April 13
Malawi: Maranatha Academy Breaks Own Record As 431 Students Secure Public University Selection
Nyasa Times
It is a moment of triumph, pride, and proof that results speak louder than promises. Maranatha Academy has once again raised the bar, with a record 431 students now selected to… Read more »
Malawi: Fans Cry Foul Over 'High' Ticket Prices for Blantyre Derby Charity Shield
Nyasa Times
Football fans across the country are pushing back hard against what they describe as "exorbitant" ticket prices for the upcoming Charity Shield clash between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets… Read more »
April 08
Malawi: HRDC Confronts Government Over Soaring Fuel Costs, Demands Tax Cuts and Urgent Action to Ease Cost-of-Living Crisis
Nyasa Times
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a blunt and uncompromising challenge to the Malawi Government, demanding immediate and practical measures to tame the… Read more »
Malawi: Amaryllis Hotel Inquiry Sparks MCP Infighting As Government Rejects 'Half-Baked' Report
Nyasa Times
The ongoing inquiry into the controversial Amaryllis Hotel sale has exploded into a full-blown political confrontation in Parliament, exposing deep divisions within the Malawi… Read more »
Malawi: Kasasile Residents Pin Hopes On Government As Fresh Efforts Emerge to Resolve Long-Standing Land Impasse
Nyasa Times
Residents of Kasasile, Kamanda, Bunji and Bula in Traditional Authority M'bwana, Nkhata Bay, say they are cautiously optimistic that government intervention could finally bring an… Read more »
Malawi: Police Defuse Explosive Devices Discovered At Construction Site in Mchinji As Security Concerns Mount
Nyasa Times
Police in Mchinji District were on high alert yesterday after construction workers unearthed four suspected explosive devices buried underground at a site located on a former… Read more »
April 07
Malawi: Inside the K5 Billion Amaryllis Cash-Out - Collins Magalasi At the Centre of the Operation
Nyasa Times
The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) is at the centre stage of failing to act in the controversial and dubious cash withdrawals amounting to a whopping K5 billion from the sale… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Spits Fire - 'My Silence Is Not Weakness'
Nyasa Times
Former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera yesterday delivered a rare, fiery warning, making it clear that his trademark calmness and restraint should never be mistaken for… Read more »
April 06
Malawi: Malawi Earns Global Acclaim for SRH Gains
Nyasa Times
Malawi is drawing global attention for its strong progress in adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRHR), with new evidence placing the country among Africa's standout… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Blasts Amaryllis Probe Report As 'Incomplete,' Questions Exclusion of Zamba and Yusuf
Nyasa Times
Government has thrown the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Amaryllis Hotel inquiry into fresh controversy, declaring the report incomplete, flawed and incapable of standing scrutiny… Read more »
Malawi: The Chief Secretary's Gambit - Inside the Alleged Plot to Oust Vice President Ansah
Nyasa Times
A shadow war has been ignited within the hallowed halls of Capital Hill, as fresh allegations emerge of a high-stakes campaign to force the resignation of Vice President Dr. Jane… Read more »
Malawi: Commentators Call for Legal Enforcement of Inquiry Recommendations 14 Years After Bingu's Death
Nyasa Times
Commentators yesterday issued a hard-hitting call for Malawi to adopt a legal framework that compels policymakers to implement recommendations from commissions of inquiry, warning… Read more »
Malawi: Teachers' Union Under Siege As Revolt Erupts Over 'Misused Funds' and Leadership Failure
Nyasa Times
A bitter and fast-escalating internal revolt has erupted within the Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM), exposing deep fractures, simmering anger, and explosive allegations of financial… Read more »
Malawi: Health Officials Push Mhen to Sustain Lifeline Support for Mother Care Groups
Nyasa Times
Health authorities in Lilongwe have issued a strong call to the Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) to sustain and scale up its support to Mother Care Groups (MCGs), warning that… Read more »
April 05
Malawi: Bushiri Signals Possible Political Entry, Warns Critics and Dismisses Allegations
Nyasa Times
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has issued a bold warning: he may enter active politics -- even contest for the presidency -- if circumstances force his hand. Read more »
Malawi: A Brutal Blow to the Poor - Fuel Hike Exposes the Harsh Reality of Living in Malawi Today
Nyasa Times
There is anger in the air. Not quiet frustration, but a raw, rising fury spreading across Malawi following the over 30 percent fuel price hike--an increase that has hit already… Read more »
Malawi: Rights Activists Challenge Mutharika Over Fuel Levies, Warn of Deepening Economic Pain
Nyasa Times
Rights activists under the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have formally written to President Peter Mutharika, demanding an urgent review of fuel levies that they say are driving… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Eyes Power Breakthrough As Mozambique Interconnector Nears Switch-On
Nyasa Times
Malawi could be on the brink of easing its chronic electricity shortages, with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) expressing strong optimism that the long-awaited… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Stands to Win Big As Regional Port Competition Heats Up
Nyasa Times
Malawi may be landlocked--but it is no longer powerless. Read more »
