The Msilikali Sacco 3, a team which was comprised of two female golfers, Thoko Gaffar and Asante Makuta has been crowned the 2025 Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Veterans Thanksgiving Golf Tournament winners after producing an outstanding performance which saw them scoring 54 points in the competition which is sponsored annually by NBS Bank. The sixth […] The post Msilikali Sacco 3 crowned ‘MDF Veterans Thanksgiving Golf Tournament’ winners as NBS Bank contributes K100 million towards the initiative appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

MPICO plc, a subsidiary of a leading financial services provider Old Mutual Malawi has entered into a partnership with Soche Technical College, a collaboration which is aimed at offering support to vulnerable young people who never had an opportunity to access formal education to be trained in two trades namely; Plumbing and Electrical Installation. Speaking […] The post MPICO, Soche Technical College signs MoU to offer tertiary education to vulnerable students appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Malawi has signed a US$19.5 million (approximately MK34.1 billion) financial agreement with the Kingdom of Norway, a move hailed as a major boost to the country’s health sector. The signing ceremony took place today at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, where Minister of Finance Joseph Mathyola Mwanamveka and officials from the Royal Norwegian […] The post Malawi, Norway Sign $19.5 Million Health Sector Support Deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Lilongwe District Health Office (DHO), through its Extended Programme on Immunisation (EPI), has applauded the role of Mother Care Groups (MCGs) in improving immunisation coverage among under-five children in the district. Speaking during a monitoring visit, Deputy EPI Coordinator for Lilongwe, Rose Kandulu, said the Mother Care Groups have, over the past four […] The post Lilongwe DHO hails Mother Care Groups for scaling up immunisation coverage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It was a night of renewed hope and political maturity as the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Members of Parliament finally closed ranks and unanimously endorsed Simplex Chithyola Banda as the new Leader of Opposition in Parliament. After weeks of internal murmurs and speculation, the two-and-a-half-hour closed-door caucus held at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe brought a […] The post From Division to Discipline: MCP Backs Chithyola for a Fresh Start appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr. Ben Phiri, has officially resumed his ministerial duties with a firm call for action and accountability across his ministry. Dr. Phiri reported for duty at 7:30 a.m. today, November 3, 2025, at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, marking his formal return to government work following his reappointment under […] The post Ben Phiri Back at Capital Hill: “Time for Honeymoon is Over” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A leading governance watchdog has fired a fresh warning shot at Parliament, demanding that lawmakers reopen the long-stalled investigation into the botched K750 million fertilizer deal—a scandal that once shook public trust and exposed the rot in Malawi’s procurement systems. The National Anti-Corruption Alliance (NACA) says it is deeply concerned that the inquiry, which was […] The post Restart the Fertilizer Scandal Inquiry, Governance Group Demands Parliament appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Head of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to Tanzania’s October 29, 2025 General Elections, Richard Msowoya, has delivered a stark verdict: the polls did not meet SADC’s standards for credible, free and fair elections. In a strongly worded preliminary statement released Monday, Msowoya said the overall conduct of the […] The post “Not Free, Not Fair”: SADC Slams Tanzania’s 2025 Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For the third time this season, Mighty Wanderers have proved to be the ultimate tormentors of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets — booting them out of the FDH Bank Cup and booking a place in the grand finale against Silver Strikers. Wanderers edged their archrivals 1–0 at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday, with Promise Kamwendo’s late strike […] The post Nomads Complete Treble Win Over Bullets as FDH Bank Cup Against Silver Final Beckons appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi stands at a crucial economic crossroads as an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission prepares to meet government officials in early November 2025 — talks that could determine the country’s financial stability and the livelihoods of millions. The nation is grappling with rising debt, soaring inflation, and persistent shortages of essential goods, challenges that continue […] The post Malawi’s Economic Survival at Stake: IMF Mission to Decide Citizens’ Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha says the government is not considering devaluation of the kwacha as a solution to Malawi’s ongoing foreign exchange shortages, arguing that past devaluations have brought more pain than progress. Speaking at the 2025 Economics Association of Malawi (Ecama) Annual Economic Conference held in Mangochi on Thursday, […] The post Cure or Just Painkiller? Malawi Rules Out Kwacha Devaluation as Solution to Forex Woes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

