The Taekwondo Association of Malawi (TAM) on Saturday launched a charity outreach programme in Salima, combining sport with community service in support of vulnerable members of society, particularly the elderly. The initiative, the first of its kind by TAM, began with a charity walk from TotalEnergies Filling Station to Malimba Ground, led by the association’s […] The post TAM launches taekwondo charity drive in Salima appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Disgraced Senior Chief Malemia is facing the very real prospect of rotting in a prison cell  after being convicted of defiling a teenage girl — and then helping her get rid of the baby. The once-respected traditional leader was found guilty at the Magistrates’ Court in Zomba, in a case that has left the community […] The post Chief’s shame: Malemia faces lengthy jail term after defiling teen appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Ekhaya FC pulled off one of the results of the season, knocking out mighty FCB Nyasa Big Bullets on penalties to book a famous place in the semi-finals of the Airtel Top 8 Trophy. The underdogs held their nerve at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre, prevailing 7-6 on spot-kicks after a pulsating 1-1 draw in normal […] The post Giant-killers Ekhaya stun Big Bullets to reach Airtel Top 8 semis appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Introduction: The Changing Nature of Malawi’s Politics The era in which a single political party could comfortably dominate the political landscape is gradually coming to an end. Today’s electorate is increasingly fragmented along lines of geography, demographics, economic interest, political priority, and ethnic or regional identity. Political competition has therefore become more complex, requiring broader […] The post Beyond ‘It’s our time to eat’: Rethinking political alliances in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Revenue Authority (MRA) has been commended by a governance analyst after exceeding its first-quarter tax collection target, in a result seen as an early sign that a broader digital overhaul of the country’s tax system is beginning to pay off. The authority collected K1.398tn in the three months to June, against a target of […] The post Analyst Bamusi credits e-invoicing reform for MRA’s revenue gains appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Sparc Systems (Africa) Limited has picked up two platinum awards at the Southern Africa Brand Quality Awards (Sabqa), held in Lusaka, Zambia, in recognition of its regional operations and leadership. The company was named ICT Solutions Provider of the Year, while its founder and chief executive, Wisely Phiri, was honoured as Leading Male Entrepreneur of […] The post Malawian ICT firm Sparc Systems wins top honours at regional brand awards appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s First Vice-President, Dr Jane Ansah, has delivered a keynote address at a conference hosted by Raised For Purpose (RFP) Ministries, thanking Pastor Aubrey Mwasinga and the church for organising an event she said was contributing to spiritual renewal and national transformation. Ansah singled out for praise the ministry’s decision to invite Apostle Michael Orokpo […] The post Malawi VP Ansah praises church conference, cites Vision 2063 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Karonga Central MP Frank Mwenifumbo has posted photographs on social media showing him sharing warm, light-hearted moments with the country’s second vice-president, Enock Chihana, in what appears to be a public thawing of relations between the two long-standing political rivals. The pair had previously fallen out over the leadership of the Alliance for Democracy (Aford), […] The post Chihana, Mwenifumbo signal truce after years of Aford leadership rift appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr Ben Malunga Phiri, has said the country must invest in value addition if farmers are to fully benefit from their produce, as government broke ground on a modern market facility in Lilongwe’s Area 1. Phiri presided over the ceremony on Thursday, part of a nationwide initiative […] The post Ben Phiri: Malawi needs value addition as new markets break ground appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Police in Chiradzulu have identified the driver killed in Friday’s fuel tanker fire as Regson Kawerama, 49, from Matope village, Traditional Authority Kapeni, in Blantyre. According to Chiradzulu police station public relations officer Hubert Mwangoka, the accident occurred when the tanker caught fire after hitting a roadside verge at Chamdimbo, along the Chiradzulu–Phalombe road. “The […] The post Chiradzulu tanker fire victim named as police continue investigations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya has received a significant boost to his bid for a second term after William Mpinganjira, the owner and president of FDH Premiership side Ekhaya FC, confirmed he will not challenge him in December’s elections. FAM’s current executive committee is due to complete its term in December next […] The post FA Malawi: Mpinganjira steps aside, boosting Haiya’s re-election hopes appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FDH Premiership side Masters FC say they are yet to agree terms with striker Khuda Muyaba, despite growing speculation linking the forward with a move to the Lilongwe-based club. The former Flames striker fuelled talk of a switch on Thursday when he posted on his Facebook page suggesting he was on his way to join […] The post Masters FC deny deal for Khuda as transfer speculation swirls appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A