Changalume Barracks has claimed victory at the Malawi Armed Forces’ annual drill competition for the second year running, topping a six-unit contest held over two days at the MAFCO military school in Salima. The unit scored 1,356.65 points out of a possible 1,550, finishing ahead of five rival barracks to retain its title at the […] The post Changalume Barracks win Malawi military drill competition for second successive year appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The man who was at Saulos Chilima’s side on the day the former Vice President boarded his final flight has spoken candidly about the devastating personal toll of that tragedy — revealing that he has been unempl oyed ever since. Davie Kalilombe, who served as Special Assistant responsible for Protocol in the Office of the […] The post Kalilombe: Chilima’s death left me unemployed appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The United Kingdom and Malawi have pledged to deepen their economic relationship following a high-level business roundtable held in London on Thursday, with senior figures from both countries gathering to explore new opportunities in trade and investment. The event, hosted by the UK–Malawi Chamber of Commerce (UKMCC) at an undisclosed London venue, brought together business […] The post UK and Malawi boost trade ties at London summit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Senior officers in Malawi’s military are under investigation following allegations that they were involved in an arms‑smuggling network, according to law‑enforcement and diplomatic sources familiar with the matter. The claims were first reported by the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ), which said multiple sources told the news outlet that the intelligence behind the complaint originated […] The post Malawi Army command faces scrutiny over CIA‑flagged arms allegations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Thousands of Malawian civil servants were left without their June salaries this week after a technical failure at the Accountic General’s Office disrupted the payment process — despite the salaries having been processed on 30 June 2026. The office has since resolved the problem, with spokesperson Loness Gwazanga Chowawa confirming that payments began reaching affected […] The post Govt blames ‘technical glitch’ for payday chaos leaving civil servants unable to pay bills appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Brigadier General Dan Kuwali has warned Malawians against “cocaine‑fuelled conspiracy theories” circulating on social media, telling Parliament’s plane‑crash inquiry that false claims linking him to the death of former vice‑president Saulos Chilima are damaging his integrity and misleading the nation. Appearing before the Ad hoc Committee, Kuwali said unnamed individuals were spreading fabricated stories alleging […] The post Kuwali hits out at ‘cocaine‑fuelled’ crash conspiracies appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi has officially introduced a new twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug, marking what health officials describe as a significant milestone in the country’s effort to end AIDS as a public health threat. The drug, Lenacapavir, was launched at Area 25 Community Hospital in Lilongwe on Thursday. It joins oral PrEP and a two-monthly injectable alternative, […] The post Malawi launches twice-yearly HIV injection in push to cut new infections below 4,000 by 2030 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi is preparing to resume uranium exports for the first time in years, after the country’s Mining Minister met with the operator of the Kayelekera Uranium Mine to discuss the planned restart of operations. Minister of Mining Thoko Tembo held talks with the Country Director and Board of Lotus Resources Limited, during which the Australian […] The post Malawi set to resume uranium exports in August after minister’s talks with mine operator appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s parliamentary inquiry into the military plane crash that killed vice‑president Saulos Chilima and eight others has heard testimony pointing to fragmented command procedures, informal requests and impractical travel plans in the days before the fatal flight. Appearing before Parliament’s Ad hoc Committee, Brigadier General Dan Kuwali said his role in the events was limited […] The post Brigadier General Kuwali distances himself from aircraft decision in Chilima crash inquiry appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

China has handed over a donation to Malawi’s Parliament, with both countries signalling plans to strengthen legislative ties and deepen their strategic partnership. The ceremony, held on June 30 at the Parliament Building, was attended by Ambassador Lu Xu, Speaker Sameer Suleman, First Deputy Speaker Victor Musowa, and representatives of MPs. Ambassador Lu said China […] The post Malawi Parliament receives donation from Chinese Embassy appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A major road project in Malawi has been pushed back by more than a year, raising concerns about the impact on food distribution and economic stability ahead of the rainy season. The 55-kilometre Nsipe-Chingeni-Liwonde Road, funded by the European Union, the African Development Bank and the Malawian government, has reached just 26 percent completion since […] The post Nsipe-Chingeni-Liwonde Road: Malawi’s key route pushed back to 2027 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