South Africa’s government has been left scrambling after the High Court of Malawi shattered its extradition bid against Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary — a ruling that laid bare the legal frailties and procedural blunders behind Pretoria’s years-long pursuit. Following the court’s decision on Friday to overturn a magistrate’s order for the Bushiris’ […] The post South Africa’s Hollow Pursuit: Bushiri Extradition Defeat Exposes Weak Case and Waning Credibility appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The net is tightening. Police have arrested six more suspects linked to last year’s violent political attacks and disruption of demonstrations in Lilongwe — bringing the total number of suspects to 15 in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough against political thuggery. Among the latest arrests is the alleged ringleader, Bruno Munlo Makina, 37, […] The post Political Violence Web Widens: 15 Now Nabbed in Lilongwe Crackdown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A storm is brewing within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) as its Members of Parliament are set to meet tomorrow in what insiders describe as a coordinated plot to unseat current Leader of Opposition, Simplex Chithyola. The meeting—confirmed by MCP Deputy Secretary General Gerald Kazembe—is officially being presented as a “constitutional exercise” under Standing Order […] The post MCP MPs Plot to Oust Chithyola in Opposition Leadership Coup appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah on Saturday night, 1 November 2025, attended this year’s fundraising dinner for Beit Cure Hospital, a facility that provides free treatment to children with treatable disabilities. The event, held in Blantyre, brought together government officials, corporate partners, and well-wishers committed to supporting the hospital’s mission of improving children’s health. In […] The post Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah Supports Beit Cure Hospital Fundraising Drive for Children with Disabilities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian engineer and Pan-Africanist Vitumbiko Mumba has called for a complete redesign of Malawi’s education curriculum, arguing that it fails to promote innovation, research, and problem-solving among the youth. Speaking after attending the Eastern Cape Higher Education Sector National Dialogue Launch hosted by Nelson Mandela University in South Africa, Mumba said Malawi’s education system remains […] The post Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba Calls for Overhaul of Malawi’s Education Curriculum appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Non Communicable Diseases Alliance Malawi (NCDAMW) has extended its breast cancer awareness sessions to secondary schools, with Nsaru and Kasiya Secondary Schools being the first beneficiaries of the initiative. The initiative is part of the breast cancer awareness month under the NCDs Advocacy Institute Accelerator Grant (2023–2026). The sessions are aimed at promoting early […] The post NCD Alliance Malawi extends breast cancer awareness to secondary schools appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A governance expert from the University of Malawi has clarified that President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s appointment of Felix Tambulasi as Commissioner General of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is lawful and consistent with established corporate governance principles. The clarification follows claims circulating on social media suggesting that the appointment is illegal because the MRA […] The post Governance Expert Defends Legality of Tambulasi’s Appointment as MRA Commissioner General appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  President Peter Mutharika has come under fierce criticism for unilaterally appointing new heads for two of Malawi’s most powerful institutions — the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) — in what legal experts and governance advocates are calling a blatant violation of the law. The appointments of Gabriel Chembezi as ACB […] The post Mutharika Under Fire Over “Illegal” ACB, MRA Appointments appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi stands once again at a dangerous crossroads — confronted by the resurgence of toxic, barbaric political narratives that threaten the very soul of our democracy. It is time to speak boldly and call out these destructive tendencies, especially those peddled by political operatives and leaders who thrive on division, hate, and intimidation. Every political […] The post Time to Confront Toxic Narratives and Uphold Justice in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has expressed sorrow and solidarity with the people of Tanzania following deadly clashes between protesters and security forces, urging restraint, dialogue, and respect for democratic freedoms in the neighbouring nation. In a heartfelt message posted on his official social media platforms, Muluzi said his “heart is heavy” as […] The post Atupele Muluzi Expresses Solidarity with Tanzania Amid Deadly Protests appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to improving community health and well-being through a K10 million donation to Beit CURE Children’s Hospital in Blantyre. The donation, presented on Friday at the hospital, will support Beit CURE’s mission to provide specialized medical treatment and compassionate care to vulnerable children across Malawi. Esnor Ward, Country Manager […] The post Sparc Systems Donates K10 Million to Support Medical Care at Beit CURE Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Huxley Bushiri and his wife, Mary, have won a major legal victory after the High Court in Lilongwe overturned a lower court’s decision that ordered their extradition to South Africa. Delivering a detailed ruling on Friday, Justice Mzonde Mvula of the Lilongwe Criminal Division quashed the March 2025 committal order by the Chief […] The post Bushiri Triumphs in Landmark Extradition Case: High Court quashes order to send Prophet and wife back to South Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Economic ripples from Tanzania’s post-election unrest are now being felt deep inside Malawi, with hundreds of transporters—including fuel tankers—trapped at the Kasumulu