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Women lead climate action

<p>Zomba District has become one of Malawi’s most disaster-prone districts amid climate change. Droughts, flash floods, and unpredictable rains&#160; 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. &#124; Nation Gathered under a mango tree, women &#8230;</p> <p>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>.</p>

mwnation.com · science en

Shares continue to plummet on stock market, data show

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

mwnation.com · economy en

Magalasi charged with hacking Malawi President’s phone and senior officials’ numbers

<p>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 [&#8230;]</p> 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 · tech en

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

<p>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 [&#8230;]</p> 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 · world en

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

<p>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 [&#8230;]</p> 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 · world en

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

<p>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, [&#8230;]</p> 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 · 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 · world en

NBM plc announces 59% H1 profit increase

<p>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 [&#8230;]</p> 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 · economy en

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

<p>Maranatha Academy has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malawi Broadcasting Corporation&#8217;s (MBC) popular Zokonda Amai programme, unveiling a fresh K50 million partnership for this year&#8217;s edition. The announcement was made by the school&#8217;s director, Ernest Kaonga, during a ceremony held at MBC&#8217;s Broadcasting House in Chichiri, Blantyre. Kaonga revealed that Maranatha Academy&#8217;s four-year partnership with [&#8230;]</p> 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 · tech en

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

<p>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 [&#8230;]</p> 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 · 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 · world en

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

<p>The courts have once again dealt a blow to President Peter Mutharika&#8217;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&#8217;s April 30, 2026 decision to appoint Kamwachale [&#8230;]</p> 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 · world en

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

<p>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 [&#8230;]</p> 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 · world en

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>.

nyasatimes.com · politics en

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>.

nyasatimes.com · politics en

Wanderers scrap ticket pre-sale for crunch Champions League clash over counterfeit fears

<p>Mighty Wanderers have made a last-minute U-turn on their plans to pre-sell tickets for Sunday&#8217;s crucial CAF Champions League first preliminary round, first-leg clash against Tanzania&#8217;s Simba Sports Club at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. The Nomads had originally planned to launch ticket pre-sales today through a number of outlets across the country, but the [&#8230;]</p> The post <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/wanderers-scrap-ticket-pre-sale-for-crunch-champions-league-clash-over-counterfeit-fears/">Wanderers scrap ticket pre-sale for crunch Champions League clash over counterfeit fears</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com">Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times</a>.

nyasatimes.com · world en

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>.

nyasatimes.com · politics en

Expert highlights aviation safety gaps in testimony

Malawi risks failing next year’s International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) audit unless it urgently invests in aviation safety and security, a senior aviation official has told the June 10 2024 plane crash inquiry. Testifying before Parliament’s Ad-hoc Committee Investigating the Chikangawa Plane Crash that killed Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, Civil Aviation Authority of &#8230;

mwnation.com · world en

Bravehearts eye historic double glory as international basketball tournament returns to Lilongwe

Bravehearts Basketball Club is aiming for a historic double win at this year's Bravehearts International Basketball Challenge in Lilongwe. The tournament runs from September 3 to 5 at ABC Blue and Malcon Gym. Teams from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Mozambique, and South Africa are set to compete. The club hopes to capture both the men's and women's titles.

nyasatimes.com · sports en