Chipungu seeks private investment for Housing Project 250

Minister of Lands and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu has led talks with leading private sector firms as the government seeks investment for its flagship Project 250 housing programme. Chipungu, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development and the Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC), on Monday met representatives of Eris Properties and NICO […] The post Chipungu seeks private investment for Housing Project 250 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-19 23:06 tech

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Chipungu hands over K2.8 billion CDF projects in Luchenza

Luchenza Constituency Member of Parliament, Chimwemwe Chipungu, has commenced the handover of development projects worth over K2.8 billion to contractors under the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF), targeting improvements in education and road infrastructure across the municipality. Speaking during the handover exercise on Monday, Chipungu said the projects demonstrate government’s commitment to addressing the development […] The post Chipungu hands over K2.8 billion CDF projects in Luchenza appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-19 22:53 tech

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FAM denies Scorchers were ‘abandoned’ after airport transport row

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has denied abandoning members of the women’s national team, the Scorchers, after photographs circulated on social media showing players waiting for transport to their homes. In a statement on Thursday, FAM said transport had been arranged for all players when they arrived at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe and […] The post FAM denies Scorchers were ‘abandoned’ after airport transport row appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-15 11:47 tech

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Malawi lauds Aids fight, joins cure, vaccine hunt

Malawi has lauded its progress in managing HIV and Aids and is now turning its focus to the global research into an HIV cure and vaccine whose timeline is yet to be advised. National Aids Commission (NAC) acting chief executive officer Tione Chilambe told the National HIV Cure Stakeholder Dialogue in Lilongwe on Tuesday that … The post Malawi lauds Aids fight, joins cure, vaccine hunt appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-15 05:12 tech

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Fazili fires warning shots to Kenya, says Scorchers ain’t looking back

Scorchers head coach Lovemore Fazili has warned Kenya and other teams against underestimating his side following their emphatic 7-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualifiers second round second leg on Tuesday away in Harare. The victory saw the Malawi Women’s National Football Team progress with an emphatic 9-0 aggregate win after … The post Fazili fires warning shots to Kenya, says Scorchers ain’t looking back appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-15 03:23 tech

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Minister Chipungu launches land resettlement for 132 displaced families in Kasungu

The Minister of Lands, Chimwemwe Chipungu, has launched the allocation of residential and agricultural land to 132 displaced families at Nthunduwala-Zithe Farm in Kasungu District, in a government-backed effort to help affected households rebuild their lives. Under the programme, each verified beneficiary family has been allocated land for both housing and farming, with the aim […] The post Minister Chipungu launches land resettlement for 132 displaced families in Kasungu appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-14 09:56 tech

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Chipungu launches five-year plan to improve land administration and housing

Minister says digital reforms, stronger land governance and planned urban growth will be central to Malawi’s development ambitions under new strategy The Government has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy aimed at overhauling land administration, expanding access to affordable housing and managing the pressures of rapid urbanisation as Malawi pursues its long-term development goals. Launching the […] The post Chipungu launches five-year plan to improve land administration and housing appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-13 11:28 tech

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NICO netball cup aims to develop future Malawi stars

NICO Holdings says its flagship One NICO Top 12 Netball Cup is on a mission to unearth Malawi’s next generation of stars, with hopes of discovering future talents. The financial services giant says the competition is doing more than handing out prize money. It is being used to empower young girls, nurture grassroots talent and […] The post NICO netball cup aims to develop future Malawi stars appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-13 05:33 tech

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Chipungu stakes decentralisation credibility on reformed CDF

The launch of projects under the reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Thyolo Central has offered a glimpse into government’s broader vision for decentralisation, with officials arguing that the new model shifts decision-making power closer to communities while strengthening accountability for public resources. Speaking at Chitengu Primary School during the rollout of constituency projects, Minister […] The post Chipungu stakes decentralisation credibility on reformed CDF appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-12 15:15 tech

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Luchenza on the up: MP Chipungu says CDF projects will turn town into ‘secondary city’

Luchenza Municipality's MP Chimwemwe Mazabuka Chipungu says projects funded by the reformed Constituency Development Fund will transform the town into a secondary city. He spoke at the launch of the reformed CDF in Luchenza. The fund is meant to channel public money into community projects under tighter control than before. Chipungu paired the promise with a blunt warning for contractors. Anyone who misuses funds meant for the community will face arrest, he told the gathering. His message reflects annoyance with past episodes where development money never reached the ground. Residents now have a clear measure of whether the promise holds, since results will show up in the town itself.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-10 22:03 tech F