Border and supply chains grinding to a halt. For days, the normally busy border post between Songwe and Kasumulu has been under lockdown following violent protests in southern Tanzania, which saw mobs clash […] The post Tanzania Unrest Chokes Malawi’s Economy as Trucks, Fuel Shipments Stall at Border appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Independent Member of Parliament Ayuba Sylvester James has positioned himself as one of the clearest and boldest voices confronting the direction Malawi Congress Party has taken under former President Lazarus Chakwera. His message is not wrapped in diplomacy or caution. It is sharp, deliberate, and rooted in a political reality that many within the party […] The post Ayuba Sylvester James: “For MCP to Rise, Chakwera Must Fall” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe is tonight set to host a powerful and potentially transformative public lecture that challenges society to rethink how it treats people of diverse sexual orientations. Organised by the Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP) and the Angaza Foundation, the lecture—under the theme “Building Inclusive Public Services through Understanding of Sexual Orientation and Diversity”—takes […] The post Breaking the Silence: Lilongwe Hosts Bold Public Lecture on Sexual Orientation and Inclusion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has laid out a sweeping and urgent programme aimed at stabilising Malawi’s struggling economy and restoring public confidence in government institutions. Delivering the State Opening of Parliament in Lilongwe on Friday, Mutharika said Malawians voted for “proven and trusted leadership” after years of economic distress and governance breakdown, and that his […] The post Restoring Order: How the New Mutharika Administration Plans to Rebuild Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tanzania was plunged into its worst political crisis in decades Thursday, as nationwide protests against alleged electoral theft turned violently lethal, prompting a military lockdown, a near-total internet blackout, and casting the whereabouts of President Samia Suluhu into mystery. The East African nation, once hailed as a beacon of regional stability, now teeters on the […] The post Nation in Flames: Tanzania Erupts in Chaos Over “Stolen” Election, President’s Whereabouts Unknown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

True to its now-famous reputation for hesitation and internal confusion, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is once again caught in the web of indecision — this time over its parliamentary leadership. In a move that perfectly captures its trademark wavering on crucial matters, the MCP has written to the Clerk of Parliament announcing that it […] The post MCP’s Indecision Strikes Again: The Party Still Can’t Make Up Its Mind on Choice of Leader of Opposition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Cross Border Traders Association of Malawi has raised the alarm over worsening corruption, extortion, and harassment that women traders face at the country’s entry and exit points. The Association’s President, Steve Yohane, described the situation as dehumanizing and unacceptable, saying women traders continue to suffer under a system riddled with corruption and abuse. “There […] The post Malawi’s Cross-Border Women Traders Cry Foul Over Rampant Corruption and Abuse at Border Posts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator for Nancholi Constituency, Noel Lipipa, has extended heartfelt congratulations to all newly appointed Ministers and Deputy Ministers, describing their appointment as both an honour and a sacred responsibility to serve the nation. In a message that struck a tone of hope, humility, and patriotism, Lipipa urged the new Cabinet to […] The post Lipipa Hails New Cabinet, Calls for Unity and Integrity in Building a Self-Reliant Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ntcheu Magistrate’s Court has sentenced 30-year-old Brave Phiri to pay a fine of K10 million or spend three years in prison after he was found guilty of possessing 124 kilograms of cannabis without a license. According to Ntcheu Police spokesperson Jacob Khembo, the court — through State Prosecutor Inspector James Ngupa Muyira — heard […] The post Ntcheu Man Fined K10 Million or Faces 3 Years in Jail for Possessing 124kg of Cannabis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a move that has immediately drawn accusations of hypocrisy and political opportunism, His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika today unveiled a 24-member cabinet that blatantly contradicts his own party’s manifesto pledge to trim the executive to a lean 20 members. The new list of ministers and deputies, announced by Chief Secretary Justin Adack K. […] The post Mutharika’s “New” Cabinet Draws Ire: Bloated, Regionally Skewed, and Breaking Key Promises appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation in collaboration with partners will conduct a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign for bilharzia and Soil Transmitted Hermith (STH) from 3 to 7th November. Speaking during a press conference in Lilongwe on Thursday, Deputy Director of Public Health Division, Holystone Kafanikhale, the campaign targets school going children aged 5 […] The post Malawi conducts Mass Drug Distribution campaign for bilharzia, others appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Airtel Africa Plc has announced a revenue growth by 24.5% in constant currency to $2.98 billion in the half year ended 30 September 2025, improving profit after tax to $376 million, up from $79 million in the prior period. In a press statement released, Airtel Africa says that the constant revenue growth, reflects the consistent […] The post Airtel Africa Plc announces $2.98 bn revenue growth, $376m profit after tax in half year end September appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.