UTM president Dalitso Kabambe has issued a striking call for what he described as Malawi’s “national detoxification”, urging the Church to champion unity in faith while insisting the nation must find a similar common purpose to move forward. Kabambe made the remarks in an interview on the sidelines of the 40th General Assembly of the […] The post ‘Malawi needs a process of national detoxification’: UTM leader Kabambe issues blunt warning appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has warned that Malawi will remain trapped in a cycle of poverty unless the country confronts the rising incidence of child marriage and the growing number of children leaving school before completing their education. Auxiliary Bishop Vincent Mwakhwawa made the remarks on Sunday at St Anne’s Guilleme Parish in Mchinji, […] The post Bishop Mwakhwawa warns child marriage and school dropouts are trapping Malawi in poverty appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

They’ve spent years tearing lumps out of each other on the campaign trail – but today Malawi’s fiercest political enemies called an unlikely ceasefire, sitting shoulder to shoulder as the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia delivered a blunt message: stop the infighting and start serving the people. At the church’s flagship gathering at Kamuzu Academy, Synod […] The post CCAP Synod calls for political cooperation appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Scorchers superstar Temwa Chawinga has seen her market value soar following an extraordinary campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco, where the US-based forward walked away with the tournament’s coveted Golden Boot. Before the tournament, Chawinga’s value was estimated at around $1.8 million, according to Soccerdonna, a global valuator of […] The post Golden Boot, golden pay day! Temwa Chawinga’s market value rockets R- fans who once slammed her issue grovelling apology appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

People’s Development Party (PDP) leader Kondwani Nankhumwa donated a consignment of blankets worth K2 million to the Lucius Banda Foundation on Saturday, as thousands of Malawians descended on Sosola Village in Balaka for the unveiling of the mausoleum of celebrated musician and politician Lucius Banda, better known to millions simply as ‘Soldier’. Speaking as he […] The post PDP’s Nankhumwa donates K2 million worth of blankets to Lucius Banda Foundation as thousands gather for mausoleum unveiling appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

In a staggering revelation of widespread paternity fraud, DNA testing facilities across Malawi have reported that roughly 80 percent of paternity tests conducted on men who suspect infidelity reveal they are not the biological fathers of the children they have been raising. The explosive trend is exposing deep-seated marital deceit, leaving families in emotional turmoil […] The post Family fraud! 80% of Malawian dads who get DNA tested aren’t the real father appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Political leaders from across Malawi’s governing and opposition parties joined the Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre this week in celebrating what has been described as a triple milestone for the Church in the country. The celebrations, held at Limbe Cathedral in Blantyre, mark three significant occasions falling together: the ordination of nine deacons to the priesthood, […] The post Political leaders join Blantyre Archdiocese milestone celebrations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A prominent Malawian commentator has launched a stinging attack on the handling of the Sylvester Namiwa case, describing the activist’s arrest and prosecution as a “national tragedy” and accusing the state of abusing its power. In a strongly worded Facebook post, writer Onjezani Kenani said the case amounted to what he called the “judicial lynching” […] The post Commentator brands Namiwa case a ‘judicial lynching’ in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Jailed activist Sylvester Namiwa has finally swapped his prison cell for the comfort of his own home, after being released from Maula Prison following days of frustrating bureaucratic delay. CDEDI spokesperson Promise Thom confirmed the development, revealing that outstanding bail paperwork – which had remained unsigned by a police official – had now finally been […] The post Namiwa walks free – but remains gagged over ‘President in two months’ claim appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The mausoleum of celebrated musician ‘Soldier’ Lucius Banda was unveiled at his home village of Sosola in Balaka District today, in scenes so raw and emotional that at times the ceremony felt less like a celebration of his life and more like a funeral all over again. Hundreds gathered at Sosola Village this morning for […] The post Emotional scenes as Lucius Banda mausoleum unveiled in Balaka appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mzimba Central legislator Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba swapped the debating chamber for the open road on Saturday morning, joining nursing students in a fundraising ‘big walk’ aimed at raising money for needy nursing students across four institutions in the northern region. Mumba, who served as Guest of Honour at the event, didn’t just show up to […] The post Walking the walk: MP Mumba pledges K5million to keep needy nursing students in schoo appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

