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DPP warns Speaker Suleiman over conduct

Ruling Democratic Progressive Party warns Speaker Sammer Suleiman against blurring constitutional lines between Parliament and Executive. Party says actions risk weakening government and fuelling political tension. In press release, DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhito notes opposition applause for Suleiman’s public challenges to President Peter Mutharika administration. Warning issued: opposition celebrates developments that weaken government, not […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/dpp-warns-speaker-suleiman-over-conduct/">DPP warns Speaker Suleiman over conduct</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 18:24 politics en

Govt convenes high-level summit to fast-track construction of Mombera University

Senior government officials met in Lilongwe to speed up preparations for the long-awaited Mombera University project. Second Vice President Enock Kanzingeni Chihana chaired the summit, which he convened at his office. The multi-billion-kwacha initiative has been in the works for years, and the Lands Minister was among those in attendance.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 15:34 world en

No bail for Magalasi: ‘Flight risk’

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) strategist and former energy baron Collins Magalasi will spend more sleepless nights behind bars after a court slammed the door shut on his bid for freedom. Theformer Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) boss looked visibly shaken as Chief Resident Magistrate Austin Banda ruled he must remain locked up in a police […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/no-bail-for-magalasi-flight-risk/">No bail for Magalasi: ‘Flight risk’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 15:02 world en

DPP issues blistering rebuke to Speaker over ‘competing center of power’

Party chief Peter Mukhito issues scathing rebuke to National Assembly Speaker over ‘out of line’ press briefing. Tensions boil over within Malawi’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as senior figures turn on each other. Mukhito insists ‘no individual is bigger than the party’ as he demands Speaker respect President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s mandate. Malawi’s […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/dpp-issues-blistering-rebuke-to-speaker-over-competing-center-of-power/">DPP issues blistering rebuke to Speaker over ‘competing center of power’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 14:19 world en

BOMBSHELL: No written passenger list existed for Chilima’s fatal final flight, security chief admits to MPs

A stunning documentation gap has emerged in the investigation into the June 2024 Chikangawa plane crash, after a former Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) security chief admitted to MPs that no written passenger manifest ever existed confirming who actually boarded the aircraft carrying Vice-President Saulos Chilima on his final, fatal flight. Assistant Commissioner of Police Alex […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/bombshell-no-written-passenger-list-existed-for-chilimas-fatal-final-flight-security-chief-admits-to-mps/">BOMBSHELL: No written passenger list existed for Chilima’s fatal final flight, security chief admits to MPs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 12:14 world en

NICO Group donates K20 million to Institute of Internal Auditors ahead of annual conference

NICO Group Plc has handed over K20 million to the Institute of Internal Auditors in Malawi. The money will support the institute's Annual Conference and Governance Forum, set for September 7 to 13, 2026 at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge and Sun n Sand in Mangochi. Thokozani Phokoso, Head of Risk at NICO Holdings, spoke about the donation in Blantyre. The event is expected to draw auditors and governance professionals from across the country.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 11:59 world en

World Bank turns heat on Malawi’s digital transformation project

The World Bank is putting pressure on Malawi over the pace of its digital overhaul. A team led by Paul Ndungutse sat down with officials from the communications regulator MACRA to review how the Digital Malawi Acceleration Project is actually running. The talks were meant to surface gaps in implementation and decide where the bank might direct more support.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 11:57 economy en

Apostle Kawinga and wife make historic appearance at UMhlangano cultural festival in Ntcheu

Apostle Clifford Kawinga, Founder, Overseer and current President of Salvation for All Ministries International, made a significant and historic appearance at this year’s UMhlangano festival in Ntcheu. He was joined by Pastor Ruth Kawinga as the pair met with Inkosi Yamakhosi Gomani V and Inkosikazi Rishaladza Khanyisa Gomani during the ongoing cultural celebrations. This year’s […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/apostle-kawinga-and-wife-make-historic-appearance-at-umhlangano-cultural-festival-in-ntcheu/">Apostle Kawinga and wife make historic appearance at UMhlangano cultural festival in Ntcheu</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 10:51 culture en

Lilongwe City Council unveils K300 million road rehabilitation blitz across all 12 constituencies

Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has set aside K300 million to rehabilitate roads across all 12 constituencies under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), with K10 million allocated to each constituency as part of an ambitious citywide programme. LCC Chief Executive Officer Clement Stambuli confirmed the works will be carried out in phases, describing the initiative as […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/lilongwe-city-council-unveils-k300-million-road-rehabilitation-blitz-across-all-12-constituencies/">Lilongwe City Council unveils K300 million road rehabilitation blitz across all 12 constituencies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 10:44 world en

Airports in dire need—witness

Parliament’s Ad-hoc Committee investigating the June 10 2024 military plane crash that killed Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others yesterday learnt that the country’s airports are in a dire state, with major facilities lacking certification. Former acting director of the Department of Civil Aviation, Samuel Kalua, told the inquiry at Parliament Building in Lilongwe yesterday … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/airports-in-dire-need-witness/">Airports in dire need—witness</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-03 07:52 world en

Sudi Sulaimana pleads not guilty to 21 charges

Sudi Adaki Sulaimana has pleaded not guilty to all 21 charges against him ranging from illegal possession of prohibited weapons and security agencies’ uniforms to court stamps. The State, through South West Police Region prosecutions officer Charles Panyani, outlined the charges to Sulaimana and tendered the items he was allegedly found in possession at a … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/sudi-sulaimana-pleads-not-guilty-to-21-charges/">Sudi Sulaimana pleads not guilty to 21 charges</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-03 07:47 world en

Met forecasts below-normal rainfall

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has forecast below normal rainfall in the 2026/27 season and warned that Southern and Central region districts could face serious challenges. In an outlook released yesterday, the department said the Northern Region may receive normal to above-normal rainfall while southern areas could experience delayed rainfall onset, prolonged … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/met-forecasts-below-normal-rainfall/">Met forecasts below-normal rainfall</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-03 07:43 world en

BWB staff intensify push against CEO, board chair

Blantyre Water Board (BWB) employees yesterday intensified their push to have chairperson Stanley Chirwa and chief executive officer Yeremiah Chihana removed by blocking their access to the board’s head office. The main entrance to the BWB head office in Chichiri, Blantyre was sealed with a graphic-designed colour banner pasted and carrying a message that Chihana … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/bwb-staff-intensify-push-against-ceo-board-chair/">BWB staff intensify push against CEO, board chair</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-03 07:40 world en

Parliament opens 12 probes; Speaker wants accountability

Parliament yesterday unveiled investigations into 12 critical issues affecting the country, including fuel supply, electricity, pensions, mining, passport services, prison conditions and the distribution of fertiliser coupons. Briefing the media in Lilongwe, Speaker of the National Assembly Sameer Suleman announced the institution of joint parliamentary committees to investigate the issues, saying Parliament has a responsibility … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/parliament-opens-12-probes-speaker-wants-accountability/">Parliament opens 12 probes; Speaker wants accountability</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-03 07:35 politics en

Police claim APM hack plot in Magalasi case

The State has charged former presidential aide Collins Magalasi under the Cyber and Electronic Transactions law for allegedly aiding a person to hack mobile phones of President Peter Mutharika and several senior public officers. In a charge sheet read in the Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court, Magalasi is accused of working with a person identified … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/police-claim-apm-hack-plot-in-magalasi-case/">Police claim APM hack plot in Magalasi case</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

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

Tracing a way home in your runaway city

Morgan Disaso’s homestead in Blantyre City has no space for his vehicles and children’s games. Every day, the 41-year-old leaves his two vehicles at a dead-end of an earth road that zigzags in the thick of Mbayani Township and walks the remaining distance home. Rusty rooftops typify populous Mbayani township. | Francis Chamasowa The vehicles … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/tracing-a-way-home-in-your-runaway-city/">Tracing a way home in your runaway city</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-03 07:03 world en

Turning Malawi’s youth dividend into growth

At the National Youth Summit in Lilongwe last week, I stood before hundreds of young Malawians and made a simple case: young people are not the leaders of tomorrow, they are the leaders of today. A week on, with the five-year National Economic Recovery Plan (Nerp) still fresh in the national conversation, I want to … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/turning-malawis-youth-dividend-into-growth/">Turning Malawi’s youth dividend into growth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-03 06:58 politics en

