First Vice-President Jane Ansah appears increasingly accustomed to operating in what many of her predecessors have described as a political purgatory — a space where the office carries constitutional weight but little practical authority. Despite continuing to attend Cabinet meetings and perform her formal duties, Ansah has been stripped of her portfolios in Disaster Management […]
Malawi’s Finance Minister, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has told supporters at a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rally in Machinga that the country’s economy is stabilising, citing improvements in foreign exchange availability, a stronger kwacha and falling prices of essential goods. His claims were immediately challenged by the opposition, which described the picture he painted as inconsistent with […]
Malawi’s political world was rocked to its core last night after Babu Khamisa, a senior figure in the Malawi Congress Party’s powerful National Executive Committee, quit the party without warning — only to surface hours later at a DPP rally, grinning alongside his former comrades. Khamisa, once seen as a loyal MCP insider, detonated a […]
Former Natural Resources Minister Eisenhower Mkaka has been left red‑faced after admitting he was duped by a Nigerian scammer, losing control of his WhatsApp account in a matter of minutes. Mkaka — long known for his political bravado and sharp tongue — revealed he was caught off‑guard when he received a call from a Nigerian […]
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has issued one of his most striking public appeals yet — a call for Malawians, especially the young, to believe not in charms or unorthodox shortcuts, but in their own capacity to build wealth through knowledge, discipline and imagination. Speaking at the Southern Region Press Club, Bushiri framed prosperity not as something […]
Malawi’s fashion world has been sent into overdrive after designer Chisomo Chauwa, founder of Chicha Fashions, secured a place on the runway at CMS Paris Fashion Week 2026 — one of the most competitive and influential showcases in global fashion. Chauwa clinched the spot after stunning judges at the Mind Lifestyle Fashion Show, where her […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDFl athletes dominated the 2026 Standard Bank Be More Race in Lilongwe, taking the top two positions in the 21km event at Bingu National Stadium. More than 4,000 runners took part.Kasteni of Cobbe Barracks won the men’s race in 1:05:45, followed by Brave Mwamphanthe of Chilumba Garrison in 1:05:55. Thomas Chunga finished […]
ActionAid Malawi has called on journalists to play a stronger role in pushing the Fund Our Future Climate Justice Campaign, arguing that media collaboration is essential if Malawi is to build momentum behind climate justice. Speaking at a media orientation workshop in Mponela, ActionAid Malawi executive director Yandura Chipeta said the session was designed to […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) latest mission statement reads like a diplomatic pat on the back — “constructive discussions”, “credible policies”, “commitment to stability”. But for Malawians living with a collapsing kwacha, empty forex reserves and the highest cost‑of‑living pressure in years, the tone borders on detached. The Fund applauds government efforts to “align domestic […]
Residents of Area 26 in Lilongwe are urging President Arthur Peter Mutharika to intervene in a long‑running land dispute, accusing developer GM Properties Limited of pushing ahead with evictions despite a High Court ruling requiring compensation first. It has been more than 18 months since High Court Judge Howard Pemba ordered the company to compensate […]
Malawi’s latest inflation figures offer a neat headline for policymakers — but very little comfort for the people living through the country’s worst cost‑of‑living squeeze in years. A drop from 24.3% to 23.4% looks tidy in a report, yet it does not change the fact that most households are still battling rising prices, a weakened […]
A Malawian living in the United States has signed a three‑year agreement with Lingadzi police in Lilongwe to serve as the station’s community ambassador, in a move aimed at improving relations between officers and local residents. Chawezi Banda, known as Cha‑Cha, said she hoped the partnership would help strengthen trust between the police and the […]
Mounting frustration over Malawi’s commercial banking sector is drawing fresh scrutiny to FDH Bank, as customers challenge the perception that the institution has escaped the service‑delivery failures plaguing its competitors. The backlash follows a Nyasa Times report that captured a wave of public complaints on social media, where users accused National Bank of Malawi, Ecobank […]
Malawi has issued an urgent call for sustained funding to prevent children with sickle cell disease from dying before their fifth birthday, as health advocates warn that a lack of early diagnosis and consistent care is costing young lives. The Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance Malawi (NCDAMW) said that without newborn screening and reliable access to treatment, […]
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha faces a stern test of his leadership as he navigates the serious economic challenges confronting Malawi. Mwanamvekha, a senior cabinet minister and prominent figure within the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is often touted as a potential future presidential candidate. But his credentials and leadership acumen […]
Government disaster agency calls on partners to commit to concrete preparedness measures ahead of expected dry conditions. Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has called on stakeholders to identify practical steps to protect vulnerable communities as the country prepares for the likely return of El Niño weather conditions. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting […]
Deaths are mounting across Malawi as men resort to dangerous unregulated sexual enhancement drugs — and experts are now sounding the alarm. A SHOCKING spike in deaths linked to sexual enhancement drugs is sweeping Malawi, sparking urgent debate about why men are gambling with their lives in pursuit of bedroom prowess. Local media has been […]
A prominent youth member of the UTM party, Mervin Khamula, was on Monday attacked in Lilongwe’s Area 3 by men believed to be linked to the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), in an assault that has renewed concerns over the safety of political activists in the country. Khamula was on his way to work at […]