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Beauty queens meet VP Ansah to build Malawi-Zimbabwe creative ties

<p>Vice President Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah held an audience with Miss International Africa Yollanda Chimbarami and Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 Lyshanda Moyas in Blantyre on Wednesday, as the beauty queens looked to forge fresh ties between Malawi and Zimbabwe. Speaking during the meeting, Chimbarami described herself and Moyas as ambassadors with a strong African network, [&#8230;]</p> The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/beauty-queens-meet-vp-ansah-to-build-malawi-zimbabwe-creative-ties/">Beauty queens meet VP Ansah to build Malawi-Zimbabwe creative ties</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

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Portable water testing labs rolled out across Malawi to catch deadly cholera contamination BEFORE outbreaks strike

<p>For millions of Malawians living in rural areas, the nearest water source is often little more than a borehole or shallow well — but simply having access isn&#8217;t enough. Without knowing what&#8217;s actually in that water, entire communities remain dangerously exposed to cholera, diarrhoea and other waterborne diseases that claim lives every single year. Now [&#8230;]</p> The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/portable-water-testing-labs-rolled-out-across-malawi-to-catch-deadly-cholera-contamination-before-outbreaks-strike/">Portable water testing labs rolled out across Malawi to catch deadly cholera contamination BEFORE outbreaks strike</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

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DPP warns Speaker Suleiman over conduct

<p>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 [&#8230;]</p> 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>.

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Parliament opens 12 probes; Speaker wants accountability

<p>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 &#8230;</p> <p>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>.</p>

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Turning Malawi’s youth dividend into growth

<p>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 &#8230;</p> <p>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>.</p>

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Lake Malawi’s last development frontier

<p>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 &#8230;</p> <p>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>.</p>

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Speaker Suleman’s new committees draw fresh warnings from critics

<p>There is a particular genre of political theatre that Malawi&#8217;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 [&#8230;]</p> 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>.

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Gate charges raised 50% for Bullets-Silver Strikers showdown

<p>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, [&#8230;]</p> 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>.

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“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.

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

<p>Silver Strikers have signed midfielder Rashid Dah Jnr from Luanar Mitundu on a two-and-a-half-year deal, marking the club&#8217;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 [&#8230;]</p> 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>.

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

<p>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. &#8220;Today we are taking [&#8230;]</p> 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>.

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

<p>Malawi&#8217;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&#8217;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 [&#8230;]</p> 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>.

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Malawi Kings in camp for Africa Netball Cup

<p>Malawi Kings Netball Team&#8217;s provisional squad is now in camp in Blantyre, as preparations get under way for the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, Kenya, running from 16 to 26 September. Coach Garvey Nyondo has named a 26-player squad, who will remain in camp until the team&#8217;s departure for Nairobi, when the final squad [&#8230;]</p> The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-kings-in-camp-for-africa-netball-cup/">Malawi Kings in camp for Africa Netball Cup</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

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Mukhito orders resumption of stalled police houses after audit exposes payment chaos

Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito announced that stalled construction of homes for security officers will resume. The decision follows a government audit that found payment discrepancies with contractors. Mukhito made the announcement in Karonga on Monday during a four-day inspection tour of the Northern Region, accompanied by Deputy Minister Norman Chisale. The audit exposed chaos in payments, prompting the resumption of the projects.

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