Lake Malawi’s last development frontier

Lake Malawi is one of Africa’s most breath-taking natural treasures, a shared heritage that should be the pride and playground of every Malawian. But over the decades, our prime beachfronts have been quietly swallowed by private interests. Truthfully, buyers are to blame. In the absence of a clear government vision and robust national planning, private … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/lake-malawis-last-development-frontier/">Lake Malawi’s last development frontier</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-03 06:53 politics en

Climate financing faces K7.5 trillion GAP

Malawi’s ambition to mobilise $7.06 billion (about K12.3 trillion) by 2035 for climate action faces a major financing test, with about 61 percent of the funding expected to come from international climate finance, according to the country’s new climate plan. The Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which has since been submitted to the United Nations … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/climate-financing-faces-k7-5-trillion-gap/">Climate financing faces K7.5 trillion GAP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-03 06:49 science en

Nomads backtrack on pre-sale of tickets

Mighty Wanderers have scrapped the pre-sale of entry tickets for Sunday's CAF Champions League first leg against Tanzania's Simba Sports Club. The Malawian club said the reversal, announced three days after the pre-sale opened, was meant to keep counterfeit tickets out of circulation. The Nomads host the Dar es Salaam side at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Officials defended the decision as the safest way to manage entry.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-03 06:40 world en

Govt delegation tours BURN’s clean cooking operations as Malawi pushes climate goals

Malawi has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 51 percent by 2040, against a business-as-usual baseline. Achieving this target will require significant investment in practical climate solutions, as well as access to international climate finance. As part of these efforts, BURN, a leading African clean cooking company and the continent’s largest distributor of clean […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/govt-delegation-tours-burns-clean-cooking-operations-as-malawi-pushes-climate-goals/">Govt delegation tours BURN’s clean cooking operations as Malawi pushes climate goals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 02:06 sports en

Speaker Suleman’s new committees draw fresh warnings from critics

There is a particular genre of political theatre that Malawi’s Parliament performs rather well: the announcement of an inquiry. A crisis erupts — blackouts, a suspicious K700 million transaction, holes in the fertiliser subsidy scheme — and, on cue, a committee is convened to investigate it. The country nods along, half-hopeful, half-weary, aware from long […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/speaker-sulemans-new-committees-draw-fresh-warnings-from-critics/">Speaker Suleman’s new committees draw fresh warnings from critics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 01:58 politics en

Gate charges raised 50% for Bullets-Silver Strikers showdown

The Super League of Malawi (SULOM) has hiked gate charges by a staggering 50 percent for the highly anticipated FDH Bank Premiership showdown between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers, as organisers scramble to control crowd numbers at a stadium with limited capacity. The blockbuster clash is scheduled for Mpira Stadium this coming Saturday, […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/gate-charges-raised-50-for-bullets-silver-strikers-showdown/">Gate charges raised 50% for Bullets-Silver Strikers showdown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 01:45 politics en

“Nothing to hold us back”: Mtetemera rallies Wanderers ahead of crucial Simba clash

Mighty Wanderers Football Club interim coach MacDonald Nginde Mtetemera has declared himself ready to lead the club into a crucial Caf Champions League clash against Tanzanian side Simba Sports Club at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe this coming Sunday. Mtetemera was appointed interim coach following the suspension of Bob Mpinganjira, after Wanderers suffered a shock […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/nothing-to-hold-us-back-mtetemera-rallies-wanderers-ahead-of-crucial-simba-clash/">“Nothing to hold us back”: Mtetemera rallies Wanderers ahead of crucial Simba clash</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 01:34 world en

“Piecemeal” charges: Magalasi’s lawyer accuses State of dragging out case to keep him locked up

Collins Magalasi, exdirector ejecutivo de la Autoridad Reguladora de Energía de Malawi, sabrá este jueves si obtiene la libertad bajo fianza. El Juzgado de Magistrados Residentes de Lilongwe reservó su fallo tras una audiencia tensa. Su abogado acusó al Estado de dividir el caso en cargos fragmentarios para mantener a su cliente tras las rejas. La audiencia también se centró en versiones contradictorias sobre el registro policial realizado en la casa de Magalasi.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 01:25 politics en

Malawi govt launches 2026-2027 climate outlook forum, calls for early preparedness amid El Niño risk

Malawi's government has launched the 2026-2027 National Climate Outlook Forum with a call for early preparedness, as the country faces a season shaped by strong El Niño conditions. Natural Resources Minister Patricia Wiskes delivered the message in Lilongwe at the launch of the fifth National Climate Outlook. She wants agencies and communities to get ready well before the rains start rather than respond after the damage is done.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 01:07 science en

