NBS Bank’s systems crash for HOURS leaving thousands of customers locked out and furious across Malawi

Fury erupted across Malawi on Thursday as NBS Bank’s servers collapsed for the better part of the day, leaving customers nationwide locked out of their accounts, unable to complete even the simplest transactions, and increasingly desperate as the outage dragged on. By mid-morning, social media was awash with complaints from exasperated NBS customers, many venting […] The post NBS Bank’s systems crash for HOURS leaving thousands of customers locked out and furious across Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 16:42 economy en

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General Phiri’s court date abruptly postponed – as he’s hauled into police custody

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside a Lilongwe courthouse as former Malawi Defence Force commander General Paul Valentino Phiri was abruptly sent away on the eve of his scheduled hearing — with no explanation given for the sudden change of plan. Phiri had already arrived at Area 3 Court, flanked by Anti-Corruption Bureau prosecutors and investigators ready […] The post General Phiri’s court date abruptly postponed – as he’s hauled into police custody appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 13:27 politics en

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Army boss in cuffs:Ex-Malawi Defence Force commander arrested over ‘illegal arms trafficking’ and terrorism-linked offences

A retired former commander of the Malawi Defence Force has been dramatically arrested over allegations of illegal arms trafficking in a case set to rock the country’s security establishment. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) announced on Thursday that General Paul Valentino Phiri (Retired), once one of the most powerful figures in Malawi’s military hierarchy, had been […] The post Army boss in cuffs:Ex-Malawi Defence Force commander arrested over ‘illegal arms trafficking’ and terrorism-linked offences appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 09:55 politics en

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Malawi Housing Corporation backs PR conference, hails role of strategic communications

The Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) on Wednesday sponsored the opening cocktail reception for the 2026 Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM) Annual General Meeting, reaffirming its commitment to strategic communication, transparency, and sustainable urban development across the country. Speaking during the opening ceremony, MHC Chief Executive Officer Mr. Bob Chimkango highlighted the natural alignment between […] The post Malawi Housing Corporation backs PR conference, hails role of strategic communications appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 09:08 politics en

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Mutharika names nine new commissioners for Malawi’s human rights watchdog: Ndanga reappointed

President Peter Mutharika has appointed nine members to serve on the Ninth Cohort of the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC), with their three-year term officially taking effect from September 20, 2026. The newly appointed commissioners include Orison Joseph Themba Chaponda, Viwemi Chavula, Godfrey Dalitso Kangaude, Andrew Kavala, Lingalireni Mihowa, Teresa Chirwa Ndanga and Stella Nkhonya. […] The post Mutharika names nine new commissioners for Malawi’s human rights watchdog: Ndanga reappointed appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 08:00 politics en

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CDF projects raise hopes for Kasungu communities

People in Kasungu District have expressed hope that the rollout of development projects under the Reformed K5 billion Constituency Development Fund (CDF) will improve access to roads, water, health services and education. The projects include road rehabilitation, construction of health facilities and teachers’ houses, provision of piped water and boreholes in Kasungu North East and … The post CDF projects raise hopes for Kasungu communities appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 07:50 world en

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WaterAid for improved Wash facilities in Ntchisi

WaterAid Malawi has said it will intensify its project seeking to ensure that health centres and communities in Ntchisi have access to water, sanitation and hygiene (Wash) services in the district. The organisation’s head of programme delivery Lucy Jubeck Mungoni said this on Tuesday in Mponela, Dowa during a training for Ntchisi District Council and … The post WaterAid for improved Wash facilities in Ntchisi appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 07:41 world en

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K17bn gap threatens family planning gains

Fresh concerns have emerged on Malawi’s ability to maintain uninterrupted access to family planning services amid dwindling donor support in the face of a K17.34 billion ($10 million) funding gap for 2027 contraceptive procurement. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) officer-in-charge for Malawi Richard Delate disclosed the funding gap yes terday dur i ng commemoration of … The post K17bn gap threatens family planning gains appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 07:14 world en

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Pathologist says consent not a must on national interest matters

Pathologist Charles Dzamalala has clarified that family consent for post-mortem is not mandatory when a matter is of national interest as was the case with victims of the June 10 2024 military plane crash. He made the clarification in an interview with The Nation yesterday after the Parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee investigating the military plane crash … The post Pathologist says consent not a must on national interest matters appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 07:06 world en

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Diesel scarcity stalls economic activity

