HRCC boss issues stark warning over “concerning” property transfers as controversial businessman’s citizenship saga drags on for YET ANOTHER month Malawi’s Human Rights Consultative Committee has issued a blistering demand for authorities to fast-track legal proceedings against controversial businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry — amid mounting fears he could be quietly shifting assets while the case […] The post Rights group demands Chaudhry face trial NOW — as fears grow he’s quietly offloading assets appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Praise heaped on Malawi leader in Durban handover speech — as Second VP Chihana stands in for Mutharika at high-stakes summit Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has showered praise on Malawi’s President Arthur Peter Mutharika, hailing his unwavering dedication to promoting peace and security across the region during his tenure at the helm of the SADC […] The post Zimbabwe President hails Mutharika’s “dedication” to regional peace as SADC chairmanship changes hands appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Speaker of the National Assembly Sameer Suleman has issued a stern warning that Parliament will dramatically ramp up its scrutiny of public spending under his leadership, vowing MPs will chase down every kwacha to ensure Malawians get the government services they deserve. Speaking as he opened the Second Cohort of the Parliamentary Training Programme in […] The post Speaker’s warning: MPs must chase every Malawi kwacha as Parliament toughens oversight appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Everything is set for Malawi’s largest youth gathering of the year, as more than 1,200 young people prepare to converge on Lilongwe for the 2026 National Youth Summit — a landmark three-day event that organisers hope will directly shape the country’s future policy direction. Running from August 18 to 20, this year’s summit will be […] The post Malawi’s youth take centre stage as 1,200 gather for landmark policy summit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

An eminent Malawian academic has stunned the education world by launching a staggering 15 books in a single day — an extraordinary body of work that leading figures say could reshape education across the continent. Education stakeholders, academics and top officials packed into a Lilongwe venue on Saturday to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Dr […] The post From one academic, 15 books: Malawi scholar’s astonishing feat wows education chiefs appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

CDH Investment Bank has committed more than K19 million to support the Falling Walls Foundation, an innovation hub based at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Luanar). The funding was formally handed over at Luanar’s Natural Resources Campus, where CDH Investment Bank account relationship manager for corporate and public sector, Jennie Madinga, said the […] The post CDH Investment Bank commits K19m to Luanar innovation hub appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Serious questions are being asked over the Mutharika administration’s supposed commitment to austerity, after it emerged more than ten Cabinet ministers and senior government officials jetted off to Morocco to watch the Scorchers’ WAFCON final — even as Malawians are told to brace for further belt-tightening. The high-profile delegation descended on Rabat to witness the […] The post Malawi Ministers’ Morocco trip exposes austerity double standards appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

There is something almost too on-the-nose about the fact that Malawi’s electoral machinery has been held hostage by an unpaid rent bill. If a satirist had invented this plot — sealed warehouse, unpaid landlord, elections postponed, MPs dropping a lawsuit just as the whole thing was about to be tested in open court — an […] The post Malawi’s democracy, held hostage by a landlord-tenant dispute appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Government joins forces with police, army and sponsors NBM for lavish reception fit for World Cup-bound heroines Malawi is gearing up to give its Scorchers a welcome fit for national heroes, with a full military parade and a raft of celebrations being planned to greet the team on their triumphant return home. The Ministry of […] The post Scorchers set for lavish homecoming with military parade planned for Wednesday appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Activist Sylvester Namiwa was rushed to hospital while in police custody after falling ill — but has since been taken back behind bars, with the High Court still yet to rule on whether he will be granted bail. The Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi) was dashed to ABC […] The post Health scare for jailed activist Namiwa as High Court still to rule on bail appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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.