Man jailed 15 years for stabbing woman to death with arrow after she tried to stop him confronting her friend

Mtchona Gonjo Macheso, 26, will serve 15 years in prison for killing a woman with a sharp arrow in Malawi. The attack happened when the woman stepped in to defend her friend from a confrontation Macheso was intent on having. The High Court sitting in Chiradzulu District convicted him of manslaughter under a plea agreement, which spared him a murder trial and a potentially heavier sentence.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 01:00 world en

Silver Strikers land midfielder Rashid Dah Jnr in first signing of transfer window

Silver Strikers have signed midfielder Rashid Dah Jnr from Luanar Mitundu on a two-and-a-half-year deal, marking the club’s first signing of the ongoing transfer window. Dah Jnr is expected to make his debut for Silver Strikers in the second half of the FDH Bank Premiership season, as the club looks to strengthen its squad heading […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/silver-strikers-land-midfielder-rashid-dah-jnr-in-first-signing-of-transfer-window/">Silver Strikers land midfielder Rashid Dah Jnr in first signing of transfer window</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 00:53 politics en

Council meeting descends into chaos as councillor brands MPs “strangers”

A Lilongwe City Council planning meeting on its road grading programme fell apart when a ward councillor challenged the presence of Members of Parliament in the room. He branded the MPs and other stakeholders 'strangers' and insisted the session was meant for council members only. The outburst came shortly after the meeting opened and brought proceedings to an abrupt halt.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 00:48 world en

Jane Ansah’s foundation keeps working the ground — a quiet signal amid speculation over her standing

Vice President Jane Ansah's charitable foundation has been distributing relief items in Chikwawa district, with elderly residents, people of short stature and people living with albinism among the recipients. The outreach is unfolding as speculation continues about her political standing within the Mutharika administration. Whatever the truth behind the rumours, the foundation keeps showing up and doing the work on the ground.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 00:42 world en

National Bank of Malawi donates K40 million towards Mother’s Fun Run to boost maternal healthcare in Mzimba North

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K40 million towards the 2026 Mother’s Fun Run (MFR), strengthening efforts to improve maternal and newborn healthcare in Mzimba North. The Mother’s Fun Run is a safe motherhood initiative championed by Nation Publications Limited (NPL), which mobilises support from strategic partners to procure life-saving medical equipment and […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/national-bank-of-malawi-donates-k40-million-towards-mothers-fun-run-to-boost-maternal-healthcare-in-mzimba-north/">National Bank of Malawi donates K40 million towards Mother’s Fun Run to boost maternal healthcare in Mzimba North</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 00:36 health en

Passport crippled, Prisons struggling: Mukhito steps in during North tour, hails “unwavering dedication” of security agencies

Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito has commended security personnel in Malawi's Northern Region for staying at their posts in difficult working conditions. His tour of Karonga, Nkhata Bay and Mzuzu also exposed the system's weak points: passport issuance has ground to a halt and prisons are badly overcrowded. The minister acknowledged that these bottlenecks are crippling service delivery for ordinary people. The trip was framed as a chance to see the problems firsthand rather than rely on reports.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 00:25 world en

Finance Minister Mwanamvekha: Dedza border is a “strategic revenue point” — but smuggling and porous borders remain a headache

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha has described the Dedza One Stop Border Post as one of Malawi’s most strategic revenue-generating points, following a hands-on inspection visit to the facility. Speaking during his tour, Mwanamvekha said the vast majority of goods passing through Dedza are destined for Lilongwe, Mzuzu, Zambia and other […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/finance-minister-mwanamvekha-dedza-border-is-a-strategic-revenue-point-but-smuggling-and-porous-borders-remain-a-headache/">Finance Minister Mwanamvekha: Dedza border is a “strategic revenue point” — but smuggling and porous borders remain a headache</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-03 00:07 economy en

“Where do I start from?”: Designer H Clothings reacts as Ireen Navicha wows Miss World stage

Malawian beauty pageant Ireen Navicha has taken the internet by storm after stepping out in a jaw-dropping national costume at the Miss World Festival, with the striking design sending social media into meltdown and sparking a wave of pride back home in Malawi. The elaborate creation, designed by H Clothings, saw Navicha command the stage […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/where-do-i-start-from-designer-h-clothings-reacts-as-ireen-navicha-wows-miss-world-stage/">“Where do I start from?”: Designer H Clothings reacts as Ireen Navicha wows Miss World stage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 23:58 culture en

