‘Private is private’: Malawi govt refuses to explain President Mutharika’s five trips to South Africa

Chief Secretary Justin Saidi dismisses critics as pushing ‘propaganda’, while an academic and a rights chief say the public is entitled to know more The government will not disclose details of President Peter Mutharika’s private trips abroad, Chief Secretary Justin Saidi has said, dismissing critics’ questions as propaganda. Saidi said: “Private is private. It is […] The post ‘Private is private’: Malawi govt refuses to explain President Mutharika’s five trips to South Africa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-18 07:04 politics

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‘Parliament doesn’t arrest thieves’: Namalomba fires back in corruption row

A fresh chapter has opened in Malawi’s debate over corruption after government spokesman Shadric Namalomba urged anyone with evidence of wrongdoing to present it to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), in comments widely interpreted as a response to recent remarks by Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman. Namalomba argued that corruption is too serious a matter to […] The post ‘Parliament doesn’t arrest thieves’: Namalomba fires back in corruption row appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-18 06:53 politics

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‘Public money is being stolen’: Speaker sounds alarm over fertiliser funds

Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman has launched a scathing attack on corruption, warning that the theft of public funds intended for poor Malawians is undermining development and deepening hardship among the country’s most vulnerable citizens. Speaking at a Dawah event organised by the City Centre Masjid Committee in Lilongwe on Saturday, Suleman delivered one of […] The post ‘Public money is being stolen’: Speaker sounds alarm over fertiliser funds appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-18 06:07 world

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Suleman says Malawi must break corruption cycle

Speaker of the National Assembly Sameer Suleman says Malawi will remain trapped in poverty unless the entrenched system of corruption is dismantled, arguing that changing political leaders alone will not bring meaningful change. Suleman made the remarks yesterday during prayers organised by Jamat Area 13 Mosque in Lilongwe’s City Centre, monitored on TV Islam. He … The post Suleman says Malawi must break corruption cycle appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 05:58 politics

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FAM to get K43.35bn from Fifa

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) is expected to receive about $25 million (K43.35 billion) from Fifa’s Forward development programme over four years. The allocation, which translates to about $6.25 million (K10.84 billion) annually, is part of Fifa’s proposed increase in investment across its 211 member associations, confederations, zonal and regional associations and other stakeholders to … The post FAM to get K43.35bn from Fifa appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 05:00 world

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MHRC backs new refugee law, says 1989 Act out dated

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) says proposed new legislation on refugees and asylum seekers will strengthen protection of their rights and improve Malawi’s response to their needs. MHRC executive secretary Habiba Osman said this in a statement following the Special Law Commission’s draft report on the review of the Refugees Act. The Commission’s report … The post MHRC backs new refugee law, says 1989 Act out dated appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 04:48 politics

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Malawi Prisons Services to pilot community corrections

The Malawi Prisons Service is set to pilot community corrections in selected districts as part of efforts to ease congestion in the country’s prisons, which currently hold between 17 000 and 18 000 inmates against a designed capacity of about 9 000. The initiative follows the implementation of the Prisons Act 2025, which introduces new … The post Malawi Prisons Services to pilot community corrections appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 04:34 politics

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OPC says APM’s SA trips details not for public

Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Justin Saidi says government will not disclose details of President Peter Mutharika’s private travels. In a written response last week, Saidi dismissed critics’ questions about the nature of the trips as propaganda. “Private is private. It is not public. Elsewhere, it is the same thing,” he said. “There … The post OPC says APM’s SA trips details not for public appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 04:28 world

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18 months a slave

An 18-year-old Malawian who vanished 18 months ago has returned home after surviving forced displacement, torture and exploitation in Mozambique. John Talimire disappeared on March 19 2025 while visiting his mother’s home in Lijanga Village, Traditional Authority Mabuka, Mulanje. He had just completed his studies at Mtendere Secondary School in Dedza and was looking forward … The post 18 months a slave appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 04:14 world

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Tidakumana Bwanji

MMulungu amadalitsa anthu ake m’njira zodwabwitsa. Samuel Yohane, Mulungu adamuyendera mu njira yapadera. Mnyamatayu amaimba kwayala pa mpingo wa Nchalo Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) m’boma la Chikwawa. M’chaka cha 2023, mnzake woimba naye kwayala adafika ku mpingoko ndi m’bale, Faith Tsirani. Atamuona, Samuel mtima udadumpha mpaka adapempha mnzakeyo kuti adzabwere ndi Faith kwawo, koma zidakanika. Patapita … The post Tidakumana Bwanji appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 03:20 world