mystery driver has burned to death after the fuel tanker he was hurtling along in the dead of night smashed into a road embankment and erupted into a fireball, trapping him inside the blazing wreckage. The horror smash happened at Chamdimbo along the Chiradzulu–Phalombe Road in southern Malawi, just before midnight on Friday, as […] The post Mystery driver burns to death as tanker bursts into flames appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Vice-President, Dr Jane Ansah, has been appointed to the Presidents Advisory Council of G100, a global network bringing together heads of state, ministers, jurists and business leaders in support of gender equality and women’s advancement. The appointment places Ansah, a retired justice of appeal and only the second woman to serve as Malawi’s vice-president, […] The post Malawi VP Jane Ansah joins global G100 women leaders’ council appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Kondwani Nankhumwa, MP for Mulanje Central, has criticised the theft and destruction of public infrastructure, warning that such acts set development back and deny communities the benefits they are entitled to. Nankhumwa made the remarks on Thursday while commissioning an electricity project in Ekhamuno village and delivering 200 desks to Mapereka School, under Senior Chief […] The post Nankhumwa condemns vandalism during Mulanje project launches appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has called on the government to reverse its decision to raise tuition fees at public universities, warning that the increase risks pushing needy students out of higher education by adding to the burden of already-struggling costs such as accommodation and upkeep. Addressing a live-streamed press conference […] The post CDEDI threatens street protests over university fee hike as minister rules out reversal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Leader of the Opposition and Kasungu South MP, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has received a special appreciation gift from The Lokas Delivering Smiles in recognition of his humanitarian work and commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable Malawians. Founder of The Lokas Delivering Smiles, Chris Loka, said the initiative is designed to honour individuals who have […] The post Chithyola Banda honoured for humanitarian service appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Sylvester Namiwa, executive director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has claimed that First Lady Gertrude Mutharika is behind the deteriorating relationship between President Peter Mutharika and his deputy, Vice-President Jane Ansah. Namiwa said he was not afraid of being intimidated over the claim, declaring that whether the Democratic Progressive Party […] The post CDEDI’s Namiwa alleges First Lady behind rift between Mutharika and VP Ansah appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Alfred Gangata, has called on the national team travelling to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games to return with medals, telling athletes it was time for the country to show something for decades of participation in the event. Gangata made the appeal on Thursday during a farewell reception for […] The post ‘Bring us medals’— Gangata’s rallying cry to Team Malawi ahead of Glasgow appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given K20 million to the Minority Shareholders Association of Listed Companies (MISALICO) in support of their upcoming Clergy Financial Literacy Programme. The programme, scheduled to take place in Mzuzu this August, aims to bridge the country’s financial knowledge gap, particularly in equity investments, while equipping participants with the […] The post NBM plc supports MISALICO financial literacy program with K20 million appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Tears flowed freely in Chitipa Friday as the body of murdered doctor Atughanile Chomo was finally lowered into the ground at Lufita, bringing a heartbreaking end to days of shock and grief that gripped the district. Dr Chomo, who worked at Blantyre’s Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, was found dead at her Mount Pleasant home on […] The post Heartbreak in Chitipa as slain doctor laid to rest appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Inkosi Jalavikuba delivered a heartfelt tribute on Friday to Malawi Revenue Authority commissioner general Felix Tambulasi, praising the care, support and love he showed his late partner, Tamara Angella Munthali, who was laid to rest before a sombre gathering of mourners, most of them dressed in black, that included several senior government officials. The inkosi […] The post Inkosi pays tribute to MRA chief Tambulasi as partner Tamara laid to rest appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe-based Emmanuel University (EMUNI) has launched an initiative to equip primary school teachers with the skills needed to support learners with disabilities, aiming to help close a gap left by a shortage of specialist teachers across the country. Under the project, teachers from 24 primary schools in Dedza and Lilongwe recently completed a two-day refresher […] The post Emmanuel University drives push to close inclusive education gap in Malawi schools appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Head coach for the Malawi National Netball Team (The Queens), Deborah Fuller, says the team is on track in its preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August. Fuller was speaking after the conclusion of a four-match test series against Zimbabwe Gems in Blantyre. […] The post Malawi Queens ready to