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Minister Chipungu to unveil Lands ministry’s five-year plan at BICC

Strategic plan for 2026 to 2031 will be launched in Lilongwe on Tuesday, with Eris Properties, Habitat for Humanity and NBS Bank as sponsors The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is set to unveil its blueprint for the next five years at an official launch in Lilongwe next week. Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu […] The post Minister Chipungu to unveil Lands ministry’s five-year plan at BICC appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-10 07:29 tech

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Flying high: Malawi Airlines backs Theresa Phondo’s Lilongwe concert with free flights for star guests

Malawi Airlines has teamed up with musician Theresa Phondo to help bring international artists to her Theresa Phondo Live in Concert, which takes place at the BICC Amphitheatre in Lilongwe on 31 October. Under the deal, the airline will sponsor seven tickets to carry artists and guests on its Entebbe (Uganda) and Lusaka (Zambia) routes. […] The post Flying high: Malawi Airlines backs Theresa Phondo’s Lilongwe concert with free flights for star guests appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-08 14:44 tech

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Surveyors urged to go digital: Minister Chipungu tells profession to embrace technology as it shapes Malawi’s future

Land Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu has called on Malawi's surveyors to take up new technology and hold their professional standards high. He gave the message in Salima while opening the Surveyors Institute of Malawi's 2026 Annual Continuing Professional Development conference. His argument was that the country is changing how land is managed, and a profession built on paper maps and field books cannot afford to stand still. Digital tools for measuring and record keeping are reshaping how parcels get surveyed and registered. Chipungu tied the message to the government's wider effort to modernise land administration, an area long weighed down by informal boundaries and incomplete records. He asked the institute to keep its members trained as the tools change. The conference programme is built around sessions meant to keep licensed surveyors current on those changes. In a country where land disputes fill the courts, the quality of survey work reaches well beyond the profession itself.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-08 11:55 tech F

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Flames left stranded at Luanda airport for nearly two hours as Angolan officials fail to show

Malawi’s national football team were left waiting at Luanda airport for almost two hours after landing in Angola, with no one from the host federation there to meet them. The Flames touched down at 4 de Fevereiro International Airport at exactly 16:30, only to find nobody from the Angolan Football Federation waiting. After an hour, […] The post Flames left stranded at Luanda airport for nearly two hours as Angolan officials fail to show appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-04 22:58 tech

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Teacher, 37, arrested airport after stash of foreign cash is found hidden in plastic bag inside his suitcase

A 37-year-old Malawian teacher of Asian origin has been dramatically arrested at Bakili Muluzi International Airport after customs officials discovered a hidden stash of foreign currency concealed in his luggage — just as he was about to board a flight to South Africa. Suhel Shirajamed Gangat was stopped in his tracks when his two suitcases […] The post Teacher, 37, arrested airport after stash of foreign cash is found hidden in plastic bag inside his suitcase appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-03 05:33 tech

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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

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Minister Chipungu denies business ties to man accused of running trafficking ring

Chimwemwe Chipungu, Malawi’s Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, has denied having any business relationship with Bahar Sarker, a Bangladeshi national accused of running a smuggling and kidnapping operation, after being named in a recent investigation into his alleged links with senior government figures. The investigation, published by the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) […] The post Minister Chipungu denies business ties to man accused of running trafficking ring appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-29 13:12 tech

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Why your data keeps disappearing — MACRA investigates TNM and Airtel Malawi

Malawi’s telecoms watchdog has launched an urgent investigation after being flooded with complaints from furious mobile users who say their data bundles are mysteriously vanishing far faster than they should. The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) confirmed it had taken note of the growing outcry from consumers on both TNM and Airtel networks, who claim […] The post Why your data keeps disappearing — MACRA investigates TNM and Airtel Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-29 12:39 tech

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​No shield for online gossip: Legal warning over social media shares as Malawi cyber laws bite

Malawians who share unverified rumours on WhatsApp and social media could face criminal prosecution or crippling civil damages, a UK-based Malawian lawyer and former journalist has warned. Writing in The Nation’s “My Turn” opinion column, Peter Makossah said phrases such as “forwarded as received” and “just sharing to find out if it’s true” have long […] The post ​No shield for online gossip: Legal warning over social media shares as Malawi cyber laws bite appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-28 11:50 tech

