President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has praised Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Dr. Lazarus Chakwera for conceding defeat in the just-ended September 16 general elections, describing the gesture as an act of true statesmanship that deserves the highest respect. Speaking from his residence in Blantyre in his first national address since being declared winner, Mutharika […] The post Mutharika Hails Chakwera’s Statesmanship, Calls for Unity After Hotly Contested Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When Malawians speak of leaders who embody resilience, service, and vision, the name Simplex Chithyola Banda stands out. Born on January 1, 1974, in Kasungu District, his journey is the story of a man who has risen from humble beginnings to become one of the country’s most influential politicians, reformers, and community builders. A human-rights […] The post Simplex Chithyola Banda: The Servant Leader Forged by Hard Work and Driven by Purpose appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s political trajectory underscores the paradox of formal democratic consolidation coexisting with systemic governance collapse. Today, Malawi’s Electoral Commission announced the results of the presidential election held last week. Once again, the outcome illustrates the paradox of democratic consolidation without substantive change. Arthur Peter Mutharika has returned to State House with 56.8 percent of the […] The post Professor Tiyambe Zeleza: “Once Again, Malawians Have Replaced One Old, Corrupt, and Inept Leader with Another.”   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has taken yet another statesmanlike step by ordering the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to withdraw its judicial review on the September 16 presidential election — firmly closing the chapter on legal disputes after publicly conceding defeat. MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila confirmed the withdrawal, saying: “The case started by President Chakwera and MCP […] The post Chakwera’s Final Act of Statesmanship: Drops Court Battle After Conceding Defeat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika announced his return to the political stage as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) torchbearer for the September 16 General Elections, few expected the former President of Law to rewrite the political script so decisively. Five years after being voted out in 2020, Mutharika returned as head of state, securing a […] The post Mutharika stages historic comeback to Malawi Presidency: A vote of protest against MCP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kasungu South legislator and former Finance Minister, Hon. Simplex Chithyola Banda, has urged Malawians to embrace unity and reflection in the wake of the 2025 General Elections, describing the moment as a defining chapter in the nation’s democratic journey. In a moving statement titled “Time for Reflection as Malawians Forge Ahead with Unity of Purpose”, […] The post Chithyola Banda Salutes Chakwera, Congratulates Mutharika, and Rallies Malawians for Unity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday, 24th September 2025, officially declared Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as President-elect, bringing to a close one of the most closely observed elections in the country’s democratic history. Delivering the determination in Lilongwe, MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja walked Malawians through the entire […] The post Mutharika Declared Winner as MEC Details Historic 2025 Presidential Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has officially congratulated Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) following his election as President-Elect of the Republic of Malawi. In a statement signed by UDF President Atupele Muluzi, the party said the announcement of the final results by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Tuesday marks […] The post UDF Congratulates Mutharika on Election Victory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The nation has spoken. Against all odds, and with minimal effort on his part, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has been elected President of the Republic of Malawi. We congratulate him on this victory. But let us be clear: this is not a victory born of dazzling campaign brilliance. It is not a victory won on […] The post EDITORIAL | Congratulations Mr President, But the Work Starts Now appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

University of Cape Town law professor Danwood Chirwa has delivered a stinging analysis of Malawi’s political moment, warning that the return of former president Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to State House comes with formidable challenges and little public optimism. In a strongly worded post, Chirwa noted that the September 16 election marked the third consecutive […] The post Prof Danwood Chirwa: Mutharika Returns to Power Amid Low Expectations, Mounting Challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Development Party (NDP) president Frank Mwenifumbo has vowed to work closely with the incoming Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration to push Malawi’s development agenda forward. Reacting to President Lazarus Chakwera’s concession of defeat and widespread unofficial reports pointing to Professor Peter Mutharika’s victory in the 2025 General Election, Mwenifumbo said the NDP’s cooperation with […] The post Mwenifumbo Pledges NDP-DPP Alliance to Drive Malawi’s Development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance and Human Rights Advocate, Undule Mwakasungula, has commended