roar: Fuller upbeat after Zimbabwe test series appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian governance watchdog has called for a forensic audit into Beautify Malawi Trust (Beam), the charity run by the country’s first lady, Gertrude Mutharika, accusing her of wrongful enrichment and abuse of power. Sylvester Namiwa, executive director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi), made the call at a livestreamed press […] The post Watchdog demands audit of Malawi first lady’s charity over ‘wrongful enrichment’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Defence lawyers in the murder trial of Dr Victoria Bobe have presented the High Court in Blantyre with several videos downloaded from Zodiak’s online platforms, showing suspects in the case being interrogated by investigator Christopher Pangeti. One of the videos shows Pangeti wearing different clothing from that seen in footage he had previously submitted as […] The post Defence highlights discrepancies in police video evidence at Bobe murder trial appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Police in Dowa have arrested a Congolese national on suspicion of killing his 22‑year‑old wife, Mapendo Assan, at the Dzaleka Refugee Camp. According to police spokesperson Alice Sitima, the suspect, Wilonje Ettando, 44, was detained on Thursday following a domestic dispute reportedly linked to suspicions of pregnancy. Sitima said the victim was taken to Dzaleka […] The post Wife found dead after dispute — husband arrested appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens following the death of Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital doctor, Dr Atughanile Chomo, assuring Malawians that security agencies are working to ensure justice is served. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Homeland Security on the sidelines of parliamentary proceedings on Friday, Minister […] The post Govt vows justice for slain doctor, reassures nation on security appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Dr Shadrick Namalomba, has called on Malawi Post Corporation to abandon its reliance on traditional mail services and pivot towards digital operations if it is to remain relevant. Addressing staff in Mzuzu on Thursday, Namalomba said digitalisation had become a necessity rather than an option for public institutions, urging […] The post Namalomba tells Malawi Post to ditch ‘letter office’ mindset, go digital appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A fierce standoff has erupted between the government and Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over whether former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba should testify before lawmakers, threatening to further delay the release of the long-awaited report into the controversial K90 billion Amaryllis Hotel purchase. The deadlock comes as the National Advocacy Platform […] The post Amaryllis probe deadlock: Govt, PAC clash over Zamba’s appearance appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Parliament has confirmed that it has no constitutional power to stop the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from discontinuing criminal cases, even after finding fault with the reasons for doing so, exposing what legal experts say is a major accountability gap in Malawi’s justice system. The admission by the chairperson of Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee, […] The post Parliament admits it cannot stop DPP from dropping criminal cases anyhow appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The government has intensified its crackdown on non-compliant higher education institutions, with the deregistration of Pentecostal Life University (PLU) coming barely two weeks after authorities ordered the closure of Skyway University, signaling a tougher stance on quality standards in Malawi’s tertiary education sector. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the National Council for Higher […] The post Govt tightens noose on rogue colleges as PLU becomes second university shut Down appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A new Open Budget Survey 2025 Debt Accountability Module by the International Budget Partnership reveals that Malawi lacks an independent fiscal institution to scrutinise public debt management, leaving Parliament and the public to rely almost entirely on government’s own assessment of its borrowing decisions. Although the country has legal and policy frameworks for debt management, […] The post Malawi doesnt have an independent debt management institution appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Parliament erupted into an emotional and unusually candid debate this week after Gender Minister Mary Navicha dropped a bombshell appeal: it’s time for Malawian men to stop suffering in silence — and start crying openly. Navicha, responding to alarming concerns raised by Mzimba South MP Emmanuel Chambulanyina Jere over the country’s soaring suicide numbers, […] The post Minister’s call for men to ‘cry openly’ sparks cross-party support appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Civil society organisations under the banners of the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) and the Malawi Civil Society-Led Black Economic Empowerment Movement (MaBLEM) have withdrawn their planned court action over alleged political interference in the procurement of transformers by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM). The decision comes just hours after ESCOM reversed its […] The post CSOs Drop ESCOM Court Battle as Creck Hardware Lands K12.24bn Transformer Deal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.