Excitement, song and celebration filled AJ’s Lounge in Blantyre on Saturday evening as football fans gathered for a second National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc-organised watch party to cheer on the Malawi National Women’s Football Team, the Scorchers, in their historic 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in Morocco. The fans watched the […] The post NBM plc watch parties boost Scorchers’ WAFCON home support appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Over the past two months, and in quick succession, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri has covered the breadth and width of the country flagging off construction of modern markets in selected districts. This, being part of a landmark project by the administration of Professor Arthur Mutharika to establish robust […] The post Economic transformation through modern market systems, a case of Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

From Sulaimana to Chilumpha and Mutharika, treason has repeatedly shadowed political battles Sylvester Namiwa is now facing one of the most serious criminal charges in Malawi, putting his case in the High Court and reviving uncomfortable questions about the country’s long and politically charged history with treason. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives […] The post ANALYSIS | Treason as a political weapon? Namiwa case revives Malawi’s troubling history appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

LGBTQ+ people in Malawi have issued fresh calls for the government to introduce laws protecting their rights, as members of the community continue to report physical attacks, entrenched stigma and barriers to accessing healthcare. A 30-year-old lesbian woman from Mpemba, along with others from Ndirande and Machinjiri, said the current legal environment is directly infringing […] The post Malawian pastors join fight to save LGBTQ+ victims from violent thugs appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe Police have revealed the shocking scale of a deadly crime wave targeting motorcycle taxi operators, confirming that seven riders were murdered by criminals across the district in just the past week alone — with three bodies still lying unidentified in a hospital mortuary. The chilling revelation has sent shockwaves through the city’s Kabaza motorcycle […] The post Police impose 8pm curfew after 7 Kabaza riders murdered in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Old Mutual Malawi Limited, one of the country’s leading financial services providers, has reaffirmed its commitment to developing golf in Malawi, pledging continued investment at grassroots level to strengthen the sport’s growth and competitiveness. Mark Mikwamba, managing director of Old Mutual Malawi, made the remarks at Blantyre Sports Club on the final day of the […] The post Old Mutual Malawi reaffirms commitment to grassroots golf appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Four people are dead and one other is fighting for recovery in hospital following a devastating road accident in Ntcheu district yesterday, the latest in a string of fatal crashes that continue to raise uncomfortable questions about road safety enforcement in Malawi. Among those confirmed dead is 31-year-old Madalitso Zuze, from Chiphwembwe village under Senior […] The post Ntcheu tragedy reignites concern over Malawi’s worsening road carnage appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Interfaith Forum for Peace, Justice and Dialogue (IFPJD) has issued a stinging condemnation of what it describes as irresponsible and inflammatory commentary surrounding President Peter Mutharika’s health, branding the remarks both alarming and treasonous. In a strongly worded statement signed by its Secretary General, Reverend Damson Mchenga, the interfaith body took direct aim at […] The post Interfaith body slams ‘treasonous’ rumours over President Mutharika’s health appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Vice-President Jane Ansah made a further public appearance this week, calling on pastors’ wives to win more souls for Christ by demonstrating unwavering integrity and exemplary character in their daily lives. Ansah delivered the heartfelt appeal as she closed out the three-day Christ-Citadel International Church (CIC) Pastors’ Wives Conference, held at the church’s Area 47 […] The post VP Ansah urges pastors’ wives to ‘win more souls’ through integrity and character appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has confirmed a nationwide system shutdown that struck at 7:11am today, plunging homes, businesses and institutions across the country into darkness with no immediate explanation for the sudden power loss. In an urgent notice issued this morning, the power utility revealed that technical teams have been rapidly deployed […] The post  Escom hit by mystery system SHUTDOWN —  scrambles to find cause appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has confirmed that power has been restored to most parts of the country following the mysterious nationwide system shutdown that plunged Malawi into darkness at 7:11am on Sunday. The utility revealed that restoration efforts kicked into gear almost immediately after the outage struck, with supply gradually returning region […] The post Power restored across Malawi after mystery nationwide blackout — as Escom continues probe into cause appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mighty Wanderers Football Club edged their way into the 2026 Airtel Top 8 final after surviving a nail-biting 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Blue Eagles, following a pulsating 1-1 draw in normal time at Silver Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Nomads made the dream start, racing into an early lead just four minutes into the […] The post Wanderers, Ekhaya set for Airtel Top 8 final after penalty thriller appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