President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for demonstrating maturity and statesmanship by conceding defeat with dignity. Mwakasungula further saluted Chakwera for his concession speech, describing it a powerful message of peace, reconciliation, and unity. The Malawi’s renowned and revered governance and human rights advocate made the remarks […] The post Undule Commends Chakwera for Conceding to Allow Peaceful Transition in Pursuit Of National Unity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have separately called on Malawians to embrace peace and unity following Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera’s concession of defeat to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. Speaking to Zodiak Online, HRDC chairperson Gift Trapence said the election outcome […] The post HRDC, NAP call for peace and unity as Mutharika declared winner appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) and The Jesus Nation Church has congratulated President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on his resounding victory in the just-ended presidential elections. In his message, Bushiri described Mutharika’s triumph as “a reflection of the trust and confidence the people of Malawi have placed in his leadership” and […] The post Bushiri Congratulates Mutharika on Election Victory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

University of Malawi political scientist Boniface Dulani has described the September 16 election as a referendum against President Lazarus Chakwera’s failed leadership, arguing that former president Peter Mutharika is only riding on a wave of protest votes. Dulani told Nation that Malawians judged Chakwera harshly for presiding over an economy crippled by soaring food and […] The post Boniface Dulani: “Malawians Voted Against Chakwera, Not For Mutharika.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dear President Arthur Peter Mutharika and the Democratic Progressive Party, The September 16 elections have delivered you a mandate, but not the kind you might think. The voting patterns reveal that Malawians did not vote for the old DPP—they voted for change itself. Even opposition candidates with minimal campaigns received significant support, demonstrating how desperately […] The post An Open Letter to the Incoming DPP Govt: “Deliver a Different DPP.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The calls for President Lazarus Chakwera to concede defeat are growing louder and more urgent, with the Malawi Council of Churches (MCC) becoming the latest voice to demand that the incumbent bow out gracefully after the September 16 General Election. MCC chairperson Reverend Billy Gamah minced no words in declaring that, based on the partial […] The post Pressure Mounts on Chakwera to Concede as Defeat Looms appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a mission aimed at enabling a smooth and successful meeting, Old Mutual Malawi Limited has injected K6 million to the Insurance Institute of Malawi (IIM) which will go towards its upcoming two-day lake conference scheduled for October 2-4 2025 at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi. The event which will have both local and international keynote […] The post Old Mutual Malawi inject K6 million sponsorship towards IIM’s upcoming lake conference appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Pearl Convention Center in Lilongwe pulsed with an energy rarely seen at a beauty pageant event this past weekend. Over two transformative days, the Miss Malawi 2025 contestants gathered not just for lessons on poise and presentation, but for something far deeper — a reimagining of what it means to wear the crown. This […] The post Miss Malawi 2025 Masterclass: Shaping Queens for a Nation’s Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In October 1991, Zambia experienced one of Africa’s most dramatic political transitions. Barely 90 days before the election, President Kenneth Kaunda (KK) appeared supremely confident. For 27 years, UNIP had ruled without challenge. Opposition voices were fragmented. The Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) was little more than a registered NGO — a loose coalition without […] The post ANALYSIS | When History Speaks: From Zambia 1991 to Malawi Today appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In 2020, Malawians lined up in a historic rerun to finally rid ourselves of Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) and his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). We said enough. We believed APM was the worst leader Malawi had endured since Hastings Kamuzu Banda, Bakili Muluzi, Bingu wa Mutharika, and Joyce Banda. We swore we would never repeat that […] The post GREGORY GONDWE WRITES: Malawi’s Déjà Vu—From Mutharika to Chakwera, Different Faces, Same Failures appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former president Bakili Muluzi has stepped into Malawi’s tense post-election atmosphere, urging President Lazarus Chakwera to concede defeat and congratulate Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Peter Mutharika, who is emerging as the clear winner of the September 16 general elections. Speaking to Nyasatimes this morning, Muluzi revealed that he had a phone conversation with Chakwera […] The post There is Life after State House, says Muluzi as he Urges Chakwera to Accept Defeat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United General Insurance Company (UGI) has donated K1.5 million to Hope for the Blind organization in support of fees for visually impaired students in tertiary and secondary schools. Speaking during the cheque handover ceremony in Blantyre on Friday, UGI’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Golden