Persistent diesel scarcity over the past month has stalled economic activity in the country with businesses reporting increased operating costs and losses as trucks and machinery remain idle while businesses wait for fuel. Transport operators said in separate interviews yesterday that they are experiencing prolonged delays in the movement of goods while businesses that rely … The post Diesel scarcity stalls economic activity appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 06:55 economy en

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Directorate seeks to preserve seized assets

Malawi's Directorate of Public Prosecutions is working out ways to keep assets seized in criminal cases from losing value while court proceedings drag on. The move responds to criticism that confiscated property has been left to deteriorate. DPP Fostino Maele said in an interview in Salima on Tuesday that authorities were weighing how to maintain the value of these holdings. One option under review is reviving the Asset Forfeiture Unit.

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 06:53 world en

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Inquiry queries conflicting wreckage discovery times

The Parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee invest igating the June 10 2024 military plane crash has queried conflicting accounts of when the wreckage was discovered. Yesterday, the committee heard from Major General Richard Tobias Chagonapanja, former Commander of 101 Brigade and current Chief of Staff of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), who said the wreckage was discovered … The post Inquiry queries conflicting wreckage discovery times appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 06:46 science en

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Macra launches mobile data bundle consumption probe

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has opened an investigation into growing consumer concerns over the rapid depletion of mobile data bundles on TNM plc and Airtel Malawi plc networks. Macra director general Mayamiko Nkoloma said in a public notice dated September 29, 2026 that the regulator will assess operators’ data charging and billing systems, customers’ … The post Macra launches mobile data bundle consumption probe appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 06:39 world en

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Forex worsens energy crisis

Minister of Energy Jean Mathanga says foreign exchange shortages are increasingly stifling progress in the energy sector with players struggling to import fuel, spare parts, equipment and other critical inputs. In her address to the Fifth Malawi National Energy Conference in Salima yesterday, she said the forex crisis is compounding challenges in the energy sector, … The post Forex worsens energy crisis appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 06:22 world en

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Mzuzu City Council rolls out K8bn road rehab projects

Mzuzu City Council has rolled out the rehabilitation of five roads to improve mobility of residents and goods in the city. The K8.087 billion project is also expected to reduce congestion in main roads in the city as some of the roads will be by-passes. Mzuzu City Mayor Chiyembekezo Moses said in an interview that … The post Mzuzu City Council rolls out K8bn road rehab projects appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 06:14 world en

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Mangochi youths form network to tackle suicide

Mangochi District Youth Office has formed a youth platform Mangochi Youth Network on Mental Health to give young people opportunity to discuss challenges that may lead to suicide and other mental health problems. Speaking after the formation of the network on Monday, the district’s principal youth officer Kumbukani Manda said the initiative follows increasing cases … The post Mangochi youths form network to tackle suicide appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 06:06 world en

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Copua lobbies for access to reproductive health services

Coalition for the Prevention of Unsafe Abortion (Copua) youth permanent committee chairperson Kettie Mikwala has encouraged young people to access reproductive health services to prevent unsafe abortions. The call comes after the organisation’s research established that unsafe abortion contributes to 18 percent of maternal deaths in Malawi. In her remarks on Tuesday in Balaka District … The post Copua lobbies for access to reproductive health services appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 05:37 health en

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Chitipa DC, youth leaders share notes on development issues

Chitipa district commissioner Charles Mhone has urged youths in the district to promote transparency and accountability to monitor development at community, district and national levels. He made the remarks on Monday during the opening of a day-long District Youth Network elections and orientation of youth representatives who will monitor projects under the Reformed K5 billion … The post Chitipa DC, youth leaders share notes on development issues appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 05:34 world en

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Parastatals must run like businesses to tick

In the 23rd edition of the Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM) unveiled in Lilongwe last week, the World Bank highlighted a sobering reality: most of the country’s State-owned enterprises (SOEs) remain financially weak and dangerously dependent on State support. These parastatals suffer from weak cash flows, poor debt-ser vicing capacity and declining dividend contributions to their … The post Parastatals must run like businesses to tick appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 05:26 economy en

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What’s your unique advantage?

