Social media use is contributing to a mental health crisis among young Malawians, exposing them to content that promotes suicidal thoughts and self-harm, a government minister has told parliament. Roza Fatchi Mbilizi, the minister of agriculture, made the remarks on Thursday during a parliamentary debate on a ministerial statement on mental health delivered by the […] The post Malawi minister Mbilizi warns of social media’s toll on young people’s mental health appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Law Society’s decision to publicly challenge Director of Public Prosecutions Fostino Maele over the discontinuation of a string of high-profile criminal cases deserves the full attention of every Malawian who still believes in the rule of law. To be clear, the Society is right to acknowledge upfront that the Constitution grants the DPP […] The post Justice system on trial: Malawi deserves answers, not silence appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Apostle Joseph Ziba has said a nationwide prayer session was held to intercede for Malawi’s economic growth, national security and the country’s young generation, declaring that the nation is entering “a new season of transformation” built on prayer and obedience to God. In a statement, Ziba said the gathering had stood “before the throne of […] The post Apostle Ziba leads national prayer session for Malawi’s economic transformation and youth renewal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has distanced himself from political prophecies circulating on social media that predict he will become Malawi’s future President, urging Malawians and fellow religious leaders to avoid debates that could deepen political divisions and instead focus on the country’s pressing national challenges. Bushiri’s statement follows the circulation of a prophecy by fellow preacher […] The post Bushiri breaks silence on ‘future president’ prophecy, urges pophets to stop dividing Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Airtel Money has continued to transform lives through its ongoing Tola Promotion, with three more customers winning K5 million each in the eighth draw of the exciting nationwide campaign. The latest winners expressed joy and gratitude, saying the life-changing cash prizes would help them improve their livelihoods, grow their businesses, and create a more secure […] The post Airtel Money Tola Promotion Rewards Three More Lucky Winners with K5 Million Each in Draw 8 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) collected K1.398tn in tax revenue during the first quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year, surpassing its target by K20bn in a sign that reforms introduced under commissioner general Felix Tambulasi are gaining traction. According to an internal update seen by this publication, the authority mobilised the funds between April and […] The post Malawi Revenue Authority beats first-quarter target as Tambulasi-led reforms bear fruit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Deputy Minister of Homeland Security Norman Chisale has been singled out for recognition under a new appreciation initiative launched by The Lokas Delivering Smiles, which says it wants to celebrate Malawians who have made a lasting impact through charitable and community work. Announcing the initiative, the organisation said it was moving beyond its usual work […] The post Chisale honoured for charity work by ‘Delivering Smiles’ appreciation initiative appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawian police have arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the murder of Atughanile Chomo, a 28-year-old medical doctor found dead at her home in Blantyre on Tuesday. The suspect, named by police as Macmillan Mvevula, was detained following an intelligence-led operation carried out by detectives from the Blantyre Criminal Investigations Department, according to Alfred […] The post Malawi police arrest suspect over killing of Blantyre doctor appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has moved to reassure Parliament that plans to establish Bangula University in Nsanje have not been shelved, insisting the long-delayed project remains on the government’s agenda. Msaka told the House that construction of Mombera University is currently underway, and will be completed before work begins on either […] The post Bangula University ‘not abandoned’, Msaka tells Parliament — But construction still years away appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian cabinet minister has accused the opposition of shameless hypocrisy over a stalled fertiliser factory project — insisting the party has no right to point fingers when it sat on the problem for years while in power. Local Government Minister Dr Ben Malunga Phiri let rip at the former ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) […] The post ‘Don’t be holier than thou’: Minister Phiri explodes at MCP over stalled Dzombe fertiliser factory appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Dancehall sensation Busy Signal is heading back to Malawi for a THIRD time – but fans have been left touched after finding out exactly why he’s coming. The Jamaican hitmaker, best known for his smash Dreams of Brighter Days, has built up a special bond with the African nation over the years – and he’s […] The post Busy Signal heads back to Malawi for heartwarming reason appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has distanced himself from political prophecies circulating on social media that predict he will become Malawi’s future President, urging Malawians and fellow religious leaders to avoid debates that could deepen political divisions and instead focus on the country’s pressing national challenges. Bushiri’s statement follows the circulation of a prophecy by fellow preacher […] The post Bushiri Breaks Silence on ‘Future President’ Prophecy, Urges Prophets to Stop Dividing Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Government is leaving no stone unturned in its legal battle to relocate the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre after Attorney General Frank Mbeta filed a fresh application seeking to remove a court order that has stalled the move. The latest court action signals government’s determination to breathe life into President Peter […] The post Govt leaves no stone unturned in MEC relocation battle, files fresh Court bid appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