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Gambling triggers public health alarms

The warning signs are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. At St John of God Hospital, an average of four people seek treatment every day for gambling-related psychological distress, while dozens more struggle with severe addiction, according to the facility’s services director Charles Masulani. Yet inside Malawi’s betting shops, life goes on seemingly oblivious to the … The post Gambling triggers public health alarms appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 03:20 health

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Pilira: Resilience pays from suicide attempt

Being the first born in a family of five, Pilira Ndaferankhande wanted to have a family full of love, one with no fights, having grown without seeing their engineer father Mark fight with their mother Stella, a teacher. She wanted to lead the way for her three siblings. Now a grandmother of two, Pilira says … The post Pilira: Resilience pays from suicide attempt appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 03:16 world

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Sexual harassment is real in offices

One of these days I found myself looking back at the road I have travelled as a female journalist. It has not been easy. From being looked down upon to being overwhelmed with work which sometimes denies one the opportunity to handle other responsibilities outside of the office, it has been hectic. I also have … The post Sexual harassment is real in offices appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 03:15 world

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I am fed up with Mr. Ben Ten

BMW, I am writing as a frustrated baby mama who has finally reached her limit. The father of my child, whom I shall call Ben T, possesses a rare and extraordinary talent: He is extremely useful and good in bed, but doing absolutely nothing with his life while remaining remarkably confident about it. BMW, this … The post I am fed up with Mr. Ben Ten appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 03:12 world

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Churches of gold, silver,bronze Christians

It is a religious tradition to check one’s church attendance and offertory consistency in case a member desires to officiate a wedding, is sick or dies. Many churches are moved to help a ‘dedicated’ member — one with an immaculate financial record — often paraded as a true definition of faith and devotion. Many religious … The post Churches of gold, silver,bronze Christians appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 03:12 world

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We should seriously consider going electrical

A lecturer colleague of mine told me that he went to queue for fuel at a filling station in Kameza last Sunday. He arrived at 10 am, but was not served until 3 am the following day. A considerable portion of those 17 hours was spent waiting for the fuel tanker to arrive. His experience … The post We should seriously consider going electrical appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-18 03:10 world

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Ng’ambi fires Wanderers top after hard-fought win over Creck

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers climbed to the summit of the FDH Bank Premiership after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over struggling Creck Sporting Club, with a scrappy second-half winner from Peter Ng’ambi proving enough to separate the sides in Blantyre. For long periods, Wanderers appeared frustrated by a disciplined Creck side determined to halt the league leaders’ […] The post Ng’ambi fires Wanderers top after hard-fought win over Creck appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 18:26 world

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Civo-Dedza Dynamos share spoils in FDH Bank Premiership

Civo Services United and Goshen City Dedza Dynamos shared the spoils following a 1-1 draw in the FDH Bank Premiership after both sides failed to find a winning goal in an entertaining contest. Both teams entered the match with positive ambitions, seeking maximum points to strengthen their positions in the competition as they continue to […] The post Civo-Dedza Dynamos share spoils in FDH Bank Premiership appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 18:15 economy

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Mkandawire stars as Civo see off Silver Strikers Ladies

Civo Service Women strengthened their Women’s NBM Premiership title challenge with a 3-2 victory over city rivals Silver Strikers Ladies at Silver Stadium on Saturday. Vitumbiko Mercy Mkandawire scored twice in the first half as Civo took control of an entertaining Lilongwe derby. Mkandawire opened the scoring in the 18th minute before doubling her side’s […] The post Mkandawire stars as Civo see off Silver Strikers Ladies appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 17:09 politics

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Malawi beach soccer team qualify for Africa Cup of Nations with 10-1 win

Malawi’s beach soccer team have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations finals after beating Seychelles 10-1 in the second leg of their qualifier at Livingstonia Beach in Salima, completing a 16-3 aggregate victory. Malawi had won the first leg 6-2 in Seychelles. Frank Mwenefumbo and the captain, Isaac Kajamu, each scored a hat-trick in […] The post Malawi beach soccer team qualify for Africa Cup of Nations with 10-1 win appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 17:00 sports

