A mid‑year assessment by the African Presidency Accountability Council (APAC) has ranked Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika as the continent’s best‑performing leader on governance, human rights and political stability — a claim likely to prompt debate among analysts and civil society groups. Released in Addis Ababa, the report’s authors describe Mutharika as “an African star shining […] The post Mutharika rated highest‑performing African leader in APAC review appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A LOYAL bicycle taxi rider who proudly rocked his favourite political party’s gear has been given the ultimate reward — a shiny new motorbike worth over 3.8 MILLION kwacha! ​Mariko Kalembera became an internet sensation after photos of him powering through the streets of Lilongwe on his humble bicycle in full UTM merch blew up […] The post Kaba-Zoom! UTM gifts diehard fan brand new motorbike after his viral photo melts hearts! appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s chief justice has urged the public to challenge court decisions through proper channels and disregard online commentators, warning that misinformation is actively undermining faith in the legal system. ​Speaking at a judiciary open-day event at St Augustine 3 Primary School in Mangochi, Rizine Mzikamanda KC called on citizens to share their experiences of the […] The post Judiciary Chief Rebukes ‘Self-Styled Experts’ Misleading Public Over Courts ​Malawi’s chief justice has urged the public to challenge court decisions through proper channels and disregard online commentators, warning that misinformation is actively undermining faith in the legal system. ​Speaking at a judiciary open-day event at St Augustine 3 Primary School in Mangochi, Rizine Mzikamanda KC called on citizens to share their experiences of the courts directly with officials to help bolster accountability and refine the delivery of justice. ​Addressing residents in Senior Chief Mponda’s area, Justice Mzikamanda said the judiciary was striving to become more transparent and people-centred, adding that public outreach efforts were vital to dispelling persistent myths surrounding legal proceedings. ​”This open day seeks to correct misconceptions about court operations and remind citizens that everyone has a constitutional right to access justice on an equal basis before the law,” Justice Mzikamanda said. ​He warned against listening to self-styled legal experts whose commentary risked eroding public trust, urging those with grievances to seek direct guidance from the courts instead. ​Acknowledging a severe backlog of cases, the chief justice outlined measures aimed at streamlining the system. These include expanding court circuits, introducing electronic filing systems, constructing new court facilities, and broadening access to legal services in rural districts. ​Senior Chief Mponda welcomed the initiative, noting that the session had clarified which courts hold jurisdiction over specific matters. He pledged to work alongside judicial officers to ensure local communities report grievances through formal legal channels. appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Parliament has approved Bill Number 7 of 2026, clearing the way for Malawi to draw down a US$50 million grant from the International Development Association to support an ambitious overhaul of the country’s export value chains. The legislation, tabled by Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka, ratifies a financing agreement for the Transforming High Potential Resilient Value […] The post Mwanamveka says new IDA programme will support 100 firms appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Police in Limbe have arrested two men accused of selling counterfeit and unregistered pesticides without a licence. The suspects — Patrick Savala, 35, from Mulanje, and Lewis Dzikolatha, 25, from Chikwawa — were detained on 27 July after officers from the Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Section received a tip‑off during a routine patrol. Detectives traced […] The post Two arrested in Limbe over illegal pesticide sales appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili says his side’s dramatic victory over Nigeria proves the Scorchers belong on the WAFCON stage, praising the squad’s resilience and the impact of the returning Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa . Speaking at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night, Fazili said Malawi’s fearless approach was key to securing […] The post Fazili hails Scorchers after stunning 3–2 win over Nigeria appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawian authorities have sparked outrage after detaining and moving to deport an Ethiopian citizen who was granted official refugee status and the right of abode in the country more than a decade ago. ​Bashaw Adinaw was picked up by immigration officers and issued with removal directions despite his fully recognised legal standing, Nyasa Times has […] The post Malawi moves to deport Ethiopian refugee who held right of abode for 15 years appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Government and Computers for Enhanced Education (CEE) have reaffirmed their commitment to building a digitally skilled workforce, celebrating the successful rollout of a nationwide Code Club Project that has equipped more than 3,600 secondary school learners with practical coding and digital-making skills. Speaking at the Code Club Project Showcase and Awards Ceremony in […] The post Govt, CEE drive digital skills revolution as 3,600 learners master coding appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Government has launched an ambitious programme to transform rural trade and agricultural commercialization, with Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri promising strict oversight to ensure new markets are completed on time, meet quality standards and deliver value for public money. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chimbiya Priority Market in Dedza […] The post Govt unleashes rural market revolution as Minister Phiri warns contractors: “No room for failure” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Lands Chimwemwe Chipungu has instructed his lawyer to fire off a stinging demand letter to the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI), insisting the organisation’s allegations were “defamatory, malicious and reckless.” Lawyer Khwima Mchizi confirmed the development, revealing the ultimatum stems from a bombshell press conference held by CDEDI on 27 […] The post Minister Chipungu gives CDEDI 48 hours to retract ‘defamatory’ claims appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Transport and Public Works Jappie Mhango has officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the rehabilitation of the M1 Road, a major project spanning from the Bunda Turnoff in Lilongwe to the Kameza Roundabout in Blantyre, with the launch event held at Linthipe 1, off the Lobi Turnoff Road in Dedza district.   The ceremony […] The post Jappie breaks ground on M1 Road rehabilitation from Lilongwe to Blantyre appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Local Government Minister has issued a defiant vow that the country’s controversial K5 billion Constituency Development Fund will remain untouched, flatly rejecting mounting calls from critics to slash the eye-watering allocation. Ben Phiri told Parliament that development planning has now been fully handed over to local councils, insisting resources previously hoarded at the centre […] The post Phiri vows K5bn CDF won’t be cut by a single kwacha — as Minister insists councils in control of their destiny appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has raised expectations for a more stable power supply following the commissioning of a 20MW/40MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a project the utility hopes will begin addressing the country’s chronic electricity shortfalls. ESCOM spokesperson Pilirani Phiri said the system would work by capturing surplus power during periods of […] The post Battery storage project offers partial relief for Malawi’s power woes appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika will not attend the 46th SADC Summit of Heads of State in Durban, with Second Vice-President Enoch Chihana instead representing the country at the key regional gathering, the Foreign Affairs Minister has confirmed. George Chaponda confirmed the arrangement when asked who would be attending the summit on the President’s behalf. “Yes, […] The post Chihana to represent Malawi at SADC summit as delegation pattern raises questions appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Blantyre Hotels plc says its long-delayed Protea Hotel Lilongwe Ryalls development will open by the end of October, despite persistent foreign currency and diesel shortages that have hampered progress on the project throughout the construction period. Speaking at the company’s 79th annual general meeting in Blantyre, board chairperson Vizenge Kumwenda told shareholders the project was […] The post Protea Hotel Lilongwe Ryalls nears completion despite forex, diesel shortages appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

