Chaotic scenes unfolded in parliament Friday after a technical breakdown left MPs unable to use their microphones, forcing the session to be abandoned early. Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman was quick to alert IT technicians to t he fault, but despite their best efforts, the glitch could not be fixed in time — leaving officials […] The post Parliament session cut short after microphones break down — forcing MPs to reconvene on Monday appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Senior Chief Malemia has been sentenced to 21 years behind bars after being convicted of having sexual relations with a young girl and helping to arrange an abortion for her — in a case that has scandalised the nation. The Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in Z omba delivered the damning verdict today, with Magistrate Elijah […] The post Chief Malemia jailed for 21 years over sex with minor, abortion case: Malawi justice appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Copyright Society of Malawi (Cosoma) has moved to shut out media representatives from a high-stakes rescheduled meeting with Akometsi Limited and Madness Entertainment, sparking questions over transparency. In a letter to Counsel Henry Mvula dated 31 July, Cosoma confirmed the crunch talks would go ahead on Monday, 3 August at 10am — but only […] The post Cosoma bars media from key meeting with Akometsi and Madness Entertainment appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

  Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has hit out furiously after a leaked letter from the Auditor-General exposing audit queries worth over K5 billion made its way into the public domain — insisting the explosive document does not prove a single kwacha of public money has been mismanaged. Speaking at the […] The post Ben Phiri slams ‘unacceptable’ leak of bombshell K5bn audit letter — takestakes sly swipe at Finance Minister over control of Audit Office appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian social media firebrand lawyer has accused the High Court of bias over its handling of a defamation case brought against him by a sitting judge, warning that the matter must be dealt with so that “justice is not only done but seen to be done”. Alexious Kamangila, a private practice lawyer, made the […] The post Kamangila fights defamation judgment amid bias claims appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

  A woman has been arrested by police in Karonga after staging her own death in a brazen bid to escape a mountain of debts racked up through fraud, deception and trickery — in scenes reminiscent of South African fraudster Thabo Bester, who famously faked his own death in prison before going on the run. […] The post “Dead” woman found alive at Karonga lodge after staging shock disappearance appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Rozza Fatchi Mbilizi has thrown her weight behind a proposal to reopen the long-closed Kabwafu Auction Floors, pledging swift action after hearing harrowing accounts of the hardship faced by tobacco farmers in the area. The Minister made the commitment in Parliament on Monday, responding to a question […] The post Women farmers forced to pay K30,000 just to sell tobacco — as Kabwafu closure bites appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian university chancellor has made the surprising claim that studying theology — rather than economics or business — could hold the key to developing a healthier relationship with money. Reverend Reynold Mangisa, chancellor of the University of Blantyre Synod, made the bold assertion while addressing session clerks from Blantyre and Limbe presbyteries during an […] The post Theology, not finance, teaches you about money — chancellor appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Three more Malawians have joined the growing list of Tola promotion winners, as Airtel Money pushed its total prize payout to K330 million in Draw Number 11, with only one draw left before the campaign’s grand finale. Speaking during the draw, Airtel Money Head of Marketing Virginia Jere said the promotion is edging towards its […] The post Airtel Money disburses K330 million as Tola promotion nears grand finale appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s government has vowed to shake up the country’s Immigration Act in a fresh bid to slam shut legal loopholes being exploited by human traffickers and organised crime networks. Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito announced the planned overhaul during commemorations marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in Lilongwe, revealing that the changes will […] The post Malawi to overhaul immigration laws in crackdown on human traffickers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Defence Feston Kaupa has moved to quell growing public unease over a controversial military boundary-marking exercise, insisting the operation is nothing more than a re-establishment of existing army land — and not, as some communities fear, a land grab. Speaking on the sidelines of Parliament, Kaupa explained that panic had spread among […] The post ‘Stay away or risk your life’ — Minister’s chilling warning over unexploded army bombs appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The UTM Party has broken its silence over the reported exclusion of Vice President Jane Ansah from a Cabinet meeting held in Lilongwe, warning that what may look like a mere procedural oversight in fact exposes something far more troubling at the heart of government. In a hard-hitting press statement made available to Nyasa Times, […] The post UTM invokes memory of late Chilima after VP Ansah ‘shut out’ of Cabinet appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor George Partridge has laid down the gauntlet to Silver Strikers, urging the club to keep chasing silverware and pledging the bank’s full backing as they push on through the season. The Governor delivered his rallying call during a meeting with the club’s hierarchy — board members, coaches and players — […] The post Bankers vow full backing as Partridge challenges Silver Strikers to keep winning appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha has moved to reassure the nation that plans by the British government to slash financial support to the country by a staggering 90 per cent will not derail the 2026/27 national budget — insisting the dramatic cut had already been factored in before the budget was drawn up. The […] The post 90% gone: Britain’s dramatic aid cut set to reshape Malawi’s budget appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Motorists heading into Mzuzu City are being warned to brace themselves for a fresh cost at the pump — with the Mzuzu City Council (MCC) set to introduce controversial new road user fees for vehicles entering the city from next month. The new charges will come into force from 10 August, according to a notice […] The post Council to charge drivers entering Mzuzu — three checkpoints confirmed appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

