Lilongwe-based sports development organisation Mpira M’mudzi Mwathu (MMM) on Saturday conducted a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) awareness session for 20 Under-15 girls from Mthawira Primary School in Ntcheu, using football as a platform to promote education and life skills. The initiative, organised in partnership with the United States Embassy in Malawi, brought […] The post Mpira M’mudzi uses football to empower girls on reproductive health appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Simplex Chithyola Banda, Leader of the Opposition and Malawi Congress Party lawmaker, is expected to enter a plea in a corruption case on 7 August 2026, following the issuing of court summons. The Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court has summoned  Chithyola Banda, a former finance minister, to appear in person to answer charges relating to […] The post Chithyola Banda faces court over K29.5bn Greenbelt funds appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Digital content piracy is wreaking havoc on Malawi’s economy, driving away investors and starving the government of vital public revenue, a senior official has warned. Director of Government Communication Services Deogratias Mmana issued the stark warning while speaking at a national multi-stakeholder forum on digital piracy in Blantyre, where he laid bare the true scale […] The post Malawi losing millions to piracy epidemic as officials warn of job losses and investor flight appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mkango Resources’ pitch on Songwe Hill arrives with the polish familiar to junior miners courting political goodwill: bold value-addition claims, a ministerial photo opportunity, and projections of jobs and forex that are, for now, entirely prospective. None of this makes the project fraudulent or even unpromising. It does mean the claims deserve the kind of […] The post The Songwe promise: forensic scrutiny of Mkango’s rare earth pitch appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Supreme Court of Appeal has granted permission for a man to proceed with a judicial review against the District Commissioner of Lilongwe, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, and t he President of Malawi, after an earlier application was denied by the High Court. The permission for Sefasi Matthews Jonathan Masula to […] The post Malawi’s Supreme Court grants leave for judicial review in case against Lilongwe DC and government appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Two Malawian organisations have joined forces to lobby for increased investment in adolescent sexual and reproductive health rights, warning that teenage pregnancy rates in the country continue to rise despite years of intervention. The Centre for Social Research (CSR) and Women for Sustainable Agile Development in Malawi (WOSAD) set out their case at a one-day […] The post Malawi’s teenage pregnancy rate hits 32% as advocates call for stronger sexual health investment appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi netball head coach Deborah Fuller says her side is fully prepared for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, after a series of tough warm-up fixtures against some of the sport’s biggest names. The Queens faced New Zealand, England’s men’s netball team and England A as part of their build-up to the tournament, with Fuller assessing […] The post Malawi’s Fuller ‘ready’ for Commonwealth Games after strength-testing warm-up matches appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Miss World representative for 2026 has been named — but the announcement has sparked a wave of reaction online, after organisers opted to send first runner-up Irene Navicha rather than reigning Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi. Navicha will fly the flag for Malawi at the 73rd Miss World pageant, taking place in Vietnam this August, […] The post Miss Malawi runner-up Navicha to represent country at Miss World amid social media backlash over selection appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the first cohort of beneficiaries under a new scholarship programme aimed at supporting Malawian students studying science, technology, engineering and maths at university. The Airtel Nzeru Tech Scholarship Programme, delivered through Airtel Malawi plc in partnership with the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), was launched in January 2026 […] The post Airtel launches tech scholarship for 25 Malawian students at MUST appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Two years after the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) introduced Kalondola, the country’s digital tax stamp system has transformed excise tax collection, delivering billions in additional revenue and exposing previously hidden gaps in the market. But while the technology has strengthened government’s ability to track products and collect taxes, it has not completely defeated counterfeit goods […] The post Two years of Kalondola: Malawi’s tax revolution delivers billions, but black market fight continues appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Ascent Soccer Academy has been praised by sponsors One Nico Group following an impressive first appearance at the Gothia Cup in Sweden, the world’s largest youth football tournament. The Malawian academy’s Under-14 boys made it through to the Round of 16 in the Boys Under-14 Playoff A, capping off a strong showing on their tournament […] The post One Nico backs Ascent Soccer Academy after standout Gothia Cup debut appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Limbe Resident Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant of arrest for Neelam Azhar Mahmood, wife of Blantyre businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry, over allegations that she falsely represented herself as a Malawian citizen in a property transaction, a development that could have significant implications for the enforcement of Malawi’s