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May 26, 2026, 11:05 am
Government Vows Fierce Fight Against K1 Trillion Finance Bank Claim
- [Nyasa Times] The Malawi Government has declared it will aggressively fight a staggering compensation claim reportedly estimated at nearly K1 trillion in the long-running legal battle involving Finance Bank Malawi Limited and Reserve Bank of Malawi, warning that it will not allow public funds to be surrendered without a brutal legal contest.
UN Faces 25-40% Staff Cuts, 30% Funding Reduction As Crisis Threatens Key Services in Malawi
- [Nyasa Times] The United Nations has announced that agencies operating in Malawi are preparing for staff reductions of between 25 and 40 percent following a global funding decline of up to 30 percent, raising fears of severe disruption to humanitarian and development services across the country.
Arsenal Fans Cry Foul As Police Force Cancellation of Lilongwe Victory Parade
- [Nyasa Times] Arsenal supporters in Malawi have expressed frustration and disappointment after police effectively forced the cancellation of a planned victory parade in Lilongwe, sparking anger among fans who had already mobilised for the celebrations.
Attorney General Mbeta Saves Malawi K23.4 Billion in Landmark Fertiliser Case Victory
- [Nyasa Times] Frank Mbeta has scored a major legal victory for the government and Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) after successfully blocking the payment of US$13.48 million -- approximately K23.4 billion -- to Nendongo Commercial Group in a high-stakes fertiliser supply dispute.
MEC Pushes for Better Benefits As Economic Crisis Erodes Commissioners' Conditions of Service
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appealed to Parliament for an urgent review of commissioners' conditions of service, arguing that worsening economic pressures and sweeping government austerity measures have significantly weakened benefits that were only revised last year.
'Just an Assault' - Civil Servants Union Tears Into New Minimum Wages As Cost of Living Crushes Workers
- [Nyasa Times] The newly announced minimum wage adjustments have triggered outrage from labour leaders, with the Civil Servants Trade Union (CSTU) declaring that the salary increments are nowhere near enough to rescue workers from Malawi's deepening economic crisis.
UNDP Report Exposes Depth of Poverty Crisis in Malawi As 10.8 Million Struggle Without Basic Needs
- [Nyasa Times] A new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report has painted a grim picture of life in Malawi, revealing that nearly six in every 10 Malawians are trapped in multidimensional poverty -- a level of deprivation so severe that millions are living without adequate food, clean water, electricity, education and healthcare.
'God Exposed Them' - Vice-President Ansah Breaks Silence On Drone Saga, Says She Knew She Was Being Followed
- [Nyasa Times] Vice-President Jane Ansah has revealed chilling details surrounding the controversial drone incident at her Lilongwe residence, saying she had already been warned that unknown individuals had been monitoring her movements before the device was finally captured by her security team.
UTM Freezes Out MCP From Chilima Memorial As Political Hostility Deepens
- [Nyasa Times] The widening rift between UTM Party and the former governing Malawi Congress Party has exploded into the open after UTM deliberately excluded MCP leadership from this year's memorial service for late Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima -- a move exposing the deepening bitterness and unresolved tensions surrounding Chilima's death.
St. Patrick's Catholic Parish to Celebrate 50 Years of Faith and Service With Golden Jubilee On May 30
- [Nyasa Times] St. Patrick's Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe is set to celebrate 50 years of ministry, spiritual guidance and community service with a Golden Jubilee celebration scheduled for May 30, 2026.
Emuni Study Exposes Deep Crisis in Inclusive Early Childhood Education in Lilongwe
- [Nyasa Times] A new study by Emmanuel University has exposed serious weaknesses in Malawi's Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) system, revealing that many centres in Lilongwe Urban, Lilongwe East and Lilongwe West are ill-equipped to provide inclusive education for children with disabilities.
Admarc Yet to Receive K40 Billion As Delays Leave Farmers Exposed to Exploitative Maize Prices
- [Nyasa Times] Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) says it has still not received the funding promised by government to begin purchasing maize and other farm produce from farmers, raising fears that thousands of smallholder farmers could continue falling prey to exploitative vendors offering extremely low prices.
Court Slams Kamangila in Defamation Battle As Judge Manda Wins Major Legal Victory
- [Nyasa Times] Private practice lawyer and self-styled corruption whistleblower Alexious Kamangila has suffered a major legal blow after the High Court ruled that he is liable to pay damages to High Court Judge Kenan Manda in a high-profile defamation case stemming from statements made in October 2024.
Magla Donates K7.8m to Mzuzu-Viphya Lions Club
- [Nyasa Times] The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has donated K7.8 million to Mzuzu-Viphya Lions Club, to support the launch of a free screening campaign for eyesight, diabetes and mental health, scheduled for May 30 in Rumphi district.
Malawians Face Endless Darkness As Power Crisis Deepens
- [Nyasa Times] For many Malawians, electricity has become a privilege that appears without warning and disappears without apology.
