Malawi’s National Oil Company (NOCMA) is facing a wave of public fury and pointed questions after confirming it was duped out of a staggering $403,605 — roughly K700 million — in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, with social commentator Onjezani Kenani suggesting the scandal reeks of inside involvement. The state fuel importer confirmed in a […] The post Commentator smells inside job in NOCMA’s K700m fraud scandal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

It is being billed as one of the most extraordinary sporting showdowns in Malawian history — a father and son going head-to-head, not on the pitch, but in the boardroom of football sponsorship, as their two clubs collide for silverware and serious bragging rights. Business mogul Thom Mpinganjira’s Mighty Wanderers will lock horns with Ekhaya […] The post ‘Ball thicker than blood’: Mpinganjira father and son go head-to-head for K40million Airtel Top 8 crown appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s government has issued a blunt ultimatum to recalled diplomatic staff still lingering abroad, warning that anyone refusing to return home immediately now risks arrest by their host countries, as their continued stay is officially illegal. Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba delivered the stern warning after reports emerged that a number of diplomats had failed […] The post Malawi govt orders stranded diplomats home now — as recalled envoys accused of dragging their feet in foreign postings appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed career diplomat Bertrand Khanyizira as Chargé d’Affaires at Malawi’s mission in Israel, taking over from David Bisnowaty, whose tenure in the role has now come to an end. Khanyizira, who previously served as Head of Chancery at the same mission, brings with him nearly two decades of diplomatic […] The post Career diplomat Khanyizira takes over Israel posting from Bisnowaty as Mutharika presses ahead with diplomatic reshuffle appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) is being crippled not by a lack of laws, but by weak enforcement, poor access to services and glaring accountability gaps, government has admitted, as shocking new figures reveal the true scale of the crisis gripping the nation. Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha, […] The post Minister sounds alarm on Malawi’s GBV crisis: 24,467 cases in a single year appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has launched a hard-hitting national campaign demanding a comprehensive overhaul of Malawi’s asset recovery and forfeiture laws, warning that current powers are being wielded unfairly — and, in one striking case, abused entirely. The campaign, titled “Fair Forfeiture, Equal Justice,” is pushing for a system capable of effectively clawing […] The post HRCC accuses Lilongwe City Council of abusing forfeiture powers to confiscate vendors’ goods appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) has been left red‑faced after cyber‑criminals tricked the state fuel importer into wiring $403,605 (about K700 million) straight into a fraudulent account — in what insiders are calling one of the most embarrassing digital heists in Malawi’s public sector. According to Nocma, the scammers impersonated Mozhandling Limited, a […] The post National Bank of Malawi wired funds to fake account in Nocma cyber‑fraud case appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Water Resources Authority, Dwight Kambuku, has been arrested following damning findings uncovered by the National Audit Office, in a case now overshadowed by accusations of improper police conduct. News of the arrest was confirmed by Kambuku’s lawyer, Chrispine Ndalama, who wasted no time hitting out at what […] The post Ex-water authority chief arrested over audit bombshell — lawyer slams police for “skipping” proper arrest procedure appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri, has issued a rallying call for Malawians to break free from dependency on foreign aid and embrace self-reliance, insisting it is the only path to genuine, sustainable development. Phiri delivered the message in Ntchisi, at an event hosted by World Vision to showcase two decades […] The post Ben Phiri calls for end to handouts as World Vision exits Ntchisi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s political temperature spiked at  the start if the  week after Leonard Chimbanga, Malawi’s diplomat‑designate to South Africa, unleashed a blistering attack on the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) for floating the idea of Lazarus Chakwera contesting again in the 2030 elections. Chimbanga, never one to mince words, dismissed the proposal as “wishful thinking,” arguing that […] The post Diplomat erupts: Chimbanga says Chakwera 2030 bid “dead on arrival” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Political Science Association has warned that grassroots endorsements pushing Lazarus Chakwera to stand again as the Malawi Congress Party’s presidential candidate in 2030 risk sidelining other capable figures within the party, potentially undermining internal democracy before the race has even properly begun. The Association’s spokesperson, Mavuto Bamusi, issued the caution after MCP’s District Chairperson […] The post Political scientists warn MCP’s early endorsement of Chakwera for 2030 could freeze out rival talent appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

