With 7.2 million Malawian set to vote this Tuesday, 16th September 2025, one fact stands tall: no party has an easy walk to Sanjika Palace. Those celebrating prematurely, or dismissing the ballot as a foregone conclusion, are doing so at their own peril. This election will be decided by you—the ordinary Malawian who rises early […] The post EDITORIAL: The Election Is Wide Open – Malawians Must Go Out and Vote appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announcing that 7.2 million voters have registered for the 2025 general elections, a closer look at the numbers reveals that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) enters the race with a distinct advantage over its rivals. While both the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) remain […] The post ANALYSIS| Registered Voters’ Data Suggests MCP Has a Clear Path to Victory in 2025 Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) confirming 7.2 million registered voters ahead of the 2025 polls, the numbers are beginning to tell a story of their own. A breakdown of registrations shows a familiar regional pattern that could shape the outcome of the election — and for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the path to […] The post ANALYSIS | DPP’s Narrow Path to Victory Lies in UDF Alliance and Southern Consolidation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi has called on Malawians to uphold peace and unity as they head to the polls on Tuesday, describing the election as another milestone in the nation’s democratic journey. In a statement titled “A Call for Peace and Unity”, Atupele urged citizens to conduct themselves with dignity, respect, and […] The post Atupele Muluzi Calls for Peaceful Elections, Positions Himself as Youthful yet Mature Leader appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Malawi Police Service (MPS), working hand in hand with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the Malawi Prison Service, has set up an electoral security joint taskforce to guarantee peace and safety during and after the elections. As part of the initiative, operation command centres have been established across all six regions — […] The post Security Agencies Step Up Readiness Ahead of Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the country’s leading real estate firm, Perfect Property Solutions Limited has tipped students from the Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (Mubas) on the importance of following ethical standards and maintaining integrity at an organization towards stakeholders if they are to build resilient as well as sustain their institutions. Managing Director of […] The post Perfect Property Solutions tips MUBAS students on the importance of ethical standards, maintaining integrity in an organization appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has called upon Malawians to maintain unity, peace and active participation in the September 16, 2025, General Elections, stressing that this is key in achieving sustainable socio-economic development of the nation. In a statement issued on Monday, Mwakasungula said elections are a special moment in any democracy, as […] The post Undule calls for unity, peace and participation in Sept. 16 General Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has strongly dismissed as false and malicious the claims circulating on social media suggesting that government plans to devalue the Malawi kwacha by 150% after the elections. “These are fabrications by disgruntled individuals bent on tarnishing government’s image,” Chithyola Banda said. “The so-called cabinet paper making rounds is not […] The post Finance Minister Chithyola Dismisses 150% Devaluation Rumours as Baseless Propaganda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Elias Mpedi Magosi, touched down in Lilongwe on Sunday to join the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) ahead of Malawi’s general elections slated for September 16. Magosi will work alongside SEOM Head, Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku — former Deputy Prime Minister of Eswatini — appointed […] The post SADC Chief Jets into Malawi for Election Observation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawians head to the polls tomorrow, one question lingers loudly: are we really voting with the Cabinet still intact simply because the Constitution is silent on the matter? Tradition and common sense have always guided us differently. In the past, Cabinets were dissolved ahead of elections to free ministers to focus on party politics […] The post Opinion: Why is Chakwera Afraid to Dissolve His Cabinet? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi heads to the 2025 elections next week, fresh revelations from within the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) expose deep divisions and power struggles that derailed former President Peter Mutharika’s original strategy to hand the political mantle to United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi. Multiple sources inside the party say Mutharika—widely known as APM—never […] The post Inside Mutharika’s Failed Bid to Secure Atupele Muluzi Alliance – How DPP Internal Politics Derailed Presidential Strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s headline inflation—the rate at which commodity prices change over time—has risen to 27.3 percent in July 2025, making it the highest in the sub-Saharan Africa region. According to a Market Intelligence Report issued by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), the sharp increase is largely driven by soaring food prices, which rose by 31.6 […] The post Malawi Records Highest Inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has rolled out a multi-pronged strategy aimed at protecting foreign exchange reserves and stabilising the kwacha as the tobacco season winds down. RBM spokesperson Boston Maliketi Banda said the bank’s measures are designed to move Malawi away from seasonal forex dependence to a more durable foundation. Among the interventions, […] The post RBM Unveils Bold Plan to Safeguard Forex Gains Beyond Tobacco Season appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The European Union (EU) and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) have deployed election observer missions to Malawi ahead of Tuesday’s general elections. EU observer mission deputy chief Anne Marlborough confirmed yesterday that a 110-member team, including 11 analysts, is already in the country following an invitation from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the […] The post International Community Set to Observe Malawi Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that it will only declare the official results of Tuesday’s general election after completing a comprehensive tally of both electronic and manual vote counts. MEC chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, made the announcement in Lilongwe yesterday during a press briefing, stressing that the move follows a High Court order […] The post MEC to Declare Official Results Only After Full Electronic and Manual Tally appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mukuru, the official sponsor of the Malawi National Under-21 Netball Team, has bid farewell to the Junior Queens as they set off to represent the nation at the prestigious Netball Youth World Cup 2025 in Gibraltar. Speaking during the send-off, Mukuru’s Marketing and Partner Lead, Taleetha Bowler, said the company’s sponsorship is rooted in the […] The post Mukuru Bids Farewell to Malawi Under-21 Netball Team Heading to 2025 Youth World Cup in Gibraltar appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF) has urged Malawians to rise above division and uphold constitutionalism during the 16 September 2025 General Elections, stressing that this year’s polls are a defining moment for the country’s democracy. CSEIF National Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe, in a statement released on Sunday, challenged stakeholders – political leaders, media, security […] The post CSEIF urges Malawians to rise above division, uphold constitutionalism during elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of Malawi on Saturday led its partners in launching the first-ever National Children’s Alliance (NCA), demonstrating a bold step towards strengthening child participation, amplifying children’s voices, and ensuring that children in Malawi take the lead in shaping issues that concern them. At a colourful event, which took place at Chikho Hotel at Mponela […] The post Malawi Government, partners launch first-ever National Children’s Alliance to amplify, consolidate children’s voices appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has exposed a dreadful financial scam involving UTM torch bearer in Tuesday’s election, Dalitso Kabambe, which has revealed that the former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor secretly holding shares in Payment Solutions (M) Limited, a firm that secured lucrative government contracts during his tenure at the Central bank. Payment […] The post Kabambe in Fresh Financial Scam as FIA Exposes Secret Stake in Civil Service Salary Deductions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential running mate, Justice Dr. Jane Ansah, will this Saturday light up Njolomole Ground in Ntcheu North West Constituency as guest of honor at the grand finals of a sports bonanza that has gripped the district for weeks. The much-anticipated showdown will see thousands throng the venue for a thrilling […] The post Dr. Jane Ansah to Spice Up Ntcheu Sports Bonanza Finals This Saturday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe’s poshest government houses are already being lined up for sale to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) insiders, with one ex-minister overheard boasting that the deals will be sealed “the moment APM is sworn in.” The remark, made ahead of Tuesday’s elections, has fueled fears of a fresh asset-grabbing spree if former president Peter Mutharika makes […] The post Exclusive: Top DPP Officials Plan to Grab Govt Houses if Mutharika Wins appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Lilongwe Water Board (LWB), one of Malawi’s State Enterprises, has commissioned a state-of-the-art water bottling plant, which has already started producing its new brand, Dzalanyama Water. Speaking during the launch, LWB Executive Board Chairperson, Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V, described the project as a dream come true and a fulfillment of reforms the company […] The post LWB Commissions Water Bottling Plant appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An aspiring ward councillor for Bangwe-Namiyango ward in Blantyre, Elupher Mvula Banda has asked voters for the forthcoming September 16 tripartite elections to vote for candidates who are development conscious regardless of the financial and physical disabilities status. Speaking to the journalists in Blantyre on Friday, Mvula said she has noted that people with disabilities […] The post ‘Vote for the development conscious candidates’ – UTM ward councillor appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

