A Burundian national living in Malawi unleashed a terrifying night‑time rampage inside Machinga District Hospital, smashing equipment and wrecking property after doctors told him his wife had died while receiving treatment. Witnesses say the man “exploded with rage” the moment medics broke the tragic news — turning the hospital’s emergency wing into a scene of […] The post Burundi man’s fury sparks hospital rampage — Wife’s death triggers chaos appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A civil society watchdog has demanded an urgent forensic audit and criminal prosecutions after Malawi’s state grain trader admitted losing yet another huge stockpile of maize to spoilage — the latest in a mounting string of scandals plaguing the country’s strategic food reserves. The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) launched its blistering attack after Agriculture Development […] The post ADMARC scandal deepens as third maize spoilage incident exposed in weeks appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A popular Malawian meat company has thrown open the doors to its latest outlet in Lilongwe’s Area 10, as bosses push ahead with ambitious plans to make their Go Fresh meat products more accessible to shoppers across the capital. House of Meats rolled out the red carpet for the grand opening, with Lilongwe City Mayor […] The post House of Meats opens eighth Lilongwe outlet as bosses treat Mayor, influencers to vouchers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has described the Catholic Church as a key partner of government in advancing national and human development, speaking at a gala dinner to mark the launch of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe’s Tiyende Limodzi Endowment Fund. The gala dinner followed the fund’s official launch earlier […] The post Lilongwe archdiocese launches K10bn endowment fund as minister Mwanamvekha hails Church ‘partnership’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A cabinet minister has issued a blistering warning to contractors building the K7.4 billion Kapoka Modern Market in Chitipa — telling them they will face penalties if they dare cut corners on the flagship project. Local Government and Rural Development Minister Dr Ben Malunga Phiri delivered the stern message on Saturday during a high‑profile groundbreaking […] The post Chitipa’s K7.4bn market branded a ‘game changer’ — but Phiri warns builders to stay in line appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s decision to halt payments on more than 1,000 government contracts and subject them to a forensic review marks one of the most sweeping interventions in public procurement oversight in recent memory. It is a move that speaks both to the scale of concern within Capital Hill and to the fragility of the systems meant […] The post A reckoning for Malawi’s procurement system as AG opens files on suspended contracts appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Queens were handed a tough introduction to their Commonwealth Games campaign after falling 65–44 to a clinical South Africa side that controlled the contest from the first whistle to the last. The Proteas came out firing, dictating the tempo early and taking the opening quarter 18–12, their sharp movement and quick ball circulation immediately […] The post Malawi Queens show spirit but South Africa’s accuracy proves decisive appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Old Mutual Malawi Limited has urged couples to plan their finances jointly, arguing that collective financial planning leads to better outcomes for households. The company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Tavona Biza, made the remarks during a dinner organised for couples in Lilongwe. “When people make financial decisions, you make financial decisions about the home, and […] The post Old Mutual urges couples to plan finances together, sees opportunity in Malawi’s economic challenges appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Beautify Malawi (BEAM) Trust and the Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) have agreed to launch a nationwide campaign next month aimed at tackling littering and poor sanitation at the country’s bus depots, beginning in Lilongwe. The two organisations met in Lilongwe on Wednesday to discuss practical measures for improving cleanliness at depots and encouraging […] The post Beautify Malawi and minibus owners agree to launch national anti-littering campaign at bus depots appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Week 11 of the FDH Bank Premiership delivered another dramatic round of action, with four sides picking up crucial victories to boost their league campaigns. Moyale Barracks claimed an important away win, edging out Civil Service United 1-0 in a tightly fought contest. The soldiers were resolute at the back and made their opportunity count […] The post Goshen City stun Bullets as Blue Eagles win five-goal thriller appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Social and political philosopher Mike Arnold Mbalale has issued a scathing open letter to the Miss Malawi Organisation, accusing the pageant’s leadership of “institutional fraud” and demanding an immediate reversal of the decision to send first princess Ireen Navicha to represent Malawi at Miss World instead of crowned winner Thandie Chisi. In the strongly worded […] The post Philosopher Mbalale accuses Miss Malawi organisers of ‘institutional fraud’ in fiery open letter appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Miss Malawi selection scandal has taken a dramatic new twist, after the head of publicity for Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s office and Goshen City, Aubrey Kusakala, released a bombshell statement claiming to shed new light on why runner-up Irene Navicha — and not reigning queen Thandie Chisi — was chosen to