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Cyber law cold for gossips

We all have that one WhatsApp group that bombards with unverified rumours, political memes and audio recordings from “a reliable source” or just “forwarded as received.” For years, Malawians have treated these phrases as magic shields that grant total immunity from the law. We share, laugh and move on. But if the legal landscape of … The post Cyber law cold for gossips appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-28 07:00 tech

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Ansah takes aim at prejudice: ‘No one should be denied a chance’

Malawi Vice-President Jane Ansah has delivered a powerful rallying cry to people with short stature and albinism — urging them to smash through prejudice, chase their dreams and refuse to be defined by other people’s perceptions. Ansah made the impassioned call on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as she hosted a farewell luncheon in Blantyre for […] The post Ansah takes aim at prejudice: ‘No one should be denied a chance’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-22 15:20 tech

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Govt regrets Norway Embassy closure, says aid to continue

Malawi says it regrets the planned shutdown of Norway’s embassy in Lilongwe amid concerns that the loss of a physical mission could weaken close engagement that has allowed Oslo to understand Malawi’s development challenges first-hand. Norway is expected to close its embassy by July 2027, ending 27 years of diplomatic presence in Lilongwe. Instead, it … The post Govt regrets Norway Embassy closure, says aid to continue appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-21 07:29 tech

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Rotary Club rallies Malawians to donate blood for children battling cancer — as charity reveals scale of crisis facing young patients A Lilongwe charity has launched an urgent blood donation drive to support children undergoing cancer treatment, as Malawi marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September — with organisers revealing hundreds of children are diagnosed with the disease in the country every single year. The Rotary Club of Lilongwe City Centre organised the initiative to back young patients being treated at the National Cancer Centre, where blood transfusions form a critical part of care for children fighting the disease. President-elect of the club, Atupele Mpasa, said the drive was designed both to directly support children in treatment and to encourage ordinary Malawians to step forward as donors. “As we know, transfusions are a big part of cancer care, and therefore we thought that we can contribute by mobilising blood donors,” she said. In a stark illustration of the scale of the problem, Mpasa revealed that the National Cancer Centre diagnoses at least 250 children with cancer every year — a figure she warned could be even higher in reality, given that some cases in Malawi go undiagnosed altogether. She said the blood drive was intended to complement the work of health authorities in ensuring young patients have reliable access to blood whenever they need it during treatment. The initiative comes as the Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) continues to warn that demand for blood among children with cancer remains persistently high, with current supplies falling short of what is needed to meet demand. Bridget Shumba, from MBTS’s Public Relations Office, welcomed the Rotary Club’s efforts, but issued a wider call to action, urging more Malawians to become regular blood donors to help prevent patients losing their lives simply because supplies have run dry. Childhood cancer remains a significant, if often overlooked, public health challenge in Malawi, where late diagnosis and limited resources can make treatment far more difficult than in countries with more developed healthcare systems. The National Cancer Centre serves as the country’s primary facility for treating young cancer patients, many of whom rely on regular transfusions to survive chemotherapy and other gruelling treatment regimes. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, observed globally each September, is aimed at raising awareness of early warning signs and improving survival rates for children diagnosed with the disease.

A Lilongwe charity has thrown its weight behind children receiving cancer treatment with an urgent call for blood donations across Malawi. The Rotary Club of Lilongwe City Centre organised the drive to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, which runs through September. Club president-elect Atupele Mpasa said transfusions form a big part of cancer care, and the club wanted to mobilise donors to support young patients at the National Cancer Centre. She revealed that the facility diagnoses at least 250 children with cancer every year, a count that likely underestimates the real total because some cases in the country go undetected. The Malawi Blood Transfusion Service continues to warn that demand for blood among children with the disease outstrips what is currently available. Bridget Shumba of the service's public relations office welcomed the club's intervention and pressed more Malawians to become regular donors so that patients do not die because supplies run out. Childhood cancer often goes unnoticed in Malawi, where late diagnosis and thin resources make treatment harder than in countries with better-equipped health systems. September's global campaign aims to teach families the early warning signs of the disease and lift survival rates.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-20 22:23 tech F

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Mutharika’s land directive: Chipungu kicks off Nantipwiri Farm allocation

Hundreds of Malawian families are set to receive long-awaited plots of farmland after Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu personally joined officials on the ground today to launch a major land distribution exercise, fulfilling a direct order from President Arthur Peter Mutharika. The minister was in Thyolo and Blantyre on Friday to kick-start the allocation of the […] The post Mutharika’s land directive: Chipungu kicks off Nantipwiri Farm allocation appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-18 10:53 tech

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Beyond aid: Can Malawi compete for global investment?