Jamu, said they well compelled to respond generously to the organisation’s […] The post UGI donates K1.5 million to Hope for the Blind appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former President Peter Mutharika is inching closer to reclaiming State House, after official results from 24 district councils put him well ahead of his nearest challenger, incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera. According to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Mutharika has so far secured 2,022,879 votes, while Chakwera trails with 729,425 votes. The figures place the Democratic […] The post Mutharika Poised for Dramatic Comeback as Chakwera Runs Out of Road appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Michael Usi, who doubles as president of the Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu Party, has called on Malawians to put peace first as the country anxiously awaits the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)’s final tally of the September 16 general election. More than four million citizens voted across 229 constituencies, electing a president, Members of […] The post Usi Urges Calm as Nation Awaits Final Poll Results appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says its engagement at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 has opened new avenues for driving trade finance, regional partnerships, and opportunities for Malawian businesses. The biennial fair, organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union (AU) and the African Continental Free Trade Area […] The post NBM plc draws business lessons from Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the Africa’s leading financial services company, Mukuru Money Transfer Company who are also the official sponsors of the Malawi Under 21 National Netball team on Sunday provided a special treatment to netball followers in Blantyre by bringing them together at Blantyre Sports Arena where they were offered an opportunity of watching a live […] The post Mukuru brings Netball World Youth Cup close to netball lovers in Blantyre. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi governance and human rights advocate, Undule Mwakasungula, has urged Malawians to remain calm and maintain their confidence in the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) as the body continues to count and verify the votes cast in the September 16, 2025, General Elections. Mwakasungula has challenged citizens to be vigilant and demand transparency from the pollster, […] The post Undule Urges Malawians to Trust MEC, Demand Transparency Before Final Poll Results appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In another historic landslide victory for the Nkhata-Bay Central Constituency, veteran politician, for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Symon Vuwa Kaunda has maintained his parliamentary seat. Kaunda become triumphant over his nearest competitor Raphael Mhone, by amassing 5,369 votes against Mhone’s 5,365 votes who was on an independent ticket. Other competitors from the Constituency were Russel […] The post Vuwa Kaunda wins Nkhata-Bay Central Constituency with landslide appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has come out swinging, making it clear that no amount of demonstrations, threats, or political noise will force it to break the law or rush the release of election results. Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja stressed that MEC is bound by the Constitution and electoral law, which provide an eight-day […] The post MEC: We Will Not Be Shaken by Street Pressure or Demonstrations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has broken its silence with a bold assurance to its supporters and the nation, declaring that the integrity of the 2025 election results remains intact and that “victory is on the way.” In a strongly-worded statement posted on its official Facebook page Friday morning, the former ruling party urged calm […] The post DPP Assures Malawians: “Victory Is on the Way, the People’s Will Is Protected” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prominent social media influencer and writer Onjezani Kenani has spoken out following the unfolding election results, stressing that his celebration is not about the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) returning to power but about Malawians asserting their democratic will. In a candid post on Friday, Kenani clarified: “Let me make it very clear. I’m not celebrating […] The post Onjezani Kenani: “Malawians Have Sent a Strong Message – Take Them for Granted, They Will Kick You Out” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned lawyer Khumbo Soko has issued a blunt call to President Lazarus Chakwera, urging him to concede defeat in the just-ended election, saying anything short of that risks plunging the country into needless tension. In a strongly-worded Facebook post, Soko said all candidates, including the President, already have the results from polling stations and know […] The post Prominent Lawyer Khumbo Soko Urges Chakwera to Concede Defeat: “I Think MCP has Lost this Election.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The strain of overseeing the hotly contested 2025 Tripartite Elections turned tragic on Thursday night when a Constituency Returning Officer (CRO) attempted to take his own life after reportedly failing to deliver on his duties. Police in Nathenje have confirmed that the incident occurred on 18 September 2025 at around 10 p.m. at the Nkhoma […] The post Election Pressure: Nkhoma CRO Survives Suicide Attempt After Admitting Failure to Deliver Duties appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.