First Lady Getrude Mutharika has expressed her overwhelming excitement over the Malawi Women’s National Football Team’s remarkable run so far at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco, as the nation continues to celebrate the Scorchers’ historic form. Her delighted reaction came after the Scorchers, competing in their first-ever appearance at […] The post First Lady praises ‘outstanding’ Scorchers after second straight WAFCON win appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

US R&B superstar Brian McKnight was left thoroughly impressed with the electric turnout and passionate patronage his maiden Malawi performance generated on Saturday night — but not before hundreds of exhausted fans endured a chaotic, hours-long wait that pushed patience to breaking point. The Sunset in the Warm Heart concert, organised by Lawi Music Group […] The post From chaos to triumph: How Brian McKnight’s Malawi debut nearly fell apart before wowing fans appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Terrified residents of Area 43, Sector 8 in Lilongwe are speaking out over what they describe as a brazen attempted land grab, accusing a local man of trying to seize almost 20 plots of land using alleged high-level political connections to intimidate anyone who dares challenge him. The affected residents claim Vincent Nyirongo and his […] The post Land grab fears: Residents accuse man of using political connections to seize their plots appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former Vice-President Michael Usi has launched a scathing attack on what he branded “selective justice” in Malawi, expressing deep pain that politicians allegedly involved in corruption and the theft of public resources continue to evade arrest. Speaking in a hard-hitting interview aired on Times Television on Saturday, Usi didn’t hold back, insisting those found on […] The post ‘Why aren’t they in handcuffs?’ Ex-VP Usi’s fury over ‘selective justice’ as corrupt politicians walk free appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Ekhaya Football Club head coach Enos Chatama has fired up his players to go all the way and lift the Airtel Top 8 title this season, insisting his side must not settle for simply reaching the final in their maiden campaign. Chatama heaped praise on his troops after their hard-fought win booked a place in […] The post Ekhaya coach Chatama fires up players for title glory appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A team of six walkers is today wrapping up a gruelling 120-kilometre, three-day trek from Lilongwe to Senga Bay in Salima, part of a campaign aimed at boosting cervical cancer screening rates and tackling the stigma surrounding the disease in rural communities. The Walk4Cancer initiative, organised by the Fit N’ Fun Adventure Club alongside the […] The post Six walkers complete 120km trek to break cervical cancer silence in rural Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has launched a scathing attack on the Malawi Police Service over the continued detention of activist Sylvester Namiwa, demanding his immediate and unconditional release and warning that arrest powers must never be weaponised to punish or silence legitimate criticism. In a hard-hitting statement, the Commission branded Namiwa’s continued detention […] The post MHRC accuses Malawi police of ‘investigating through arrest’ as it demands Namiwa’s release appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr Ben Malunga Phiri touched down in Thyolo District Saturday a packed schedule, presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Thyolo Modern Market under the TRADE Programme — a project set to transform the district’s trading environment and give local businesses a much-needed economic boost. […] The post Ben Phiri’s whirlwind Thyolo visit: Market groundbreaking followed by chieftaincy elevations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi will look to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time when they face Zambia in their final Group C match on Wednesday, in a fixture that could go a long way to deciding who progresses from a tightly-poised group. The Scorchers, competing in their […] The post Malawi face Zambia in must-win derby with WAFCON qualification hanging in balance appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Ekhaya Football Club have booked a place in the final of the Airtel Top 8 tournament in their debut appearance in the competition, coming from behind to beat Karonga United 2-1 in Saturday’s semi-final at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe. The result marks a landmark achievement for the newcomers, who have caught the eye throughout the […] The post Ekhaya reach maiden Airtel Top 8 final after edging out Karonga United appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Sun Hotel has launched an ambitious new 12-month ambassadorship programme aimed at empowering young women to break into leadership roles within Malawi’s tourism and hospitality industry.   Dubbed the ‘Face of Malawi Sun Hotel’, the initiative was officially unveiled during a launch event in Blantyre, with organisers determined to shine a spotlight on the […] The post Face of Malawi Sun Hotel: New programme aims to build female leaders in tourism appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Napoleon Dzombe, founder of Mtalimanja Holdings Limited, has confirmed that his fertiliser manufacturing plant in Dowa is set to begin operations after receiving approval from the Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA). Dzombe said the company has already procured the raw materials required for production, following the regulatory clearance to commence operations. The approval came after […] The post Malawi clears path for new fertiliser plant as Dzombe eyes 40-tonne hourly output appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi has reduced pump prices for diesel and kerosene with effect from 1am on 1 August 2026, even as global fuel markets remain volatile amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) said diesel prices have been cut by 7.02 per cent, falling from K6,306 to K5,863 per litre, while kerosene […] The post Malawi cuts diesel and kerosene prices as international fuel costs ease appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Police have released chilling new details about the woman dubbed Malawi’s answer to South Africa’s notorious fugitive Thabo Bester, after she faked her own death in a bid to escape paying back loans she had obtained through fraud. Rhita Mkandawire, whose photographs circulated widely on social media alongside false claims she had been brutally murdered […] The post Woman who faked own death exposed in fake pastor scam appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Detained activist Sylvester Namiwa repeatedly invoked his right to silence during a tense police interview following his arrest, refusing to answer a barrage of pointed questions on some of the most explosive claims he has made in recent weeks. The Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) stonewalled investigators at […] The post ‘No comment’: Defiant Namiwa stonewalls Malawi police over First Lady, VP presidency claims appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

