A Malawian MP has launched an ambitious school feeding initiative aimed at boosting attendance in her constituency, amid growing concern that hungry children arriving at school without breakfast are being left behind academically. Madalitso Baloyi, Member of Parliament for Mzimba Kafukule Constituency and Minister of Health and Sanitation, unveiled the scheme in partnership with non-profit […] The post Baloyi launches school feeding drive as households struggle to feed children appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A multi-vehicle accident has thrown traffic into chaos along Magalasi Road in Blantyre, with several cars reportedly involved in the crash just metres from the railway crossing. The collision occurred only minutes ago, sending shockwaves through the area as motorists and bystanders scrambled to make sense of the scene. Details remain scarce at this stage, […] The post Multi-car pile-up sparks chaos on Blantyre road appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Ireen Navicha finds herself sitting 64th in the latest Miss World 2026 Top 100 standings in Vietnam, but her presence at the prestigious pageant at all has left many Malawians scratching their heads — because she wasn’t even supposed to be the one representing the country. Navicha  finished as second runner-up in the Miss […] The post Malawi’s Miss World rep ranks 64th amid selection controversy appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawians across much of the country have been battling through an unusually cold spell in recent weeks, with temperatures dropping noticeably lower than residents have grown accustomed to in previous years. But the country’s top meteorologist has moved to calm fears over the chilly conditions, insisting the cold snap is nothing out of the ordinary. […] The post Malawi shivers through unusually cold spell —  weather chief insists it’s nothing to worry about appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A senior Malawi Police commissioner has been forced into retirement after being found guilty of sexually exploiting dozens of female officers under his command, sparking outrage from human rights campaigners who say the punishment falls dangerously short of justice. Stan Kaliza, who oversaw human resources, management and development for the Malawi Police Service, has been […] The post Police commissioner accused of sexually exploiting 45 female officers forced into retirement appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

With three weeks left before the Sangalala ndi Coca-Cola campaign concludes, consumers across Malawi are continuing to collect prizes as the promotion moves into its final stretch. Recent winners include Martha Patisoni and Diana Wilson, both of Lilongwe, who each secured a smartphone, while fellow Lilongwe resident Madalitso Chinkhaka received a gym bag. The campaign, […] The post Coca-Cola’s Sangalala Promotion Nears Close With More Malawian Winners appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Dancehall star Busy Signal and philanthropist Wendy Harawa were the centre of attention at a charity event in Malawi, with the pair’s easy chemistry and relaxed smiles sparking chatter among fans as they sat side-by-side throughout the programme. The two were photographed in matching red charity T-shirts, laughing, leaning in close and chatting warmly as […] The post SIGNAL BOOSTED! Busy Signal and Wendy light up Malawi charity event with easy chemistry appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s head coach has declared his side “fearless and fired-up” ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Cameroon, despite confirming that key player Rose Kadzere will be suspended for the biggest match in the Scorchers’ history after picking up a red card. Lovemore Fazili, who has guided the team to a historic first […] The post No Kadzere but Fazili insists Malawi has ‘fearless and fired-up’ side capable of defeating Cameroon appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi coach Lovemore Fazili faces an uncertain future despite masterminding the greatest achievement in the Scorchers’ history, with his contract due to expire the instant Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final comes to an end. Football insiders say the coach’s deal runs out at the close of the tournament, leaving the Football Association of Malawi […] The post Coach Fazili contract expires moments after AWCON final appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has thrown its weight behind the Scorchers, hailing the women’s national football team as “a national inspiration” after their emphatic 3-1 demolition of Algeria sent Malawi through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Harold Jiya, the bank’s chief executive, said NBM was “immensely proud” of the squad, […] The post Scorchers are ‘a national inspiration,’ says National Bank of Malawi chief appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Local Government and Rural Development has heaped praise on World Vision Malawi after the organisation officially wound up its 15-year development programme in Chiradzulu, calling its impact on the community “truly commendable.” Dr Ben Phiri presided over the official exit ceremony at PIM School Ground in Traditional Authority Onga on Wednesday, marking […] The post Minister Phiri urges community to protect legacy as World Vision exits Chiradzulu appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Bob Mpinganjira has been crowned FDH Bank Premiership Coach of the Month for July 2026, after steering Mighty Wanderers through an unbeaten run that left rivals trailing. According to the Super League of Malawi, Mpinganjira delivered a blistering July campaign — two wins and a draw from three matches, with the Nomads smashing six goals […] The post Bob Mpinganjira scoops Coach of the Month appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s long-running Kabaza crisis has exploded into fresh confrontation, with police, councils and Kabaza associations rolling out tough new enforcement measures — and riders responding with roadblocks, protests and fury. The latest clashes unfolded in Limbe, Blantyre, where Kabaza operators blocked roads during a joint operation by police and the Malawi Coalition of Kabaza Associations […] The post Roads blocked, tempers boil — Kabaza crackdown turns ugly appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A civil society watchdog has issued a scathing rebuke of Malawi government  after fresh parliamentary elections in two constituencies were postponed — with campaigners blaming a bizarre bureaucratic standoff over a sealed warehouse for denying citizens their democratic rights. The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF) said it was “gravely disturbed” after the Malawi Electoral […] The post “We warned you” — civil society slams Malawi govt after warehouse row delays polls appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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.

World Vision International (WVI) Malawi has procured two solar-powered mobile clinics worth more than 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 […] The post WVI Malawi deploys K500m mobile clinics to take HIV, TB and malaria services to hard-to-reach areas 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.