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Bushiri splashes MK8m on Prophet Hara’s book

Senior Prophet Dr Justice Hara, famously known as “The Game Changer,” has publicly thanked Major Prophet Dr Shepherd Bushiri and Dr Pastor Khumbo Joram after the two church leaders dug deep into their pockets to back his latest literary venture. The tributes came after Prophet Hara’s high-profile book launch in Lilongwe on October 14, which […] The post Bushiri splashes MK8m on Prophet Hara’s book appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 13:30 culture

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CHRR reports Malawi to African Commission on health budget

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has asked the African Commission to urge Malawi fulfil its health financing to fulfil the Abuja Declaration. Executive director Michael Kaiyatsa said this on Friday in Dakar, Senegal during the 89th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights. The Abuja Declaration, adopted by the … The post CHRR reports Malawi to African Commission on health budget appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-17 09:03 health

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Milk fraud: 91% of samples adulterated

Nine in 10 raw milk samples tested in Malawi’s informal markets contained added water and chemical neutralisers, exposing widespread adulteration that cheats consumers and raises concerns over food safety. A study of 384 raw milk samples from Lilongwe, Thyolo and Karonga found that 350 contained added water, while the same number tested positive for neutralisers … The post Milk fraud: 91% of samples adulterated appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-17 08:47 world

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Lingadzi Bridge to ease Lilongwe gridlock

A new road linking Lilongwe’s Areas 47 and 49 is expected to ease congestion, shorten journeys to the City Centre and reduce economic losses caused by traffic delays. The 12-month project involves constructing a Bailey bridge across the Lingadzi River and 800 metres of bitumen road connecting to Presidential Way near Bingu National Stadium. It … The post Lingadzi Bridge to ease Lilongwe gridlock appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-17 05:37 world

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Admarc ‘abandons’ austerity

Admarc has revived the position of deputy chief executive officer and appointed Aubrey Sumbuleta to the post outside its approved establishment, three years after scrapping it to cut costs. The move raises questions about financial prudence at the struggling State grain trader, which cut its workforce from about 4 000 to 1 585 in 2023 … The post Admarc ‘abandons’ austerity appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-17 05:32 world

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On Pope Leo XIV, APM and pensions

It is 11.29pm as I am putting pen to paper and the international media is awash with reports that Pope Leo XIV has had a three-hour lung surgery at the Genelli Hospital in Italy. Cardinal Baldassare, the Vicar General of Rome, has called on followers to keep on praying for the pontiff, who was elected … The post On Pope Leo XIV, APM and pensions appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-17 05:00 world

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Sacrifice for some, relief for others

Malawi is negotiating a new programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), built around familiar demands: controlling government spending, reducing debt, keeping inflation under control and strengthening governance. The proposed framework also promises to protect social spending. But for families struggling to afford food, transport and fuel, one question remains: who will pay for the … The post Sacrifice for some, relief for others appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-17 05:00 world

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We must stop failing our mothers

On Thursday, Malawi marked Mother ’s Day—a day set aside to celebrate mothers for their love, care, sacrifices and their contribution to families and society. The occasion coincided with the United Nations’ International Day of Rural Women, observed annually on October 15, to recognise the contributions of rural women to their communities and countries. But … The post We must stop failing our mothers appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-17 04:50 world

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Economists urge spending cuts

Malawian economists and social protection advocates have urged government to cut non-essential expenditure and strengthen domestic revenue collection to finance social protection programmes amid rising living costs and uncertainty over development partner funding. The recommendations follow findings by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that targeted cash transfers are more cost-effective than broad-based subsidies in cushioning … The post Economists urge spending cuts appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-17 04:42 world

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Nabw pushes for better business opportnunities

The National Association for Business Women (Nabw) says it is stepping up efforts to improve women-led businesses’ access to public procurement opportunities, following findings that such enterprises account for just 0.44 percent of public sector contracts. Nabw executive director Babra Banda said the organisation had spent the past year working with stakeholders to formalise women-led … The post Nabw pushes for better business opportnunities appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-17 04:36 economy

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Financial crimes choke high court

The High Court’s Financial and Economic Crimes Division is drowning in its own caseload, a Weekend Nation analysis of the Judiciary Annual Report 2025/26 shows. According to the report, new cases jumped 117 percent— from 42 in 2024 to 91 in 2025—the steepest rise among the High Court’s six specialised divisions. But concluded cases inched … The post Financial crimes choke high court appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-17 04:29 politics