W e live in a very competitive world. If you aim to have a standard package of offering, you will not be ahead of the game. You need to offer something extra for you to stand out from the crowd. And that extra factor has to be regularly, if not constantly reviewed because in no … The post What’s your unique advantage? appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 05:18 world en

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Falling food prices fail to ease poverty

Malawi’s improving macro economic indicators are yet to translate into better conditions at the dinner table with new World Bank data showing that more people cannot afford minimum food requirements despite declining overall poverty and moderating inflation. The World Bank’s latest Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM) indicates that national poverty has fallen from 50.7 percent to … The post Falling food prices fail to ease poverty appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 05:12 economy en

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Closing immunisation gap

Children at play fill an open ground at Lil Poppins Private Junior Primary School in Ndirande, the most populous township in Blantyre City. It is a Thursday morning and the learners are gearing up for measles-rubella vaccination in response to an outbreak detected across the country. As the headteacher calls them to a tree shade, … The post Closing immunisation gap appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 05:03 world en

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El Niño to throw 500 000 people into poverty—Ifpri

The Internatonal Food Policy Research Institute (Ifpri) say nearly half a million more Malawians could fall into poverty in 2027 as high fertiliser costs and El Niño crop losses are expected to push up food prices, erode purchasing power and slow economic activity. In its blog El Niño and rising fertiliser costs: How vulnerable is … The post El Niño to throw 500 000 people into poverty—Ifpri appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 04:46 world en

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Ballon d’or snubs WAFCON exploits

Some influential media outlets say while US-based Malawian forward Temwa Chawinga could be one of the favourites to win the 2026 Women’s Ballon d ‘Or, the exclusion of her 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) exploits could affect her chances. Temwa is one of the only two Africans nominated for the prestigious award from … The post Ballon d’or snubs WAFCON exploits appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 04:43 world en

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U-23 coach Bob says all not lost

Malawi Under-23 National Football Team coach Bob Mpinganjira says all is not lost after the 0-1 home loss to Eswatini in the first leg of the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Tuesday. The defeat at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe means Malawi must win the return leg scheduled for next Tuesday to progress … The post U-23 coach Bob says all not lost appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-01 04:43 world en

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Malawi’s fuel shortage is a forex crisis wearing a different face

There is a particular kind of queue that tells you more about the state of a nation than any government press release. It forms outside a filling station, it does not move for hours, and everyone in it already knows what the attendant is going to say before he says it. Those queues are back […] The post Malawi’s fuel shortage is a forex crisis wearing a different face appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 02:45 politics en

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Police evidence on Chilima phones doesn’t match up

Senior Malawian police officers have delivered starkly conflicting accounts over the condition and handling of former vice-president Saulos Chilima’s mobile phones following the devastating June 10, 2024 military plane crash in Nthungwa Forest, Viphya Plantation. Former Northern Region Deputy Commissioner of Police Glinton Mitayi told the Parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee investigating the crash that he personally […] The post Police evidence on Chilima phones doesn’t match up appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 02:43 sports en

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Furious Wanderers bosses slap players and coaches with brutal pay cuts

Mighty Wanderers’ decision to dock a week’s worth of perks from players and technical staff following their 2-1 defeat to Blue Eagles sits in an interesting grey zone, one that says as much about the pressures facing Malawian football clubs as it does about the legality of the punishment itself. The defending FDH Bank Premiership […] The post Furious Wanderers bosses slap players and coaches with brutal pay cuts appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 02:26 world en

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Msaka says Malawi must harness health science to boost economy

Malawi’s Minister of Education, Science and Technology has delivered a rallying cry to the country’s brightest medical minds, insisting health research must be viewed as far more than simply treating patients, but as a genuine engine for driving the nation’s economic transformation. Bright Msaka SC issued the bold challenge while officially opening the Kamuzu University […] The post Msaka says Malawi must harness health science to boost economy appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 00:27 health en

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Malawi faces contraceptive funding shortfall, UN agency warns

A devastating funding crisis threatens to strip vulnerable young women across Malawi of access to contraception, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned, as the country braces for a shortfall of more than $10 million in 2027. The stark warning came as UNFPA marked World Contraception Day, observed on 26 September each year, with […] The post Malawi faces contraceptive funding shortfall, UN agency warns appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-01 00:07 politics en

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Northern Region Netball League reaches thrilling climax this weekend

Netball fever is set to grip Mzuzu this weekend, as ten fiercely competitive teams prepare to battle it out for regional supremacy in the dramatic finale of the Northern Region Netball League, sponsored by Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba. The action-packed finals will unfold at Rosedale Netball Court from Saturday to Sunday, with Chitipa Homesisters, Chilumba Barracks […] The post Northern Region Netball League reaches thrilling climax this weekend appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 23:54 world en

