Minister of Energy Dr Jean Mathanga has said government is intensifying efforts to expand electricity access in rural areas through the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) project and the Malawi Rural Electrification Programme (MAREP), as the country transitions from MAREP Phase 9 to Phase 10. She said the two programmes remain key […] The post Minister outlines plans to boost rural electricity access through MAREP, ASCENT appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Revenue Authority has issued a stark warning over the country’s escalating smuggling crisis, revealing that porous borders and a booming army of motorcycle riders are seriously hampering efforts to crack down on illegal goods flooding into the country. MRA Head of Corporate Affairs Wilma Chalulu didn’t mince her words when laying bare the […] The post Malawi’s smuggling crisis deepens as MRA flags staffing shortfall appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has waded into the growing controversy engulfing Vice President Jane Ansah, demanding urgent answers from government over her continued exclusion from key executive meetings. The rights group launched its blistering intervention after it emerged that Ansah was not invited to attend a recent Cabinet meeting, which was instead chaired […] The post HRDC demands ‘urgent answers’ as row deepens over sidelined Malawi VP Ansah appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri has reaffirmed that Malawi’s decentralisation agenda is shifting decision-making and resources away from central government and towards local councils, positioning communities as the primary drivers of development. Speaking after a parliamentary sitting, Phiri said government had moved resources back to councils, with central government now focused on providing policy […] The post Ben Phiri says market investments will boost councils’ local revenue appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The High Court of Malawi’s Commercial Division has given parties in a dispute involving businessman Chaudhary Azhar Mahmood and seven defendants, including Karim Batatawala, seven days to negotiate terms and report back to the court on Monday, in relation to an injunction obtained by the claimant. Mahmood is seeking to recover a house he alleges […] The post Court gives parties 7 days to negotiate in Chaudhary-Batatawala house dispute appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

An opposition MP has hit out at Parliament, accusing it of setting a troubling new precedent by dragging up remarks made OUTSIDE the chamber and demanding lawmakers explain themselves on the floor of the House. Lilongwe Mpenu MP Eisenhower Nduwa Mkaka of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) didn’t hold back in his criticism, warning that Parliament […] The post Mkaka accuses Malawi Parliament of setting ‘dangerous precedent’ in Malondera row appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

All eyes will be on Vice President Jane Ansah on Wednesday when she takes to the stage as guest of honour and keynote speaker at a major church conference — with many watching closely to see whether she uses the platform to address her increasingly public sidelining by government. The Vice President’s appearance comes amid […] The post All eyes on Ansah as sidelined Malawi VP takes stage at pastors’ wives conference appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

When Morocco named a major highway linking Tiznit to Dakhla after United States President Donald Trump, many observers dismissed it as little more than a symbolic diplomatic gesture. But the decision reflects a much deeper strategy. Morocco was not simply honouring an American president; it was using symbolism to project a national vision. The road […] The post Beyond Symbolism: What Malawi Can Learn from Morocco’s ‘Trump Road’ Strategy appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A row erupted in Malawi’s Parliament on Tuesday after a top minister accused a fellow MP of throwing around wildly inflated figures — and demanded he explain himself. Leader of the House Jappie Mhango stormed into the chamber questioning claims that a jaw-dropping K24 billion had been splashed on bringing Malawians home from South Africa. […] The post Minister demands answers after MP’s ‘£24bn repatriation bill’ claim blows up in Parliament appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A bizarre game of buck-passing has erupted at the heart of Malawi’s government after First Vice President Jane Ansah was mysteriously frozen out of Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting — with officials tying themselves in knots trying to explain why. The saga has exposed what looks like utter chaos inside the Presidency, as one spokesperson after another […] The post Malawi govt officials play pass-the-buck over who’s REALLY running the country appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s passport system has ground to a complete standstill — leaving desperate applicants stranded without travel documents for a full week, as ageing machines break down and booklets run dry. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has produced not a single passport in seven days, insiders claim, plunging travellers hoping to go abroad for […] The post Passport crisis deepens as faulty chips and duplicate prints paralyse immigration department appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Campaign groups fighting for LGBTIQ+ rights in Malawi have launched a fresh push to secure a seat on the country’s top human rights body — insisting the community can no longer be locked out of the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). The demand comes hot on the heels of a separate campaign, Youth-Decide, which piled […] The post Gay rights groups demand seat at table as Malawi’s human rights watchdog prepares shake-up appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Two students from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have won a gold medal at a continental competition in Nairobi, in what is bein g described as a historic result for Malawi in African agricultural innovation. Ufulu Kampinga and Monica Didas took first prize at the China-Africa Regional Competition, held for undergraduate […] The post Malawi students take second place overall at China-Africa innovation contest appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Local Government has hit back at claims his own department is dragging its feet on rolling out crucial development funds, insisting everything is running smoothly despite mounting concerns from MPs on the ground. Dr Ben Malunga Phiri dismissed suggestions that local councils were causing delays to the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and other […] The post Minister Phiri dismisses ‘speculative’ claims of CDF delays as MP raises alarm appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawian boxer Elias Bonzo stands two victories away from ending the country’s 40-year wait for a Commonwealth Games medal, after booking his place in the quarter-finals in Glasgow. Bonzo advanced to the last eight with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Gibraltar’s Gracia Ewan, a display that showcased both his composure and his growing reputation as […] The post Malawian boxer Bonzo one step closer to breaking 40-year medal drought appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Finance Minister has moved to calm growing fears that the country is being deserted by its foreign backers, insisting cash is still flowing in — even as one of its oldest allies quietly heads for the exit. Joseph Mwanamvekha delivered his upbeat message in Lilongwe on Saturday at the launch of a Catholic Church […] The post Mwanamvekha insists ‘donors haven’t abandoned Malawi’ — but Britain’s brutal aid cuts tell a very different story appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Sports prediction systems now rely on advanced technologies to process performance data, spot trends, and evaluate multiple variables. These tools combine computing power, artificial intelligence, and statistical analysis to deliver sharper forecasts. Experts look for solutions that handle huge amounts of sports information quickly. Depending on the platform, this information may also include promotional features […] The post What Technologies Drive Modern Sports Prediction Systems appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

UTM party is scrambling to hold emergency crisis talks after one of its senior officials was convicted of a shocking stunt that saw him dump a child’s coffin outside his ex-wife’s home, sparking chaos in Blantyre. The party’s powerful executive committee is now preparing to meet to decide what action to take against Bright Kawanga, […] The post UTM to decide official’s fate after shocking coffin conviction appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s headline inflation eased to 21.1% in June, down from 23.4% in May, in a decline driven primarily by falling food prices, according to an analysis by Kisu Simwaka, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi and a prominent economist, shared on Facebook. Food inflation fell sharply to 14.7% from 17.6% the previous month […] The post Simwaka warns of El Niño risk as Malawi inflation continues gradual decline appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Thirty inmates at Thyolo Female Prison have successfully reconciled with the very victims and communities they wronged, thanks to a groundbreaking restorative justice scheme, prison bosses have revealed. Steven Chimbiri, lead facilitator for restorative justice at the facility, said the innovative programme is helping offenders mend broken relationships before they even complete their sentences — […] The post 30 female inmates ‘reconciled with their victims’ as prison pioneers scheme appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese contractor Xiao Xiang Investment to expand the fleet and infrastructure serving Lake Malawi, in a deal that will see four new vessels built alongside a new port facility at Chipoka in Salima. Under the agreement, signed at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, Xiao Xiang will construct […] The post Lake Malawi to get four new vessels under China-backed transport deal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s minister of mining, Thoko Tembo, has told parliament that corporate social responsibility obligations for mining companies are now legally binding rather than voluntary, under the Mines and Minerals Act of 2023. Tembo was responding to a supplementary question from Catherine Gotani Hara, the MP for Mzimba North East, who pressed the government on why […] The post MP Gotani-Hara challenges govt over limited community benefit from mining sites appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A leading constitutional lawyer has dropped a legal bombshell, warning that President Peter Mutharika broke the law by allowing Second Vice President Enoch Chihana to chair a Cabinet meeting while First Vice President Jane Ansah was reportedly available — and that any decisions made could now be torn up in court. In a detailed legal […] The post Malawi Cabinet meeting ‘unconstitutional’, warns lawyer Seodi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Reigning Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi has finally spoken out amid the raging row over who should represent the country at this year’s Miss World pageant — but the beauty queen is staying tight-lipped for now, insisting she’ll spill the beans “at the appropriate time.” In a carefully worded statement, Chisi thanked the legions of fans […] The post Miss Malawi Chisi says she will address Miss World controversy ‘at appropriate time’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Organisers of this year’s uMhlangano WaMaseko Ngoni Cultural Festival have set the event’s budget at K180 million, ahead of the annual gathering scheduled to run from 31 August to 5 September in Nkolimbo Village, under Inkosi Kwataine in Ntcheu. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe, Maseko Ngoni Heritage Trust Secretary General Kandi Padambo Ndau […] The post Ntcheu to host six-day Maseko Ngoni festival with delegates from five countries appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Assemblies of God (MAG) is strengthening its focus on youth leadership through training, mentorship and discipleship programmes designed to equip young people with spiritual guidance and practical skills for meaningful roles within the church. The initiative was highlighted during the church’s Youth Day celebrations in Blantyre on Sunday, which brought together young people […] The post Malawi Assemblies of God marks Youth Day with call for greater youth involvement appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Health bosses in Karonga are fuming after discovering fishermen have been swiping vital condoms and using them for a bizarre reason — to keep their TORCHES dry during illegal night fishing raids. District Director of Health Services David Sibale blasted the bizarre practice, warning that condoms are a crucial weapon in the fight against HIV, […] The post Fishermen swap condoms’ purpose to waterproof gear for illegal night raids appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A love cheat has been knifed to death after his secret lover’s husband walked in on the pair having sex in the marital bed — sparking a brutal, bloody revenge attack. Jafali M’bwana, 29, has now been arrested and charged over the killing of 23-year-old Sumaila Aubrey, who was found stabbed multiple times after the […] The post Cheat lover stabbed to death  after husband returns early to catch wife in bed with secret lover appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi has been dealt yet another humiliating blow in its rapidly deteriorating relationship with the United States, after Washington announced it is suspending routine visa processing at its Lilongwe embassy — forcing ordinary Malawians to travel all the way to Nairobi just to apply. The bombshell decision, which kicks in from 1 August, means Malawians […] The post Malawi visa blow as US shifts embassy services to Nairobi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A governance watchdog has fired a public broadside at Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu, daring him to undergo a full public lifestyle audit — a move it says will prove whether the minister’s loud anti‑corruption rhetoric is backed by real transparency. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) threw down the gauntlet at a […] The post Cdedi dares Lands Minister to face lifestyle audit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A human rights activist has launched a blistering broadside at the Malawi government, demanding urgent answers over the extraordinary decision to have Second Vice President Enoch Chihana chair a Cabinet meeting — while sitting Vice President Dr Jane Ansah was left out entirely. Sylvester Namiwa didn’t hold back at a press briefing on Monday, tearing […] The post Namiwa questions legality of Chihana chairing Cabinet over Ansah appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A human rights activist has launched an explosive broadside against Malawi’s ruling party, claiming corruption has spiralled to even greater heights under the DPP government than it ever did under the previous MCP administration — as fresh allegations swirl around senior officials snapping up prime land. Sylvester Namiwa didn’t hold back at a press briefing […] The post Namiwa alleges corruption ‘worse’ under DPP as land claims target Chisale appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Blantyre Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court has failed to proceed with the ongoing trial of a Dutch national facing sexual abuse charges, with the matter now adjourned to a date yet to be announced. State prosecutor Victor Jere said that the court had informed both parties last week that Chief Resident Magistrate Paul Chiotcha would […] The post Court adjourns Dutch national’s sexual abuse trial in Blantyre, no new date set appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A desperate search and rescue operation is under way on Lake Malawi after a speedboat carrying seven people, including four foreign nationals, vanished without trace after setting off from Tanzania. The Tanzanian-registered vessel, named Makutuwima Cruise and powered by twin 90-horsepower Yamaha outboard engines, belongs to businessman Andrew Makutuwima Nyirenda and had been due to […] The post 7 missing as speedboat vanishes crossing Lake Malawi from Tanzania appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Independent Member of Parliament Ayuba James has launched a scathing attack on President Lazarus Chakwera, dismissing attempts by some Malawi Congress Party (MCP) loyalists to portray the President as a well-intentioned leader who merely failed because he was surrounded by the wrong people. In a strongly worded social media post on Monday, James argued that […] The post Ayuba James tears into Baba Malondera’s Chakwera defense: “You can’t expect anything new from him” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.