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The plight of older persons

was very touched when the Ma lawi Human Rights Commission issued a statement on the commemoration of elderly people. The commission raised concerns over the reported increase in the number of older persons killed because of witchcraft accusations and other forms of violence. For sure this warning continues to serve as a call to the … The post The plight of older persons appeared first on Nation Online .

mwnation.com · 2026-10-17 04:22 world

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FDH Money Bureau rewards 10 more pairs in 3rd ‘Double Double’ promotion

FDH Money Bureau has rewarded 10 pairs of customers with K500,000 each in its third ‘Double Double’ promotion draw on Wednesday, recognising senders and receivers who use the bank’s international money transfer services. The Bureau launched the promotion in June and had already rewarded 20 pairs of customers in the previous two draws. Speaking during […] The post FDH Money Bureau rewards 10 more pairs in 3rd ‘Double Double’ promotion appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 02:42 politics

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National Bank of Malawi, Press Trust invest K1.4bn in Ntcheu health centre

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc and Press Trust have invested K1.4 billion in the construction of Namale Health Centre in Ntcheu, in a partnership aimed at improving access to healthcare for more than 15,000 people in hard-to-reach communities. The project, officially launched at a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, is expected to bring essential medical […] The post National Bank of Malawi, Press Trust invest K1.4bn in Ntcheu health centre appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 02:34 health

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Sumbuleta appointed to Admarc deputy CEO post not on approved staff structure

The Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) has brought back the post of deputy chief executive and appointed Aubrey Sumbuleta to it, three years after abolishing it to cut costs. The job is not on the corporation’s approved staff structure. Board chairperson Gray Nyandule Phiri told Mr Sumbuleta in a letter on 4 August 2026 […] The post Sumbuleta appointed to Admarc deputy CEO post not on approved staff structure appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 01:32 world

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Cars get dollars, medicines don’t? MPs question forex for pharmaceutical firms

A Malawian syringe manufacturer says it can produce 90 million syringes a year, roughly ten times what the government uses, and has asked MPs to help local manufacturers compete. Furkan Gan, managing director of Victoria Pharmaceuticals Industry Limited, told Parliament’s Health Committee that the Blantyre plant was set up to supply the government, and that […] The post Cars get dollars, medicines don’t? MPs question forex for pharmaceutical firms appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 01:13 health

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‘Lilongwe is the capital, but the situation does not befit it’ — Council chief Stambuli

The head of Lilongwe City Council says the capital’s roads and public facilities fall short of what is expected of a capital city, and that a new partnership with a military engineering firm must reach well beyond a single road. “Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi, but the situation which we are having does not […] The post ‘Lilongwe is the capital, but the situation does not befit it’ — Council chief Stambuli appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 01:01 world

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Malawi’s beach soccer stars out to finish the job as Seychelles visit Salima

Malawi’s beach soccer team have a four-goal lead and a place at the Africa Cup of Nations in their sights as they host Seychelles in the return leg of their qualifier on Saturday. The match is at Sunbird Livingstonia Beach in Salima on 17 October. Malawi won the first leg 6-2, and the aggregate winner […] The post Malawi’s beach soccer stars out to finish the job as Seychelles visit Salima appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 00:24 sports

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Low turnout in Malawi tobacco registration exercise

Malawi’s tobacco industry is facing a major setback after barely one in five growers registered under the crucial Know Your Grower (KYG) programme, despite a deadline extension and a nationwide registration drive. Figures released by the Tobacco Commission show that only 55,851 farmers have registered for the exercise out of the country’s 293,205 recorded tobacco […] The post Low turnout in Malawi tobacco registration exercise appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 00:17 politics

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K10m award for book on Malawi’s indigenous knowledge

The Malawi Union of Academic and Non-fiction Authors (MUANA) has been awarded K10 million by the COSOMA Copyright Fund for a national project to record and preserve Malawi’s indigenous knowledge. Victor Sibale received the award on behalf of MUANA on Friday at the COSOMA offices in Area 5, Lilongwe. Under the project, MUANA members will […] The post K10m award for book on Malawi’s indigenous knowledge appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-17 00:05 culture

