The Malawian government has called on communities to take greater ownership of public infrastructure and resist vandalism, as officials seek to safeguard investments made in rural development projects across the country. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri made the appeal in Dedza district during the official opening of the Bwanali Water […] The post Minister Ben Phiri opens Dedza water project, calls for end to vandalism appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Togolese evangelist renowned for his healing ministry, Evangelist Paul Dodji, is set to descend on Malawi for a three-day gospel crusade running from 14 to 16 August 2026, organisers have confirmed. Speaking to journalists in Lilongwe on Tuesday, local church leader Bishop Phillip Mulinde revealed the main crusade would take place at Chilimampunga Ground […] The post Malawi prepares for major gospel crusade as Togolese preacher promises ‘wonders’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Tsuyoshi Motors Limited has handed over an electric patrol vehicle and an electric motorcycle to Central Region Police, in a corporate donation the company says forms part of its wider social responsibility commitments. Central Region Police Commissioner Mabvuto M’bobo hailed the donation as a significant milestone for the Police Service, describing electric motorcycles as both […] The post Malawi Police receive donated electric patrol car and motorbike in bid to cut costs and boost crime response times appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has branded as “fake” a statement circulating on social media claiming the party has expelled First Vice President Jane Ansah, dismissing the claims as “pathetic” propaganda, as the party intensified its internal restructuring drive during a high-level meeting in Blantyre. DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhito used the gathering to […] The post ‘Fake news’: DPP denies expelling VP Ansah as ruling party moves to tighten grip appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Chaos erupted in Balaka after an enraged mob torched and destroyed property worth millions, targeting a local businessman they accused of detaining a woman against her will. Witnesses say the crowd descended on the trading premises with fury, smashing structures and setting vehicles ablaze as rumours spread that the missing woman had been found inside […] The post Missing woman found ‘in distress’ at businessman’s home — Balaka explodes appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Scorchers are refusing to bask in their WAFCON glory as Head Coach Lovemore Fazili issued a fiery warning ahead of tomorrow’s semi‑final showdown with Algeria, insisting his players are “not relaxing” and have “not gone on honeymoon.” Instead, he says the squad is laser‑focused, fully switched on, and ready to fight for a historic […] The post Scorchers Coach: ‘No honeymoon — We’re locked in for Algeria!’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The High Court in Lilongwe has pushed back the bail hearing for CDEDI boss Sylvester Namiwa, shifting it from Wednesday to Thursday this week — a last‑minute change that has stirred fresh tension around the already‑charged case. According to a letter sent to all parties, the court says Wednesday will be “too congested”, forcing the […] The post Bail shock for Namiwa: Judge moves hearing smid ‘overthrow’ allegations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has issued a stern warning to its members, insisting the party will not tolerate individuals acting outside its established protocols and structures. DPP secretary-general Peter Mukhito used a party meeting to demand that members show proper respect towards officials who have been duly elected through the party’s official convention […] The post ‘Respect the chain of command!’ DPP SG Mukhito moves to quell internal tensions appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A full‑blown political firestorm has erupted after Malawi Congress Party  (MCP) legal director and MP George Kadzipatike was detained in what party heavyweights are calling a “deliberate, targeted operation”. Senior MCP figures and a large bloc of MPs descended on Area 3 Police Station, blasting authorities and demanding answers over what they insist is no […] The post Kabwila claims KadzIpatike arrest is a political hit on MCP’s legal chief appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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 Police in Mangochi have arrested a 30-year-old cleaner after she allegedly stole K2.7 million from an American tourist staying at a hotel in Balaka district. Rabecca Selemani, who worked as a cleaner at Liwonde Sun, was taken into custody after being accused of robbing 47-year-old US national Monica Grant while cleaning her room. According […] The post Malawi hotel cleaner held over K2.7m theft from US tourist 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.