With just one week remaining before the conclusion of the first round of the Malawi FDH Bank Premiership, the race for top spot remains finely poised, as the country’s leading clubs jostle for position heading into the closing fixtures. Mighty Wanderers made the early move on Saturday afternoon, defeating Zomba-based Red Lions 2-1 at Mpira […] The post Nomads reclaim summit, but nothing is settled as first round enters final week appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has sent his congratulations to Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema following his re-election, describing the result as a reflection of the confidence Zambians have placed in his leadership. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mutharika said he and First Lady Gertrude Mutharika extended their “heartfelt congratulations” to Hichilema on his victory in […] The post Mutharika praises Hichilema’s ‘resounding victory’ in Zambia poll appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that killed former Vice President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima is set to resume its probe next week, with a new phase of witness examinations focused squarely on the events of the fatal flight itself. The crash, which occurred on 10 June 2024, claimed the lives of […] The post Pilots, weather experts and eyewitnesses set to testify as inquiry into Chilima plane crash enters crucial new phase appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s foreign exchange reserves have risen to $616.3 million in June 2026 – but an economist has warned the improvement remains nowhere near enough to ease the forex shortages plaguing businesses and other users across the country. According to the Reserve Bank of Malawi’s (RBM) June 2026 Monthly Economic Review, total reserves increased from $596.5 […] The post Malawi forex reserves up 11% but shortages persist appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The government has suffered another setback in its bid to relocate the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre, after High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda dismissed an application to lift a stay on judicial review proceedings. The dismissal blocks the State from immediately seeking to have the judicial review case thrown out – […] The post Judge Kenyatta dismisses bid to lift stay on MEC relocation case appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The human rights activist Sylvester Namiwa has been granted bail on strict conditions that include a court order barring him from commenting publicly on the very case against him, the High Court in Lilongwe ruled  on Friday. Presiding Judge Mzondi Mvula ordered that neither Namiwa nor his organisation, the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development […] The post Court orders Namiwa not to comment on ‘President in two months time claim” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has called for a sweeping, evidence-based review of Malawi’s property forfeiture laws, warning that allegations of selective justice risk eroding public trust in the state’s efforts to recover stolen assets. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe today, HRCC leadership revealed plans to formally submit a Reform Charter to […] The post Malawi rights body warns of ‘selective justice’ in asset seizures appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe’s night sky was set ablaze with light and music tonight as Malawi and China came together to celebrate their growing people-to-people ties with a spectacular gala event unlike anything the capital has seen in recent memory. The ‘Lights Across the Sky: A China-Malawi Symphony Gala’ was held at the Bingu International Convention Centre, drawing […] The post Lights up over Lilongwe! 500 drones transform night sky as Malawi and China celebrate friendship with dazzling gala appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Finance Minister has called on the national tax collector to step up revenue generation, warning that the country must become self-reliant as foreign aid drops and public debt mounts. ​Speaking at the Lilongwe Inland Depot following an inspection of the Mchinji-Mwami Border, Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralization Minister Joseph Mwanamveka urged the Malawi Revenue […] The post Mwanamvekha urges MRA to drive revenue as foreign aid declines appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Construction of a shopping mall in Lilongwe’s Area 10 has been abruptly halted after the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development issued a stop notice, ruling that the site encroaches on a reserved area. The notice, numbered 2026-08-103, orders developer Chaundhry Associates to immediately cease all construction work on the plot. According to the […] The post Government stops Chaudhry shopping mall in Lilongwe Area 10 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Silver Strikers Ladies produced a stunning turnaround to beat Mozambique’s Costa Do Sol 2-1 in their opening CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers fixture at the Gaborone United Stadium in Botswana on Friday. It could hardly have started worse for the Malawian side. Costa Do Sol forward Lucia Moçambique fired her side ahead inside just […] The post Silver Strikers Ladies open CAF campaign with thrilling 2-1 comeback win appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