Mukhito praises ‘resilience’ of security officers battling tough conditions during Nkhata Bay tour

Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito has praised the uniformed officers he met during a tour of security institutions in Nkhata Bay. Speaking on Wednesday, he commended their professionalism and resilience, saying they keep serving the nation despite genuinely tough working conditions. His visit included face-to-face talks with members of the Malawi Prison Service and other officers stationed in the district.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 23:49 world en

Women lead climate action

Zomba District has become one of Malawi’s most disaster-prone districts amid climate change. Droughts, flash floods, and unpredictable rains  disrupt the lives of families who depend on rain-fed agriculture, making each season more uncertain. A road damaged by Tropical Storm Ana exposes the consequences of climate change. | Nation Gathered under a mango tree, women … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/women-lead-climate-action/">Women lead climate action</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-02 19:21 science en

Shares continue to plummet on stock market, data show

Share prices continued to dip on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) with the 17-counter market recording a negative return in July-August amid persistent over supply of stocks as institutional investors limit their equity investment levels. Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) data show that the Malawi All Share Index (Masi), the overall measure of market performance dropped … The post <a href="https://mwnation.com/shares-continue-to-plummet-on-stock-market-data-show/">Shares continue to plummet on stock market, data show</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mwnation.com">Nation Online</a>.

mwnation.com · 2026-09-02 18:57 economy en

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 <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/magalasi-charged-with-hacking-malawi-presidents-phone-and-senior-officials-numbers/">Magalasi charged with hacking Malawi President’s phone and senior officials’ numbers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

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

Not guilty: Sulaimana pleads innocence to all 21 charges over weapons cache

A suspected criminal accused of hoarding a chilling arsenal of illegal weapons, military uniforms and forged government stamps has pleaded not guilty to all 21 charges against him — in a case that comes with a striking historical backstory. Sudi Adak Sulaimana appeared before Chief Resident Magistrate (South) Paul Chiotcha, where the State outlined the […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/not-guilty-sulaimana-pleads-innocence-to-all-21-charges-over-weapons-cache/">Not guilty: Sulaimana pleads innocence to all 21 charges over weapons cache</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 14:46 world en

Speaker sets 7-day ultimatum for Amaryllis Hotel probe report, announces joint committees on key public voncerns

Malawi Parliament is set to establish a number of joint committees to investigate and address concerns raised by members of the public over issues ranging from the Amaryllis Hotel probe and pension fund administration to persistent power outages, passport processing, mining and conditions in Malawi’s prisons. The announcement was made by Speaker of Parliament Sammier Sulemani […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/speaker-sets-7-day-ultimatum-for-amaryllis-hotel-probe-report-announces-joint-committees-on-key-public-voncerns/">Speaker sets 7-day ultimatum for Amaryllis Hotel probe report, announces joint committees on key public voncerns</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 12:54 world en

Chinese national arrested after police raid “mystery” overnight online business run from remote Malawi lodge

Police in Karonga have arrested Yekai Liao, a 36-year-old Chinese national, on suspicion of running an unlicensed online business — after officers raided a lodge and discovered a room packed with computer equipment and staff working strange overnight hours. Liao was arrested on August 29 during a police operation at Nechos Lodge in Mwanganda Village, […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/chinese-national-arrested-after-police-raid-mystery-overnight-online-business-run-from-remote-malawi-lodge/">Chinese national arrested after police raid “mystery” overnight online business run from remote Malawi lodge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 12:05 economy en

FDH Money Bureau’s ‘Double Double Promotion’ gains momentum

FDH Money Bureau says its 'Double Double Promotion' is picking up steam as it enters the second draw, with customer participation and mobile transactions both climbing. The first draw produced 20 winners, split evenly between senders and receivers of money transfers, each walking away with K500,000. That brings the total paid out so far to K10 million. The promotion, which rewards both ends of a transfer, appears to be drawing in more participants.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 12:03 world en

