Malawi’s Second Vice President Enock Chihana led a high-level delegation into crunch bilateral talks with Mozambique this week, in a bid to strengthen ties between the two neighbouring nations. The behind-closed-doors meeting took place on the sidelines of the 46th SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa, bringing together some of Malawi’s top political figures for […] The post Chihana’s diplomatic push: Malawi and Mozambique vow to deepen ties appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Just after opposition MP Vitumbiko Mumba branded the presence of politicians in Morocco a “bad omen” for the Scorchers, a football administrator and leading Malawian academic has waded into the debate — dismissing any talk of curses, jinxes or bad luck behind the team’s final defeat. Mumba had sparked controversy after accusing political figures of […] The post Madise dismisses talk of curses and “minyama” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

An opposition MP has launched a blistering attack on politicians who flew to Morocco for the Scorchers’ WAFCON campaign, accusing them of shamelessly trying to bask in glory they had no hand in creating. Malawi Congress Party MP Vitumbiko Mumba didn’t hold back in a fiery Facebook post, admitting he felt a sense of unease […] The post MP Mumba criticises political figures, including UTM’s Kabambe, over WAFCON final trip appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Debutant Scorchers outclassed by clinical Indomitable Lionesses despite fairytale run — as nation showers team with pride and Brazil World Cup dream becomes reality Malawi’s history-making Scorchers were brought crashing back down to earth on Sunday night, thrashed 3-0 by a ruthless Cameroon side in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations — […] The post Scorchers’ fairytale run ends in 3-0 final defeat — but Brazil World Cup awaits appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawian sensation Temwa Chawinga capped off an unforgettable Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by being crowned the tournament’s top scorer — claiming the coveted Golden Boot after a stunning campaign that saw her net five goals and provide two assists. The prolific forward pipped a star-studded field to the prize, edging out Zambia’s Barbra Banda, […] The post Chawinga wins WAFCON Golden Boot after five-goal tournament appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Scorchers are set to return home to a heroine’s welcome fit for champions — despite falling agonisingly short of WAFCON glory — after a tournament run that has already secured the country’s place in history. Having come within touching distance of the trophy before ultimately falling short in the final, the team’s remarkable achievement […] The post Malawi prepares heroine’s welcome for World Cup-bound Scorchers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Maranatha Academy has confirmed its offer of a place to Duwana Muhamad, the 16-year-old who sat her Primary School Leaving Certificate examinations as the only girl in an all-boys class at a school in Mangochi, still stands — despite her failing to pass. Executive director Ernest Kaonga said the school could not turn its back […] The post Maranatha Academy honours pledge to girl who sat exams in all-boys class appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Deputy Inspector General of Police, Noel Kayira, has vowed to ramp up security across the country — including a dramatic crackdown in Blantyre — declaring that residents should no longer have to walk the streets in fear. Speaking  after touring several locations across Blantyre, Kayira revealed that police officers will now be stationed at […] The post Blantyre crackdown: Police chief orders sweep after shocking street harassment video appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mighty Wanderers returned to winning form in the FDH Bank Premiership on Sunday, beating Kamuzu Barracks 2-0 at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe. The Nomads had been held to a draw by Moyale Barracks the previous week and were eager to bounce back. Kamuzu Barracks pressed high and created several opportunities of their own, but were […] The post Wanderers bounce back from Moyale draw with win over Kamuzu Barracks appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc chief executive officer Harold Jiya visited the Scorchers at their hotel in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of Sunday evening’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) final against Cameroon, pledging the bank’s continued support for the team. Jiya, accompanied by Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya, addressed the players […] The post National Bank of Malawi pledges to settle Scorchers’ bonuses appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Second Vice-President Enock Chihana issued a rallying call to Southern African leaders today, urging them to tackle the region’s mounting security crises with “openness, mutual respect and a shared sense of purpose.” Addressing the high-powered SADC Organ Troika Summit on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Durban, South Africa, Chihana insisted the regional bloc […] The post Chihana urges Sadc unity as region faces Congo, Madagascar and Mozambique crises appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Three Lions Clubs in Mzuzu — Mzuzu Lions Club, Mzuzu Viphya Lions Club and Katoto Speciality Lions Club — have installed new leadership for the 2026/2027 Lionistic Year, following a Changeover Dinner held at Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel on Saturday. The event brought together Lions members, partners and invited guests to mark the transition from