More than 33,000 needy and eligible students have been provisionally approved for funding under the 2026/27 academic year loan cycle, as the Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) revealed it had been hit with unprecedented demand for financial support. The Board confirmed that 33,25 8 students have provisionally secured funding, after processing a […] The post More than 33,000 Malawians approved for student loans amid gender gap appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has signalled that the government is preparing to review a raft of taxes imposed on various goods, insisting the levies were only ever intended as temporary measures. Mwanamvekha made the announcement on Thursday in Lilongwe during the annual Digital Africa Summit at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), responding directly to […] The post Tax relief on the way? Mwanamvekha hints at review of ‘temporary’ levies on smartphones and internet data appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Jailed rights activist Sylvester Namiwa has finally been granted bail by High Court Judge Mzonde Mvula, bringing an end to weeks of anxious waiting for the campaigner, who has remained behind bars since his dramatic arrest last month – but he will not walk free without a raft of strict conditions attached. Delivering his ruling […] The post Freed! Namiwa granted High Court bail – as his explosive ‘President within two months’ claim heads for treason trial in September appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Alfred Gangata has floated a mouth-watering proposal for the Malawi Scorchers to take on domestic giants Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers in warm-up friendlies, as part of the team’s preparations for next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Speaking during a welcome breakfast hosted by National Bank at Capital Hotel […] The post Scorchers vs Bullets? Gangata proposes blockbuster friendlies against Malawi’s biggest clubs ahead of World Cup appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

There is a particular kind of political row that Malawi does rather well: not one born of corruption or policy failure, but of symbolism – of who sat where, and on what, and whether they ought to have. This week’s instalment concerns Madam Gertrude Mutharika, who played host to the Scorchers, Malawi’s celebrated women’s football […] The post A First Lady, a Presidential chair, and a small constitutional headache appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A sprawling greenhouse farm near Kamuzu International Airport has been hailed as a game-changer for Malawi’s agricultural sector, generating vital foreign exchange and creating opportunities for hundreds of Malawians in what was once barren ground. Izhak Kanes, Chairperson of the Board of Inosselia Commercial, praised GBI Greenhouse Limited (GGL) for its year-round production of premium […] The post Malawi’s biggest greenhouse farm is a game-changer appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Christian pastor has called on Malawi’s police officers to guard their marriages as fiercely as they guard public safety, warning that infidelity is quietly adding to a mental health crisis many in the force are only now beginning to speak about openly. Speaking at the inaugural men’s conference held by Central West Region Police […] The post Pastor warns Malawi police officers against ‘the trap of Jezebel’ as force tackles mental health stigma appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Football-mad Malawi is bracing itself for a weekend of wall-to-wall Premier League action, as the English top flight kicks off this Friday with reigning champions Arsenal taking on newly-promoted Coventry City. The return of the world’s most-watched football league has sparked a wave of excitement across the southern African nation, where the Premier League commands […] The post Malawi’s football fans gear up for English Premier League kick-off appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

PressCane Limited has donated road cones to the Milare Police Substation in Blantyre to enhance the safety and visibility of police officers working along the roads. The donation follows a request from the police station after its existing road cones became worn out, leaving officers with inadequate equipment to ensure their visibility and safety during […] The post PressCane supports Milare Police with road cones to boost safety appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Football Legends Association (FLA) has been left stunned after its entire consignment of tracksuits and jerseys sold out within weeks – with the merchandise now set to be officially launched at a star-studded gala dinner in Lilongwe. FLA board chairperson Jim Kalua revealed that demand for the items had been overwhelming, with the first batch […] The post Malawi football legends’ tracksuits sell out ahead of 29 August launch appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The fate of jailed rights activist Sylvester Namiwa hangs in the balance today, with High Court of Malawi Judge Mzonde Mvula set to deliver a crucial ruling on his bail application. In a notice of delivery issued yesterday, the judge confirmed the verdict will be handed down from 10am – bringing an end to weeks […] The post Namiwa bail ruling due as treason case continues appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian businessperson has scored a major legal victory after the High Court of Malawi’s Commercial Division lifted a preservation order that had frozen more than K383 million of his money, ruling there were no grounds to suspect the funds were linked to criminal activity. The order, originally obtained by the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) […] The post No evidence of crime: High Court releases frozen K383m to Nema Farm Seeds appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

She swapped stateswoman formality for pure celebration – as First Lady Gertrude Mutharika was pictured dancing along with the Malawi Scorchers to the very morale songs the team belted out in their dressing room during their historic Wafcon campaign. The First Lady joined in wholeheartedly with the players’ chants and routines during a lavish luncheon […] The post First Lady joins Scorchers’ victory dance and photo spree at Kamuzu Palace appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.