There is something fitting about the fact that Prophet Amos Kambale’s ministry began not in a church, but in a lecture hall. Ten years on, the architecture graduate who once studied blueprints now oversees a spiritual structure of his own — Life International Church, known across Lilongwe and beyond as simply “The Solution Centre.” The […] The post Prophet Kambale’s 10-year journey of obedience: The story of Life International Church appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

UTM Vice President Dr Mathews Mtumbuka has hit back furiously at former Vice-President Khumbo Kachali after his cheeky “2060” jab at party leader Dalitso Kabambe, dismissing the remark as either “a pure (insensitive) joke” or “a senior moment” — or possibly both. The sharp rebuke comes after Kachali left crowds at the Livingstonia Synod elective […] The post ‘Back to sender!’ UTM’s Mtumbuka fires back at Kachali’s “2060” jibe in blistering response appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A staggering K1.1 trillion damages claim brought by the defunct Finance Bank of Malawi (FBM) came under intense scrutiny in Blantyre today, as Attorney General Frank Mbeta subjected the bank’s key financial witness to a gruelling cross-examination before High Court and Supreme Court Assistant Registrar Ibrahim Hussein. The high-stakes assessment centres on FBM’s colossal compensation […] The post AG  Mbeta rips into Finance Bank’s K1.1trillion damages claim over “compromised” calculations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The human cost of conflict is immense. Global headlines document the devastating consequences in the Middle East and territories, Sudan, the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Sahel, and beyond. It is a significant cost in terms of both lives lost and harmed, particularly for children, and communities fragmented. In 2025 alone, at least […] The post Build Markets and Build Resilience: The Paradigm Shift to Build Economies and Save Lives Across Africa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr Ben Malunga Phiri, was the subject of warm tributes from across government on Monday as colleagues marked his birthday. The Ministry issued a formal statement honouring Phiri’s “dedicated and purposeful national service,” while a more personal message came from Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, […] The post Ben Phiri marks birthday with tributes from ministry and political allies appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s tax authority has been hailed as the “engine room of the nation” after raking in a jaw-dropping K1.40 trillion in tax revenue in a single quarter, as government officials unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy aimed at supercharging the country’s finances. Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha officially launched the Malawi Revenue Authority’s (MRA) Corporate Strategic Plan […] The post Mwanamvekha: MRA is the “engine room of the nation” as five-year plan launches appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

When Willy Kambwandira speaks about public sector reform, he does so with the steady insistence of someone who has watched Malawi’s bureaucracy bend under political weight for far too long. So when news emerged that government had promoted 310 senior civil servants since October — a sweeping reorganisation of directors and deputy directors across ministries […] The post Shake‑up or set‑up? Promotions fuel talk of political patronage appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A governance storm has erupted at the heart of Malawi’s Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) after six senior members accused officials of attempting to quietly overturn a landmark decision on who will control millions of dollars in Global Fund cash earmarked for the fight against HIV, TB and malaria. The explosive row centres on a Decisional […] The post Bitter revolt inside Malawi’s Global Fund body appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A senior nursing lecturer at Mzuzu University has thrown his hat into the ring for the presidency of the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives (NONM), promising to tackle long-standing grievances over uniforms and pay if elected in November. Dr Griffin Baxter Chirambo told Nyasa Times he believes he is the right candidate to lead […] The post Nursing lecturer eyes union presidency with pledge on uniforms and pay appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach Wedson Nyirenda launched a scathing attack on the playing surface at Dedza Stadium after his side were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Luanar Mitundu in Sunday’s FDH Bank Premiership clash, branding the venue unsuitable for top-flight football. Speaking after the stalemate, an evidently frustrated Nyirenda did not […] The post Bullets boss Nyirenda slams ‘not fit for purpose’ Dedza pitch after frustrating draw with Luanar leaves title race wide open appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Victor Khamalatha has been crowned champion of the second edition of the Blantyre Sports Club (BSC) Winter Tour Golf Championship, firing a total gross score of 155 to see off stiff competition and claim the coveted title. Khamalatha edged out runner-up Gabriel Kambale by two shots, while third-placed Mike Juma finished a further two strokes […] The post Golf glory! Khamalatha storms to Winter Tour Championship title with commanding two-shot victory appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A student from Lilongwe has had his life turned around after being handed a staggering K20 million scholarship by the Apostle Hulda Foundation to fund his entire five-year university education. Nephtali Dickson, from Area 23, will now study Biological Sciences at the University of Malawi (Unima) with every conceivable expense covered — tuition, accommodation, upkeep, […] The post Apostle Hulda’s K20million blessing! Lilongwe student’s university dreams funded in full appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former president Lazarus Chakwera used an address to Christian delegates at the CCAP Livingstonia Synod’s annual conference in Kasungu to signal his party’s ambitions for a return to power, telling the gathering that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) remained a viable political force despite recent setbacks. Speaking at Kamuzu Academy, Chakwera blended religious and political […] The post Chakwera declares MCP “alive” and ready for political comeback appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