More than 140 of Africa’s top business leaders, policymakers and global investors are gathering in Cape Town this week with a single, urgent question in mind: how to scale African businesses and unlock intra-continental trade in an increasingly fragmented global economy. The two-day Africa Unlocked 2026 conference, hosted by Standard Bank at the Norval Foundation […] The post Standard Bank gathers Africa’s top business minds in Cape Town appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The explosive “Black Box” controversy that brought Malawi’s Parliament to a standstill on Wednesday reared its head once more Thursday, plunging the House back into chaos after Dedza Mulunduni MP and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Chief Whip Moses Kunkuyu leapt to his feet on a point of order. The fresh flashpoint came after Government Chief […] The post ‘Black Box’ row rears its head for second day running appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT) has raised fresh concerns over delays in releasing funds for the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), saying its monitoring shows that councils have yet to receive the K5 billion allocated for the programme. In a comment monitored on Zodiak’s Sunrise Malawi programme, CSAT executive director Willy Kambwandira said […] The post Kambwandira unleashes: ‘No CDF cash anywhere’ — govt accused of hiding crisis appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Hundreds of Malawians forced to flee escalating xenophobic violence in South Africa are being helped by a K10 million donation from the Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation, as government renews calls for more support. The returnees — many of them women and children — have been sheltering at the Mwanza Stadium Reception Centre since being […] The post Chilima Foundation donates K10m to Malawians fleeing Xenophobic attacks in South Africa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The commencement of mining at Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde project is a moment worth celebrating — and one Malawians should watch closely as it unfolds. For a nation more accustomed to being a footnote in global commodity conversations, Kangankunde offers something different: a seat, however modest, at the table of a mineral race that is reshaping […] The post Editorial Comment: A rare earth milestone Malawi must not squander appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

There is something almost admirable about the confidence with which Malawi’s government has just spent the better part of a fortnight training a new diplomatic corps in everything except the one thing it claims to want from them. On 1 July, Foreign Affairs Minister George Chaponda stood in Lilongwe and handed certificates to the country’s […] The post Malawi diplomats fly blind with K19bn junket appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Football analysts say the 2026/27 FDH Bank Premiership is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons in years, with a new sponsorship deal credited for raising the stakes. Super League of Malawi signed a five-year, MK5 billion agreement with FDH Bank earlier this year, ending its long-standing partnership with TNM. The deal […] The post Prize money fuels tightest Malawi FDH  Premiership race in years appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Energy Dr Jean Mathanga says government plans to expand electricity access are moving ahead through rural electrification programmes and new investments in power generation. Speaking on the sidelines of parliamentary proceedings, she said the Malawi Rural Electrification Programme (MAREP) remains the main vehicle for connecting underserved communities, with constituencies required to submit proposals […] The post Energy Minister sets out new push to widen electricity access appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Speaker of Parliament was on Wednesday accused of playing politics after he furiously blamed the opposition for the botched launch of a multimillion-kwacha fertiliser plant — triggering uproar in the chamber. Sameer Suleman, who presides over the National Assembly, sent MPs into a frenzy when he waded into a heated debate over businessman Napoleon […] The post Speaker brands Dzombe factory questions ‘previous government’s fault’ — sparking chaotic clash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

