Malawi Police in Liwonde, Machinga district, have arrested a 21-year-old woman after she allegedly disguised herself as a nurse and posed as medical staff at Machinga District Hospital. Tiyamike Mkandawire was taken into custody after hospital officials grew suspicious of the woman, who was found wearing a nurse’s uniform and moving freely around the hospital […] The post Fake nurse, 21, arrested after impersonating medical staff, roaming hospital wards undetected appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) director of legal affairs George Jivason Kadzipatike has been taken to Area 3 Police Station, sparking an immediate show of solidarity from senior figures within his own party who rushed to the station to check on his welfare. Kadzipatike confirmed his arrest was linked to alleged tax issues involving his law […] The post MCP MPs demand answers as party lawyer Kadzipatike held over tax dispute appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri conducted an unannounced tour of office sections within his ministry on Monday morning, aimed at recognising the work of officers and encouraging staff who consistently prioritise service delivery. During the visit, the Minister singled out for praise those sections that recorded full staff attendance, observing that […] The post Minister Ben Phiri rewards fully-staffed department with lunch allowance during surprise office tour appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Continental Holdings plc has become the 17th company to list on the main board of the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), in a move officials say underscores growing investor confidence in the country’s capital markets. Speaking at the listing ceremony in Blantyre, CHL plc chairperson Gibson Ngalamila said the company remained committed to creating shareholder value, […] The post Continental Holdings becomes 17th company to list on Malawi Stock Exchange appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mzuzu City Council has launched a controversial new road-user fee programme, forcing motorists to pay charges at three checkpoints in a bid to raise urgently needed funds for road maintenance and rehabilitation. The scheme, which came into effect on Monday, applies to vehicles entering the city through three main checkpoints: the Dunduzu roadblock on the […] The post ‘Pay to drive’: Mzuzu launches K1,000 toll fees at three checkpoints to fund road repairs appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Balaka after allegedly hijacking a motorcycle taxi driver at fake gunpoint, before spraying him with pepper spray and fleeing with his bike. Kelvin Adimaki hired the kabaza motorcycle taxi last Sunday evening, agreeing to pay K17,000 for the driver to take him to Kapandatsitsi Village. But before reaching […] The post Fake gun and pepper spray: Motorcycle taxi robber, 29, arrested after terrifying hijacking ordeal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A former risk and compliance manager fighting his dismissal in court has been hit with a staggering K145 million counterclaim, after his ex-employer accused him of serious oversight failures that left the institution exposed to financial risk. Harmony Mwavuli, who served as Risk and Compliance Manager at the Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (MEDF), is challenging […] The post ‘You caused the losses’: MEDF hits back at sacked manager with K145m counterclaim appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) director of legal affairs George Kadzipatike has voluntarily handed himself in to police at Area 30 in Lilongwe, after learning that officers had obtained a warrant for his arrest over alleged tax issues. Kadzipatike, a private practice lawyer and MP for Dowa Kasangazi Constituency, said he decided to present himself to […] The post MCP lawyer-MP Kadzipatike hands himself to police over tax warrant days after office raids appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is set to hold a highly anticipated press briefing this Wednesday to unveil the findings of a pilot land ownership audit conducted in Lilongwe – findings that are set to implicate some of the country’s most powerful figures. According to an invitation letter seen b y this […] The post Bombshell land audit to name ministers, judges and MPs over illegal plot grabs appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Police in Nkhata Bay have arrested four men in connection with the murder of an elderly man who was gunned down while sitting by the fire with his wife at home. Ackim Phiri, 66, Boston Kanyinji, 60, Sindani Kanyinji, 27, and Charles Kanyinji, 26, all of Chavula Village in Senior Chief Fukamapiri, have been detained […] The post ‘Two gunshot wounds to the chest’: 4 arrested over murder of elderly man appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Activist Sylvester Namiwa has now spent two weeks on remand after being arrested and formally charged with treason in Lilongwe. The case, which is expected to move to the High Court for a bail application, has drawn attention from legal observers and rights groups concerned about the seriousness of the charge and the length of […] The post Namiwa marks two weeks on remand after treason charge appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi has commissioned the US$12 million Salima Nanjoka Solar Power Plant, a 10‑megawatt facility that government officials say will help ease pressure on the national grid and support long‑term energy diversification. The plant, located in Salima, forms the first phase of a 50‑megawatt project, with additional capacity expected to be developed in the coming years. […] The post Solar boost for Malawi’s grid — Mathanga unveils 10MW Salima facility appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Brian Banda, Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), has been laid to rest, with tributes from political leaders, colleagues and family highlighting his long career in public broadcasting and his influence on national dialogue. Banda served in various roles within Malawi’s media sector before rising to lead the state broadcaster. He was widely […] The post Brian Banda laid to rest: ‘His legacy will endure’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former Malawi Ambassador to the UK, Dr Thomas Bisika, has made a high‑profile courtesy call on former President Lazarus Chakwera — a meeting that comes just days after wrapping up his diplomatic tour in London. Bisika, who recently concluded his tenure as Malawi’s High Commissioner in London, arrived to personally thank Chakwera for entrusting him […] The post Bisika thanks Chakwera after prestigious UK posting appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

  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.

Church chiefs and Catholic bosses have joined forces to demand Vice President Jane Ansah finally spill the beans on a mystery UK trip that’s cost Malawians months of confusion – and possibly BILLIONS in cash. Ansah jetted off to Blighty last December for her husband’s 80th birthday bash – but the trip has been dogged […] The post Malawi VP Ansah faces renewed calls from church leaders to explain UK trip costs 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.