Government has disbursed K19 billion in Constituency Development Fund (CDF) education bursaries to councils across the country ahead of the reopening of schools this September, in a move authorities say is designed to ensure needy students don’t miss classes because of financial constraints. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr Ben Malunga Phiri confirmed […] The post K19bn CDF bursaries disbursed as Minister Phiri urges transparency in distribution appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A 36-year-old soldier has been jailed for 20 years with hard labour after being convicted of repeatedly abusing a 15-year-old girl and getting her pregnant in the process. Diof Simaone was sentenced by the Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, September 1, following his conviction last Friday, according to Central West Region Police Public […] The post Soldier jailed 20 years for abusing girl, 15, he impregnated appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Ekhaya FC president William Mpinganjira has spoken movingly about facing his own father, Mighty Wanderers president Thomson Mpinganjira, in Sunday’s dramatic Airtel Top 8 final — insisting the historic clash was about far more than just football. Speaking after Ekhaya’s stunning 2-1 victory over the Nomads, William paid tribute to his father, describing the occasion […] The post ‘Family, friendship and respect go beyond the result’: Will’s heartfelt words for father Thom Mpinganjira appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The President of the Private Schools Association of Malawi (Prisam), Ernest Kaonga, has challenged teachers across the country’s private education sector to raise their game, insisting that hard work is the key to boosting both learner performance and staff welfare. Kaonga argued that strong academic results directly attract more pupils to private schools, which in […] The post Private school teachers urged to work harder as Prisam boss links effort to better pay and pupil results appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian police officer has been dealt a legal blow after the High Court’s Civil Division refused to allow her to pursue judicial review proceedings against the Inspector General of Police and the Attorney General, over the shock withdrawal of her secondment to the SADC Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana. Nolliettie Chihana Chimala had successfully applied […] The post Police officer denied secondment to Botswana loses High Court battle appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Ekhaya Football Club president William Mpinganjira believes his side’s stunning Airtel Top 8 triumph could be the catalyst for a rapidly growing fan base, comparing the Cowboys’ rise to that of English Premier League giants Manchester City. Mpinganjira made the bold claim in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s dramatic final, in which Ekhaya stunned Malawian […] The post “We can be Malawi’s Man City”: Ekhaya boss Mpinganjira eyes fanbase boom after Top 8 glory appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Construction of the long-awaited Mozambique-Malawi (MOMA) 400kV Electricity Interconnector has finally been completed, with tariff negotiations now underway before commercial power trading can begin between the two nations. The Ministry of Energy confirmed the milestone in a statement issued Monday and signed by Secretary for Energy Elvis Thodi, hailing the interconnector’s completion as a major […] The post Malawi’s power lifeline to Mozambique finally switched on — but consumers warned tariffs must be “cost-reflective” appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Director of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, Lucy Mtilatila, has told the Parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that her department had no advance knowledge of the fateful June 10, 2024 VVIP flight to Mzuzu — meaning no forecaster was ever sent to support ground operations there. Giving evidence before the committee, […] The post Met chief reveals no weather forecaster was deployed for fatal Chikangawa VVIP flight appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Vice President Jane Ansah has called on Malawians to embrace spiritual renewal and greater national unity, after attending the closing ceremony of the Upper and Lower Shire Joint Mega Conference of the Zambezi Evangelical Church in Blantyre. The Vice President attended the event on Sunday at Mitsidi Synod Ground in Sigelege, describing it as a […] The post VP Ansah calls for national unity and spiritual renewal after attending Zambezi Evangelical Church mega conference appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Two men have been arrested in Blantyre on suspicion of money laundering, after police caught them allegedly exchanging suspicious sums of foreign currency at the Amaryllis Hotel. Blantyre Police Spokesperson Mary Chiponda disclosed that the pair were found in possession of US$9,200 — roughly K15.9 million — along with a further K30 million in local […] The post Money laundering swoop: Two men held with K46 million cash after tip-off at Amaryllis Hotel appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito has issued a stark warning that corruption within Malawi’s security institutions goes far beyond simple misconduct, branding it a genuine threat to the country’s national security. Mukhito delivered the blunt message in Karonga District on Monday, during a familiarisation tour and meeting with officers from the Malawi Police Service, the […] The post Corruption in police, prisons and immigration a “threat to national security” — Mukhito appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito has kicked off a gruelling four-day inspection tour of Malawi’s Northern Region, on a mission to scrutinise security operations, infrastructure projects and service delivery across the area. Mukhito, joined by Deputy Minister Norman Chisale, launched the tour in Karonga on Monday, beginning with a visit to the Department of Immigration […] The post Mukhito launches four-day Northern Region security blitz appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