the […] The post Mzuzu Lions Clubs install new leadership for 2026/2027 year appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s First Lady Gertrude Mutharika joined thousands of worshippers on Sunday as she took part in prayers marking the annual gathering of the CCAP Women’s Guild — one of the country’s largest church congregations. The prayers formed part of the grand finale of this year’s conference, held at Lingadzi CCAP in Lilongwe, bringing together an […] The post First Lady’s show of faith: Gertrude Mutharika joins CCAP Women’s Guild prayers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The President is right that the Scorchers have united Malawi as politics never could. What we do with that unity — and with the industry these women have just walked us into — is the test now. President Arthur Peter Mutharika said something this week that deserves to outlast the tournament that prompted it. The […] The post Malawi’s Scorchers are an industry, not a miracle appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Damning results reveal shocking gender gap as campaigners demand urgent government action over “dwindling” education standar Malawi’s national exam results have laid bare a troubling picture of the country’s education system — with primary school pass rates plunging by a shocking six percentage points, even as experts warn of overcrowded classrooms and pupils forced to […] The post Malawi’s national exam results reveal mixed outcomes amid resource concerns appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

  Entrepreneur and ICT specialist Lovemore Cyber Chikopa has urged Malawian youths to take leading roles in national development, saying the time has come for young people to take charge of their future and contribute meaningfully to the country’s progress. Chikopa, a successful entrepreneur, said this after providing K75 million in grants to youths from […] The post Youths Should Rise Up Now, Says Lovemore Cyber Chikopa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Veteran coach admits reaching the final tops EVERYTHING he’s achieved in his decorated career — as Malawi braces for Sunday’s showdown Scorchers head coach Lovemore Fazili has admitted that guiding Malawi to the WAFCON final is the crowning achievement of his entire coaching career — as the nation counts down to Sunday’s historic showdown. The […] The post ‘This is extraordinary’: Fazili opens up on career-defining moment appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Congress Party has performed a dramatic climbdown, pulling the plug on a bombshell contempt of court case against two of the government’s most senior figures — just days before the matter was due to explode in the High Court. MCP and three of its legislators had been gearing up to face off against […] The post MCP’s dramatic U-turn: Contempt case dropped, but legal fight over MEC not over yet appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Second Vice President Enock Kamzingeni Chihana touched down in Durban, South Africa on Saturday evening, thrust into a whirlwind of high-level diplomacy as he prepares to represent Malawi at one of the region’s most important gatherings. Chihana was given a warm welcome at King Shaka International Airport around 6pm, greeted by Malawi’s High Commissioner to […] The post Chihana gets red-carpet welcome in SA as Malawi takes centre stage at SADC summit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Vice President Jane Ansah has issued a defiant declaration of loyalty to the Democratic Progressive Party  — insisting she will remain a card-carrying member “for the rest of her life”, amid swirling rumours of a bitter power struggle within the party’s ranks. Speaking at her official residence in Lilongwe on Saturday during a luncheon hosted […] The post Ansah shuts down succession rumours with fierce loyalty vow:’DPP for life” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Scorchers star Leticia Chinyamula has delivered a rousing rallying cry ahead of Malawi’s historic WAFCON final, declaring that the team’s remarkable run has been driven by nothing less than a fight for the nation itself. Speaking as the Scorchers put the finishing touches to their preparations for Sunday’s blockbuster clash, Chinyamula made clear the players […] The post Fighting for Malawi: Chinyamula’s rousing message ahead of WAFCON final appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Football Legends Association (FLA) has said players in the Scorchers, the Malawi National Women’s Football Team, have earned legendary status in the country’s football history. FLA and Malawi National Council of Sports board chairperson Jim Kalua told Nyasa Times the team’s performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, along […] The post Football Legends Association says Scorchers deserve legendary status after WAFCON run appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Nearly a decade after Malawi’s citizenship scandal first came to light, human rights activists are renewing calls for authorities to investigate individuals who benefited from the scheme — arguing that the conviction of the minister responsible was never the full story. Uladi Mussa, who served as Minister of Homeland Security under Joyce Banda’s administration, approved […] The post Citizenship scandal: activists say Uladi’s pardon shouldn’t shield beneficiary Chaudhry appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A motorcycle dealership that made headlines for its glitzy football sponsorship deal has found itself dragged into a sprawling money-laundering investigation — after two foreign nationals were caught with a staggering US$1.14 million in cash. KingBoss Investment, the Malawi-based motorbike importer whose profile has soared thanks to a lucrative football sponsorship deal  has been linked […] The post KingBoss investigated over $1.14m cash smuggling case involving two Tanzanians appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mighty Wanderers FC has led an outpouring of grief for their most flamboyant and beloved supporter — admitting the club is still mourning the loss of the woman affectionately known as “Gogo Karonga” more than two years after her death. Ellen Karonga, who died aged 78 on May 10, 2024, was remembered as an unforgettable […] The post Wanderers pay emotional tribute to beloved ‘Gogo Karonga’ at tombstone unveiling appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