The United Kingdom is changing the way it approaches development. Its new development policy speaks explicitly about moving from “donor to investor” — placing greater emphasis on investment, trade, expertise and locally led development. As someone who has long advocated trade and investment as engines of economic development, I welcome this direction. But for Malawi, […] The post Beyond aid: Can Malawi compete for global investment? appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-17 09:48 tech

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Chipalanjira steps down as Luanar Mitundu CEO amid Premiership shake-up

FDH Bank Premiership new boys Luanar Mitundu FC have confirmed the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Edgar Chipalanjira, with the club moving quickly to reassure fans that it’s business as usual on and off the pitch. The news comes as fellow top-flight side Goshen City Dedza Dynamos also undergo a change at boardroom level, with […] The post Chipalanjira steps down as Luanar Mitundu CEO amid Premiership shake-up appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-17 08:46 tech

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Chipungu urges new PS Nkasala to prioritise service delivery, land reforms

Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu has urged the Ministry’s new Principal Secretary for Lands, Bennet Nkasala, and staff to prioritise serving Malawians and delivering tangible reforms in land administration and urban development. Chipungu made the remarks on Wednesday when he welcomed Nkasala to the Ministry, saying the appointment presents an opportunity […] The post Chipungu urges new PS Nkasala to prioritise service delivery, land reforms appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-16 11:28 tech

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VP Ansah distributes aid, calls for self-reliance among disabled Malawians

Vice-President Jane Ansah has urged Malawians with disabilities to aim for self-reliance instead of waiting for handouts. She made the appeal at Phalombe Teachers Training College, where she distributed relief items to people with disabilities and elderly residents. The handouts were delivered through her charity organization.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-15 16:48 tech F

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Lands Minister Chipungu calls for more multi-storey developments in Lilongwe

Malawi’s Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chimwemwe Chipungu, has inspected construction works on a new hotel at the Lilongwe Golf Club, praising the project as a significant boost to the country’s tourism and hospitality sector. Chipungu visited the site of the Lilongwe Ryllas Hotel on Tuesday, a development being undertaken by NICO Group […] The post Lands Minister Chipungu calls for more multi-storey developments in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-15 12:23 tech

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Machete gang hacked accountant and wife in terrifying home invasion before stealing gun, laptops and valuables worth K6.7million – police arrest one suspect

Police in Lilongwe have arrested a man and recovered a gun and other valuables following a violent and terrifying robbery at Mbavi-Four Ways, near Airwing, in which a couple were hacked with machetes in their own home. Jimmy Banda, 33, was arrested in connection with the attack, according to Central West Region Police spokesperson Foster […] The post Machete gang hacked accountant and wife in terrifying home invasion before stealing gun, laptops and valuables worth K6.7million – police arrest one suspect appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-15 07:45 tech

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Ailing Magalasi granted bail in hacking, Amaryllis cases

Democratic Progressive Party strategist Collins Magalasi cut a frail and pained figure as he arrived at the Chief Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe, struggling to walk as his health appeared to deteriorate – before magistrate Austin Banda granted him bail in both cases he is facing. Although on remand, Magalasi is currently receiving medical treatment […] The post Ailing Magalasi granted bail in hacking, Amaryllis cases appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-14 16:00 tech

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Must commits to AI use in the creative space

Malawi University of Science and Technology (Must) Bingu School of Culture and Heritage executive dean Dr Atikonda Mtenje-Mkochi says there is need to decolonise the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creative space to make it more acceptable and contextualised for its use. She made the remarks on the sidelines of the opening ceremony … The post Must commits to AI use in the creative space appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-14 06:16 tech

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A Mtsiro aiphula

Maumboni oyamikira a Ledson Mtsiro akuyenda ngati madzi m’masamba a mchezo pamene Amalawi 423 adasonkha pafupifupi K6.1 miliyoni powathokoza pa ntchito ya chitetezo imene amagwira Pa Game mu mzinda wa Lilongwe. Ndipo anthu ena a kufuna kwabwino awapatsa a Mtsiro mapuloti awiri ndipo gawo lina la ndalamazo agulira njinga ya moto komanso laputopu ya mwana … The post A Mtsiro aiphula appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-12 15:13 tech

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Chipungu donates school essentials to Luchenza pupils heading to secondary school

