Author archives: NyasaAuthor1

Political Appointments in Parastatals Spark Governance Outcry as Critics Warn of State Institutions Turning into Party Extensions

By NyasaAuthor1

A wave of recent appointments of politically exposed individuals to lead Malawi’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and parastatals has triggered sharp criticism from governance experts, who warn that the decisions risk eroding institutional independence and turning public bodies into political reward systems rather than professional service institutions. The appointments include former parliamentary candidates, former legislators, and […]

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Fertiliser Prices Rise and Shortages Loom in Malawi as War in the Middle East Disrupts Global Supply and Threatens Food Production

By NyasaAuthor1

Malawi’s worsening fertiliser situation is once again exposing a deeper structural crisis in the country’s food production system, as global conflict-driven shocks push prices higher and threaten supply stability ahead of the 2026 farming season. In rural areas such as Lombwa Village under Traditional Authority Khongoni, farmers are already preparing fields for winter cropping, but […]

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MHC CEO Bob Chimkango Tells Critics to Vacate Houses as He Orders Evictions from 1 May Over Rental Hike Dispute

By NyasaAuthor1

Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) Chief Executive Officer Bob Chimkango has taken a hardline stance against critics of recent rental adjustments, telling tenants who are uncomfortable with the new rates to vacate corporation houses and return to their home villages. In a series of strongly worded remarks circulating as official posts attributed to him, Chimkango has […]

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MHRRC, Kadzanja and Senior Chiefs Commend Communities for Active Role in School Development in Ntchisi

By NyasaAuthor1

The Malawi Human Rights Resource Centre (MHRRC), Member of Parliament Arnold Kadzanja, and senior traditional leaders have commended community members in Traditional Authority Chilooko in Ntchisi District for actively participating in education development activities that have improved learning conditions at Mthawira Primary School. The commendation was made during a media tour organized by MHRRC aimed […]

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K70,000 Extortion Scandal: Police Officer Accused of Demanding Money to “Facilitate Arrest” in Child Defilement Case

By NyasaAuthor1

A police officer at Kanengo Police Station is under investigation for allegedly demanding and receiving K70,000 from a mother of an 11-year-old girl, claiming the money was needed for “airtime” to facilitate investigations and arrest a defilement suspect. The case, now being handled by the Independent Complaints Commission, has exposed serious allegations of corruption inside […]

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Left Behind: Inside Malawi’s Deepening Digital Divide as 86% of Schools Remain Offline

By NyasaAuthor1

In a world increasingly driven by technology, Malawi’s education system is confronting a quiet but devastating crisis—one that is leaving millions of learners cut off from opportunity, knowledge, and the future itself. A new report by UNICEF has laid bare the scale of the problem: only 14 out of every 100 schools in Malawi have […]

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THE SILENT CRISIS: How Suicide Is Tearing Through Families in Malawi

By NyasaAuthor1

Death is something people learn to live with. It comes, it goes, and life somehow continues. But suicide? Suicide does not just take a life—it detonates inside families, leaving behind wounds that do not heal, questions that have no answers, and a silence that suffocates. In parts of Malawi, that silence is growing louder. In […]

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Tougher Times Ahead: Economists Warn of Deepening Economic Pressure on Malawian Households

By NyasaAuthor1

Malawian households are being urged to brace for harsher economic conditions, as global shocks begin to tighten their grip on the already fragile economy. Economists say the warning signs are clear. Following a downgrade in the global growth outlook by the International Monetary Fund, experts fear the ripple effects will hit vulnerable economies like Malawi […]

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International Cardiac Team Performs Life-Saving Surgeries in Malawi, Expands Access to Specialist Care

By NyasaAuthor1

A high-powered international team of cardiac specialists is transforming lives in Malawi, carrying out complex and often life-saving heart procedures that many patients would otherwise never access. The team—drawn from the United States and Kenya—is currently operating at Blantyre Adventist Hospital, where they are conducting a range of advanced interventions, including open-heart surgeries, minimally invasive […]

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Tax Policy Shock Triggers Investor Losses on Malawi Stock Exchange

By NyasaAuthor1

Investors on the Malawi Stock Exchange have suffered a sharp reversal in fortunes, recording a 3.8 percent loss in the first quarter of 2026, following panic triggered by a proposed 30 percent capital gains tax that has since been withdrawn. According to a market performance report covering January to March, the bourse has taken a […]

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Police Arrest Suspect in Fake Charity Shield Ticket Scam

By NyasaAuthor1

Police in Lilongwe have arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with a counterfeit football ticket scam linked to the high-profile Charity Shield match between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets FC and Mighty Wanderers FC. The suspect, Wyson Kamangira, was apprehended on Saturday at Bingu National Stadium while allegedly attempting to sell fake tickets to unsuspecting football […]

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FDH extends promotion, changes prize destination to Mauritius

By NyasaAuthor1

FDH Bank Plc has announced the change of the grand prize destination for its ‘Swipe to Dubai’ Promotion, which was initially set for Dubai, to Mauritius due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The promotion, which was launched in February and initially scheduled to run until June, has also been […]

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Malawi Records Second-Highest Fuel Prices Globally Amid Deepening Energy Pressure

By NyasaAuthor1

Malawi’s economy is under fresh strain after the country emerged with the highest fuel prices in Africa and the second-highest globally, according to the latest data from Business Insider Africa and GlobalPetrolPrices. Petrol prices have now reached $3.847 per litre, second only to Hong Kong worldwide. The development has triggered widespread concern among households, transport […]

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Mpatamanga Power Project Takes Shape: Government Confirms Progress as Malawi Eyes Energy Breakthrough by 2030

By NyasaAuthor1

The ambitious Mpatamanga Hydropower Project is steadily moving through its development phase, with government officials expressing clear satisfaction over the progress made so far on what is expected to become Malawi’s largest electricity generation facility. The $1.5 billion mega project, located along the Shire River in Neno District, is designed to produce 358 megawatts (MW) […]

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Will Mzuzu Ever Have a Modern Airport? A Loud Cry Over Broken Promises and Stalled Progress

By NyasaAuthor1

There are moments when development stops being about engineering and contracts—and becomes a question of trust, patience, and repeated disappointment. The stalled progress on the Mzuzu Airport Road is one of those moments. And it raises a painful, recurring question that citizens of the North are now asking louder than ever: will Mzuzu ever truly […]

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University Staff Demand 50–60% Salary Hike as Government Scrambles, Warns of Possible Unrest

By NyasaAuthor1

A major labour standoff is unfolding in Malawi’s higher education sector as staff unions across public universities have demanded a hefty salary increment of between 50 and 60 percent effective April 2026, warning of industrial unrest, declining morale, and a deepening brain drain if government fails to act. The demand was formally communicated by Public […]

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Hunger Eases, But Malawi’s Children Still Paying the Price

By NyasaAuthor1

There is a quiet, fragile progress in Malawi’s long battle against hunger—but beneath it lies a painful truth that refuses to go away: too many children are still growing up without enough to eat. According to the 2025 Global Hunger Index (GHI), Malawi has moved from “alarming” levels of hunger in 2000 to “serious” in […]

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Kalumo Puts Chakwera in the Dock Over Diplomatic Passport Scandal

By NyasaAuthor1

A dramatic twist has rocked an already controversial case, with former Immigration Director General Charles Kalumo directly implicating former president Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera in the questionable issuance of a Malawian diplomatic passport to a Nigerian businessman now facing international fraud charges. In sworn court affidavits, Kalumo makes a bold and consequential claim: that the decision […]

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