Author archives: NyasaAuthor1

“We Did Our Job”: Zamba Defends Government’s Handling of Chilima Plane Crash Before Parliamentary Probe

By NyasaAuthor1

Former Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba, has strongly defended the government’s response to the military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, insisting that officials did everything that was expected of them under unprecedented circumstances. Appearing virtually on Thursday before the Parliamentary Committee investigating the […]

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Inside African Parks: Investigation Uncovers Corruption Claims, Procurement Questions and Workplace Complaints Across Malawi Reserves

By NyasaAuthor1

A Nyasa Times investigation has uncovered allegations of corruption, procurement irregularities, abuse of authority and deteriorating employee relations within African Parks’ management of some of Malawi’s flagship protected areas, raising fresh questions about governance at one of Africa’s leading conservation organisations. The allegations, gathered from current and former employees across Majete Wildlife Reserve, Liwonde National […]

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US Multi-Platinum R&B Legend Brian McKnight to Perform at Game Haven in Blantyre This August

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Malawi is set to host one of the biggest names in contemporary R&B as Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum American singer-songwriter Brian McKnight headlines “Sunset in the Warm Heart” at Game Haven in Blantyre on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The concert, organised by a leading Malawian arts and culture production company, aims to showcase Malawi’s tourism potential, creative […]

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Immigration Services ‘Sold to the Highest Bidder’: Ombudsman Exposes Rot, Bribery and Political Capture

By NyasaAuthor1

The Office of the Ombudsman has delivered a scathing indictment of Malawi’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, concluding that access to critical immigration services has effectively become a matter of who can pay the most, with corruption, political interference and institutional failure replacing fairness and the rule of law. In a damning report presented […]

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Court Returns Vendors to Government-Abandoned Wakawaka Market, Deals Blow to Relocation Drive

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Traders at Lilongwe’s controversial Wakawaka Market have won a significant legal victory after the court effectively returned them to the government-discarded trading site, halting attempts by authorities to force them into alternative markets. The ruling restrains the Lilongwe City Council and other relevant authorities from relocating the vendors following the market’s closure last month, allowing […]

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Lipenga weighs in on Mulli

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Former minister of finance in the Joyce Banda regime Dr. Ken Lipenga has weighed in on Leston Mulli victory against government moratorium not to conduct business with companies associated to the name. In his Facebook post Dr. Lipenga weaved through Mullis business journey, success and contribution to the country’s economy. Lipenga said Leston has been […]

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“We Were Left Alone”: Widows of Chikangawa Plane Crash Victims Recount Pain, Silence and Unanswered Questions Before Parliament

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An eerie silence, broken only by muffled sobs, engulfed Committee Room 251 at Parliament Building in Lilongwe yesterday as three widows of victims of the June 10, 2024 Chikangawa military plane crash laid bare the emotional scars they have carried for more than two years. Although each lost a different loved one, their testimonies before […]

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Pan African Mining Breaks Silence: ‘Not 2.5 Tonnes—Only 67kg of Exploration Samples Went to India’

By NyasaAuthor1

Pan African Mining Limited has strongly refuted reports circulating on some media platforms and social media claiming that it exported 2.5 tonnes of granite from Malawi to India, clarifying that only 67 kilograms of carefully prepared composite exploration samples were legally sent abroad for specialised scientific analysis. The company says the reports have misrepresented its […]

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Mkulukutamoyo Returns From 3rd Private Trip, Pledges Support for Malawians Fleeing Xenophobic Attacks

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President Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to supporting all Malawian citizens who are returning home due to the recent surge of xenophobic violence in South Africa. Speaking today upon his arrival at the airport following a private visit to South Africa, President Mutharika emphasized that the welfare and safety of Malawians abroad […]

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NBM plc celebrates SMEs with vibrant exhibition in Mzuzu

By NyasaAuthor1

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by hosting the NBM SME Day Exhibition at Springs Park in Mzuzu, bringing together entrepreneurs, customers and the public to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship and business growth. Held in commemoration of World MSME Day, the exhibition featured 50 SMEs […]

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Escom Invests K11 Billion to Modernise Power Grid, Cut Electricity Outages

By NyasaAuthor1

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has launched a US$6.3 million (approximately K11 billion) infrastructure project to replace ageing wooden transmission poles with durable prestressed concrete poles in a major effort to improve the reliability and stability of the country’s electricity supply. The project will involve replacing wooden poles along the 66-kilovolt (kV) Mapanga–Fundis […]

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Lilongwe District Council, HRCC Hold Talks Over Planned Anti-Xenophobia Protests

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Officials from the Lilongwe District Council are today meeting representatives of the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) to discuss the postponement of planned demonstrations against escalating xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa. The protests, which HRCC had initially scheduled for today, were expected to culminate in the presentation of a petition to the […]

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NICO Group Pledges Continued Support for Lilongwe Motor Show

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NICO Group has reaffirmed its commitment to provide financial backing for the continued organization of the Lilongwe Motor Show. NICO Group officials said the event delivers both entertainment and valuable business opportunities for stakeholders in the automotive sector. In an interview, NICO Insurance Company Head of Business, Zalimba Makawa, commended the organizers for creating a […]

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Counterfeit Fertilizer Again? Bonongwe Back in Police Custody as Legal Troubles Deepen

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Prominent businessman and Agrizone International Trading (AZIT) Chief Executive Officer Matius Bonongwe is once again at the centre of a major fertilizer scandal after police arrested him over the alleged possession of 670 bags of suspected counterfeit NPK fertilizer branded with the Export Trading Group (ETG) logo. The latest arrest adds to a growing list […]

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“The Kwacha Is Falling, Families Are Breaking” — Chithyola Paints Bleak Picture of Malawi’s Economy

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Opposition Leader Simplex Chithyola Banda has delivered a grim assessment of Malawi’s economy, telling residents of Bwaila that ordinary families are bearing the full weight of a collapsing currency, rising prices and shrinking opportunities. Addressing a political rally at Nguluwe Primary School in Chinsapo Township on Saturday, ahead of the Bwaila parliamentary by-election scheduled for […]

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Bushiri Spends Over K700 Million Bringing Stranded Malawians Home from South Africa

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Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has committed more than K700 million to repatriate stranded Malawians from South Africa in a humanitarian mission that has reunited families and offered hundreds of desperate citizens a second chance at life. The funds have been used to provide buses for the return journey, medical assistance and food for vulnerable Malawians who […]

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NBM plc strengthens customer relations at Mzuzu Engagement Cocktail

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National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc reaffirmed its commitment to customer-centric banking by hosting a Customer Engagement Cocktail at Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel, bringing together customers and senior bank executives to interact, exchange ideas and showcase the bank’s growing range of digital banking solutions. The engagement provided customers with an opportunity to interact directly with the […]

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