The Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJ) has urged actors to use their unique platforms and performances to educate audiences about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Speaking passionately at the end of training for actors with the theme ‘Acting for Change’, CSJ Board Member Rev. Martin Kalimbe emphasised that actors can play a […] The post Actors urged to raise awareness on High Court of Malawi ruling on abortion appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The six children of the late Brian Banda have delivered a heartbreaking tribute to their father, describing him as a man who always showed up for his family, no matter how demanding his high-profile career as one of Malawi’s most recognisable broadcasters became. In an emotional eulogy read out at his funeral, Banda’s children reflected […] The post Broken-Hearted: Brian Banda’s kids pay tribute to ‘always there’ dad appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A leading Malawian fuel importer has blown the whistle on a shocking scam after personally uncovering an attempt by a South Africa-based Indian fuel trader to forge his licence in a bid to illegally import fuel into the country. The whistleblower, a prominent local fuel importer speaking on condition of anonymity, warned that his own […] The post Malawi warned of ‘chaos’ in fuel sector over licence fraud appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, official sponsors of the Scorchers, flew a host of elite customers, business partners and senior government figures to Morocco to boost support for the team’s blockbuster quarter-final clash against Ghana at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), in which Malawi won 2-1. The star-studded contingent included Automotive Products […] The post ‘Tiyipemelele, tiyipatse moto’: VIP fans flown to Morocco by National Bank roar Scorchers to victory over Ghana appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya has hailed the Scorchers’ historic qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, declaring that the country’s football transformation is well and truly on track. Taking to Facebook following Malawi’s stunning 2-1 victory over Ghana in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, Haiya congratulated the team on […] The post Haiya: Football transformation ‘on track’ after Malawi’s historic World Cup berth appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The president of the Nationak Women’s Football Committee of Malawi, Adelladie Migogo, has issued an emotional tribute to the Scorchers following their historic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, describing herself as “humbled to tears” and crediting the achievement entirely to God. Taking to Facebook shortly after Malawi’s stunning 2-1 victory over Ghana […] The post Malawi women’s football chief Migogo delivers emotional tribute to Scorchers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi has been gripped by wedding fever after music industry figure Tonderai Banda tied the knot with his longtime partner Tahera Kalowa in a jaw-dropping ceremony on the shores of Lake Malawi in Mangochi – a celebration so lavish that social media users have dubbed it both “Malawi’s wedding of the year” and, only half-jokingly, […] The post Malawi’s ‘wedding of the year’:  Tonderai marries stunning bride Tahera in lavish ceremony complete with PRIVATE JET and a dozen dress changes appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

An audit by the Global Fund’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has found World Vision Malawi (WVM) responsible for approximately K576 million (US$125,901) in non-compliant expenditure and systemic control failures in its management of a K151 billion (US$33 million) malaria grant, raising questions over the organisation’s continued suitability as a Principal Recipient of Global […] The post Global Fund audit finds World Vision Malawi liable for K576 million in non-compliant malaria grant spending appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former Blantyre City Mayor Noel Chalamanda has delivered a blistering warning about Malawi’s “dangerous habit” of ignoring its own laws, accusing authorities of allowing chaos to spread across the country’s prime land while regulations gather dust. Appearing on Times Exclusive on Times Television, Chalamanda said Malawi is now trapped in a cycle where illegal construction […] The post Ex‑Mayor Chalamanda warns Malawi is ‘breaking rules with impunity’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, have written themselves into the history books after defying the odds to reach the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – and secure a maiden place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup – with a stunning 2-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Queens on Sunday night. […] The post History made! Malawi’s Scorchers stun Ghana to book place at World Cup for the very first time – as nation erupts in wild celebration appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawian singer Onesimus has openly defied the Fiscal Police after footage emerged showing him showering his fiancée’s bridal party in Lilongwe with cash, in flagrant breach of Reserve Bank of Malawi regulations governing the treatment of the national currency. Video clips that have since gone viral across social media show the singer flinging handfuls of […] The post Onesimus dares Fiscal Police to arrest him after brazenly throwing wads of cash at fiancée’s bridal party in banned currency stunt appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets returned to winning ways in the FDH Bank Premiership on Sunday, securing a 2-0 victory over Chitipa United at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre. The win will come as a relief for the People’s Team, who had struggled to turn their dominance into victories in recent