land ownership laws. Court documents seen […] The post Court issues arrest warrant for Chaudhry’s wife over alleged false citizenship declaration in K330m land deal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Inclusive, strategic and policy-driven, the opposition’s new front bench signals a shift from politics of protest to politics of oversight. Not Just Appointments—A Declaration of Intent The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has done more than announce a Shadow Cabinet—it has unveiled a strategy for governance from the opposition benches. Far from being a routine list […] The post ANALYSIS | MCP’s shadow cabinet: More than a list of names—A blueprint to hold Govt accountable appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian MP used his time on the floor of parliament to deliver an extraordinary rundown of his own personal spending on public infrastructure — insisting he had been forced to dig into his own pocket “on behalf of government” to tackle poverty in his constituency. Dr Matthews Mtumbuka, MP for Rumphi Central and deputy […] The post Mtumbuka lists lengthy catalogue of personal contributions to Rumphi— from mortuaries to bridges to solar lights appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A little-known Indian company incorporated barely two years ago has landed a staggering $20.2 million (K35 billion) contract to supply maize to Malawi’s National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA), raising eyebrows over how such a small operation secured one of the country’s biggest food procurement deals. Global Agri Services Limited was only incorporated on 12 March […] The post Mystery over K35bn maize deal as tiny Indian firm wins massive Malawi contract appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Four Members of Parliament from Rumphi District in northern Malawi have pooled K10.5 million of their own constituency funds to renovate the mortuary at Rumphi District Hospital, after months of breakdowns left the vast majority of its units out of action. The initiative, led by Rumphi Central MP Dr Mathews Mtumbuka, comes after nine of […] The post Rumphi MPs from four parties club together to fund mortuary repairs after govt fails to act appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Natural Resources has praised a bioethanol cooking scheme in Chikwawa, saying it offers a practical alternative to charcoal that could ease pressure on the country’s dwindling forests while improving public health. Patricia Wiskies made the comments during a visit on Tuesday to PressCane Limited’s clean cooking project, which operates under the Green […] The post Bioethanol cooking scheme offers charcoal alternative, says Malawi minister appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is facing allegations that senior officials, including Acting Director General Gabriel Chembezi, have been benefiting from additional fuel allocations outside the Bureau’s approved entitlement policy — even as several of its official vehicles sit grounded for lack of maintenance funding, according to documents and sources who spoke to Nyasa Times . […] The post ACB accused of misusing fuel allocations as bureau’s own vehicles sit grounded for lack of funds appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe was buzzing this afternoon as President Arthur Peter Mutharika hosted former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair in a high‑stakes meeting insiders say could shape Malawi’s economic future. Sources at Kamuzu Palace described a no‑nonsense briefing from Mutharika, who laid bare the crisis he inherited — the now‑infamous Four Fs: Food, Forex, Fertiliser and Fuel […] The post Mutharika calls in Tony Blair! Palace showdown as Malawi hunts for big‑money investors appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi is gearing up for its most star-studded night yet, after FDH Bank plc threw its weight — and its wallet — behind a blockbuster concert set to bring American R&B icon Brian McKnight to the country for the very first time. The bank has unveiled a major financial partnership with Lawi Group ahead of […] The post ‘Hollywood comes to Malawi’: Lawi and FDH Bank team up for blockbuster McKnight gig appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A lawyer known for making noise on social media has issued a blistering ultimatum to Malawi’s judicial watchdog, demanding it wrap up a corruption probe into two members of the bench within four weeks — after the investigation dragged on for a staggering 21 months. Alexious Kamangila, a private practice lawyer who has built a […] The post Kamangila gives judges’ watchdog four-week ultimatum over ‘justice denied’ corruption probe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lindian Resources Limited, the Australian-listed miner developing the Kangankunde Rare Earth Project in Malawi’s Balaka district, remains on track with its production timeline following the successful completion of its first blasting operations, according to a senior mining sector official. Grain Malunga, national coordinator at the Chamber of Mines and Energy, said the project’s progress was […] The post Lindian Resources on track for Q4 rare earth production start in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