President Peter Mutharika — affectionately known to Malawians as Mkulukutamoyo — is set to touch down on home soil today, returning from a private visit to South Africa amid mounting speculation that a dramatic cabinet shake-up is on the cards. Chief Secretary to the Government Justin Saidi confirmed the President’s return through Kamuzu International Airport […] The post The return of Mkulukutamoyo: Malawi leader back home amid swirling reshuffle rumours appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Consumer groups accuse state utilities of “financial gymnastics” after disputed debt was written off following government intervention. A protracted dispute between Malawi’s two state-owned electricity utilities has drawn public criticism after a K65.9 billion billing discrepancy was resolved through a combination of debt write-offs, tariff adjustments and a government bailout — leaving consumers to absorb […] The post Power struggle: K65.9bn dispute between Escom and Egenco fuels tariff anger in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A suspended lawyer’s brazen bid to keep practising law behind his own back has spectacularly blown up in his face — after a High Court judge caught him red-handed forging a colleague’s signature to sneak through an injunction. Innocent Tepeka, already barred from practising by the Malawi Law Society, thought he could pull a fast […] The post Disgraced lawyer caught forging signature to win injunction appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Members of Malawi’s Indian community came together in a proud show of unity as they marked India’s 80th Independence Day at a special ceremony held at the Indian High Commission in Lilongwe. The milestone celebration saw dignitaries and community members gather to honour the day India threw off the shackles of colonial rule — with […] The post Indian community’s proud Lilongwe celebration as High Commissioner hails growing bond with Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe City Council is plotting a staggering K15.2 billion cash grab from property owners — after finally admitting its records have been hopelessly out of date for a jaw-dropping 15 years. In an extraordinary admission, officials revealed the council has been collecting a paltry K3.1 billion a year in property rates — despite sitting on […] The post Lilongwe council admits five out of six properties are off the tax books appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

  In a striking intervention, the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC), an organisation known for its anti-corruption advocacy, is now asking the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Fostino Mayere, to discontinue criminal proceedings against Chinese national Lin Yunhua. HRCC chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba says the appeal follows representations from Lin’s family and concerns over his continued […] The post From Public Activism to Criminal Defense: HRCC Pleads for Lin’s Release appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Holland-based fashion star and former Miss Malawi second princess pulls in celebrities, socialites and politicians for glittering celebration of her growing brand Malawian fashion designer and former Miss Malawi second princess Mabel Khonje, who is based in the Netherlands, played host to Lilongwe’s high society on Friday evening, throwing her annual private party at the […] The post ‘Live and let live’: Malawian fashion star Mabel Khonje throws star-studded masquerade bash at BICC” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Zambia’s election descended into turmoil today after the country’s electoral commission was forced to suspend the counting and announcement of results nationwide — following brutal attacks on polling staff and the theft of marked ballot papers. The dramatic intervention plunged the nation into uncertainty just a day after millions cast their votes, with opposition candidate […] The post ‘I’ve won’: Mundubile claims Zambia presidency as vote count is suspended appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Defence lawyers demand case be thrown out — but judge sets October showdown dates A dramatic courtroom battle erupted  as defence lawyers fighting for eight accused murderers demanded the case against them be scrapped — only to be rebuffed by a no-nonsense judge who set new hearing dates and made clear she will not tolerate […] The post Eight suspects, two dead, and a trial going nowhere appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) says recent investments in digital resilience and upgraded customs technology are beginning to reduce service interruptions and strengthen revenue collection, as the agency continues modernising its operations. Speaking this week, MRA director of information and communication technology Charles Fodya said the authority’s secondary data centre — which also functions as […] The post Backup data centre boosts continuity at Malawi Revenue Authority appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.