From recurring abrupt decisions to the latest sudden reversal of a school reopening directive, the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) expressed its utter dismay at the confusion the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has instigated with such rapid shifts. At an impromptu press conference in Lilongwe, CSEC Executive Director Benedicto Kondowe condemned the ministry, […] The post CSEC angered! rebukes ministry for abrupt decisions undermining education appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has assured Malawians that it has no plans to devalue the Malawi Kwacha in the short to medium term, dismissing speculation largely coming from opposition quarters. RBM Governor, Dr. Mafuta Mwale, said government has lined up solid measures aimed at fighting inflation without resorting to devaluation. In the short […] The post RBM says no plans to devalue the currency soon appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has launched the second phase of its flagship Connect-a-School Project with a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a modern ICT laboratory at Mkanakhothi Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Kasungu, under the jurisdiction of Senior Chief Simlemba. The initiative is designed to bridge the digital divide between […] The post MACRA Unveils Phase Two of Connect-a-School Project at Mkanakhothi CDSS, Kasungu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has described the on-going rolling out of Connect-A-School project across the country as success. The project which had begun in 2024 following the National Survey in 2023 on Access and use of information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by Households and Individuals in Malawi underscored a severe digital divide in […] The post Connect-A-School Project is a game Changer, Says MACRA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank Plc says it will conduct a re-draw for the second motor vehicle, a Golf 7 GTI, as part of the grand prizes in the FDH Vaa Vroom Promotion, after disqualifying one of the initially declared winners. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Bank stated that, anomalies were uncovered concerning one of the […] The post FDH Bank plc to re-draw Vaa Vroom promotion winner appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned gospel musician Davie Nkhoma, popularly known as Dazik, made a heartfelt gesture by donating assorted items to the elderly in Kasengere Village, T.A Chitukula, Lilongwe. The aim of the initiative was to uplift the spirits of senior citizens and remind the community of the importance of love and respect for the elderly. Speaking during […] The post Dazik Spreads Joy Among the Elderly in Kasengere, Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is a temptation, in the telling of Colleen Zamba’s story, to reduce her to a symbol of every failure in Malawi. To make her the face of every fuel queue, every grounded ambulance, every rotting tomato. But the heart of the matter is simpler: Zamba is a woman trying to steer through an impossible […] The post Hyenas at the gates: Colleen Zamba the victim of an angry cartel appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice-President and Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu presidential candidate Dr. Michael Usi yesterday laid out his party’s 12-point Rescue Plan for Malawi, promising a decisive turnaround for the country if elected in next week’s general election. Speaking at Mtupanyama Village, T/A Likoswe in Chiradzulu, Usi said his government would focus on reviving the economy, fighting corruption, […] The post Usi Unveils 12-Point Rescue Plan, Pledges Bold Recovery for Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a dramatic display of confusion and poor leadership, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has made yet another U-turn on the school calendar—first declaring that the 2025/26 academic year would open on September 15, only to retract the decision hours later and announce a return to the original date of September 22. The […] The post Chaos in the Classroom: Education Ministry’s Flip-Flop on School Opening Dates Sparks Outrage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has confirmed that ballot papers for the September 16 General Election have been successfully delivered from its Kamuzu International Airport warehouse to all 229 constituency tally centres, marking a major milestone in preparations for the polls. MEC chairperson and High Court judge Annabel Mtalimanja told journalists in Lilongwe last evening […] The post Ballot Papers Reach All Corners as MEC Tightens Security Ahead of Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fresh from commissioning two flagship projects in Thyolo and Zomba, President Lazarus Chakwera stormed the Eastern Region on Thursday with a powerful message of unity and development, electrifying crowds in Balaka, Machinga, and Mangochi. Earlier in the day, Chakwera opened the state-of-the-art Thyolo District Council Office Complex and a brand-new stadium in Zomba City, before […] The post Chakwera Locks Eastern Region, Sweeps Balaka, Machinga and Mangochi with Bold Message of Hope appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has appointed Grant Kabango as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors replacing Jimmy Lipunga who has since retired. According to the statement, signed by the NBM plc Company Secretary, Zunzo Mitole, the Bank described Kabango as a seasoned economist with over 40 years of experience in central […] The post NBM plc appoints Kabango as Board Chairman appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.