Silver Strikers moved top of the FDH Bank Premiership with a win that shifted the league’s numerical balance, overtaking Blue Eagles after a weekend in which Mighty Wanderers dropped further points and lost ground in the early‑season race. The reshuffle began on Saturday when Luanar Mitundu beat Blue Eagles 3–2 at Dedza Stadium. The defeat […] The post Wanderers stall; Silver move past Eagles appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

In the midst of the uncertainty facing Malawians caught up in xenophobic violence in South Africa, Dr McBride Nkhalamba’s decision to contribute K5 million has emerged as one of the steadier, more reassuring gestures in a week marked by fear and displacement. His donation, announced by writer and community organiser Stanley Onjezani Kenani, carries the […] The post Nkhalamba offers a steady hand to stranded Malawians appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

 June 30, South Africa faces a day of reckoning it could have avoided. A number of fellow Africans have been queuing at airports, bus stations and border posts, trying to leave ahead of a deadline that began, extraordinarily, with a fake poster. Someone generated an official-looking Department of Home Affairs notice, declaring that all undocumented […] The post Africans are not South Africa’s problem. Governments that fail their people are appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Opposition Leader Simplex Chithyola Banda has delivered a grim assessment of Malawi’s economy, telling residents of Bwaila that ordinary families are bearing the full weight of a collapsing currency, rising prices and shrinking opportunities. Addressing a political rally at Nguluwe Primary School in Chinsapo Township on Saturday, ahead of the Bwaila parliamentary by-election scheduled for […] The post “The Kwacha Is Falling, Families Are Breaking” — Chithyola Paints Bleak Picture of Malawi’s Economy appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mulhakho wa Alhomwe wants to raise K300 million. But what it does with the money may matter more than the amount Cultural organisations in Malawi have a reputation problem. Too often they are seen as vehicles for political patronage, ceremonial excess, and — in the most damaging cases — the preservation of practices that have […] The post Mulhakho wa Alhomwe reinventing Malawi’s cultural traditions — one school fee at a time appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Second Vice President Enock Chihana, who also leads the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), used the final campaign event in Chinsapo to publicly back Mike Chinzukira, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate for the Lilongwe City Bwaila by‑election scheduled for 30 June. Chihana framed his endorsement in developmental terms, telling supporters that Chinzukira would bring improved […] The post Chihana backs Chinzukira as DPP seeks momentum in Bwaila by‑election appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FDH Bank Plc has donated K100 million to Tertiary Education Students Sports Association of Malawi (TESSAM) ahead of the 22nd Conference of Universities and Colleges Sports Association (CUCSA) games to be held in Gaborone, Botswana from June 28 to July 5. The tournament will feature teams from Angola, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia […] The post FDH Bank Plc gives TESSAM K100 million for CUCSA games participation  appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has committed K10 million towards this year’s Malawi Independence Day celebrations in Nairobi, Kenya, underscoring its support for Malawians in the diaspora and its role in fostering national unity beyond the country’s borders. The celebrations, organised by the Association of Malawians in Kenya (AMAKE), will take place on July […] The post NBM plc commits K10 million to Malawi’s Independence celebrations in Kenya appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc reaffirmed its commitment to customer-centric banking by hosting a Customer Engagement Cocktail at Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel, bringing together customers and senior bank executives to interact, exchange ideas and showcase the bank’s growing range of digital banking solutions. The engagement provided customers with an opportunity to interact directly with the […] The post NBM plc strengthens customer relations at Mzuzu Engagement Cocktail appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has committed more than K700 million to repatriate stranded Malawians from South Africa in a humanitarian mission that has reunited families and offered hundreds of desperate citizens a second chance at life. The funds have been used to provide buses for the return journey, medical assistance and food for vulnerable Malawians who […] The post Bushiri Spends Over K700 Million Bringing Stranded Malawians Home from South Africa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Aford president and Second Vice President Enock Chihana is set to headline the final stretch of the Lilongwe Bwaila by‑election campaign, as senior figures from the DPP converge on Chinsapo for a high‑profile finale. The by‑election, slated for 30 June, has turned the constituency into a political pressure cooker. The blue  alliance of DPP and […] The post Chihana headlines DPP’s final push in tense Bwaila showdown appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Education officials in Dedza and Lilongwe say Mother Groups are driving one of the most significant shifts in girls’ education, with early pregnancies falling and retention rates rising across project schools. At a refresher course for 24 representatives, Mthandiza Zone Primary Education Advisor John Chakudza said the volunteer groups