There is a particular kind of legal case that outlives the institution at its centre, and Malawi’s long-running dispute over Finance Bank is one of them. The bank itself has not existed in any meaningful sense since January 2006. Yet twenty years on, the machinery of the state and the ghost of a defunct lender […] The post The trillion-kwacha question: what Malawi’s Finance Bank saga reveals about the limits of restitution appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Furious minister tells parliament certain journalists write “negative, negative” stories without verifying facts Deputy Speaker orders parliamentary media committee to investigate minister’s explosive allegations Malawi’s Finance Minister launched a blistering attack on the credibility of journalists during a heated session in parliament on Tuesday afternoon, accusing news outlets of “butchering” information on matters of national […] The post Mwanamvekha explodes at Malawi reporters in parliament, accusing them of ‘distorting facts’ over CDF loan scheme report appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian cabinet minister turned parliament into a stage for presidential praise-singing on Tuesday afternoon, showering President Arthur Peter Mutharika with glowing tributes during a session meant to answer MPs’ questions. Minister of Local Government Dr Ben Malunga Phiri led the chorus of adulation, crediting the President’s “proven leadership” as the key to hope for […] The post Minister Phiri leads chorus of praise for ‘Mkulukutamoyo’ in fiery parliamentary answer appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Two people have died and 21 others have been injured in a road accident on the Limbe-Zomba Road in Malawi. The crash happened this morning near Sable Farming and involved a minibus and a saloon car travelling in opposite directions, police said. Limbe Police deputy spokesperson Demetria Banda said the minibus, a Mazda Bongo carrying […] The post Two dead, 21 hurt in head-on crash on Limbe-Zomba Road appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, Peter Mukhito, has told parliament that MPs should stop repeatedly asking his ministry to open police posts in their constituencies, insisting that responsibility lies with the lawmakers themselves rather than central government. “I am repeating this again and again,” Mukhito told the National Assembly as he fielded questions directed at […] The post Mukhito tells Malawi MPs to stop asking him to build police posts: ‘That’s your job, not government’s’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A former deputy director of finance at Malawi’s communications regulator was unfairly dismissed after being blamed for signing two procurement letters without the personal authorisation of the organisation’s director general, the Industrial Relations Court has rule Evin Howard Mwapasa, who spent almost 18 years at the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), was sacked in February […] The post Court rules Mwapasa unfairly dismissed by MACRA over unsigned procurement letters appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Local Government Minister has unveiled a major shake-up of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), insisting the controversial pot of public money will now be driven by what communities actually need — rather than what officials decide to hand out. Dr Ben Malunga Phiri made the bombshell announcement in Parliament as he faced pointed questioning […] The post Ben Phiri: CDF to become ‘people-centred’ as minister vows to end funding chaos appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Two preachers have been booted out of their church after bosses accused them of going rogue — including hauling the very institution they served to court. The Blantyre Synod of the CCAP gave Reverend Duncan Kananji and Reverend Wilson Kazembe the boot after a disciplinary probe found them guilty of defying orders and breaking church […] The post CCAP shake-up: Two preachers axed in bitter feud as they cry ‘stitch-up’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi government has allocated K100 billion to the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) to procure additional maize, in a significant escalation of its preparations for a food crisis anticipated as a result of the El Niño weather phenomenon. The allocation was announced in Parliament on Monday by the Minister of Finance, Joseph Mwanamvekha, who […] The post Malawi unveils K100 billion maize reserve plan as government moves to pre-empt El Niño food crisis appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A leading human rights activist has issued a scathing warning that a string of horrifying workplace deaths has exposed glaring gaps in the enforcement of safety regulations, as pressure mounts on authorities to act. Michael Kaiyatsa, Executive Director of the Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR), said the recent spate of fatalities and serious […] The post Workplace death toll sparks fury as activists demand independent probe into spate of fatal accidents appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian MP has demanded to know why councils across the country are being quoted billions of kwacha for secondary school construction — when a German charity managed to build a fully-equipped school for a fraction of the cost. Nsanje Central MP Francis Kasaila used a session in Parliament to challenge Education Minister Bright Msaka […] The post DPP MP Kasaila grills minister Msaka over eye-watering construction costs under CDF appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Fury has erupted over Malawi’s crippling electricity blackouts, with a leading human rights group demanding the government “come out clear” and stop hiding behind press statements as the crisis wreaks havoc across the country. The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a blistering attack on ministers, accusing them of failing to give Malawians an […] The post Rights group blasts DPP govt over blackout crisis crippling Malawi  hospitals, schools and businesses appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The trial of two men accused of murdering Agnes Katengeza is set to resume on Wednesday, with further state witnesses expected to give evidence as prosecutors continue building their case. Dzikondianthu Malunda, Director of Criminal Litigation in the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, said 16 state witnesses in total are expected to testify over the course […] The post Katengeza murder trial: more witnesses to testify as court hears of sale of victim’s phone and laptop appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.