represent Malawi at Miss […] The post Miss Malawi row takes new twist as Bushiri PR chief claims Chisi rejected pageant offer appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Electoral Commission finally emerged from a marathon meeting in Lilongwe Friday evening, hours after a tense stand-off saw police officers march into headquarters demanding answers over allegations of financial mismanagement. The session, which kicked off at around 8.30am, was thrown into chaos when officers arrived to grill Director of Administration and Human Resources Yacinto […] The post Tension at MEC as police interrogate top official amid financial mismanagement probe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian police sergeant is facing a bombshell investigation after he allegedly slept with an 18-year-old female suspect in exchange for her release from custody. Sergeant Blessings Eliya, based at Kapiri Police Unit in Mchinji, stands accused of exploiting his position of authority to secure sexual favours from the young woman while she was being […] The post Cop ‘slept with 18-year-old female suspect to free her from custody appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Two men have been nabbed by cops in Machinga after they were caught brandishing an unlicensed firearm to terrorise innocent traders whenever they got drunk. Hadji Osman, 33, and Amon Likambale, 24, were both hauled in by police following a string of complaints from terrified locals near the busy Msosa trading centre. Machinga Police spokesperson […] The post Boozy bully’s reign of terror ends as police seize illegal pistol in Machinga appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Miss Malawi organisers were forced into an embarrassing climbdown on Friday after admitting they got their own competition rules wrong — as it emerged they’re still scrambling to find millions of kwacha just to get their chosen beauty queen on a plane to Vietnam. The Miss Malawi Organisation issued a grovelling public apology after confessing […] The post Miss Malawi bosses grovel over ‘age eligibility’ bungle as they beg public for K30m to send Navicha to Vietnam — with K15m still MISSING appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A prominent Malawian lawyer has ignited a fierce row over press freedom after publicly accusing the country’s leading newspaper of being little more than a mouthpiece for whoever pays to get their story told. Bright Theu, a well-known private practice lawyer, took to Facebook to launch his blistering attack on The Nation Publications Limited, branding […] The post Lawyer Theu slams Nation newspaper in Facebook rant: ‘Whoever pays the piper calls the tune’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Government says it will continue prioritising community‑identified development projects, arguing that demand‑driven investments strengthen ownership, accountability and long‑term sustainability. This was said on Friday by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr Ben Malunga Phiri during the launch of the K6.8 billion Mkondezi Market in Senior Chief Mkumbira’s area in Nkhata Bay, constructed under […] The post Malawi govt shifts to demand‑driven projects: Ben Phiri launches K6.8bn Mkondezi Market appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

National Bank of Malawi Pensions Administration Limited (NBM PAL) has achieved an annual investment income of up to 115% for the year 2025 in respect of its unrestricted (pooled) pension fund with the company highlighting growth in members’ retirement savings. The pension administrator disclosed the performance during a client engagement seminar held in Blantyre on […] The post NBM Pension posts 115% Investment Income appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL) has invested K17 million in a solar-powered water system at Kasumbu Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Dedza, addressing water challenges that have affected learning, hygiene and sanitation at the school. The project, comprising a solar-powered pump, solar panels, storage tank and piping system, was handed over on Thursday as part […] The post PIL invests K17 million in solar-powered water system for Kasumbu CDSS appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Controversial businessman Chaudhry Azhar Mahmood and his wife, Neelam Azhar Mahmood, have secured a temporary legal relief after the Limbe Magistrate Court granted a stay order suspending warrants of arrest issued against them by the Limbe Magistrate’s Court. The stay order temporarily halts police action against the couple, who are facing a string of criminal […] The post Fraud-accused Chaudhry couple secures temporary court shield against arrest appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s government is preparing to launch a bidding process for a third mobile network operator, in a move intended to sharpen competition in a telecommunications market currently dominated by two established players. Dr Shadric Namalomba, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, told Parliament that President Arthur Peter Mutharika had authorised the ministry to identify an […] The post Malawi to invite bids for third mobile operator after earlier licences collapsed appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s heavy reliance on cash is driving up the cost of replacing damaged banknotes, with economists calling for faster uptake of digital payment systems to ease pressure on the country’s currency. The Reserve Bank of Malawi expects to spend around 69.8 billion kwacha replacing worn and damaged notes this year, up from 50.6 billion kwacha […] The post Economists urge faster digital payment uptake as Malawi’s banknote costs climb appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Homeland Security Minister has doubled down on his insistence that ordinary communities and their MPs