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Bitter civil war erupts in Malawi chess over ‘one-man rule’

Malawi’s Chess Association (CHESSAM) has descended into open warfare ahead of crucial presidential elections, after a bitter fallout between the incumbent leader and a former president exploded into a full-blown campaign controversy. Presidential aspirant Mark Ndipita has seized on the chaos, vowing to tear down what he brands damaging “one-man decision making” at the heart […] The post Bitter civil war erupts in Malawi chess over ‘one-man rule’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 23:48 politics en

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MPs demand answers after Army and Police clash over Chilima wreckage discovery

A baffling one-hour discrepancy has emerged over the moment the wreckage of the aircraft carrying former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others was discovered — raising fresh questions over the desperate search operation and the preservation of vital evidence. Parliament’s Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash has expressed concern after being presented with two […] The post MPs demand answers after Army and Police clash over Chilima wreckage discovery appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 23:33 science en

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Zambian hitmaker Yo Maps set to headline Sand Music Festival as organisers confirm final details for beachside bash

Music fans across Malawi are gearing up for a weekend of beats and sunshine, after organisers confirmed Zambian star Yo Maps as the headline act for this year’s Sand Music Festival, themed “Rhythms of the Shore.” The star-studded festival, organised by Capestars, will take over Kingfisher Inn in Mangochi from October 23 to 25, following […] The post Zambian hitmaker Yo Maps set to headline Sand Music Festival as organisers confirm final details for beachside bash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 23:21 culture en

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Court rules MACRA unlawfully dismissed former director general Daud Suleman

The Industrial Relations Court has ruled that the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) unlawfully dismissed its former director general, Daud Suleman, finding that the regulator failed to follow proper employment procedures before removing him from office. The court found that MACRA officials did not afford Suleman a fair disciplinary hearing, denying him the opportunity to […] The post Court rules MACRA unlawfully dismissed former director general Daud Suleman appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 23:14 politics en

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Chivayo, the tycoon who bought his way into Malawi’s elite, killed in helicopter crash

Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo — the flamboyant tycoon whose eye-watering K1.7 billion (£800,000/$1 million) donation to a charity chaired by Malawi’s First Lady sparked a political firestorm — has died in a horror helicopter crash, according to reports from Harare. Chivayo, 45, known for his jet-set lifestyle of private planes and lavish shopping sprees, […] The post Chivayo, the tycoon who bought his way into Malawi’s elite, killed in helicopter crash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 20:30 politics en

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Sickle cell warrior Lympie C on her lifelong battle with pain and stigma

A TOP HEALTH campaigner has issued a chilling warning over the dangerous myths surrounding a devastating blood disorder—revealing sufferers are still being shunned over horrific claims of WITCHCRAFT. ​Bridget Moyo, national coordinator of the Break Sickle Cycle Organisation, lashed out at widespread ignorance that is actively blocking diagnosis, treatment, and vital support for those living […] The post Sickle cell warrior Lympie C on her lifelong battle with pain and stigma appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 17:46 politics en

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Gangata election challenge put on hold pending appeal

Proceedings in an election petition challenging Sports Minister Alfred Gangata’s victory in the Lilongwe City Mtandire-Mtsiriza Constituency have been suspended pending a ruling by the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal. The High Court’s decision means the case brought by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate George Zulu will not proceed until the appeal court determines an […] The post Gangata election challenge put on hold pending appeal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 15:26 politics en

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Crime-hit Msundwe receives new K380m police unit funded by Apostle Kawinga’s Creck Hardware

A business mogul has poured a staggering K380 million into building a modern police unit for the people of Msundwe and Kalolo, in a dramatic boost for a community long plagued by security concerns. Creck Hardware and General Supplies officially handed over the state-of-the-art facility to the Malawi Police Service on Wednesday, marking the end […] The post Crime-hit Msundwe receives new K380m police unit funded by Apostle Kawinga’s Creck Hardware appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 15:00 politics en

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Minister Chipungu unveils Kasasile resettlement plan; 600-hectare site secured

The government has unveiled plans to relocate the displaced Kasasile community to a 600-hectare estate in Mpherembe, Mzimba District, in what ministers say will finally bring an end to the long-running Kasasile land dispute in Nkhata Bay. Speaking on Wednesday, Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu said the move fulfils a campaign pledge made by President Arthur […] The post Minister Chipungu unveils Kasasile resettlement plan; 600-hectare site secured appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 14:42 tech en