NBM plc announces 59% H1 profit increase

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has announced a half-year profit after tax of K133.97 billion for the period January to June 2026, representing a 59% increase from the 2025 financials. In a statement signed by Board Chairman Grant Kabango, Chief Executive Officer Harold Jiya, Chief Financial Officer Daniel Jere and Director Madalo Mwenelupembe, the […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/nbm-plc-announces-59-h1-profit-increase/">NBM plc announces 59% H1 profit increase </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 12:00 economy en

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

Maranatha Academy has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malawi Broadcasting Corporation’s (MBC) popular Zokonda Amai programme, unveiling a fresh K50 million partnership for this year’s edition. The announcement was made by the school’s director, Ernest Kaonga, during a ceremony held at MBC’s Broadcasting House in Chichiri, Blantyre. Kaonga revealed that Maranatha Academy’s four-year partnership with […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/maranatha-academy-unveils-k50-million-sponsorship-boost-for-mbcs-popular-zokonda-amai-programme/">Maranatha Academy unveils K50 million sponsorship boost for MBC’s popular Zokonda Amai programme</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

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

Coalition secures deal for employers to foot nurses’ licence fees after hike sparks alarm

The Coalition for Health Workers (HRH PLUS) has engaged the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM) to challenge a steep hike in annual practice licence fees introduced last month, securing an agreement that employers should now cover the cost for nurses and midwives. Speaking after the high-level interface, HRH PLUS Technical Advisor Benson Phiri […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/coalition-secures-deal-for-employers-to-foot-nurses-licence-fees-after-hike-sparks-alarm/">Coalition secures deal for employers to foot nurses’ licence fees after hike sparks alarm</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 10:52 world en

Treason-charged Namiwa urges Mutharika to boost prison workers’ pay to stop “corruption”

Sylvester Namiwa, who leads the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives, has broken his silence after a court gagged him over his "President in two months" claim. He says his group has written to President Peter Mutharika, asking him to raise prison workers' salaries to fight corruption. The move follows his earlier controversial remark that landed him in legal trouble.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 10:24 world en

Judge finds Mutharika’s nurses’ boss appointee wasn’t even qualified for the job

The courts have once again dealt a blow to President Peter Mutharika’s administration, with the High Court in Blantyre nullifying his appointment of Chrissy Kamwachale as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi. In a judgment, Judge Edna Bodole ruled that Mutharika’s April 30, 2026 decision to appoint Kamwachale […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/judge-finds-mutharikas-nurses-boss-appointee-wasnt-even-qualified-for-the-job/">Judge finds Mutharika’s nurses’ boss appointee wasn’t even qualified for the job</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 10:18 world en

NGO regulator bypasses current HRDC leader to summon ex-chairperson who already quit

The NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has launched an aggressive push against the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), demanding the coalition account for its alleged failure to comply with the NGO Law — but bizarrely, has directed the demand at former chairperson Gift Trapence, despite the coalition now being led by Michael Kaiyatsa. NGORA, the state-owned […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/ngo-regulator-bypasses-current-hrdc-leader-to-summon-ex-chairperson-who-already-quit/">NGO regulator bypasses current HRDC leader to summon ex-chairperson who already quit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 10:00 world en

Malawi govt launches new telecoms tower in bid to close digital divide

Minister of Information and Digitalization, Shadric Namalomba, has officially launched the Kalira Telecommunications Tower in Lilongwe Nyanja, as part of government efforts to expand connectivity to underserved communities. Speaking at the launch, Namalomba said the tower represented more than just infrastructure, describing it as a symbol of opportunity, inclusion and connection. “Today we are taking […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-govt-launches-new-telecoms-tower-in-bid-to-close-digital-divide/">Malawi govt launches new telecoms tower in bid to close digital divide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 09:41 politics en

Malawi’s 2026 tobacco season fetches K494 billion — sharply down from last year

Malawi’s 2026 Tobacco Marketing Season has fetched US$282.5 million from 142.4 million kilogrammes sold over the first 19 weeks of trading, according to the Tobacco Commission (TC). Malawi’s 2026 Tobacco Marketing Season has fetched approximately K494 billion (US$282.5 million) from 142.4 million kilogrammes sold over the first 19 weeks of trading, according to the Tobacco […] The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawis-2026-tobacco-season-fetches-k494-billion-sharply-down-from-last-year/">Malawi’s 2026 tobacco season fetches K494 billion — sharply down from last year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · 2026-09-02 09:28 politics en

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