Service Centre in Lilongwe. The winners walked away with official Scorchers jerseys after correctly participating in the ‘Guess the Scorchers WAFCON Jersey’ campaign, […] The post NBM plc rewards 20 customers in third ‘Waku WAFCON’ POS promo appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has handed over a newly constructed solar-powered water reticulation system to Mikate Health Post in Thyolo, aimed to improve healthcare service delivery. The donation forms part of the bank’s district council’s K200 million Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative supporting various development initiatives across the country. Speaking during the handover […] The post NBM plc delivers potable water to Mikate Health Post in Thyolo appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

What began as a desperate journey home for hundreds of Malawians fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa turned into an emotional display of compassion and regional solidarity on Thursday night, when Mozambique’s First Lady, Gueta Chapo, personally visited stranded families at the Maputo Bus Terminal and provided them with humanitarian assistance. The First Lady distributed […] The post “You Are All My Children”: Mozambique’s First Lady Brings Hope to Stranded Malawians Fleeing Xenophobic Violence appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Changalume Barracks has claimed victory at the Malawi Armed Forces’ annual drill competition for the second year running, topping a six-unit contest held over two days at the MAFCO military school in Salima. The unit scored 1,356.65 points out of a possible 1,550, finishing ahead of five rival barracks to retain its title at the […] The post Changalume Barracks win Malawi military drill competition for second successive year appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The man who was at Saulos Chilima’s side on the day the former Vice President boarded his final flight has spoken candidly about the devastating personal toll of that tragedy — revealing that he has been unempl oyed ever since. Davie Kalilombe, who served as Special Assistant responsible for Protocol in the Office of the […] The post Kalilombe: Chilima’s death left me unemployed appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The United Kingdom and Malawi have pledged to deepen their economic relationship following a high-level business roundtable held in London on Thursday, with senior figures from both countries gathering to explore new opportunities in trade and investment. The event, hosted by the UK–Malawi Chamber of Commerce (UKMCC) at an undisclosed London venue, brought together business […] The post UK and Malawi boost trade ties at London summit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Senior officers in Malawi’s military are under investigation following allegations that they were involved in an arms‑smuggling network, according to law‑enforcement and diplomatic sources familiar with the matter. The claims were first reported by the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ), which said multiple sources told the news outlet that the intelligence behind the complaint originated […] The post Malawi Army command faces scrutiny over CIA‑flagged arms allegations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Thousands of Malawian civil servants were left without their June salaries this week after a technical failure at the Accountic General’s Office disrupted the payment process — despite the salaries having been processed on 30 June 2026. The office has since resolved the problem, with spokesperson Loness Gwazanga Chowawa confirming that payments began reaching affected […] The post Govt blames ‘technical glitch’ for payday chaos leaving civil servants unable to pay bills appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Brigadier General Dan Kuwali has warned Malawians against “cocaine‑fuelled conspiracy theories” circulating on social media, telling Parliament’s plane‑crash inquiry that false claims linking him to the death of former vice‑president Saulos Chilima are damaging his integrity and misleading the nation. Appearing before the Ad hoc Committee, Kuwali said unnamed individuals were spreading fabricated stories alleging […] The post Kuwali hits out at ‘cocaine‑fuelled’ crash conspiracies appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi has officially introduced a new twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug, marking what health officials describe as a significant milestone in the country’s effort to end AIDS as a public health threat. The drug, Lenacapavir, was launched at Area 25 Community Hospital in Lilongwe on Thursday. It joins oral PrEP and a two-monthly injectable alternative, […] The post Malawi launches twice-yearly HIV injection in push to cut new infections below 4,000 by 2030 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi is preparing to resume uranium exports for the first time in years, after the country’s Mining Minister met with the operator of the Kayelekera Uranium Mine to discuss the planned restart of operations. Minister of Mining Thoko Tembo held talks with the Country Director and Board of Lotus Resources Limited, during which the Australian […] The post Malawi set to resume uranium exports in August after minister’s talks with mine operator appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s parliamentary inquiry into the military plane crash that killed vice‑president Saulos Chilima and eight others has heard testimony pointing to fragmented command procedures, informal requests and impractical travel plans in the days before the fatal flight. Appearing before Parliament’s Ad hoc Committee, Brigadier General Dan Kuwali said his role in the events was limited […] The post Brigadier General Kuwali distances himself from aircraft decision in Chilima crash inquiry appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

China has handed over a donation to Malawi’s Parliament, with both countries signalling plans to strengthen legislative ties and deepen their strategic partnership. The ceremony, held on June 30 at the Parliament Building, was attended by Ambassador Lu Xu, Speaker Sameer Suleman, First Deputy Speaker Victor Musowa, and representatives of MPs. Ambassador Lu said China […] The post Malawi Parliament receives donation from Chinese Embassy appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A major road project in Malawi has been pushed back by more than a year, raising concerns about the impact on food distribution and economic stability ahead of the rainy season. The 55-kilometre Nsipe-Chingeni-Liwonde Road, funded by the European Union, the African Development Bank and the Malawian government, has reached just 26 percent completion since […] The post Nsipe-Chingeni-Liwonde Road: Malawi’s key route pushed back to 2027 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

UTM Party MP Patricia ‘Akweni’ Kaliati has announced a series of new measures aimed at tightening oversight, improving coordination and strengthening accountability across development projects in Mulanje West, following a Constituency Development Committee (CDC) meeting she attended this week. Kaliati said the committee agreed to strengthen coordination of all Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects to […] The post ‘Akweni’ Kaliati orders tighter oversight and inclusive development in Mulanje West appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Agriculture Minister has given technical experts just three months to complete a new national food and agriculture investment strategy — and has warned that implementation must follow without delay. Roza Mbilizi issued the directive at the launch of the National Agrifood Systems Investment Plan (Nasip) formulation exercise in Lilongwe, held jointly by her ministry […] The post Malawi gives experts 90 days to reshape agriculture investment strategy appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Thousands of academically gifted but financially struggling Malawians risk being priced out of public universities after institutions announced a 100 percent increase in tuition fees, a move the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has described as abrupt, inequitable and a serious threat to equal access to higher education. The coalition says the unprecedented fee hike […] The post CSEC Warns 100% University Fee Hike Will Lock Out Poor Students appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.