An MCP Member of Parliament appears to be performing a dramatic political U-turn, showering praise on the rival DPP government’s decision to massively boost constituency funding — despite previously being a vocal critic of President Peter Mutharika. Gelard Kazembe, MP for Mangochi Monkey Bay, was elected on an MCP ticket and previously served as the […] The post MCP MP Kazembe praises DPP’s flagship K5bn fund in dramatic political U-turn appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A member of Parliament has launched a blistering attack on government bosses after dozens of struggling families were left with nowhere to live following an alleged corporate land grab. ​Paulos Chiumia, the fighting MP for Nkhatabay West, blew the whistle in Parliament on Tuesday, blasting ministers for dragging their feet while heart-broken locals lose everything […] The post MP Chiumia demands action over ‘greedy’ estate firm that left innocent families with nothing appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Innovators from Malawi’s top agricultural university have urged smallholder farmers to adopt modern farming technology following their success at an international innovation contest. ​Students from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) secured second place at the China-Africa Innovation Challenge in Nairobi, Kenya, with a project focused on small-scale, technology-driven farming. ​The initiative, […] The post Malawi’s quiet agricultural revolution: Inside the LUANAR innovations hoping to reshape the country’s food future appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

WAFCON debutants Malawi produced a sensational upset in Rabat, beating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a dramatic Group C opener. ​Two goals from Temwa Chawinga and a strike from captain Tabitha Chawinga saw the Scorchers secure a famous victory over the 10-time African champions at the Al Madina Stadium. ​Coach Lovemore Fazili’s side executed a […] The post ​Malawi stun 10-time champions Nigeria in five-goal WAFCON thriller appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s human rights watchdog has issued a damning condemnation of law enforcement officers over the continued torture of inmates, revealing disturbing evidence of brutality within the country’s prison system. The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) didn’t hold back in its criticism, with Commissioner Teresa Ndanga singling out one facility in particular as a hotbed of […] The post Malawi Police and prison officers urged to abandon torture tactics in interrogations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s government has thrown down the gauntlet to its own Public Accounts Committee chairman, demanding he produce hard evidence to back up explosive claims that over a billion kwacha was swindled during the evacuation of Malawians from South Africa. Steven Baba Malondera, MP for Lilongwe Nyanja and PAC chairperson, had alleged that government blew a […] The post Namalomba brands Malondera’s evacuation fund claims ‘mere propaganda’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mangochi District Council is set to become the latest local authority to relocate its headquarters, moving from Mangochi Boma to Namwera, in the area of Traditional Authority Jalasi, as part of a wider government initiative to separate district and municipal councils. Council chairperson Iliyasa Sauzande said the move follows new guidelines from the Ministry of […] The post Zomba, Blantyre, Lilongwe councils to follow Mangochi in headquarters relocation appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawian music sensation Gwamba is set to light up Bingu National Stadium THIS SATURDAY — and this time the party’s being powered by the sun. Sky Energy Africa, Malawi’s top renewable energy firm, has been unveiled as official energy partner for the star’s blockbuster Landlord Pakwao Concert, promising to keep the massive show running on […] The post Gwamba’s gig goes green! Solar firm powers up massive Landlord Pakwao Concert with Nigerian star Ruger appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Queens suffered a heavy 68-32 defeat to world number one Australia in their fourth Group A match at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, as the reigning champions proved too strong for the Malawian side across four quarters. Head coach Deborah Fuller made one change to her starting seven, bringing in Melia Soko […] The post Malawi Queens fall to world number one Australia at Commonwealth Game appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A desperate gold miner has been crushed to death after an unstable pit caved in on top of him — the latest tragedy to strike an illegal mining site that has now claimed 13 lives in less than a year. Wilson Nkhata, 23, was buried alive when the pit collapsed at Khwambala, near Gogodi in […] The post Desperate miners return to deadly pits despite Operation Samala Mgodi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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.

ICON Properties Plc, the Malawi Stock Exchange-listed property developer, said it has no immediate plans to raise fresh capital, citing sufficient resources to fund its development pipeline over the next two to three years. Speaking on the sidelines of the company’s eighth annual general meeting in Blantyre, board chairperson Eric Chapola said ICON has a […] The post Malawi’s ICON Properties eyes student accommodation as dividend rises 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.