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Fashion designer Memory Ngwira urges Malawi models to protect themselves from exploitation

Aspiring models in Malawi have been told they need to treat themselves as brands if they are to earn a living from their work and avoid being exploited. Fashion designer Memory Ngwira, who helped organise a training session in Lilongwe, said many young models have the passion and ability to succeed but lack the knowledge […] The post Fashion designer Memory Ngwira urges Malawi models to protect themselves from exploitation appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-16 23:57 politics

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Army wins football, police take netball gold as security forces’ sports festival closes

Defence Minister Feston Kaupa has praised the five-day Inter-Security Sports Festival for promoting unity and cooperation among Malawi’s security institutions, as the event closed with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) taking the football title and the Malawi Police Service winning gold in netball. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Mr Kaupa said cooperation between security institutions […] The post Army wins football, police take netball gold as security forces’ sports festival closes appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-16 23:32 sports

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Leaders v strugglers: Bullets take title chase to Lilongwe

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets travel to Lilongwe on Sunday to face MAFCO FC in the FDH Bank Premiership, looking to stay top of the table. Wedson Nyirenda’s side lead with 33 points from 16 games, one ahead of Mighty Wanderers, who have 32 from the same number of matches. Bullets went top last Sunday with […] The post Leaders v strugglers: Bullets take title chase to Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-16 23:03 world

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First Capital Super 5s hockey tournament starts in Blantyre

The First Capital Bank (FCB) Super 5s Hockey Tournament starts Saturday at the National Hockey Stadium in Blantyre. The two-day competition is open to all elite teams in th country, according to Hockey Association of Malawi media and marketing chairperson Michael Kapito. “Teams should get ready for two days of fast-paced action, incredible skills, teamwork […] The post First Capital Super 5s hockey tournament starts in Blantyre appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-16 22:40 sports

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Kabambe questions who runs Malawi during president’s absence

UTM president Dalitso Kabambe has ignited debate over presidential accountability and the continuity of government, questioning who assumes responsibility for the affairs of the state when the Head of State is away on a private trip. In a statement that places transparency and constitutional governance at the centre of public discourse, Kabambe drew a distinction […] The post Kabambe questions who runs Malawi during president’s absence appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-16 18:28 politics

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Teen sex case crumbles: Magistrate rules prosecution failed to prove case

A 40-year-old man accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl has walked free after a court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove their case. The First Grade Magistrate’s Court in Mulanje on Friday acquitted Andrew Mkandawire, who had been facing charges of having sexual intercourse with a female child under the age of 18. […] The post Teen sex case crumbles: Magistrate rules prosecution failed to prove case appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-16 17:08 world

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MCP’s temptation: change the leader or change the rules

Critics warn that rewriting party rules to accommodate individual leaders risks weakening internal democracy. It is an old political temptation: when a constitution becomes inconvenient, change the constitution rather than the politician. For political analyst George Chaima, the current debate within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) raises precisely that concern. “When you start tampering with […] The post MCP’s temptation: change the leader or change the rules appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-16 15:09 world

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Court pauses arrest warrants against Mtambo, Trapence and Sembereka

The decision by the Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court to temporarily lift arrest warrants against three prominent civil society activists has revived legal questions about a case the State discontinued six years ago. Former Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leaders Timothy Mtambo, Gift Trapence and Reverend MacDonald Sembereka have secured a temporary reprieve after the […] The post Court pauses arrest warrants against Mtambo, Trapence and Sembereka appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-16 14:59 politics

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Minister Phiri launches major K15bn transport link for Lilongwe

Motorists facing daily traffic headaches in Lilongwe have been promised significant relief after government launched a K15 billion road and bridge project aimed at easing congestion in some of the capital’s fastest-growing suburbs. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr Ben Phiri on Friday officially launched construction of the Msokera Presidential Drive road and […] The post Minister Phiri launches major K15bn transport link for Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-16 14:22 politics

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Sulom moves FDH Premiership kick-off times to 3pm

The Super League of Malawi (SULOM) has revised the kick-off time for all FDH Bank Premiership matches from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm with immediate effect, citing weather forecasts and a projected heatwave. In a statement, SULOM said the decision has been made to protect players and match officials from the effects of the anticipated […] The post Sulom moves FDH Premiership kick-off times to 3pm appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

nyasatimes.com · 2026-10-16 10:30 world

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