There is a version of events from 10 June 2024 that Malawians have been asked to accept for over a year: that a plane went missing, that confusion reigned, that a government did its best amid the chaos of an unfolding tragedy. Testimony now emerging before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating the Chikangawa crash suggests […] The post Chakwera’s account of the day Chilima died no longer adds up appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Blantyre Water Board Chief Executive Officer Yeremia Chihana has been reinstated to his post, just days after being suspended on Friday, following a High Court of Malawi ruling delivered on August 30, 2026. The reinstatement was confirmed in an internal memorandum dated August 31, 2026, issued by BWB Acting Director of Human Resource and Administration […] The post Chihana reinstated as CEO days after shock suspension — following High Court ruling appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi needs to sharpen its focus on the connections between climate change, human rights and environmental protection, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has said, warning that vulnerable communities continue to shoulder the worst effects of the climate crisis. Speaking at a joint UNDP and Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) media engagement on environmental and […] The post UNDP urges Malawi to strengthen focus on climate change and human rights as vulnerable communities bear the brunt appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Standard Bank Malawi has launched a new biller transaction promotion dubbed ‘Khaa! Your247’ to encourage its customers to embrace digital banking and use the bank’s 247 platforms to pay their everyday bills. Speaking during the launch of the promotion at Chichiri Shopping Mall in Blantyre, Standard Bank’s Head of Transaction Banking Pherandawa Nyirenda said that […] The post Standard Bank launches Khaa-Your247 promotion to drive digital payments appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former MERA boss Collins Magalasi has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in connection with the controversial Amaryllis Hotel deal. National Police spokesperson Gladys Chiwawula confirmed the arrest, saying further details would be provided later. The arrest comes amid ongoing investigations into the movement of billions of kwacha following the sale of the hotel, […] The post Police confirm Magalasi arrested over Amaryllis Hotel cash withdrawals appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mighty Wanderers have moved swiftly to bring in former Malawi national team head coach Patrick Mabedi as Technical Consultant, as the club scrambles to rebuild in the wake of their Airtel Top 8 final heartbreak. The dramatic appointment comes just hours after Wanderers suspended head coach Bob Mpinganjira with immediate effect, following Sunday’s shock 2-1 […] The post Wanderers turn to Mabedi in shock crisis move after axing Bob appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian man has been found guilty of murdering his wife after the High Court’s Criminal Division in Blantyre ruled that his alibi failed to account for the critical hours during which she is believed to have been killed. Lucius Wilson was convicted on Friday of the murder of his wife, Cecelia Yakob, whose body […] The post Husband found guilty of strangling wife and dumping her body in maize field —  funeral alibi collapses in court appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, and Thyolo Central MP, Dr Ben Phiri, has pledged to construct a community sports ground at Nchilamwera, near the unfinished technical college in his constituency. The announcement was made by his constituency aide, Stewart Kunje, during the finals of the Dr Ben Phiri Sports Trophy held on Sunday […] The post Ben Phiri promises sports ground for Nchilamwera youth appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

UTM Party presidential running mate Dr Matthews Mtumbuka set aside party politics on Sunday to serve as guest of honour at a Catholic choir album launch in Zomba, using the moment to urge worshippers to put their talents to work for God. The Rumphi Central MP was the star attraction at Holy Trinity Parish in […] The post UTM’s Mtumbuka crosses political divide to bless choir album — and splashes K1.5m on CD appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A potentially explosive High Court ruling that could throw the legitimacy of Malawi’s Director of Public Prosecutions into chaos has been delayed, leaving the country waiting on a decision with sweeping constitutional consequences. Judge Anneline Kanthambi had been expected to deliver her much-anticipated verdict today in Lilongwe, in a case brought by Senior Counsel Kamudoni […] The post Cases dropped by DPP Maele in limbo as court delays constitutional verdict appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Alliance One Tobacco Malawi (AOTM), in collaboration with Pyxus Agriculture Malawi (PAM), has renewed its sustainability partnership with the Chess Association of Malawi (Chessam) through a new K37 million sponsorship agreement. The renewed deal will fund the expansion of after-school chess programmes to a further 10 schools in rural tobacco-growing communities across the country. Launched […] The post School chess programme gets K37 million boost as Alliance One expands rural initiative appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Lilongwe after