April 22
Malawi: 'I Also Failed to Find Fuel in Zomba' - Govt Spokesperson Namalomba's Personal Ordeal Mirrors a Nation Running On Dry
Nyasa Times
Malawi's fuel crisis is no longer just an economic story told in statistics and policy statements--it is now a lived, shared struggle, cutting across ordinary citizens and… Read more »
Malawi: MCP Gives Mutharika 3 Days to Address Nation As Party Blasts Govt Over Fuel, Forex and Rising Hardships
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has given President Peter Mutharika a three-day ultimatum to address the nation, accusing his administration of remaining silent while Malawians… Read more »
Malawi: 'Unprecedented Defiance' - Former RBM Governor Slams PSPTF Board Over Amaryllis Deal, Demands Full Probe
Nyasa Times
Former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale has launched a scathing attack on the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) Board, accusing it of… Read more »
Malawi: PAC Chairperson Malondera Accuses Acting ACB Director Chembezi of Threats, Influence Peddling in Amaryllis Probe
Nyasa Times
The Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Steven Baba Malondera Kamsiyamo, MP, has lodged a formal complaint accusing the Acting Director General of the… Read more »
Malawi: Blank Cheque Diplomacy? Mwanamvekha Seeks Emergency Lifeline As Malawi Walks Into World Bank Talks Without a Figure
Nyasa Times
Malawi's deepening economic strain has taken a revealing turn, with Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha admitting he does not yet know how much the country will request from the… Read more »
Malawi: Inflation Drops to Lowest Since 2022--but Pressure Still Bites Malawians
Nyasa Times
Malawi's inflation rate has slowed to its lowest level in over two years, offering a measure of relief on paper, but the reality for many households remains far from comfortable as… Read more »
Malawi: Macra DG Nkoloma Says ICT Awards Have Been Positioned to Export Malawi's Talent and Fix Forex Crisis
Nyasa Times
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma has positioned the National ICT Innovation Awards as a strategic tool to turn Malawi's untapped… Read more »
Malawi: Kamangila's Role Under Scrutiny As Allegations Suggest He Was Used to Influence Amaryllis Probe Report
Nyasa Times
A new formal complaint has placed well-known anti-corruption activist Alexius Kamangila at the centre of a controversy, with allegations that he was used as an intermediary in… Read more »
Malawi: Paychangu's 'Top Invest in Malawi' Nomination Excites Innovators As Government, Corporates Back Homegrown Fintech
Nyasa Times
PayChangu, Malawi's homegrown digital payment gateway designed to simplify and secure transactions, has welcomed its nomination for the "Top Invest in Malawi" recognition,… Read more »
Malawi: Degrees Cancelled - How Weak Admissions and Unaccredited Programmes Triggered University of Lilongwe Crackdown
Nyasa Times
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has taken the extraordinary step of cancelling degrees awarded to some 2025 graduates from the University of Lilongwe (UNILIL),… Read more »
Malawi: Namalomba Shifts Narrative On Fuel Crisis, Retreats From Media Interviews
Nyasa Times
Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba is facing scrutiny after dramatically shifting his position on Malawi's worsening fuel situation, while simultaneously announcing a… Read more »
April 21
Malawi: Fuel Crisis Turns Critical - Malawi Runs Dry As Government Admits Empty Reserves and Cash Shortage
Nyasa Times
Malawi is facing a deepening national crisis after government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba admitted that the country has completely run out of fuel reserves, exposing the… Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC Donates K100 Million Items to KK Flood Victims
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated relief items worth K100 million to 450 people affected by floods in Traditional Authority Nkhanga in Nkhotakota District, as part of… Read more »
Malawi: Court Halts Progress in Chimwendo Banda Attempted Murder Case, Orders 14-Day Legal Showdown
Nyasa Times
The Lilongwe Magistrate's Court has slowed down proceedings in the high-stakes attempted murder case involving Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo… Read more »
Malawi: Reckless Smears, Zero Proof - Kamangila's Tirade Against Bushiri Sparks Outrage
Nyasa Times
A storm of anger has erupted online after Ireland-based Malawian lawyer and activist Alexius Kamangila launched a blistering, evidence-free attack on Prophet Shepherd Bushiri… Read more »
Malawi: No Time for Blame - Muluzi Calls for Unity As Malawi Faces Deepening Economic Crisis
Nyasa Times
President of the United Democratic Front (UDF), Atupule Muluzi, has urged Malawians and political leaders to abandon blame games and embrace collaborative leadership in confronting… Read more »
April 20
Malawi: Flood Disaster Spirals As Malawi Seeks K48.8 Billion to Avert Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
Nyasa Times
Malawi is scrambling to contain a fast-escalating humanitarian emergency after devastating floods left tens of thousands homeless, farmlands destroyed and critical services… Read more »
Malawi: Mphande, Mchizi Launch 'Open Minds' to Shape Malawi's Next Generation of Leaders
Nyasa Times
Renowned social media influencer Pemphero Mphande and prominent lawyer Khwima Mchizi have unveiled a new initiative aimed at shaking up youth engagement and leadership development… Read more »
Malawi: UN Report Exposes Deep-Rooted Corruption Rot Undermining Malawi's Governance
Nyasa Times
A damning new United Nations assessment has laid bare a system gripped by corruption, procurement scandals and political interference, warning that Malawi's governance is steadily… Read more »
Malawi: Too Much Tobacco, Too Few Buyers - Malawi Faces 27 Million Kg Surplus
Nyasa Times
Malawi's 2026 tobacco marketing season has opened under a cloud of imbalance, with official figures exposing a widening gap between supply and buyer demand that threatens to crush… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Job Crisis Deepens As Growth Lags Behind Exploding Population, World Bank Warns
Nyasa Times
A stark warning from the World Bank has laid bare a growing crisis across Africa: economies are simply not expanding fast enough to create jobs for millions of young people… Read more »
Malawi: Nine Women Die Every Day - Cervical Cancer Tightens Its Grip On Malawi
Nyasa Times
Every day in Malawi, nine women die from a disease that is largely preventable and treatable if caught early. By the end of the year, that number will add up to about 3,340 lives… Read more »
Malawi: Times Group, Paychangu Deal Signals Shift to Pay-As-You-Read Digital News
Nyasa Times
A new partnership between Times Group and PayChangu is set to reshape how Malawians access and pay for news, marking a decisive move away from print limitations toward a fully… Read more »
April 19
Malawi: Left Behind - Inside Malawi's Deepening Digital Divide As 86% of Schools Remain Offline
Nyasa Times
In a world increasingly driven by technology, Malawi's education system is confronting a quiet but devastating crisis--one that is leaving millions of learners cut off from… Read more »
Malawi: FAM Apologises Over Charity Shield Medal Ceremony Chaos At Bingu Stadium
Nyasa Times
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has issued a formal apology following the controversy that marred the medal presentation during the NBS Charity Shield final at Bingu… Read more »
