President Arthur Peter Mutharika has used Malawi’s 62nd independence anniversary to deliver a pointed message to the nation: political self-rule is not enough, and the country must now fight for economic freedom. In his Independence Day address on Monday, Mutharika said Malawi’s founding mission remained unfinished. “Our mission is not yet complete,” he said. “The […] The post Malawi at 62: Mutharika says economic liberation is next appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Christians have been challenged to step out of their churches and take an active role in driving Malawi’s economic development, in a powerful independence anniversary sermon that called on the faithful to become agents of national transformation. Reverend Dr Matilda Matabwa of the Malawi Assemblies of God delivered the challenge during a church service at […] The post Independence anniversary sermon: stop praying, start building Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Three Malawi Defence Force clubs suffered defeats in Week 9 of the FDH Bank Premiership over the weekend, with only Red Lions salvaging any pride for the military contingent. Blue Eagles set the tone on Saturday, beating Moyale Barracks 1-0 at Nankhaka Stadium in Lilongwe through Micium Mhone’s 24th-minute strike to reclaim top spot with […] The post Military clubs take a battering in Week 9 as Blue Eagles go top appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Muslim Association has welcomed a government decision to replace state-funded Independence Day celebrations with national prayers, describing the move as an act of responsible leadership amid the country’s economic difficulties. The Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) said the government’s decision to dedicate the country’s 62nd independence anniversary to prayer and economic reflection rather than […] The post Malawi’s Muslims praise government for swapping Independence Day parties for prayers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A man has been struck by a train near Sikelo village in the Traditional Authority Kalonga area of Salima District, Nyasa Times can confirm. The victim is understood to have been standing on the railway line as the train approached and was unable to move clear in time before impact. Eyewitnesses at the scene say […] The post BREAKING | Man struck by train in Salima — police rush victim to hospital appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mighty Wanderers rediscovered their winning form with a dominant 3-0 victory over Mafco at Mpira Stadium in Chiwembe, Blantyre on Sunday, putting their FDH Bank Premiership title defence firmly back on track after two consecutive draws had threatened to derail their campaign. Coach Bob Mpinganjira had seen his side frustratingly share the spoils with Ekhaya […] The post Kaliati brace fires Wanderers back to winning ways appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The family of a senior Malawian government official has moved to set the record straight over the cause of her death, after speculation swept social media suggesting she had died following complications from a Brazilian butt lift procedure. Tamara Munthali, director of projects and social services at the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (Magla), died […] The post Family silence social media rumours: Tamara Munthali died of kidney failure, not cosmetic surgery appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Controversial businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry, a Pakistani-born businessman who later acquired Malawian citizenship, has been linked to a Ministry of Energy contract worth more than MK2.4 billion under Phase 9 of the Malawi Rural Electrification Programme (MAREP). Investigations allege that Chaudhry fronted Kumakoka Trading Company, one of three firms now facing legal action over alleged […] The post Controversial businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry linked to MK2.4 billion MAREP contract under scrutiny appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Blantyre City Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman has issued a firm warning to traders at Limbe Market that unauthorised structures must be removed by 8 July or face demolition by the council, as the city moves forward with plans to redevelop the market. The mayor convened a meeting with Vice Mayor Gerald Lipikwe, MP Themba Mkandawire […] The post Mayor Jomo orders Limbe Market traders to clear unauthorised structures or face demolition appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s five public universities have doubled their tuition fees after the government approved a 100 percent increase as an emergency measure to address a deepening financial crisis in the higher education sector. The Secretary for Education, Dr Ken Ndala, confirmed that the universities had submitted formal requests to the Ministry of Education citing inadequate funding […] The post Govt defends university fee doubles as students fear being priced out appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

PROPHET HABAKKUK has donated K500,000 towards efforts to repatriate thousands of his fellow countrymen fleeing a wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing the contribution as an act of compassion rather than a display of wealth. The Mzuzu-based prophet, whose real name is Stanford Sinyangwe, made the donation through a repatriation initiative coordinated by […] The post Prophet Habakkuk joins Malawi repatriation drive as xenophobia crisis mounts 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 move […] The post Malawi’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.

A major Christian conference drawing participants from as far as Australia and Nigeria is set to take place in Blantyre next week, with a prominent Nigerian apostle making his first visit to Malawi as the headline speaker. The Healing Miracle Revival Conference, organised by Raised for a Purpose (RFP) Ministry, runs from 9 to 11 […] The post Nigerian apostle makes Malawi debut at Blantyre healing conference appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lindian Resources has detonated its first production blast at the Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, formally crossing the threshold from developer to active miner and setting the clock ticking towards a December quarter first output target. The blast — drilled and fired across 206 holes — fragmented 13,100 tonnes of material, including an estimated […] The post Lindian fires first blast at Malawi rare earths mine appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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 social media community has issued a stark warning to women against travelling abroad for buttock enlargement surgery after the death of a Malawian woman from an unregulated overseas procedure sparked widespread alarm online. The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) — a cosmetic procedure in which fat is transferred from other parts of the body to […] The post Warning to Malawian women after ‘Nyashi lift’ death abroad 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.