allegedly opening fire in a crowded bar and shooting another man in the buttocks during a furious row over an unpaid bill. Romario Lolenzo was taken into custody by police on charges of unlawful use of a firearm and acts intended to cause grievous harm, following […] The post Gun rampage at Lilongwe bar leaves man shot in buttocks over unpaid tab appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Miss Malawi organisation has found itself at the centre of a social media storm after posting — then swiftly deleting — a photograph of reigning titleholder Thandie Chisi carrying out official duties at the Airtel Top 8 Cup final. The image was removed from the organisation’s Facebook page shortly after being uploaded, sparking a […] The post Miss Malawi organisation accused of “snub” after deleting photo of reigning queen Thandie Chisi from Facebook appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Democratic Progressive Party’s southern region women’s leader, Maria Mainja, has praised President Professor Peter Mutharika for what she described as commendable work in ensuring Malawians have enough food in the country. Speaking at a political rally at Mbayani Primary School ground in Blantyre on Saturday, Mainja said food security remained one of the most […] The post “Stop sleeping and seize the moment”: DPP’s Mainja urges youth to grab MEDF loans appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Reserve Bank of Malawi governor George Partridge has called on the country’s financial services industry to accelerate efforts on financial inclusion, warning that large segments of the population remain excluded from formal credit and banking services. Speaking in Lilongwe on Friday at the launch of Old Mutual Finance Limited (OMFIN), a newly established non-deposit microfinance […] The post RBM governor challenges Malawi banks on inclusion as Old Mutual unveils new finance arm appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Sweden-based Malawian midfielder Faith Chimzimu has been ruled out for three weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury, dealing a potentially major blow to both her club side and the Malawi Women’s National Football Team ahead of a crucial 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier against Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors in October. The 19-year-old confirmed the injury setback […] The post Hamstring injury rules Chimzimu out for three weeks appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Ekhaya FC forward Allen Chihana has been confirmed as the top goal scorer of the 2026 Airtel Top 8 Cup, capping off a remarkable individual campaign after finding the net in all four matches the Cowboys played en route to lifting the trophy. Chihana’s stunning scoring run saw him score in every single fixture Ekhaya […] The post Ekhaya’s Chihana confirmed as Airtel Top 8 top scorer appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Attorney General Frank Mbeta has launched an appeal against a High Court ruling in the Malawi Electoral Commission relocation saga, arguing that the court determined a key government application without giving the State a chance to be heard. The appeal, filed by the AG’s Chambers on behalf of the Chief Secretary to Government and the […] The post AG Mbeta launches appeal in MEC relocation battle, accusing court of denying State a fair hearing appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The CCAP Nkhoma Synod has issued a stark warning to Malawians, urging them to combine prayer with urgent practical preparations as the country braces for possible food shortages amid the growing threat of El Niño conditions later this year. The call was made in a pastoral letter signed by the Synod’s Moderator, Reverend Absalom Joseph […] The post CCAP’s brutal pastoral letter warns ‘hunger kills even those who pray’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Ekhaya Football Club wrote themselves into the history books on Sunday, stunning Malawian football giants Mighty Wanderers with a thrilling 2-1 victory in the Airtel Top 8 final at Bingu National Stadium, Lilongwe — becoming the first debutants ever to win the prestigious trophy. The final delivered every bit of the drama fans had hoped […] The post Cowboys create history! Debutants Ekhaya stun giantsWanderers to lift Airtel Top 8 crown appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Northern Region Pool Association (NRPA) says it is hugely grateful for a K2 million sponsorship boost powering the Mzuzu City Pool Cup, with the tournament now into its third week of action since getting underway on August 8. Behind the funding is Mzuzu City South East MP William Chikweta Kaweche, who has backed the […] The post MP Kaweche’s K2 million cash injection fuels Mzuzu City Pool Cup appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Five people have died and a further 12 have been injured, some severely, after a speeding lorry ploughed into a crowd of revellers who were dancing in the road during an initiation ceremony in southern Malawi. The horror smash happened in the early hours of Sunday morning at Lundu Village, along the Mangochi-Boma-Liwonde Turn-Off Road, […] The post Five killed, 12 injured after speeding lorry ploughs into crowd dancing on road during initiation ceremony  appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mighty Wanderers FC president Thom Mpinganjira dug deep into his pockets on Saturday night, forking out K15 million for a single match ball and a further K7 million for a newly released tracksuit, as he threw his weight behind a glitzy fundraising gala for retired footballers. The eye-watering purchases were made at the Football Legends […] The post Mpinganjira splashes out K15 million on match ball and tracksuit at glittering charity gala appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.