UTM Party MP Patricia ‘Akweni’ Kaliati has announced a series of new measures aimed at tightening oversight, improving coordination and strengthening accountability across development projects in Mulanje West, following a Constituency Development Committee (CDC) meeting she attended this week. Kaliati said the committee agreed to strengthen coordination of all Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects to […] The post ‘Akweni’ Kaliati orders tighter oversight and inclusive development in Mulanje West appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Agriculture Minister has given technical experts just three months to complete a new national food and agriculture investment strategy — and has warned that implementation must follow without delay. Roza Mbilizi issued the directive at the launch of the National Agrifood Systems Investment Plan (Nasip) formulation exercise in Lilongwe, held jointly by her ministry […] The post Malawi gives experts 90 days to reshape agriculture investment strategy appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Thousands of academically gifted but financially struggling Malawians risk being priced out of public universities after institutions announced a 100 percent increase in tuition fees, a move the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has described as abrupt, inequitable and a serious threat to equal access to higher education. The coalition says the unprecedented fee hike […] The post CSEC Warns 100% University Fee Hike Will Lock Out Poor Students appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

On an ordinary November afternoon nearly two years ago, something extraordinary was happening in Kigali, Rwanda. The Convention Center’s auditorium was filled with nearly 700 participants, including Ministers of Education from 25 African countries, alongside senior officials and leaders from across the development community. At the microphone, Rwanda’s First Lady, H.E. Jeannette Kagame, captured the […] The post Africa’s Best Teacher Is Africa: How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together is Unlocking Jobs for the World’s Youngest Continent appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has broken its silence over a purportedly leaked audit report on the management of the 2025 General Election, accusing those behind its circulation of undermining the official audit process and presenting an incomplete document as though it were a final report. In a strongly worded public statement issued on Tuesday, […] The post MEC Breaks Silence on Leaked Election Audit Report appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian political commentator has alleged that former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Zanga Zanga Chikhosi walked away with three luxury government vehicles after being fired — without paying for any of them. In a Facebook post, Idriss Ali Nasser claims the ex‑SPC took home a Mercedes‑Benz, a Toyota VX, and a Land Cruiser […] The post ‘Entitlement Culture’: Ex‑SPC accused of grabbing high‑end govt vehicles appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda has called on government to immediately reverse the newly announced 100 percent increase in public university tuition fees, warning that the decision risks denying thousands of academically deserving but financially disadvantaged students access to higher education. In a statement issued on Thursday, Chithyola described the fee hike as “a […] The post Chithyola Demands Reversal of 100% University Fee Hike, Says Students Are Being Priced Out appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Chepiti family in Blantyre has appealed a ruling by the Blantyre District Land Tribunal which found that land they say they have occupied for more than a century belongs to the Catholic Church. The family, who are linked to the Zinganguwo chieftaincy in Chigwaja, say their ancestors settled on the land in 1918 after […] The post Catholic Church claim disputed as Malawi family appeals land ruling appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A detective has told the High Court how a suspect accused of murder and rape led investigators to the body of his alleged victim and admitted the crimes in a recorded video interview, in testimony that cast a stark light on one of Malawi’s most disturbing criminal cases. Detective Sub-Inspector Bartholomew Daka, a photographer attached […] The post Murder suspect ‘admitted rape and killing on camera’, High Court told appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Mining,  Thoko Tembo, M.P., has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a stable, transparent and predictable investment environment as it advances sector‑wide reforms designed to strengthen regulatory clarity and long‑term investor confidence. During a site visit to Sovereign Metals’ Kasiya Rutile Project, Tembo described the development as a strategic asset with the […] The post Sovereign Metals’ Kasiya project strengthens Malawi’s investor appeal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee examining the events of 10 June 2024 took an unusual turn on Wednesday when its chair, Walter Nyamilandu Manda, publicly commended Malawi Congress Party MP George Kadzipatike for what he described as a rare display of integrity during the inquiry. Kadzipatike, who is also a practising lawyer, disclosed to the […] The post Integrity on display: Kadzipatike avoids questioning Zamba, wins commendation from Nyamilandu appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