Govt Recalls All Diplomats Amid Speculation Over New Foreign Mission Appointments
- [Nyasa Times] Government has recalled all diplomats serving in Malawi's foreign missions abroad, paving the way for a new wave of appointments expected to reshape the country's diplomatic representation.
DNA Tests and Background Checks Become Accessible Locally in Malawi
- [Nyasa Times] For years, accessing reliable DNA testing and professional background verification services in Malawi has been a major challenge. Because these services were considered expensive and highly secretive, many Malawians were left vulnerable to paternity shocks, identity fraud, and costly hiring mistakes.
Study Reveals Millions of Rural Malawians Trapped in Poverty As 'Ganyu' Replaces Farming
- [Nyasa Times] A new study has revealed a worrying shift in Malawi's rural economy, showing that millions of people are increasingly abandoning work in their own gardens to survive on low-paying piecework locally known as ganyu -- a trend experts warn is deepening poverty and food insecurity across the country.
Old Mutual Expands Financial Literacy Drive to MDF and Other Institutions Amid Growing Economic Pressure
- [Nyasa Times] Old Mutual Malawi has intensified its nationwide financial literacy campaign by engaging members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and several civilian institutions in a series of financial education workshops aimed at equipping people with practical money management skills during the country's difficult economic period.
Chimwemwe Chipungu Says Surveyors Hold Key to Malawi's Vision 2063
- [Nyasa Times] Minister of Lands and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu has described surveyors as critical drivers of Malawi's transformation agenda, calling on the profession to take a leading role in strengthening land governance, embracing modern technology and promoting ethical standards as the country pushes toward the aspirations of Vision 2063.
Supreme Court Extends Chihana Lifeline As Bwb Leadership Circus Deepens
- [Nyasa Times] The dramatic power struggle between Yeremiah Chihana and the board of Blantyre Water Board has taken yet another twist after the Supreme Court temporarily rescued Chihana from suspension, extending a legal battle that continues to expose deep governance wrangles at the institution.
Tobacco Farmers Cry Foul Over Persistently High Rejection Rates
- [Nyasa Times] Tobacco farmers across the country have once again raised concern over the persistently high rejection rates affecting auction burley tobacco since the opening of this year's tobacco marketing season, warning that the situation is discouraging many growers and pushing small-scale farmers deeper into losses.
Fear, Confusion Grip Msundwe As Police, MDF Launch Massive Dawn Crackdown, Arrest 14
- [Nyasa Times] Residents of Msundwe say fear and uncertainty gripped the trading centre yesterday morning after heavily armed officers from the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force descended on the area in a massive dawn security operation that led to the arrest of 14 suspects linked to alleged criminal activities, including smuggling, counterfeit alcohol and illegal gas possession.
'Zigege' Fuels Bad Tendency of Eating Without Hand Washing Habits
- [Nyasa Times] Zigege; is a processed as fried sliced Irish potato soaked in colored and spiced paste of wheat flour.
Mepa Lifts Press Cane Suspension
- [Nyasa Times] The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has lifted a stop order it issued to ethanol distiller, Press Cane Limited early this year over effluent spillages after verifying progress made on some recommendations and conditions issued by the authority.
Mtukula Pakhomo Program Transforms Lives of Women in Mzimba
- [Nyasa Times] Communities in Mzimba South have hailed the Mtukula Pakhomo social cash transfer initiative as a powerful driver of economic empowerment, improved nutrition, and financial independence among vulnerable women and households.
High Court Restores Chihana Suspension, Throws Out Bid to Return As Bwb CEO
- [Nyasa Times] Politician Yeremiah Chihana has suffered a major legal and professional setback after the High Court of Malawi threw out his attempt to remain at the helm of the Blantyre Water Board, effectively restoring his suspension as chief executive officer in a dramatic twist to the high-profile dispute.
'We Kept Searching, but Found No One Alive' - MDF and Police Recount Painful Hunt for Crashed Plane in Viphya Forest
- [Nyasa Times] The search started with urgency and hope, but ended in silence, confusion, and heartbreak deep in the dense Viphya Plantation. For hours on June 10 and 11, 2024, soldiers from the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and officers from the Malawi Police Service moved through thick forest terrain, unsure of direction, relying on fragmented information and difficult navigation as they searched for a missing military aircraft carrying former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others.
Old Mutual Guaranteed Fund Declares 94 Percent Return for 2025
- [Nyasa Times] Old Mutual Life Assurance Company has announced a strong performance of its Guaranteed Fund, declaring a 94% return for the year 2025, a sharp increase from 37% in 2024.
Malawian Students Are Not Failing - the Education System Is What Is Failing to Fully Support Their Success and Potential
- [Nyasa Times] Studying in the United States has been one of the most revealing experiences of my academic life. As a graduate of the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (formerly Malawi Polytechnic), I have had the rare privilege of experiencing two higher education systems that both claim to value excellence--yet produce very different outcomes.