An explosive war of words has broken out online after an aide to Malawi’s Sports Minister Alfred Gangata launched a furious counterattack against claims his boss deliberately upstaged President Arthur Peter Mutharika with a blockbuster church donation. Leonard Chimbanga’s took to Facebook with a blistering statement accusing critics of peddling “bodza” — lies — and […] The post Gangata’s ally fires back over ‘outshine the master’ donation row — insists K40million church gift was NOT a dig at President Mutharika appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former president Lazarus Chakwera has been handed a rousing show of support from grassroots Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials, with chants of “Ayimenso!” — Chichewa for “let him rise again!” — ringing out as the party’s District Chairperson for Kasungu East, Chisomo Mbembeza, publicly endorsed him as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2030 election. […] The post ‘Ayimenso!’ MCP grassroots demand Chakwera’s return for 2030 as party gears up for leadership vote appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The battle at the top of the FDH Bank Premiership grew tighter still on Sunday, after both FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers were held to goalless draws, handing struggling sides further encouragement in a title race that refuses to settle into a familiar pattern. Bullets could find no way past a well-organised Luanar […] The post Bullets and Silver stumble as title race tightens — while Civo’s win offers lifeline at the wrong end appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A 53-year-old pastor has been arrested in Mzuzu after allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl who had visited his home for prayers with her mother and a friend. Daniel Gondwe, a pastor at the Everlasting Church of God, was taken into custody by police following the allegations. Police allege that after praying for the girl’s […] The post Mzuzu pastor held over sex abuse of child during prayer visit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former Vice-President Khumbo Kachali had the crowd in stitches after joking that UTM Party leader Dalitso Kabambe would have to wait until 2060 before his political fortunes turned. Kachali made the light-hearted jibe, delivered in Tumbuka, while addressing the Livingstonia Synod elective conference currently underway at Mtunthama in Kasungu — a gathering that has drawn […] The post Khumbo jokes UTM’s Kabambe will have to wait until 2060 to rise to power appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Second Vice-President Enock Chihana has pledged that the current government will press on with development projects launched by the previous administration, insisting they belong to all Malawians regardless of which party is in power. Chihana made the commitment while addressing the 40th CCAP Elective Synod General Assembly at Kamuzu Academy in Kasungu, name-checking one project […] The post VP Chihana: Mbelwa University to break ground within two months as government honours past pledges appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Sports Minister Alfred Gangata appears to have broken a golden rule of politics — never outshine your boss — after handing over a jaw-dropping K40 million donation to the CCAP Livingstonia Synod, eight times more than the amount given by his own President. The eye-watering gesture, made at the Synod’s Annual General Conference at […] The post Minister disrespects the President? Gangata’s K40million church donation puts Mutharika’s K5million to shame appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mary Bushiri, wife of popular Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri, has been showered with love online after her brother, popular musician Gwamba, marked her birthday with a heartfelt tribute on Facebook. Sharing a stunning photograph of his sister dressed in an elegant mint-green gown, complete with a dramatic layered skirt and matching heels, Gwamba penned a […] The post Prophetess Mary Bushiri turns a year older as brother Gwamba pays touching birthday tribute on social media appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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.

The leader of the Zambezi Evangelical Chiole Synod has urged Malawi’s Vice President, Jane Ansah, to stay devoted to God — as she appeared to hint at being sidelined by government. Rev. Mwai Kamuyambeni made the appeal at a women’s conference organised by the synod at Manjawira Secondary School in Ntcheu, urging Ansah to keep […] The post Ansah’s wilderness moment: faith, defiance and the reading between the lines appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.