A newspaper editorial has called for tougher action against public officials implicated in Malawi’s land allocation scandal, after a pilot audit in Lilongwe uncovered evidence of widespread abuse of office in the management of urban land. An editorial published by The Nation newspaper praised the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development for launching the […] The post Prosecute officials over land grabs, paper demands after audit findings appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The parliamentary committee probing the Chikangawa Forest plane crash that killed former vice‑president Saulos Chilima and eight others is gearing up for a fresh round of witness hearings, set for 24 August to 4 September 2026 — a phase expected to dig deeper into unanswered questions surrounding the tragedy. MPs met Wednesday Parliament in Lilongwe […] The post Chilima crash probe resumes — new witnesses and foreign pathologists lined up appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Second Vice President Enock Chihana has led the wave of national pride sweeping Malawi, showering praise on the country’s women’s football team, the Scorchers, after their remarkable run to the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The underdogs stunned the continent by knocking out some of Africa’s biggest football powerhouses — […] The post Chihana salutes Scorchers with pride: ‘Wana wakutimba bola awa saza cha’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Police in Balaka have arrested at least 40 people following a wave of violence, looting and property theft that erupted at Mponda earlier this week, as fury over alleged human trafficking spilled onto the streets. Balaka Police Spokesperson Gladson M’bumpha revealed that 31 men and nine women have since been rounded up and slapped […] The post 40 arrested after mob violence and looting erupts over trafficking claims against Balaka  businessman appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Scorchers talisman Temwa Chawinga has declared that lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy with Malawi matters far more to her than scooping individual glory — despite finding herself lo cked in a thrilling race for the tournament’s Golden Boot. The prolific forward, who is currently the joint top scorer at the Women’s Africa Cup […] The post Chawinga sensation puts trophy dreams before personal glory as Malawi eye historic AWCON crown appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

World Vision International (WVI) Malawi has procured two solar-powered mobile clinics worth over K500 million to expand access to essential health services in some of the country’s hard-to-reach communities. The Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), procured under the Global Fund Grant 7 (GF-G7), will provide integrated health services in Balaka, Chikwawa, Mulanje and Thyolo districts. The […] The post WVI Malawi rolls out K500 million mobile clinics to boost health access in hard-to-reach areas appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi will take on Cameroon in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday 12 August at 7:29pm, after securing a stunning 3-1 victory over Algeria in Wednesday’s first semi-final, inspired by a brace from star forward Tabitha Chawinga. Cameroon booked their own place in the final courtesy of a dramatic 3-1 […] The post History guaranteed! Malawi to face Cameroon in WAFCON final as new champion assured appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Freed opposition lawyer and MP George Jivason Kadzipatike resumed his parliamentary duties within hours of being released from police custody, heading straight to Parliament to rejoin the Ad-hoc Committee on the Chikangawa plane crash inquiry on the very same day. In a Facebook post detailing his whirlwind return to public life, Kadzipatike revealed he arrived […] The post Kadzipatike returns straight to parliamentary duty hours after release, rejoining plane crash inquiry committee appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Sports Minister Alfred Gangata joined the Malawi national women’s football team’s dressing room in scenes of unrestrained jubilation, dancing and singing wildly as the Scorchers continued their remarkable fairy-tale run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, booking their place in the final with a stunning 3-1 victory over Algeria in Rabat. Gangata was […] The post Gangata joins dressing room rave: ‘Kuzapita kuzapita’ as Malawi reach final appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Opposition lawyer and MP George Jivason Kadzipatike has broken his silence following his release from police custody, thanking supporters for their “overwhelming love and kindness” after last week’s dramatic raids on his law offices and his subsequent detention. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Kadzipatike reflected on what he described as an ordeal touching on “life, […] The post ‘I’m still a lawyer!’: Kadzipatike offers free legal help to fellow inmates after release appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Twenty‑seven district reporters fired by the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) have stormed the Industrial Relations Court in Zomba, demanding a staggering K688.5 million in damages and compensation — arguing that reinstatement is no longer practical after what they call unfair dismissal and unsafe labour practices. According to court documents seen by this newsroom, the journalists […] The post 27 fired MBC reporters demand K688.5m payout after shock dismissals appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Government has expressed satisfaction with the rehabilitation of the Magomero turn-off to Namadzi River Road, carried out under Phase Two of the Regional Climate Resilience Programme (RCRP), praising its potential to transform economic activity in the surrounding area. In an interview Nyasa Times monitored on  Capital FM after personally touring the newly rehabilitated route, Minister […] The post Minister Ben Phiri hails newly rehabilitated road that will boost farming,  unlock  David Livingstone grave site appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Football experts have credited the Scorchers’ extraordinary rise on the continental stage to increased investment, a deliberate player-export strategy and sheer determination – as pundits openly question why Malawi’s men’s team, the Flames, cannot replicate the same success. Former Flames star Peterkins Kaira and seasoned football administrator Christopher Njeula both say the men’s national side […] The post ‘Flames must learn from Scorchers’: Experts explain secret behind women’s team historic success appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Talk of being a workaholic – Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and MP for Thyolo Central, Dr Ben Malunga Phiri, appears to be living up to the reputation, if his relentless work rate in Cabinet is anything to go by. One minute the minister can be found at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, the […] The post Minister Ben Phiri on relentless schedule — hands out 150 helmets after deadly bike crashes appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

She wore not one, not two, but twelve jaw-dropping gowns. There was a private jet. A red carpet flanked by gold ropes. And a guest list so glamorous that Malawi’s social media has barely recovered. Welcome to the wedding of Tonderai Banda and Tahera Kalowa — the celebration everyone’s calling #TT2026, and the one nobody […] The post Inside Malawi’s wedding of the year! Tonderai and Tahera’s most talked-about celebration Malawi has ever seen appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Maseko Ngoni Heritage has expanded its annual Umhlangano celebrations to six days, saying the extended programme will give communities more time to discuss development plans and showcase a wider range of Ngoni cultural traditions. The gathering, held at the Gomani Chikuse Memorial Ground in Mkolimbo, Ntcheu District, will now run almost twice as long […] The post Ngoni Heritage stretches Umhlangano to six days for culture and development drive appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe has once again pushed back the high‑profile case involving Ezekiel Peter Ching’oma and Gracian Tiuze Lungu, after the State failed to begin trial because its main witness didn’t show up. The matter — which was expected to kick off with the hearing of State witnesses — has now […] The post State’s key witness vanishes as Ching’oma–Lungu case stalls appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Social commentator and former Malawi representative at Big Brother Africa, Fatima Nkata, has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the departure of Women’s Football Association (NWFA) president Adelaide Migogo from Morocco, arguing that the controversy has exposed deeper structural inequalities in the administration of women’s football. In a strongly worded Facebook post, Nkata said […] The post Nkata blasts ‘loud misogyny’ in Malawi football power structure appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi erupted in celebration on Wednesday night as the Scorchers powered past Algeria 3–1 in Morocco to book their place in the WAFCON finals — a historic triumph that has sent the nation into football fever. And the good news didn’t stop there. The team has received a massive boost, with NBS Bank announcing a […] The post NBS Bank rewards heroes of Malawi women’s football appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi National Women’s Football Team — the Scorchers — have carved yet another chapter in their fairytale rise, storming into the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after a commanding 3–1 victory over Algeria under the Moroccan floodlights on Wednesday night. Malawi began with less possession but far more bite, carving out […] The post Malawi erupts as Scorchers book historic WAFCON final spot appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Bracious Kondowe has heard the latest instalment in the ongoing “we’ve got this” case involving  opposition Malawi  Congress  Party  members Vitumbiko Mumba and Jessie Kabwira, as the defence pushes to have the matter escalated to Malawi’s highest constitutional authority. The defence team had earlier asked the court to refer the case […] The post ‘We’ve got this’ case: Court hears bid to have prosecution declared unconstitutional appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Speaker of Parliament,  Sameer Suleman, has urged legislatures across Africa to “renew the social contract” with citizens by strengthening accountability, inclusion and responsiveness, warning that public trust in democratic institutions is under growing strain. Suleman, who also serves as President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region, made the remarks on Wednesday as […] The post Malawi Speaker warns trust in institutions is eroding across Africa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Jamaican dancehall star Busy Signal jetted into Malawi on Wednesday for a charity mission under his Busy Global Initiative, teaming up with the Wendy Harawa Foundation to support education projects in Dowa and Lilongwe. Speaking to journalists at the Bingu International Convention Centre, the musician said Malawi’s warmth and loyalty over the years had inspired […] The post ‘Malawi shows me love’: Busy Signal teams up with Wendy Harawa to boost school infrastructure appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika, who chairs the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, has called for calm and tolerance ahead of Zambia’s general elections scheduled for 13 August. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Mutharika said the vote — the only general election taking place in the SADC region […] The post Mutharika urges tolerance ahead of Zambia vote appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu has issued a stark ultimatum to anyone illegally occupying or grabbing public and institutional land, demanding they voluntarily vacate or surrender the properties within just 14 days – as a bombshell audit exposed sweeping failures across Lilongwe’s land administration system. The dramatic warning came as Chipungu […] The post Land grabbers given just 14 DAYS to hand back stolen plots as minister Chipungu vows crackdown on fake title deeds appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu has dropped an explosive warning that several sitting Cabinet ministers and other politically exposed individuals are suspected of dubiously acquiring plots in two of Lilongwe’s most sought-after residential areas. Speaking to reporters Wednesday morning, Chipungu revealed he was already in possession of a list of names – including what he pointedly […] The post Minister Chipungu vows to publish list of ‘big people’ behind illegal land grabs appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) has emphasized the need for increased private sector education and stronger regional collaboration to encourage more companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to list on stock exchanges and access long-term capital. The remarks were made during an engagement between BSE officials and a delegation of Malawian business journalists on […] The post BSE calls for regional collaboration to boost SME listings appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

South Africa has sparked a diplomatic storm after formally demanding that Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia reimburse part of the R292 million (about K29 billion) it has spent this year deporting undocumented migrants — with Malawians making up the largest share of those removed. The explosive request follows a briefing to South Africa’s Parliamentary Portfolio Committee […] The post Diplomatic tension erupts as SA tells Malawi to reimburse deportation costs appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mzuzu City Council has been forced to suspend its controversial new road-user fee programme, just one day after the scheme launched, following a chaotic first day marked by network failures and lengthy traffic congestion at checkpoints. According to Mzuzu City Mayor Chiyembekezo Moses, the decision to pause the scheme was taken specifically to address problems […] The post Mzuzu’s new toll scheme collapses within 24 hours amid chaos at checkpoints appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Student leaders from across Malawi’s public universities have formed an unprecedented unified coalition to negotiate directly with government over proposed hikes to higher education tuition fees, as resistance mounts nationwide against the controversial policy. The joint effort, spearheaded by student leader Yatuta Edwell Mulungu, saw Students’ Representative Council (SRC) presidents and general secretaries from institutions […] The post Mulungu leads student coalition in fight against university fee hikes appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Scorchers’ WAFCON campaign moves to Aero Lounge in Lilongwe today, where fans will gather for a National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc watch party as the national women’s team faces Algeria this evening in the semi-finals. The event follows watch parties in Lilongwe and Mzuzu that saw Malawi’s 2-1 victory over Ghana turn into […] The post Aero Lounge hosts latest Scorchers watch party as Malawi rallies behind team appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A group calling itself MCP Veterans attempted to physically seal off the offices of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president and former Head of State Lazarus Chakwera and secretary general R ichard Chimwendo Banda on Tuesday, in a dramatic escalation of the internal power struggle now consuming the opposition party. The audacious move appears to have […] The post MCP faces internal split over Chakwera leadership: Faction attempts to seal offices appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former Miss Malawi third-place finisher and popular pageant host Mabel Khonje, better known as Doll Mabel, has revealed she will spend a staggering K120 million on a lavish birthday celebration in Lilongwe, in what she is billing as the biggest party to hit Malawi in 2026. Doll Mabel, who finished third in the Miss Malawi […] The post Doll Mabel reveals K120 million birthday bash for Lilongwe – with a masked twist appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

  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.