weeks, with a string of draws […] The post Bullets beat Chitipa to stay fourth: Malawi FDH Bank Premiership appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A top lawyer has blasted police and taxmen for launching a mob-handed raid on his offices – branding it a blatant attempt to shut him up. More than 20 police and Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) officers stormed lawyer George Kadzipatike’s offices in Lilongwe AND Mzuzu on Friday, seizing computers and client files in a shock […] The post Lawyer  Kadzipatike slams ’20-cop tax raid’ as revenge for standing up to Malawi govt appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mthunzi Trust has launched the Mzinda Energy Justice Action Project in Chimwasongwe, Lilongwe, aimed at helping communities address the challenges linked to charcoal dependence, environmental degradation and household energy use. Mthunzi Trust executive director Symon Satiele said the organisation believes sustainable solutions are most effective when communities are actively involved in identifying the challenges they […] The post Mthunzi Trust launches community-led project to tackle charcoal dependence in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A man has been arrested after stealing a vehicle belonging to a South African national who had travelled to Malawi seeking spiritual healing from a renowned prophet, in a betrayal that saw him vanish into the night while his companion lay fast asleep. The Anti-Motor Vehicle Theft Unit in Lilongwe has apprehended Blessings Mbalangwe, 32, […] The post South African in Malawi for miracle cure at prophet has car stolen by ‘friend’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Second Vice-President Enock Chihana has revealed a massive K14 BILLION cash injection to finally kick-start the long-promised Mombera University in Mzimba – and it’s just the start. The VP dropped the bombshell at the foot of Hora Mountain on Saturday, during huge celebrations for this year’s Umthetho Cultural Festival – and he’s got his sights […] The post Construction of Mombera University to begin, says VP Chihana appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Masters Football Club moved into the top five of the FDH Bank Premiership after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Civo Service United at Nankhaka Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday afternoon. The match produced few clear-cut scoring opportunities, but Masters eventually found the breakthrough in the 68th minute when Philmon Ndhlovu scored the decisive goal […] The post Masters climb into FDH Premiership top five with narrow win over Civo Service United appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Relatives, colleagues and community members have gathered in Chileka, Blantyre, the home village of the late Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) director general Brian Banda, to mourn his death, as his sister offered an account of the sudden illness that preceded his passing. Banda died in the morning hours of Saturday following a short illness. He […] The post Family reveals final hours before Brian Banda’s death, as mourners gather in Chileka appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Women’s National Football Team head coach Lovemore Fazili says the Scorchers are fully prepared for their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Ghana on Sunday. Malawi face the Black Queens at Al Madina Stadium, with the winner progressing to the semi-finals and securing a direct place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. […] The post Fazili: Malawi ready to fight for World Cup spot against Ghana appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Ngoni king has told rebel villagers to forget splitting Mzimba into two – insisting it’s a rubbish idea that won’t fix a thing. Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa dropped the bombshell at the district’s massive Umthetho cultural bash, hitting back hard at a growing campaign – led by Samuel Lwara – demanding the district be […] The post One Mzimba! Inkosi M’mbelwa crushes district split bid at Umthetho bash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s agriculture sector marked a major milestone this week as AGRA Malawi celebrated its 20th anniversary in Lilongwe, bringing together government leaders, development partners, researchers and private sector stakeholders to reflect on two decades of progress and chart a course for the future. Opening the celebrations, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Roza Fatch […] The post AGRA Malawi celebrates 20 years of transforming farming appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Second VP Enock Chihana gave President Peter Mutharika a huge shout-out at a massive cultural bash in Mzimba on Saturday – insisting the Malawi leader has smashed old political barriers between government and opposition. “Previously, we used to sit in some tents somewhere far away because we were in opposition, but Mutharika wants us to […] The post Veep Chihana hails Mutharika’s unity push at Ngoni cultural bash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