have become “central actors” in removing […] The post Girls’ school numbers rise in Dedza, Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi will introduce Lenacapavir (LEN) — a twice‑yearly injectable HIV prevention option — on 1 July, marking what health officials describe as a major step in the country’s efforts to cut new infections. The Ministry of Health and Sanitation says LEN will expand the HIV prevention toolkit already in use, building on oral PrEP introduced […] The post Malawi to roll out six‑monthly HIV jab Lenacapavir appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Industry leaders warn that Africa’s “warm heart” risks being left behind as rivals aggressively court global visitors. Malawi possesses Lake Malawi, mountain ranges, pristine beaches, wildlife corridors and animal species found nowhere else on the continent. Its people are widely regarded as among the friendliest in Africa. The weather is reliable. The scenery is spectacular. […] The post Kamlepo’s grand plan to turn Malawi’s potential into a tourism powerhouse appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Kalilitu Jimu, who spent more than fifteen years on remand without trial after his 2011 arrest for an alleged murder in Nsanje, has finally had his case resolved under Malawi’s new plea‑bargaining. Centre for Human Rights Education, Advice and Assistance (CHREAA) lawyers entered negotiations with State Advocates at Zomba Prison on 24 June 2026, reaching […] The post 15‑year remand ends through plea deal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Smallholder Revolving Fertiliser Fund (SRFF) has been plunged into full‑blown chaos after government dramatically axed its newly‑appointed chief executive Paul Taulo, following weeks of controversy, online outrage and questions over his credibility. Taulo, who had barely warmed the CEO’s chair after taking the job last month, found himself at the centre of a social‑media […] The post Govt ousts Taulo as Itaye takes over SRFF appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Tichitenji Estate dispute has exposed a troubling structural gap in Malawi’s civil justice system — one where winning in court does not mean winning in practice In December 2025, the High Court of Malawi ruled clearly and unambiguously: the Kaphwiti family were the rightful owners of Tichitenji Estate, a 583.7-acre property in Mchinji whose […] The post Stay orders, stalled justice and land left in limbo: the Malawian family still waiting to claim land the courts say is theirs appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Government launches investigation into how GM Properties Limited obtained legal ownership of Area 26 land despite failing to compensate families it was ordered by the High Court to pay Malawi’s Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has admitted it may have issued a title deed to a private developer in breach of its own […] The post Malawi lands ministry investigates its own title deed blunder appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s new licensing regime for foreign‑exchange bureaus has been presented by the Reserve Bank as a step towards a cleaner, more transparent market. But the reforms have reopened a familiar question: whether supervision can meaningfully stabilise a system defined by chronic scarcity. The framework — shorter licence cycles, higher capital thresholds, spot‑only trading and mandatory […] The post Malawi’s forex bureau overhaul exposes deeper supply‑side fault lines appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Civil society organisations led by the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) have called on the Malawi Government to revoke the citizenship of Pakistani-born businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry, arrest him, and deport him to Pakistan. Addressing a news conference in Lilongwe on Wednesday, the civil society leaders argued that if authorities are unable to prosecute Chaudhry, […] The post Chaudhry Risks Citizenship Revocation, Arrest and Deportation appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Labour, Skills and Innovation Joel Chigona says technical and vocational skills are vital for Malawi to meet its Agenda 2063 targets. Speaking Thursday in Lilongwe while addressing 52 students competing in the 2026 National Skills Competition, Chigona said as a country we need to enhance technical skills. The event, themed “Showcasing Talent and […] The post Minister Chigona says Technical Skills Key towards achieving Malawi 2063 Goals appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s long‑running struggle to raise sufficient domestic revenue has placed renewed attention on the institutions responsible for collecting it. This week, Malawi Revenue Authority Commissioner General Felix Kingstone Tambulasi met with the GIZ Malawi “PFEM – Tikuze Malawi” team to map out the next phase of a partnership aimed at tightening the country’s tax administration. […] The post Mobilising Malawi’s revenue base: Inside MRA’s push to strengthen tax governance appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Thandi Chisi tells hundreds of young Malawians that artificial intelligence cannot replace human creativity — and that the country’s future depends on practical expertise, not degrees alone When Thandi Chisi took to the stage at Gateway Mall in Lilongwe on Thursday, she was not there simply to smile and wave. The Miss Malawi 2025 titleholder […] The post Miss Malawi stuns skills contest crowd with passionate plea: ‘A degree won’t save you — learn a trade’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Agricultural Commercialisation Programme (AGCOM II) has handed over 15 tractors to farmer organizations under the Malawi Food Systems Resilience Programme’s