April 01
Malawi: Munthali Reflects On Malawi's Development Path As He Exits National Planning Commission
Nyasa Times
As Malawi pushes towards its 2063 development agenda, there remains significant work to be done, outgoing National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General Dr. Thomas… Read more »
Malawi: Von Slams Regional Marginalization, Backs Mzumala & Mumba for Northern Region Leadership
Nyasa Times
The Voice of the North (VON) has thrown its weight behind UTM Vice President for the North, Catherine Mzumala, and Minister of Trade, Vitumbiko Mumba, branding them as the only… Read more »
Malawi: Simwaka Finds 'True Home' in Utm After Ditching MCP
Nyasa Times
Karonga Central Constituency hopeful Kaitano Simwaka, who recently parted ways with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) after losing in the primaries, has slammed the ruling party's… Read more »
March 31
South Africa: South Africa-Bound Malawi Bus Involved in an Accident Near Karoi...Three Feared Dead, Several Injured
The Herald
At least three Malawian nationals are feared dead while 15 others were injured yesterday evening when the bus they were traveling in rammed into a haulage truck and rolled into a… Read more »
Malawi: The High Court Speaks - No More Delays, No More Excuses
Nyasa Times
For over a decade, families in Kanyika have sought compensation. The High Court has now ordered Globe Metals and Mining Limited to pay up. This shows that corporate wrongdoing will… Read more »
Malawi: Forest Guards Risking Their Lives to Keep Malawi's Forests Standing
IPS
In Malawi, being a forest guard isn't a glamorous, sought-after job. And it has often been quiet, enjoying almost no publicity - until recently amid the worsening crashing down of… Read more »
March 28
Malawi: Malawi Unites to Protect Prophet Bushiri As Parliament Deliberates Extradition
Nyasa Times
Parliament has today begun deliberations on the extradition of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, to South Africa, signaling growing national solidarity against what many… Read more »
Malawi: FCB Commits K5 Million Sponsorship to Malawi Law Society
Nyasa Times
The First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc has committed a K5 million sponsorship to Malawi Law Society (MLS) which will go towards supporting the country's all lawyers umbrella body in its… Read more »
Malawi: Police Arrest Electrician for Stealing Oxygen Supply Pipes At Bwaila Hospital, Seven Babies Die
Nyasa Times
Police in Lilongwe have arrested Grant Mpasu, 38, for allegedly stealing oxygen supply copper pipes and electricity wires worth K2.8 million from Bwaila District Hospital's labor… Read more »
Malawi: Mchinji Deho Committed in Supporting MCGS in Promoting of Vaccine Immunization
Nyasa Times
Mchinji District Environmental Health Office (DEHO) says they are committed to working with Mother Care Groups (MCGs) in promoting vaccine immunization and ensuring that there is… Read more »
Malawi: Community Moves to Fundraise for Nkhoma College of Nursing and Midwifery Needy Students
Nyasa Times
The Nkhoma Community Education Fund, a brainchild of concerned people living around Nkhoma in Lilongwe, has appealed to well-wishers to chip in resources that can eventually aid… Read more »
Malawi: Musician Dseven Says 'Chikangawa9' Song Reception Touching
Nyasa Times
Chikangawa9, an afro-jazz single that recounts events surrounding the death of former vice president Saulos Chilima and eight others in a plane crash in Chikangawa last year,… Read more »
March 27
Malawi: Malawi Communities Impacted by Elephant Relocation Considering Legal Action
Leigh Day
Members of local communities living near Kasungu National Park on the Zambian-Malawi border are bringing a legal claim against the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)… Read more »
Malawi: Magistrate, Witnesses Absent From Hearing of High-Profile Illegal Charcoal Case
Nyasa Times
Hearing of a high-profile case of illegal possession and trafficking of 200 bags of charcoal worth over MK20 million failed Wednesday in Lilongwe, following the absence of… Read more »
Malawi: Mzuzu Police Block Journalists Amid 'Paintgate'
Nyasa Times
Mzuzu Police have barred journalists from photographing the newly constructed Mzuzu Police Clinic, just days after Northern Region Police Commissioner Richard Luhanga was arrested… Read more »
March 25
Malawi: Fraud Allegations Overshadow Congress Party's Primary Elections
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Congress Party's (MCP) primary elections have turned into a battleground of frustration, allegations of fraud, and blatant irregularities, leaving some aspirants… Read more »
Africa: Tunisia Leave It Late to Down Resilient Malawi As Ethiopia Stun Djibouti With Goal Fest
CAF
Tunisia left it late but secured a crucial 2-0 win over a stubborn Malawi side to tighten their grip at the top of Group H in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, while… Read more »
Malawi: 'September Tikuona Kutalika' - Salima Chiefs Take Their Turn, Endorsing Chakwera
Nyasa Times
Senior Chief Kalonga did not mince his words when he stood tall before President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe today and he declared: "September Tikuona… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Conducts Training On the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Peace Support Operations for Malawi Military, Corrections, Police Officers and Civilian Personnel [document]
SADC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat in liaison with the Malawi Defense Forces conducted a 5-day training on the prevention of sexual exploitation and… Read more »
Malawi: Private Schools On the Brink - a Cry for Help in Malawi's Education Crisis
Nyasa Times
Private schools in Malawi are quietly slipping into crisis, yet their struggle remains largely unheard and unaddressed. These institutions, which have long been pillars of quality… Read more »
Malawi: Sylvestre James Ayuba Tells MCP - 'Enough of the Nonsense! Leave Vitumbiko Mumba Alone!'
Nyasa Times
The disgraceful smear campaign against Vitumbiko Mumba within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is not just pathetic--it is outright treacherous. And what's worse? The very people… Read more »
Malawi: Nico Advocates Saving, Investment Culture
Nyasa Times
Following the launch of the campaign dubbed 'Zikumveka Kumbuyoko' last year, NICO Group has been taking a front seat in equipping Malawians with relevant and essential knowledge… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Awards $29.9 Million Passport Deal to Scandal-Plagued Firm Amid Procurement Irregularities
Nyasa Times
The Malawian government has ignited a firestorm of criticism after awarding a $29.9 million (K52 billion) passport printing contract to Madras Security Printers Private Limited, an… Read more »
March 24
Malawi: Nkhota Kota Chiefs Endorses Chakwera's Second-Term Bid, Applauds M5 Road Rehabilitation
Nyasa Times
Traditional leaders from Nkhotakota have overwhelmingly endorsed His Excellency, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera's bid for re-election, praising his unwavering dedication to the… Read more »
Malawi: Good News - Mzuzu & Karonga Airports Set to Resume Flights in 3wks, Boosting Northern Malawi's Growth
Nyasa Times
The long-awaited reopening of Mzuzu and Karonga airports is just three weeks away, marking a significant milestone for northern Malawi. Deputy Minister of Transport Steven… Read more »