An outpouring of grief has gripped Malawi following the sudden death of Brian Banda, director general of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), with tributes flooding in from the presidency, parliament, opposition and the media industry alike for a man widely regarded as one of the country’s most distinctive broadcasting voices. Banda died at 45, after […] The post Brian Banda: Malawi mourns broadcaster who ‘resonated in homes for decades’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Travelling Mighty Wanderers surrendered their grip on top spot in the FDH Bank Premiership on Saturday, after being held to a dramatic 1-1 draw by Moyale Barracks FC at Mzuzu Stadium. The Nomads settled quickly into the contest, with midfield maestro Felix Zulu dictating play alongside Mphatso Kamanga and Gaddie Chirwa in the heart of […] The post Wanderers held by 10-man Moyale as Silver Strikers and Blue Eagles leapfrog Nomads to summit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mighty Wanderers FC football director David Kanyenda has paid tribute to former Super League of Malawi (Sulom) secretary general and ex-Wanderers general secretary Henry “Kaka” Chibowa, saying his legacy continues to inspire and empower generations working in Malawian football. Kanyenda spoke as the representative of Wanderers president Thomson Mpinganjira at a mass held at Anglican […] The post Kanyenda: Chibowa left legacy that ’empowers generations’ in football appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

First Vice President Jane Ansah, despite reportedly being frozen out by government, made a point of attending the Umthetho ceremony of the Ngoni people at Hora alongside Second Vice President Enock Chihana – though it was Chihana, not Ansah, who took to the podium to deliver a speech on behalf of President Peter Mutharika. The […] The post Ansah attends Ngoni ceremony as Chihana delivers president’s speech appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A leaked internal statement from the editor of Mining & Trade Review, a Malawian publication covering the extractives sector, has drawn scrutiny after it appeared to acknowledge a direct relationship between advertising revenue from mining companies and the tone of coverage those companies receive.. The statement, addressed to “stakeholders” and shared in what appears to […] The post Media Council  raises concerns after mining publication’s leaked memo reveals link between advertising revenue and favourable coverage appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Creck Sporting Club’s miserable season in the FDH Bank Premiership showed no signs of improving on Saturday afternoon, as the struggling side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Silver Strikers at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe. The result leaves Creck rooted firmly to the bottom of the 16-team table, having mustered just five points from their […] The post Malawi FDH Premiership: Silver Strikers beat bottom side Creck appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A blistering newspaper column has torn into President Peter Mutharika over his repeated “private visits” to South Africa, joking that the country has practically become an “unofficial State House annexe” and suggesting immigration officials must greet his delegation “like old friends” by now. The scathing piece, published in The Weekend Nation’s “Off The Shelf” opinion […] The post Newspaper column mocks Mutharika’s South Africa trips: ‘It’s become his unofficial State House annexe’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) MP Steven “Baba Steve” Malondera has taken to Facebook with a reflective message on confidence and personal conviction, telling followers that building an extraordinary life requires breaking away from the crowd rather than following it. In the post, Malondera, who also chairs the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), shared what he described […] The post MCP MP Malondera says ‘confidence gives you courage to stand alone’ in cryptic social media post amid political tensions appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) has unveiled plans to redevelop the Malangalanga area of Lilongwe into a modern commercial hub, as part of efforts to reshape the city’s urban landscape. Speaking to stakeholders during an engagement meeting on Friday, MHC chief executive Bob Chimkango said the redeveloped area would become a centre for business, economic […] The post MHC to redevelop Lilongwe’s Malangalanga into commercial hub appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The tombstone of former Super League of Malawi (SULOM) secretary general ex-Mighty Wanderers FC general secretary Henry Chibowa has been unveiled at HHI Cemetery in Blantyre, in an emotional ceremony bringing together family and prominent figures from Malawian football. Chibowa’s sons, Henry Jnr and Goodwin, were among family members who laid wreaths at the graveside, […] The post Malawi football pays tribute as Chibowa’s tombstone is unveiled appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A third-year student at the Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ) has been found dead at her home in Naperi, in the city of Blantyre, in circumstances that have left family, friends and classmates deeply shaken. Thokozile Machilinga was discovered with a cloth rope tied around her neck, according to preliminary reports from the scene. Nyasa […] The post Malawi journalism student found dead in Blantyre appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Miss Malawi First Princess Ireen Navicha has departed for Vietnam to represent the country at the 73rd Miss World pageant, insisting she remains mentally strong and firmly focused on her mission despite ongoing controversy surrounding her participation. Navicha will compete on the world stage between 8 August and 5 September, carrying Malawi’s flag into one […] The post ‘I’m ready to carry Malawi flag’: Navicha departs for Miss World amid controversy appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Renowned prophet and entrepreneur Shepherd Bushiri has urged Malawians to tackle poverty head-on by fundamentally rewiring their mindset and embracing practical strategies for building wealth. Speaking at the Sycamore Consult Wealth Creation Conference in Blantyre, Bushiri told attendees that poverty is far more complex than simply a lack of money, describing it instead as something […] The post ‘Poverty is a spirit, a mindset, a lifestyle’: Prophet Bushiri tells Malawians to change their thinking to escape hardship appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.