President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has delegated Second Vice-President Enock Kanzingeni Chihana to represent him at this year’s Umthetho Cultural Festival, set to bring vibrant celebration to the foot of Hora Mountain in Mzimba District this Saturday, 8 August. The annual festival, held under the leadership of His Majesty Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V, is […] The post Chihana to represent Mutharika at colourful Umthetho Cultural Festival appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Charles Mhango has revealed government has signed a fresh supplementary agreement with the Chinese government to finally revive the long-stalled judicial service complex project sitting directly opposite Parliament in Lilongwe. Speaking candidly in Parliament on Monday, Mhango didn’t mince his words in describing the site’s sorry state, branding it […] The post Mhango reveals new China deal to finally complete stalled judicial complex appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is set to take centre stage at the 7th Annual Wealth Creation Conference, where he is expected to share his insights on practical wealth creation strategies for navigating Malawi’s turbulent economic climate. The high-profile event, hosted by Sycamore Consult, will be held at the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre on 7 August 2026, […] The post Prophet Bushiri to headline major wealth conference — promising secrets to building riches appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has presented the Banking (Amendment) Bill, No. 9 of 2026, to Parliament, proposing tougher regulatory measures aimed at protecting depositors and reinforcing stability within the country’s financial sector. Under the proposed legislation, the Registrar of Financial Institutions would be granted expanded powers to intervene where a […] The post Mwanamvekha unveils bill to boost depositor protection and bank oversight appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Member of Parliament for Dowa East and MCP Secretary General, Richard Chimwendo Banda, has waded into the ongoing controversy over the seat change for Mangochi Monkey Bay MP  Gerald Kazembe, dismissing the move as nothing more than “normal parliamentary management” that plays out on all sides of the House. Rising on a point of order, […] The post ‘Backbenchers are not useless’: Chimwendo Banda defends MP moved for praising President appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Chaos erupted in Malawi’s National Assembly today after an MP was falsely accused of breaching the chamber’s strict dress code, prompting a stern rebuke from the Speaker over the importance of getting facts right before making accusations. As MPs filed back into the chamber following a break, the Member of Parliament for a southern Mzimba […] The post Nyamilandu cleared of ‘sports shoes’ claim as Speaker warns MP over false accusation appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Mining, Thoko Tembo, has called for deeper partnerships between government and the private sector, describing investment as a critical pillar in unlocking the country’s mining potential and driving broader economic transformation. Speaking during an engagement meeting with NICO Group, Tembo said the mining sector’s growth is contingent on sustained investment, noting that local […] The post Malawi mining minister calls for stronger investment ties with local private sector Malawi’s Minister of Mining, Thoko Tembo, has called for deeper partnerships between government and the private sector, describing investment as a critical pillar in unlocking the country’s mining potential and driving broader economic transformation. Speaking during an engagement meeting with NICO Group, Tembo said the mining sector’s growth is contingent on sustained investment, noting that local investors have a significant role to play in developing the industry. “As a country, we cannot talk about mining without talking about investment because investors are a key pillar of the sector. Mining is capital intensive, and investment is crucial to the growth of the industry,” Tembo said. The minister said government remains committed to working with strategic partners to ensure the mining sector generates broad-based benefits across the economy. “We should partner and ensure that we move forward together to achieve the dreams of the sector so that everyone benefits, the Government, Malawians and the private sector,” he said. During the meeting, NICO Group managing director Vizenge Kumwenda presented details reaffirming the group’s commitment to supporting government’s development agenda through strategic investments and partnerships, outlining the group’s financial capacity to support transformative mining projects aligned with the Malawi 2063 Agenda. The engagement reflects the Ministry of Mining’s broader strategy of fostering closer ties with local investors to promote value addition, mobilise capital and accelerate sustainable development within Malawi’s mining sector, as the country seeks to position mining as a key contributor to long-term economic growth. appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A legal challenge brought by the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and three of its MPs against two senior government officials, in a dispute over the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) headquarters, has been listed to begin on August 17. Contempt charges have been filed against Chief Secretary to Government Justin Saidi and Minister of Lands and […] The post Chief Secretary contempt case to start August 17 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Three of Malawi’s opposition parties have joined forces in a united and forceful defence of detained activist Sylvester Namiwa, launching a scathing challenge against the State’s decision to prosecute him for treason and warning the country risks sliding dangerously close to becoming a “police state.” In a hard-hitting joint statement, People’s Development Party (PDP) president […] The post ‘Malawi must remain a democracy, not a police state’: PDP, UTM and UDF unite behind Namiwa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Four Malawian food processing companies have been dramatically shut down after a sweeping surveillance blitz by the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) uncovered serious hygiene and safety failures that officials say posed a direct risk to consumers. The inspections, carried out between July 27 and 31, triggered immediate suspensions after MBS officers allegedly found critical […] The post Dirty secrets uncovered! four food firms suspended in MBS blitz appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Parliament on Monday turned into a scene of national celebration as MPs paid glowing tribute to the Malawi Women’s National Football Team — the Scorchers — following their sensational run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Presiding over the sitting, Speaker Sameer Suleman said the team’s performance had “lifted the spirit of […] The post Parliament erupts as Scorchers’ WAFCON heroics ignite Malaw appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

HTD Limited has thrown its weight behind Malawi’s football greats, donating K10 million to the Football Legends Association (FLA) ahead of the body’s high‑profile fundraising gala set for August 29 at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. The donation, made during a symbolic presentation in Blantyre, was announced by HTD general manager Ziyaad Sidik, who […] The post HTD’s K10m boost for Malawi football legends appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Senior representatives of United Capital Fertilizer Zambia (UCF) have travelled to Malawi for meetings with Agriculture Minister Roza Mbilizi regarding a proposed fertiliser supply arrangement for the 2026/27 Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP), in a development that has raised concerns over procurement processes and political oversight. UCF’s chief executive, Huang Yaochi, and the company’s commercial […] The post Mbilizi under spotlight over single‑source bid in UCF Fertiliser talks appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Lands, Chimwemwe Chipungu, has lavished praise on the newly launched Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Dashboard, calling it a “game‑changer” that finally drags constituency development out of the shadows and into public view. Speaking in Parliament, Chipungu said the digital platform — unveiled by Local Government Minister Ben Phiri and his team — marks […] The post Chipungu roars in  Malawi Parliament: ‘CDF dashboard will expose every dodgy project!’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Justice has sounded the alarm over a surge in vandalism that is tearing through the nation’s public infrastructure — and has revealed that his ministry is now drafting a new hard‑hitting law to stop the destruction before it cripples the economy. Speaking after weeks of mounting concern, the Minister said the country can […] The post Crackdown begins! Justice minister targets gangs destroying Malawi’s lifelines appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa has been formally charged with treason and publication of false news likely to cause alarm, in a dramatic escalation of the legal saga surrounding the outspoken activist’s continued detention. Chief Resident Magistrate Austin Banda read out the serious charges against Namiwa in a Lilongwe courtroom just moments ago, confirming the […] The post Treason charge for activist Namiwa as court commits him to High Court appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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.