ARMED police swooped on Malawi’s seat of government in a dramatic show of force — sparking fears of a major security incident at the heart of the nation’s power. Officers from the Police Mobile Service descended on Capital Hill in a police bus at around 11am, fanning out across both entry gates to stop and […] The post Police downplay swoop on Malawi’s seat of power appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The parliamentary inquiry into the June 10, 2024 military plane crash has heard fresh testimony from Kelvin Sentala, a close acquaintance of the late vice‑president Saulos Chilima, who sought to clarify a widely discussed remark attributed to Chilima shortly before his death. Sentala told MPs that Chilima’s statement — “If I die, I will die” […] The post Chilima’s remark ‘If I die, I will die’ was a vernacular expression, inquiry told appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Ad Hoc Committee probing the June 2024 military plane crash has received testimony that sharpens scrutiny of the decisions surrounding vice‑president Saulos Chili ma’s final movements. Samson Ngutwa — former clerk to the cabinet and now Principal Secretary for Monitoring and Evaluation — told MPs that Chilima’s attendance at the funeral of former attorney […] The post Chimwendo’s delegation and Ngutwa’s testimony raise fresh questions in crash probe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Experts have expressed cautious optimism that Malawi can still meet its 2030 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) targets, but have warned that significant financing gaps and coordination challenges must be urgently addressed if the country is to stay on track. The sentiments were expressed during the Joint WASH Sector Review Meeting currently underway in Lilongwe, […] The post Experts: Malawi can hit 2030 WASH targets — but money is running r appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

As Malawians in South Africa face rising anti‑migrant tensions and appeals for repatriation support grow louder, one homegrown technology platform has unexpectedly become central to the national response. The donation drive led by musician Patience Namadingo has highlighted PayChangu, a Malawian‑built payment gateway now powering the fundraising platform fundmalawi.uk.nf. The system has turned what could […] The post PayChangu tech powers fast, transparent support for stranded Malawians appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A fiery open letter posted on Facebook has accused senior officials in the Ministry of Lands of illegally allocating more than 30 hectares of prime city‑centre land in Lilongwe to a single investor, Nyasa Manufacturing Ltd, sparking fresh questions over governance and political influence in one of Malawi’s most sensitive ministries. The author, Joana Moyo, […] The post Malawi land storm erupts as whistleblower claims 30‑hectare ‘giveaway’ to single investor appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Deputy Minister has allegedly crossed a significant constitutional line by secretly recommending to the appointing authority that his own line minister be removed from office, according to claims circulating on social media gossip platforms. Highly placed sources within government confirm that the extraordinary move has sent shockwaves through Cabinet, laying bare deep and growing […] The post Deputy minister ‘plotted to sack his own boss’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

NBS Bank has rebranded its SME Banking division to Business Banking, a move the institution says is aimed at widening access to finance for Malawi’s micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises. Speaking at the launch on Tuesday,  chief executive Temwani Simwaka said the revamped unit will introduce a suite of products designed to ease financing constraints […] The post NBS Bank rebrands SME unit as ‘Business Banking’ in push to expand appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Sunbird Tourism plc has posted another year of robust earnings, reporting profit after tax of K12.5 billion for the year ending 31 December 2025 — a 17% rise from K10.6 billion in 2024. The Malawi Stock Exchange‑listed hospitality group also delivered strong top‑line growth, with revenue up 31% to K71.7 billion, despite operating in an environment marked by […] The post Sunbird posts K12.5bn profit as revenue jumps 31% appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A bus carrying Malawians from KwaZulu‑Natal to Musina in South Africa’s Limpopo Province has been involved in a serious accident after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. According to the South African Broadcasting Corporation, the bus driver died at the scene, while 11 passengers were injured and taken to hospital for treatment. Large […] The post Malawians injured in South Africa bus crash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s public universities have quietly triggered one of the most consequential policy shifts of the year: a doubling of tuition fees for generic students, from K650,000 to K1.3 million. Two institutions — Luanar and Mzuzu University — have already confirmed the new fees. More are expected to follow. The move lands at a moment when […] The post Malawi’s university fee hikes: Warning signs policymakers can’t ignore appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Traders at Lilongwe’s controversial Wakawaka Market have won a significant legal victory after the court effectively returned them to the government-discarded trading site, halting attempts by authorities to force them into alternative markets. The ruling restrains the Lilongwe City Council and other relevant authorities from relocating the vendors following the market’s closure last month, allowing […] The post Court Returns Vendors to Government-Abandoned Wakawaka Market, Deals Blow to Relocation Drive appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Office of the Ombudsman has delivered a scathing indictment of Malawi’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, concluding that access to critical immigration services has effectively become a matter of who can pay the most, with corruption, political interference and institutional failure replacing fairness and the rule of law. In a damning report presented […] The post Immigration Services ‘Sold to the Highest Bidder’: Ombudsman Exposes Rot, Bribery and Political Capture appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.