Chimwemwe Chipungu, Malawi's Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and MP for Luchenza, has donated school essentials to pupils from Luchenza Primary School selected to start Form One at various secondary schools. During the handover event, the students received school bags, blankets, exercise books and other supplies. The gesture is meant to help the learners settle into their new schools without struggling for basics.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-11 16:02 tech F

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Chipungu reveals: President Mutharika steps in to save 836 farmers from losing land in bitter estate sale row

President Peter Mutharika has stepped into a land dispute that left 836 farmers fearing for their livelihoods. Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu announced on Friday that part of the contested estate will be shared among local farmers rather than sold off for development. He delivered the news at a stakeholders meeting with farmer representatives held at Thyolo District Council. The intervention comes after a bitter row over the sale of the estate.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-11 08:21 tech F

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Minister Chipungu pledges support for Lucheza Town under national development plan

Lands and Urban Development Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu has restated the government's commitment to the Malawi 2063 development agenda. He spoke in Thyolo district after meeting the Lucheza Municipal Council management team. Their discussion focused on strategic initiatives for local and sustainable development. Chipungu, who also sits in parliament, pledged support for the town's growth.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-10 23:11 tech F

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LUANAR project aims to boost Malawi’s maize seed supply

Malawi's government is backing a winter maize seed project at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, known as LUANAR. The goal is to ease the shortages in seed availability, affordability and accessibility under this year's Farm Input Subsidy Programme. Beneficiaries of FISP have struggled to get certified seed when and where they need it, which is the problem the project wants to solve. The work runs through LUANAR's Mega Farm Initiative. That farm sits at Dwangwa in Nkhotakota district, where maize is grown during the off-season. Winter production requires irrigation, which lets the university multiply seed while most rain-fed fields sit idle. Success would mean more certified seed flowing into the subsidy programme before the next planting season. The project also puts the university's farms at the center of a national supply fix.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-10 03:50 tech F

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Fuel tanks full of air

Malawi’s energy sector presents a stark contradiction. While motorists routinely endure gruelling queues for fuel the country can barely afford, the National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) seeks to double its strategic fuel storage capacity. Currently, Nocma’s fuel reserves located in Matindi in Blantyre, Kanengo in Lilongwe and Sonda in Mzuzu have the capacity of … The post Fuel tanks full of air appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-09-09 07:23 tech

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Police claim APM hack plot in Magalasi case

Former presidential aide Collins Magalasi has been charged under Malawi's Cyber and Electronic Transactions law over an alleged phone hacking plot. Prosecutors say he helped another person gain access to devices belonging to President Peter Mutharika and several senior public officers. The charge sheet was read in the Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate's Court, where Magalasi is accused of working with an identified accomplice. The cybercrime count adds a new angle to the case against the former State House official.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-03 07:24 tech F

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Magalasi charged with hacking Malawi President’s phone and senior officials’ numbers

Former MERA boss Collins Magalasi has been formally charged with aiding another person to commit a crime, contrary to Section 83, Subsection 1 as read with Section 89 of the Electronic Transactions and Cyber Security Act of 2016. The court heard that between June and August 2026, Magalasi allegedly engaged IT expert Lovemore Kachikopa to […] The post Magalasi charged with hacking Malawi President’s phone and senior officials’ numbers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 16:51 tech

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Maranatha Academy unveils K50 million sponsorship boost for MBC’s popular Zokonda Amai programme

Maranatha Academy has pledged a fresh K50 million to Zokonda Amai, one of the most popular shows on the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation. The school's director, Ernest Kaonga, made the announcement at a ceremony in MBC's Broadcasting House in Chichiri, Blantyre. The funding goes to this year's edition of the programme, which has kept a strong following among Malawian audiences. Kaonga confirmed that the sum comes through a four-year partnership between the academy and the broadcaster. Zokonda Amai is known for using the station's airwaves to rally help for causes that reach ordinary households. With the money secured, the programme can plan its activities over the coming months. The academy framed the move as a reaffirmation of its support for MBC's work.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 10:59 tech F

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Nomads focus on CAF tie after Airtel Top 8 loss

Mighty Wanderers have moved past their Airtel Top 8 final loss to Ekhaya FC. The team is now focused on Sunday's CAF Champions League qualifier against Simba SC. They will host the Tanzanian side in the first leg of the preliminary round.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-02 08:25 tech F

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Malawi to roll out electric car charging points at petrol stations — Not every filling station will get one

Malawi's energy regulator has announced plans to install electric vehicle charging points at selected fuel stations, but not every one. The revised guidelines are meant to support a shift toward cleaner transport energy.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-01 21:39 tech F

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