Malawi Govt Unveils K8.05 Trillion Budget
Nyasa Times
Government has unveiled an ambitious K8.05 trillion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, with a focus on economic stabilization, social protection, and infrastructure… Read more »
Malawians, Who Wants to Hurt Enock Chihana - and Why?
Nyasa Times
It is with great sorrow and deep concern that we ask: Who would want to harm Enock Chihana? And for what reason? Read more »
Chakwera Presides Over Prison Recruits' Pass-Out Ceremony
Nyasa Times
His Excellency the President of the Republic of Malawi, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, presided over the 14th Intake Prison Recruits' Pass-Out Ceremony at the Prison Staff Training… Read more »
Chaos in Parliament As Government MPs Block CCTV Footage Showing Car Vandalism Suspects
Nyasa Times
Parliament proceedings were temporarily suspended on Tuesday after chaos erupted when government MPs blocked the playing of CCTV footage showing people who vandalized vehicles… Read more »
Government Accused of Delaying Response to Nurses and Midwives' Welfare Concerns
Nyasa Times
The Association of Malawian Midwives (AMAMI) and the National Organization of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (NONM) have expressed frustration over the government's continued… Read more »
MEC Meets Political Parties On Voter Transfers - Malawi Electoral Commission
MEC Malawi
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has engaged political parties to discuss the voter transfer process ahead of the 2025 General Election. The meeting, held in Lilongwe on… Read more »
'Malawi in Crisis - Government Fails to Manage Economy,' Says Rev. Baxton Maulidi
Nyasa Times
Rev. Baxton Maulidi, the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice & Accountability Champion in Malawi, has strongly criticized the government's handling of the… Read more »
How to End Malawi's Forex Crisis - a Villager's Perspective [opinion]
Nyasa Times
Malawi's foreign exchange crisis has persisted for years, crippling the economy, driving inflation, and creating barriers to development. While policymakers have attempted various… Read more »
After USAID Withdrawal, Malawi Must Embrace Entrepreneurship to Build Economy
Nyasa Times
Malawi stands at a crossroads. The imminent withdrawal of USAID support, which will cost 5,000 jobs, is being framed as a disaster. And, on the surface, it certainly looks that… Read more »
Kaunjika Prices Drop As Government Responds to Vendors' Protests
Nyasa Times
Following yesterday's protests by vendors in Lilongwe over the rising cost of goods, some shops in the capital have started complying with the government's directive to reduce… Read more »
Activist Wants Mayors to Be Elected By General Public, Not Just Sitting Councillors
Nyasa Times
A civil rights activist has called for urgent electoral reforms to ensure that mayors and municipal chairpersons are elected by the general public rather than by sitting… Read more »
Govt Must Suspend All Protocols - Malawi Is in a War Situation [opinion]
Nyasa Times
In this article, Dr. (HC) Anthony John Mukumbwa calls for immediate and bold action to address Malawi's economic crisis, urging the suspension of taxes on essential goods,… Read more »
Malawi Becomes 38th African Country to Join Africa's Single Air Transport Market
African Union
In a significant stride towards unifying Africa's skies and advancing economic integration, the Republic of Malawi has officially signed the Solemn Commitment to join the Single… Read more »
Tough Balancing Act - What to Expect in Malawi's 2025-26 National Budget [editorial]
Nyasa Times
As Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda prepares to present the 2025-26 National Budget on February 28, Malawians are bracing for a financial plan that could determine the… Read more »
Malawi University Students Feel Impact of U.S. Aid Freeze
VOA
Public universities in Malawi have ordered all students sponsored by USAID to drop out or seek other sources of funding if they want to remain in school. This follows the 90-day… Read more »