must foot the bill for building police posts, with government only stepping in once the buildings are actually finished. Peter Mukhito made the controversial declaration after facing tough questions in Parliament on Friday, telling reporters afterwards that constituents are […] The post Mukhito defends police station funding model as 6,000 new officers announced appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Reports indicate that the Right Honourable Dr Jane Ansah, Vice-President of the Republic of Malawi, collapsed after laying a wreath at the grave of the late Khetase, a Malawi Police Service officer who served at the INTERPOL Desk at National Police Headquarters. The incident is deeply regrettable, and Malawians of goodwill will be hoping and […] The post Vice-President’s health scare reminds Malawians that illness knows no age appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

New University of Malawi study urges sweeping curriculum reforms as ageing population rises and students admit they are leaving campus without the skills to support older persons. A new academic study has raised serious concerns over the preparedness of Malawi’s universities and training institutions to respond to the country’s rapidly ageing population, warning that many […] The post Malawi’s universities warned: Graduates ill-prepared to care for growing elderly population appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi has recorded one of the world’s biggest improvements in electoral credibility after its score on the internationally recognised Perceptions of Electoral Integrity (PEI) Index rose by 10 points following the 2025 General Election, according to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). In a statement issued Thursday, MEC said Malawi’s PEI score increased from 59 in […] The post Malawi climbs global electoral integrity rankings after 10-point improvement appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu and people displaced from Kasasile in Nkhata Bay District have agreed to hold discussions on the community’s resettlement at Kasasile itself, following talks on Friday. The agreement was reached at Jenda CCAP Church in Mzimba, where around 140 displaced people had spent the night after police […] The post Minister Chipungu to visit Kasasile for resettlement talks after protesters’ request accepted appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

President Peter Mutharika has thrown MPs an extra week in Parliament, extending the current sitting by seven days after lawmakers failed to wrap up their business on schedule. MPs had originally been expected to close the parliamentary session on 31 July 2026, but the President has now pushed that deadline back to 7 August 2026, […] The post Parliament sitting extended to August 7 as MPs face packed agenda appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian film exploring child betrothal has sparked conversation among young people in Lilongwe about children’s rights, education and the freedom to shape their own futures. Chitomero, released on YouTube, tells the story of a young girl affected by the traditional practice, with its creators saying it was made to encourage dialogue around harmful practices […] The post Lead actress draws on own childhood for Malawian film tackling child betrothal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Jane Ansah, Malawi’s first vice-president, escaped unhurt on Wednesday after her official vehicle suffered a tyre blowout while travelling from Blantyre to Lilongwe, near the town of Ntcheu. The incident was confirmed by Richard Mveriwa, a spokesman for the Office of the Vice-President, who said  Ansah was unharmed. She had been travelling in a Toyota […] The post Malawi vice-president Ansah unhurt after motorcade tyre blowou appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Parliament was thrown into chaos after Lilongwe Likuni MP Kelvin Mphande erupted in a dramatic protest, banging his desk and chanting “Thandi must go!” as he demanded that reigning Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi be sent to represent the country at Miss World. Mphande insisted the House treat the matter as one of “national importance”, arguing […] The post Beauty queen row explodes in Parliament: MP accuses Miss Malawi organisers of favouritism appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe Mpenu MP Eisenhower Mkaka has blown the lid off what he says is a K100 billion maize‑procurement loan secretly obtained from FDH Bank — and never brought before Parliament for approval. Raising the matter on the floor of the House, the opposition legislator said information reaching his side shows the money government is using […] The post K100bn maize bombshell: Mkaka accuses govt of secret FDH Bank borrowing appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Justice, Charles Mhango, has told Parliament that MPs cannot debate in local languages unless the Constitution itself is amended first. Mhango was responding to a proposal from Rumphi West MP Yona Mkandawire, who had suggested allowing MPs to speak in vernacular languages during parliamentary proceedings. The minister pointed to Section 51(1)(b) of […] The post Malawi’s Justice Minister rules out vernacular debates in Parliament without constitutional change appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A UK‑based Malawian  has donated cleaning materials and safety equipment to Kawale Police Station in the capital, a contribution officials say will help improve hygiene and working conditions. Resilience Rising Foundation, found ed by Fanny Chazima, handed over buckets, mops, brooms and reflective vests during a ceremony attended by Lilongwe Masintha MP Juliana Kaduya. Kaduya […] The post UK‑based Malawian donates cleaning supplies to Kawale police station appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.