•Security guards allegedly attacked by men hired by Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira amid explosive land dispute •One victim hacked in the head, another struck in the groin and back •Suspects have been granted bail after appearing in court •Feud over prized Tichitenji Estate has raged for years despite a High Court ruling A simmering land dispute […] The post Guards left maimed as land war between Kadzamira and Kaphwiti family boils over into savage attack appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Queens rounded off their 2026 Commonwealth Games group campaign with a hard-fought 55-49 victory over Tonga at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday morning, giving the Malawian side something to smile about after a bruising week in Pool A. The two sides went toe-to-toe for large parts of the contest, with just six […] The post Malawi Queens beat Tonga 55-49 to wrap up Glasgow group stage appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s government has set a target of June 2027 for the completion of the long-delayed Salima–Lilongwe Water Supply Project, as officials scramble to secure the remaining fina ncing needed to bring the scheme to fruition. Roza Mbilizi, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, told parliament that the government still needs to source $200mn (K350bn) […] The post Salima-Lilongwe water project: Malawi seeks K350bn to meet 2027 target appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Outspoken Malawian governance activist Sylvester Namiwa has been arrested and hauled to Lingadzi Police Station in Lilongwe, just hours after being summoned to national police headquarters in Area 30 — sparking fresh concern over the treatment of government critics in the country. Police have so far refused to explain the reasons behind the arrest, with […] The post From accuser to accused: Namiwa arrested after wealth claims against top Malawi officials appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Lands, Chimwemwe Chipungu, has told Parliament that government remains committed to completing stalled housing projects for security agencies once funding becomes available, amid concerns over delays affecting police and other services. The minister was responding to a question from the Member of Parliament for Rumphi West, Yona Dada Wiza Mkandawire, who sought […] The post Minister Chipungu reaffirms commitment to affordable housing after Malawi MPs raise concerns appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has put his foot down, demanding that heads of the country’s key legal and governance bodies sign up to sweeping public sector reforms — or explain why not. Charles Mhango oversaw the signing ceremony at the Ministry’s headquarters at Capital Hill in Lilongwe today, as officials from institutions […] The post Inside Malawi’s public sector shake-up: Minister demands results as agencies sign reform deals appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A top government official has issued a stark warning to employers across Malawi — invest in your workers, or watch your organisation fall behind. Deputy Chief Secretary to the Government Stewart Ligomeka delivered the blunt message at the Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM) annual dinner and dance in Blantyre, telling business leaders that neglecting […] The post ‘Invest. It’s that simple’ — Deputy Chief Secretary’s blunt message to employers snubbing staff development appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Fresh turmoil has erupted inside the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) after an ad hoc committee accused chairperson Michael Kaiyatsa of misleading the public about the status of a court battle over his leadership. Committee chair Henderson Mhango told journalists that contrary to Kaiyatsa’s claims, the High Court never ruled on their bid to secure […] The post Leadership feud explodes as HRDC factions trade accusations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, Simoni Itaye, has pressed the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation (SMEDCO) to translate newly signed public sector reform contracts into measurable results, warning against treating the agreements as symbolic milestones. Speaking at a signing ceremony in Lilongwe, Itaye acknowledged […] The post ‘Results, not  celebrations’: Itaye warns parastatal heads appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The parliamentary committee investigating the tragic plane crash that killed former Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima and eight others will resume its hearings this Friday, as pressure mounts to uncover exactly what went wrong before the doomed flight. The Ad Hoc Committee probing the 10 June 2024 disaster confirmed it will press ahead with outstanding […] The post Ex-spy boss Dokani, army general Msonthi to testify in Chilima probe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

For many Malawians, the search for work abroad begins with hope — but for some, it ends in exploitation. As Malawi marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July, officials and rights groups are warning that deceptive recruitment continues to trap citizens in abusive conditions overseas, particularly in Oman and the United Arab […] The post Human trafficking still trapping Malawians seeking work abroad, officials warn appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has been thrown into fresh turmoil as senior figures, long‑time loyalists and parliamentary leaders intensify pressure on Lazarus Chakwera to step aside and allow a new leader to take the party into the 2030 General Election. Chakwera, who lost the 2025 presidential race to Democratic Progressive Party leader Peter Mutharika, […] The post Chakwera under siege as MCP factions demand new leader for 2030 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Chaos erupted at Cosoma’s Lilongwe offices on Wednesday as music labels and artist managers stormed the premises, demanding answers on how the institution handles royalties — particularly payments made under the Blank Media Levy. Akometsi Entertainment boss Kelvin Sulugwe said the group had been promised a meeting with Cosoma Executive Director Dora Makwinja, only to […] The post K20m vs K1m: royalty gap ignites showdown in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The African Institute for Development Policy (Afidep) has warned that Parliament risks turning its public hearings into nothing more than political talk shows unless transparency is matched with real accountability. Afidep executive director Eliya Zu lu, speaking at an Open Parliament gathering in Lilongwe, challenged lawmakers to ensure that citizen‑engagement sessions actually lead to action, […] The post Afidep warns Malawi Parliament: ‘Stop turning hearings into talk shows’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The head of a prominent governance watchdog has admitted he has no evidence whatsoever to support explosive allegations he made against Malawi’s Minister of Lands — yet he is still daring the minister to sue him for criminal libel. Sylvester Namiwa, executive director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI), was given […] The post Namiwa: ‘No evidence’ against Chipungu, court fight looms appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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.