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LUANAR professor calls for greater youth participation in Malawi’s economic development

Newly inaugurated Professor Kennedy Machira of the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) has called for deliberate measures to ensure that Malawi’s youthful population plays a greater role in the country’s economic development. Professor Machira made the call on Wednesday at LUANAR’s Bunda Campus during his Professorial Inaugural Lecture, held under the theme […] The post LUANAR professor calls for greater youth participation in Malawi’s economic development appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 14:01 economy en

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Mwisho Mhango at Hannover 96: An update on the Malawian star’s journey in Germany

Who is Mwisho Mhango? A recap of his rise to fame Born on 15 September 2007 in Malawi, Mhango joined Ascent Soccer Academy in Lilongwe, the country’s only full-time residential football academy programme since 2018, where he received both educational and football training. He was identified as one of the nation’s most promising talents from […] The post Mwisho Mhango at Hannover 96: An update on the Malawian star’s journey in Germany appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 13:22 politics en

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K4.6bn gauze lawsuit: Maaz Batatawala accused of sinking major Malawi govt deal

A Malawian medical supply company has launched an explosive multi-million-dollar legal battle against a Dubai-based businessman, accusing him of sabotaging a lucrative government contract after gauze meant for hospitals allegedly turned stale and unusable. SMI Health Care Limited has dragged Maaz Karim Batatawala and his Dubai company, TNA Knight FZ-LLC, before the High Court of […] The post K4.6bn gauze lawsuit: Maaz Batatawala accused of sinking major Malawi govt deal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 08:45 politics en

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U-23 face uphill battle

The Malawi Under-23 National Football Team yesterday suffered an agonising 0-1 home loss to Eswatini in the first leg of the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. The defeat means the team must beat Eswatini in the second leg away at Somhlolo National Stadium on October 6 by … The post U-23 face uphill battle appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-30 07:13 world en

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NBM Women’s Premiership starts mid-week fixtures

The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership will for the first time feature mid-week games with four matches scheduled for this afternoon and tomorrow. National Women’s Football Association (NWFA) general secretary Lustica Gondwe yesterday said the arrangement is meant to avoid fixture congestion that might result from the Malawi National Women’s Football Team’s imminent … The post NBM Women’s Premiership starts mid-week fixtures appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-30 07:11 culture en

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Minister dares universities to generate foreign exchange

Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has challenged universities in the country to support government’s efforts in mobilising forex through their services such as teaching. Speaking during the signing ceremony of public sector reform commitments with academic institutions in Blantyre yesterday, the minister wondered why the country’s universities don’t contribute to the country’s … The post Minister dares universities to generate foreign exchange appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-30 07:04 politics en

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Malawi resolves HIV, others’ funding impasse

Malawi has resolved differences in the selection of principal recipient (PR) for the $437.9 million (about K766 billion) Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) for HIV and Aids, malaria and tuberculosis interventions. Following the agreement reached after a stakeholder meeting in Lilongwe on Monday, World Vision International will remain the PR through the grant-ready pathway, … The post Malawi resolves HIV, others’ funding impasse appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-30 06:59 politics en

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Court to rule November 20 on Dutch national accused of sodomy in Malawi

A Blantyre court will deliver its verdict on November 20 in the case of a Dutch national accused of sodomising boys at a Malawian children’s foundation, after the trial wrapped up this week. Wim Akster, who ran programmes including bursary administration at Timotheos Foundation, faces charges of having carnal knowledge against the order of nature […] The post Court to rule November 20 on Dutch national accused of sodomy in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-30 06:56 politics en

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City, municipal councils face October CDF deadline

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has cautioned city and municipal councils that they risk missing the October procurement deadline for the Reformed K5 billion Constituency Development Fund (CDF) disbursements. The ministry’s director of administration Timpuza Mwansambo said at the opening of the two-day Malawi Local Government Association (Malga) City and Municipal Councils’ Symposium … The post City, municipal councils face October CDF deadline appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-30 06:49 world en

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NPL is Newspaper of the Decade

Media Council of Malawi (MCM) has awarded Nation Publications Limited (NPL) the Newspaper of the Decade for its contribution to the country’s information and communication industry. NPL was among 14 recipients honoured on Monday night in Lilongwe during the Access to Information and Media Awards held to celebrate MCM’s 30th anniversary and fourth Annual Media … The post NPL is Newspaper of the Decade appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-30 06:44 world en

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