This is the extraordinary moment Malawi’s parliament descended into uproar after a government minister branded an opposition MP “Black Box” — sparking a furious backlash that brought the House to a standstill. Chief whip Patricia Wiskes was on her feet trying to make herself heard over jeers from the opposition benches on Wednesday afternoon when […] The post Chief whip’s ‘Black Box’ jibe at Kunkuyu triggers chaos as Speaker halts Parliament appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Ascent Academy has secured a K900 million sponsorship from Nico Group, unveiled on Wednesday at Kamuzu International Airport during a send-off for the academy’s soccer teams as they head to Sweden and Iceland for two international youth tournaments, the Gothia Cup and the Rey Cup. The deal runs for three years, with Nico Group putting […] The post Ascent Academy lands K900m Nico Group deal ahead of Europe trip appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The trial of seven men accused of murdering Dr Victoria Bobe, a Blantyre obstetrician shot dead during an armed robbery at her home last year, was adjourned on Wednesday until Thursday afternoon, as the High Court moved to secure a transcriber for a video the prosecution intends to submit as evidence. The case, being heard […] The post Bobe murder trial adjourned as court seeks video transcriber appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Supporters of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers are being urged to keep things peaceful and disciplined this weekend as both clubs head into the second leg of their Airtel Top 8 quarter-finals. The Football Association of Malawi has confirmed the fixtures for what are shaping up to be decisive ties, with four semi-final […] The post Bullets, Wanderers fans urged to keep it peaceful for Top 8 showdowns appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Old Mutual (Blantyre) Foundation Trust has donated K140 million to support government’s repatriation of Malawians returning from South Africa following xenophobic attacks there. Handing over the cheque in Lilongwe on Wednesday, Foundation chairperson Tawonga Manda said the funds will go toward transporting 140 Malawians, covering the cost of hiring two buses from Durban to Malawi. […] The post Old Mutual gives K140m to help repatriate Malawians from South Africa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jappie Mhango, has told Parliament that government has engaged 81 contractors to rehabilitate roads damaged by floods and other weather-related events in districts across the country. Responding to questions in the National Assembly, Mhango said the rehabilitation programme was already under way, and expressed confidence the works would […] The post Malawi engages 81 contractors to repair flood-damaged roads, minister tells Parliament appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Grief and quiet wailing greeted the return of Tamara Munthali’s remains to Lilongwe on Tuesday, as family, friends and senior government officials gathered at Kamuzu International Airport to receive the body of the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority’s director of projects and social services, who died in South Africa after a battle with acute kidney […] The post Grief as Tamara comes home: night vigil Wednesday, burial Friday appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

UTM Party president Dalitso Kabambe has unleashed a scathing broadside against Malawi’s governing Democratic Progressive Party, accusing it of running the country’s economy on nothing more than a toxic formula of price hikes, begging and borrowing. The former central bank governor tore into the DPP’s handling of the economy, branding its strategy “Kwezani, Pemphani, Kabwelekeni” […] The post Kabambe savages DPP economy ‘built on begging, borrowing and price hikes’  appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Day one back in the House, and it wasn’t just the agenda getting attention. Across the chamber, MPs traded lingering glances, warm handshakes and the odd knowing smile as old faces reunited after months apart. For a Parliament often defined by sharp exchanges, Monday’s opening had a softer script — proof that even rivals across […] The post The eyes have it: MPs share a moment as Parliament reopens appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Parliament reopened today for its Third Meeting of the 52nd Session, and the mood in the chamber quickly turned serious as lawmakers confronted one of the most emotive issues on the agenda: the flood of Malawians returning home after xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Speaker Sameer Suleman kicked off the four-week sitting by laying […] The post MPs turn spotlight on migrants fleeing South Africa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Forget the fireworks — day one back in the House had a different energy altogether. After months apart, MPs on both sides of the chamber looked genuinely pleased to see each other, trading handshakes, laughs and long conversations that spilled well past the usual courtesies. Transport Minister Jappie Mhango and Leader of the Opposition Simplex […] The post Handshakes across the aisle: MPs trade tension for warmth on Parliament’s opening day appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

When Parliament’s Public Appointments Committee (PAC) convened in Lilongwe in the first week of June to vet President Peter Mutharika’s new diplomatic corps, the most consequential sentence of the entire exercise was not spoken by a nominee. It was spoken by a civil servant. Briefing the committee, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign […] The post Merit, loyalty, or citizenship? What Malawi’s new envoys reveal about its foreign service appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

UTM president Dalitso Kabambe has called for a reversal of a decision to double public university fees, from K650,000 to K1.3m a year, describing the increase as unjust. Speaking to reporters in Lilongwe on Monday, Kabambe said the policy created a barrier to higher education, with students now facing costs of about K3.8m a year […] The post UTM’s Kabambe calls for reversal of university fee increase appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.