US R&B star Brian McKnight has promised patrons an unforgettable night as he prepares for his historic maiden performance in Malawi this evening at Game Haven in Thyolo. Speaking during a press briefing at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre last evening, just hours after touching down in the country, McKnight assured fans he would deliver nothing […] The post Brian McKnight promises ‘epic’ maiden Malawi show at Sunset In The Warm Heart concert appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Scorchers head coach Lovemore Fazili says his players are fully aware of what is at stake as they prepare to face Egypt in a pivotal Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C fixture on Saturday. With a place in the knockout stages on the line, Fazili has dismissed any notion his side could […] The post Fazili: ‘No comfort zone’ as Scorchers prepare for crucial Egypt clash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Retired Lieutenant General John Msonthi Jnr, former deputy commander of operations for the Malawi Defence Force, has told the parliamentary committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that his conclusion the aircraft had gone down on 10 June 2024 was based on personal instinct rather than any confirmed information — testimony that appears to conflict with […] The post ‘It was my own assumption’: Msonthi denies confirming Chilima plane crash details to Nthakomwa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Office of the Vice-President of Malawi has issued a statement distancing Jane Ansah from claims linking her to attempts to undermine President Peter Mutharika’s administration, saying she remains committed to constitutional order. In a statement issued on Friday, the office dismissed as speculation reports suggesting Ansah was positioning herself to assume the presidency, and […] The post Ansah denies plot against Mutharika presidency, says she ‘stands with Constitution’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Opposition Peoples’ Development Party (PDP) president Kondwani Nankhumwa made a dramatic dash to Area 3 Police Station in Lilongwe this evening to visit detained activist Sylvester Namiwa, branding his overnight transfer between police stations without bail a “violation of human rights” and a “disrespect of democratic principles.” The high-profile show of solidarity saw Nankhumwa personally […] The post PDP leader Nankhumwa checks on Namiwa after mystery late-night police transfer appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and three of its MPs have launched an explosive legal battle against two senior government figures, accusing them of brazenly defying a court order in a bitter row over the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) headquarters. Contempt charges have been filed against Chief Secretary to Government Justin Saidi and Minister of […] The post MCP drags Chief Secretary, minister to court over Malawi election body’s move appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

President Peter Mutharika will now be able to personally keep tabs on the progress of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects right from his own office, after the government unveiled a powerful new digital dashboard designed to deliver real-time updates on community projects across the country.   The Reformed CDF Dashboard was officially launched on Friday […] The post New dashboard lets President track every kwacha of development spending in real time appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Chaos erupted at the Commission of Inquiry into the Chikangawa plane crash after the chairperson was forced to publicly rebuke former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Dokani Ngwira for repeatedly laughing during his testimony — warning his reaction risked trivialising the tragedy that claimed nine lives. Commission chairperson Walter Nyamilandu Manda hit out at […] The post Ex-spy chief defends laughing as Nyamilandu demands seriousness appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.