Matching Grants Scheme, in a move aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening food security across the country. Speaking during the handover ceremony at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water […] The post AGCOM II Distributes 15 Tractors to Farmer Groups Under Malawi Food Systems Resilience Program appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) has secured a K70 million sponsorship package from Chiwemi Investment for its League One competition ahead of the new football season. Under the new agreement, the competition will be known as the Chiwemi Investment Northern Region League One, a development that stakeholders say reflects the growing competitiveness of football […] The post NRFA Secures K70 Million Sponsorship Deal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Following confirmation that the 2026/27 South African Premiership season is due to begin on 1 August, all clubs are finalising their preparations for the new campaign. In Richards Bay’s case, they will be hoping that Gabadinho Mhango can help them bounce back from a disappointing campaign. The Malawi international joined the Natal Rich Boys in […] The post Why Flames Star Gabadinho Mhango is Crucial for Richards Bay’s Success in 2026/27 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Entrepreneur Ryana Bagus has spoken out after harsh online attacks accusing her of getting “sudden riches” following the opening of her new Lilongwe shop — insisting the K100 million investment came from years of saving, not scandal. The businesswoman has been hit with a wave of social‑media criticism, with strangers speculating about her private life […] The post Ryana Bagus shreds the ‘scandal’: Years of saving, not secrets appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

When Ken Lipenga speaks, people in Malawi tend to listen. The former Cabinet minister and one of the country’s most respected literary voices does not often wade into public controversies. So when he chose to break his silence on the conclusion of Leston Mulli’s court battle, the words carried weight. His Facebook post was personal. […] The post Ken Lipenga: Why Leston Mulli’s story matters beyond the courtroom appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

High Court dismisses FAM’s bid to exclude three associations from Saturday’s annual general meeting, restoring their full membership rights The Football Association of Malawi has suffered a second successive legal setback after the High Court in Blantyre dismissed its attempt to prevent three affiliated bodies from participating in this weekend’s annual general meeting. FAM had […] The post Malawi football body suffers second court defeat ahead of crucial AGM appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Standard Bank Malawi has appointed Nophichuwa Namuthuwa Tsamwa as Head of Governance and Company Secretary, effective 10 July 2026, strengthening the bank’s leadership bench at a time of heightened regulatory scrutiny across the financial sector. In a statement, the bank said the appointment underscores its commitment to maintaining robust governance standards and ensuring continued alignment […] The post Nophichuwa appointed Head of Governance at Standard Bank Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The second draw of the on-going ‘Chinthuchi Tatenga’ Promotion by First Capital Bank (FCB) has produced 16 more winners, bringing the total number of lucky winners to 32 since the campaign’s launch on May 25, 2026. During the second draw conducted on Tuesday in Blantyre, one customer, Anthony Chirwa from Mzimba won an iPhone 17 […] The post 16 more win in FCB’s ‘Chinthuchi Tatenga’ Promotion appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The United Civil Servants SACCO (UCSSACCO) has called on Malawians to embrace a strong saving culture as a key driver of economic growth, noting that the cooperative has now grown its assets to K82 billion. UCSSACCO Chief Executive Officer Francis Waliwa made the remarks on Wednesday evening in Lilongwe during a meeting with Tanzania’s Hazina […] The post United Civil Servants SACCO Urges Malawians to Embrace Saving Culture appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Four lucky pairs of customers are set to win K10 million each in FDH Money Bureau’s newly-launched ‘Double Double’ Promotion, a four-month campaign unveiled on Wednesday in Blantyre. The Promotion aims to reward customers who send and receive money through FDH channels. This means a total of K40 million will be shared among eight winners, […] The post FDH Money Bureau launches ‘Double Double’ Promotion appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A major labour crisis is brewing at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources after staff unions formally declared a labour dispute with university management following the collapse of salary review negotiations, setting the stage for possible industrial action that could disrupt operations at one of Malawi’s leading public universities. The development comes amid mounting […] The post LUANAR Faces Growing Labour Crisis as Salary Talks Collapse, Strike Threat Looms appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A fresh decision by Malawi’s Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) to freeze bank accounts belonging to Yusuf Investments Limited and Amaryllis Hotel has triggered serious questions about the exercise of state power, the sanctity of court decisions, and the growing financial cost of administrative actions that later end up being challenged in court. The latest development […] The post Fresh Freeze on Yusuf Investments and Amaryllis Hotel Accounts Sparks Fresh Rule of Law Questions appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.