A man has been struck by a train near Sikelo village in the Traditional Authority Kalonga area of Salima District, Nyasa Times can confirm. The victim is understood to have been standing on the railway line as the train approached and was unable to move clear in time before impact. Eyewitnesses at the scene say […]
Mighty Wanderers rediscovered their winning form with a dominant 3-0 victory over Mafco at Mpira Stadium in Chiwembe, Blantyre on Sunday, putting their FDH Bank Premiership title defence firmly back on track after two consecutive draws had threatened to derail their campaign. Coach Bob Mpinganjira had seen his side frustratingly share the spoils with Ekhaya […]
PROPHET HABAKKUK has donated K500,000 towards efforts to repatriate thousands of his fellow countrymen fleeing a wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing the contribution as an act of compassion rather than a display of wealth. The Mzuzu-based prophet, whose real name is Stanford Sinyangwe, made the donation through a repatriation initiative coordinated by […]
Malawi’s five public universities have doubled their tuition fees after the government approved a 100 percent increase as an emergency measure to address a deepening financial crisis in the higher education sector. The Secretary for Education, Dr Ken Ndala, confirmed that the universities had submitted formal requests to the Ministry of Education citing inadequate funding […]
Blantyre City Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman has issued a firm warning to traders at Limbe Market that unauthorised structures must be removed by 8 July or face demolition by the council, as the city moves forward with plans to redevelop the market. The mayor convened a meeting with Vice Mayor Gerald Lipikwe, MP Themba Mkandawire […]
The family of a senior Malawian government official has moved to set the record straight over the cause of her death, after speculation swept social media suggesting she had died following complications from a Brazilian butt lift procedure. Tamara Munthali, director of projects and social services at the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (Magla), died […]
Lindian Resources has detonated its first production blast at the Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, formally crossing the threshold from developer to active miner and setting the clock ticking towards a December quarter first output target. The blast — drilled and fired across 206 holes — fragmented 13,100 tonnes of material, including an estimated […]
A major Christian conference drawing participants from as far as Australia and Nigeria is set to take place in Blantyre next week, with a prominent Nigerian apostle making his first visit to Malawi as the headline speaker. The Healing Miracle Revival Conference, organised by Raised for a Purpose (RFP) Ministry, runs from 9 to 11 […]
Malawi’s social media community has issued a stark warning to women against travelling abroad for buttock enlargement surgery after the death of a Malawian woman from an unregulated overseas procedure sparked widespread alarm online. The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) — a cosmetic procedure in which fat is transferred from other parts of the body to […]
Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito has signalled a dramatic shake‑up of Malawi’s jail system, revealing plans to commercialise prison industries in a bid to turn inmates into skilled, productive workers. Mukhito said the government wants to transform prison workshops into profit‑making operations, giving offenders hands‑on vocational training so they stand a real chance of rebuilding […]
Malawi has paid tribute to the Indian diaspora’s decades-long contribution to the country’s economic and social development, with a senior government minister using the occasion to call for a more serious and strategic partnership between the two nations. The gathering in Blantyre on Friday evening, held under the theme “Bridging Nations: Celebrating the Indian Diaspora’s […]
Malawi’s Homeland Security Minister made an unannounced swoop on Lilongwe Prison this week — and what he found painted a troubling picture of overcrowding, food shortages and inmates pleading for a fairer chance at a presidential pardon. Peter Mukhito arrived at the facility on Wednesday alongside Deputy Minister Norman Chisale and Principal Secretary Linda Moyo, […]
A photograph of Malawi’s ptesident, Arthur Peter Mutharika, bent over paperwork at his desk has surged across social media, where party loyalists have embraced it as evidence of a leader still immersed in the daily grind of governing. The image, posted by Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu, was swiftly picked up by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) […]
A delegation from the Malawi Defence Force Command and Staff College (MDFCSC) has visited one of the country’s leading technology companies as part of a growing effort to deepen collaboration between the military and the private sector on cyber security and digital resilience. The visit to Sparc Systems Limited in Lilongwe gave senior officers a […]
Press Corporation, Malawi’s largest conglomerate, has posted a profit after tax of K261 billion for 2025 — a result that not only underscores the group’s financial resilience but sets the stage for an expansion into sectors it has not previously occupied. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in Blantyre, chief executive Ronald Mangani outlined plans to […]
Malawi’s higher education regulator has deregistered Skyway University, making it the second private institution to lose its licence within a year in a significant crackdown on academic standards. The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) move follows the deregistration of Pentecostal Life University and comes months after the regulator revoked degrees awarded to some 2025 […]
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi) has gone public with concerns that individuals appearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating the Chilima plane crash are attempting to intimidate the inquiry. Speaking at a media briefing in Lilongwe, Cdedi executive director Sylvester Namiwa warned that such behaviour would not be tolerated and […]
Malawi’s parliamentary committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash has concluded the first phase of its inquiry, which focused on the planning, preparation and authorisation of the fatal flight. Committee Chairperson Walter Nyamilandu described the phase as both insightful and emotional, confirming that all scheduled witnesses had appeared before the committee as planned. The committee will […]