June 11
Malawi: Uproar As State Moves to Drop the High-Profile Corruption Case Involving the Notorious Chinese Wildlife Convict Lin Yunhua
Nyasa Times
A storm of controversy is brewing after the State, through the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), filed an application seeking to withdraw criminal proceedings against convicted Chinese… Read more »
Malawi: PCB, Police Arrest Mzuzu Trader Over Illegal Pesticides
Nyasa Times
The Pesticides Control Board (PCB), working jointly with the Malawi Police Service, has arrested a Mzuzu-based agro-dealer for allegedly selling illegal and potentially dangerous… Read more »
Malawi: Mbeta Fights to Throw Out MEC Relocation Case, Says MCP MPs Have No Legal Standing
Nyasa Times
Attorney General Frank Mbeta has launched a strong legal challenge against a court case that temporarily halted the relocation of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) headquarters… Read more »
Malawi: Jane Ansah, Chihana to Lead Dignitaries At Chilima Mausoleum Unveiling
Nyasa Times
First Vice-President Jane Ansah and Second Vice-President Enock Chihana are among a long list of high-profile dignitaries expected to gather in Nsipe, Ntcheu District, on Saturday… Read more »
Malawi: FDH Bank PLC Injects K100m Into Team Malawi's Commonwealth Games
Nyasa Times
FDH Bank Plc has donated K100 million to the Malawi Olympic and Commonwealth Games Committee (MOCGC) to support Team Malawi's preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games set to… Read more »
Malawi: VP Jane Ansah Briefed On Deepening Crisis Facing Persons With Albinism
Nyasa Times
Vice President Jane Ansah on Wednesday met officials from Human Rights Watch (HRW) at her Mudi Residence in Blantyre, where she received a situation report highlighting the… Read more »
Malawi: Maranatha Academy Opens Doors of Opportunity for Mangochi's Lone Pslce Girl Candidate
Nyasa Times
In a powerful celebration of resilience, determination and the transformative power of education, Maranatha Academy Managing Director Dr Ernest Kaonga has awarded a full secondary… Read more »
Malawi: Two Girls Give Birth During Primary School Exams in Mulanje
Nyasa Times
A heartbreaking incident has unfolded in Mulanje District, where two girls sitting for the 2026 Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination (PSLCE) gave birth while the exams… Read more »
June 10
South Africa: More Than 1,000 Malawians Flee Durban Informal Settlement
GroundUp
Immigrants chased from Burnwood have spent days camped in a field Read more »
Malawi: Govt Dismisses Chaudry's Diplomatic Claims
Nyasa Times
It has emerged that Malawi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally declared that businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudry never held diplomatic status, despite allegedly presenting himself… Read more »
Malawi: Bushiri Backs Repatriated Malawians, Urges National Support
Nyasa Times
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has called for national support for Malawians returning from South Africa under the government's repatriation programme, saying many have come back… Read more »
Malawi: EDF Sets Aside K400 Billion for Gold Purchases As Drive to Boost Forex Gains Momentum
Nyasa Times
The Export Development Fund (EDF) has earmarked K400 billion for gold purchases this year as part of an aggressive strategy to increase Malawi's foreign exchange earnings and curb… Read more »
Malawi: East Bridge Wins Court Battle Against ACB Over Restriction On Tobacco Stocks
Nyasa Times
East Bridge has secured a significant legal victory against the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after the High Court of Malawi set aside a restriction notice that prevented Limbe Leaf… Read more »
Malawi: CSOs Tear Into ACB, DPP Over Dropped Corruption Case Against Chinese National
Nyasa Times
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has launched a blistering attack on the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) over the… Read more »
Malawi: Exposed - Questions Over Rejection of Creck Hardware Despite Clearances
Nyasa Times
A procurement dispute involving the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and Creck Hardware and General is under scrutiny after conflicting decisions from the Public… Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC Puts Digital Banking At the Core of Growth Strategy
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says digital banking is now the backbone of its growth strategy as the institution intensifies efforts to strengthen its market leadership, expand… Read more »
Malawi: Mzuni Students Benefit From Nbm PLC Mo Excellence Scholarship
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has awarded scholarships to 57 needy students across various public universities in the country, including four from Mzuzu University (Mzuni), as… Read more »
June 08
Malawi: Malawi Responds to South Africa Xenophobia Crisis, 150 Citizens Successfully Repatriated
Nyasa Times
Malawi has begun bringing home its citizens displaced by a fresh wave of xenophobia-related tensions in South Africa, with 150 Malawians now on their way back after being evacuated… Read more »
Malawi: Idle but Still On Payroll - DPP Saga Raises Fresh Questions About Government's Commitment to Austerity
Nyasa Times
As Malawians grapple with rising living costs, underfunded public services and repeated government calls for fiscal discipline, a lingering anomaly at the heart of government is… Read more »
Malawi: Over 254,000 Learners Begin Pslce Examinations As Maneb Tightens Security
Nyasa Times
A total of 254,486 Standard Eight learners across Malawi today begin sitting for the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations, marking one of the most… Read more »
Malawi: Shepherd Bushiri Foundation Assures Chayera of Support, Says Project Will Be Fast-Tracked
Nyasa Times
The Shepherd Bushiri Foundation (SBF) has assured Malawians that the assistance promised to Mr. Crisford Chayera remains firmly on course, with Prophet Shepherd Bushiri personally… Read more »
Malawi: Brace for More Blackouts As Key Nkula B Power Unit Remains Offline
Nyasa Times
Malawians should prepare for continued electricity rationing and prolonged power outages after a crucial 20-megawatt generating unit at Nkula B Hydro Power Station remained out of… Read more »
June 07
Malawi: Farms Limited Wins Best Agribusiness Farm Award At the 2026 National Product Magazine Mid-Year Awards
Nyasa Times
Namuleri Farms Limited has been named Best Agribusiness Farm at the 2026 National Product Magazine Mid-Year Awards, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to Malawi's… Read more »
Malawi: Ten Old Mutual Malawi Staff Qualify for Offshore Trip to China
Nyasa Times
Ten members of staff from Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited have qualified for the prestigious offshore trip administered by the parent company, Old Mutual Africa Regions, headquartered… Read more »
Malawi: More Rot At Mepa - Agency Accused of Sitting On Esia Reports, Squeezing Local Investors While Foreign Firms Thrive
Nyasa Times
Fresh allegations of deep-rooted dysfunction and possible corruption have emerged at the Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), with a growing number of local investors… Read more »
