Minister of Agriculture Roza Mbilizi has reignited debate over whether Christian churches should be regulated by the state, after calling for some “miracle” churches to be scrutinised. Speaking in Parliament while contributing to the ministerial statement on mental health, Mbilizi took aim at churches she said were causing depression among followers because of their questionable […]
An investigation has connected Samuel Sakhuta, the former director general of the Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA), to a campaign of negative coverage aimed at Lindian Resources, the company developing Malawi’s Kangankunde rare earths project. According to private investigators who spoke to Nyasa Times, Sakhuta — who was removed from his MMRA post — […]
Malawi’s former secretary to the president and cabinet, Colleen Zamba, who is reportedly in South Africa receiving medical treatment, will be required to testify before parliament’s Public Accounts Committee as it investigates the K128bn acquisition of the Amaryllis Hotel, the speaker of parliament has said. Sameer Suleman, the speaker, said Zamba – who gave virtual […]
The Malawi Law Society’s decision to publicly challenge Director of Public Prosecutions Fostino Maele over the discontinuation of a string of high-profile criminal cases deserves the full attention of every Malawian who still believes in the rule of law. To be clear, the Society is right to acknowledge upfront that the Constitution grants the DPP […]
Social media use is contributing to a mental health crisis among young Malawians, exposing them to content that promotes suicidal thoughts and self-harm, a government minister has told parliament. Roza Fatchi Mbilizi, the minister of agriculture, made the remarks on Thursday during a parliamentary debate over the country’s soaring suicide cases due to mental health […]
Apostle Joseph Ziba has said a nationwide prayer session was held to intercede for Malawi’s economic growth, national security and the country’s young generation, declaring that the nation is entering “a new season of transformation” built on prayer and obedience to God. In a statement, Ziba said the gathering had stood “before the throne of […]
Deputy Minister of Homeland Security Norman Chisale has been singled out for recognition under a new appreciation initiative launched by The Lokas Delivering Smiles, which says it wants to celebrate Malawians who have made a lasting impact through charitable and community work. Announcing the initiative, the organisation said it was moving beyond its usual work […]
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) collected K1.398tn in tax revenue during the first quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year, surpassing its target by K20bn in a sign that reforms introduced under commissioner general Felix Tambulasi are gaining traction. According to an internal update seen by this publication, the authority mobilised the funds between April and […]
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has praised President Peter Mutharika and his Cabinet for their efforts to rebuild Malawi’s economy, calling on citizens to set aside political prophecy debates and rally behind the government’s work. In a statement, the leader of Jesus Nation Church, more widely known as the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG), said Mutharika’s administration was […]
Dancehall sensation Busy Signal is heading back to Malawi for a THIRD time – but fans have been left touched after finding out exactly why he’s coming. The Jamaican hitmaker, best known for his smash Dreams of Brighter Days, has built up a special bond with the African nation over the years – and he’s […]
A Malawian cabinet minister has accused the opposition of shameless hypocrisy over a stalled fertiliser factory project — insisting the party has no right to point fingers when it sat on the problem for years while in power. Local Government Minister Dr Ben Malunga Phiri let rip at the former ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) […]
Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has moved to reassure Parliament that plans to establish Bangula University in Nsanje have not been shelved, insisting the long-delayed project remains on the government’s agenda. Msaka told the House that construction of Mombera University is currently underway, and will be completed before work begins on either […]
Minister of Higher Education Bright Msaka has assured Parliament that no student will be forced to abandon their university education because of the recent tuition fee increases at public universities, seeking to calm a row that has spread rapidly across political parties, student bodies and civil society since the hikes were announced. The assurance comes […]
Malawi risks locking a generation of talented students out of higher education unless government urgently overhauls its student loan and bursary system, a security and governance analyst has warned, as recent tuition fee increases at the country’s universities spark growing public anger. In a widely shared commentary, Sydney Mpotalinga, a law and social work graduate, […]
The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has publicly challenged the country’s Director of Public Prosecutions, Fostino Maele, accusing him of discontinuing a string of high-profile criminal cases in a pattern the legal body says threatens to erode public confidence in Malawi’s justice system. In a pointed statement marking Malawi’s 62nd independence anniversary, the Society said it […]
The explosive “Black Box” controversy that brought Malawi’s Parliament to a standstill on Wednesday reared its head once more Thursday, plunging the House back into chaos after Dedza Mulunduni MP and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Chief Whip Moses Kunkuyu leapt to his feet on a point of order. The fresh flashpoint came after Government Chief […]
More than 140 of Africa’s top business leaders, policymakers and global investors are gathering in Cape Town this week with a single, urgent question in mind: how to scale African businesses and unlock intra-continental trade in an increasingly fragmented global economy. The two-day Africa Unlocked 2026 conference, hosted by Standard Bank at the Norval Foundation […]
Malawian police have arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the murder of Atughanile Chomo, a 28-year-old medical doctor found dead at her home in Blantyre on Tuesday. The suspect, named by police as Macmillan Mvevula, was detained following an intelligence-led operation carried out by detectives from the Blantyre Criminal Investigations Department, according to Alfred […]