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November 5, 2025, 7:08 am
Police Rearrest 11 Suspects Freed On Bail in Mponela Violence Case
- [Nyasa Times] Police in Lilongwe have rearrested 11 people who had earlier in the day been granted bail by the Lilongwe Magistrate's Court. The group is facing five charges connected to violent incidents that occurred in Mponela, Dowa District, in May this year.
TotalEnergies Loses Appeal As Supreme Court Clears $480 Million Fuel Dispute for Trial
- [Nyasa Times] The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal has thrown out an appeal by TotalEnergies, paving the way for a full trial in a blockbuster $480 million (about K824 billion) lawsuit jointly filed by the Malawi Government and local fuel supplier Prima Fuels.
Mpico, Soche Technical College Signs MOU to Offer Tertiary Education to Vulnerable Students
- [Nyasa Times] MPICO plc, a subsidiary of a leading financial services provider Old Mutual Malawi has entered into a partnership with Soche Technical College, a collaboration which is aimed at offering support to vulnerable young people who never had an opportunity to access formal education to be trained in two trades namely; Plumbing and Electrical Installation.
Malawi, Norway Sign $19.5 Million Health Sector Support Deal
- [Nyasa Times] The Government of Malawi has signed a US$19.5 million (approximately MK34.1 billion) financial agreement with the Kingdom of Norway, a move hailed as a major boost to the country's health sector.
Lilongwe Dho Hails Mother Care Groups for Scaling Up Immunisation Coverage
- [Nyasa Times] The Lilongwe District Health Office (DHO), through its Extended Programme on Immunisation (EPI), has applauded the role of Mother Care Groups (MCGs) in improving immunisation coverage among under-five children in the district.
Msilikali Sacco 3 Crowned 'Mdf Veterans Thanksgiving Golf Tournament' Winners As NBS Bank Contributes K100 Million Towards the Initiative
- [Nyasa Times] The Msilikali Sacco 3, a team which was comprised of two female golfers, Thoko Gaffar and Asante Makuta has been crowned the 2025 Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Veterans Thanksgiving Golf Tournament winners after producing an outstanding performance which saw them scoring 54 points in the competition which is sponsored annually by NBS Bank.
The Sinecure Question - Are Malawi's Vice Presidents and Special Offices Really Serving the Nation?
- [Nyasa Times] Onjezani Kenani's recent post raises a question that Malawians have been whispering for years but rarely confront openly: Are our top-tier political offices--especially the Vice President, Second Vice President, and other high-ranking officials--actually fulfilling their duties, or are they essentially paid sinecures?
Court Clears Sura Trading in K1.7 Billion Mdf Contract
- [Nyasa Times] High Court Judge Anneline Kathambi has lifted the FIA preservation order on Ceaser Mugore trading as Sura Trading Malawi, which supplied Malawi Defence Force equipment worth K1.7 billion. Following investigations, the court found no case against the company regarding the MDF contract.
Malawi's Economic Survival At Stake - IMF Mission to Decide Citizens' Future
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi stands at a crucial economic crossroads as an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission prepares to meet government officials in early November 2025 -- talks that could determine the country's financial stability and the livelihoods of millions.
Political Violence Web Widens - 15 Now Nabbed in Lilongwe Crackdown
- [Nyasa Times] The net is tightening. Police have arrested six more suspects linked to last year's violent political attacks and disruption of demonstrations in Lilongwe -- bringing the total number of suspects to 15 in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough against political thuggery.
Cure or Just Painkiller? Malawi Rules Out Kwacha Devaluation As Solution to Forex Woes
- [Nyasa Times] Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha says the government is not considering devaluation of the kwacha as a solution to Malawi's ongoing foreign exchange shortages, arguing that past devaluations have brought more pain than progress.
No Time to Feast - Mutharika Declares War On Lazy and Corrupt Ministers
- [Nyasa Times] President Peter Mutharika has drawn a hard line in the sand -- warning his newly appointed ministers that this is not the time to eat, celebrate or enrich themselves, but a time to work, deliver, and rescue a struggling nation.
Nomads Complete Treble Win Over Bullets As Fdh Bank Cup Against Silver Final Beckons
- [Nyasa Times] For the third time this season, Mighty Wanderers have proved to be the ultimate tormentors of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets -- booting them out of the FDH Bank Cup and booking a place in the grand finale against Silver Strikers.
South Africa's Hollow Pursuit - Bushiri Extradition Defeat Exposes Weak Case and Waning Credibility
- [Nyasa Times] South Africa's government has been left scrambling after the High Court of Malawi shattered its extradition bid against Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary -- a ruling that laid bare the legal frailties and procedural blunders behind Pretoria's years-long pursuit.
Bushiri's Bombshell Drags General Sibiya Deeper Into Corruption Storm
- [Scrolla] Bushiri claims his team met with General Sibiya and paid huge sums "in the name of the general" to stop his case. The Madlanga Commission and a parliamentary ad-hoc committee are probing Sibiya for alleged bribes, interference and dirty police tenders.
MCP MPs Plot to Oust Chithyola in Opposition Leadership Coup
- [Nyasa Times] A storm is brewing within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) as its Members of Parliament are set to meet tomorrow in what insiders describe as a coordinated plot to unseat current Leader of Opposition, Simplex Chithyola.
Malawi Stock Exchange Is Africa's Top Performer After 76 Percent Q3 Rise
- [Daba Finance] The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) extended its record-breaking rally in 2025, with the Malawi All Share Index (MASI) soaring 75.56% in the third quarter to 579,213 points, up from 329,922. The index has now gained 236.7% since January, both in kwacha and U.S. dollar terms -- making it one of the best-performing stock markets globally All listed companies closed the quarter higher, led by National Investment Trust (+327.8%), Standard Bank Malawi (+174.6%), and NICO Holdings (+101.1%)
Malawi Court Halts Bushiri Extradition to South Africa
- [Scrolla] Justice Mzonde Mvula said the lower court denied the Bushiris a fair hearing and used unauthenticated and hearsay evidence to order their extradition. The court also cited safety fears after a bomb attack on the couple's car, saying the right to life outweighs the need to face trial.
Mutharika's 'New' Cabinet Draws Ire - Bloated, Regionally Skewed, and Breaking Key Promises
- [Nyasa Times] In a move that has immediately drawn accusations of hypocrisy and political opportunism, His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika today unveiled a 24-member cabinet that blatantly contradicts his own party's manifesto pledge to trim the executive to a lean 20 members.
Tanzania Unrest Chokes Malawi's Economy As Trucks, Fuel Shipments Stall At Border
- [Nyasa Times] Economic ripples from Tanzania's post-election unrest are now being felt deep inside Malawi, with hundreds of transporters--including fuel tankers--trapped at the Kasumulu Border and supply chains grinding to a halt.
Ayuba Sylvester James - 'For MCP to Rise, Chakwera Must Fall'
- [Nyasa Times] Independent Member of Parliament Ayuba Sylvester James has positioned himself as one of the clearest and boldest voices confronting the direction Malawi Congress Party has taken under former President Lazarus Chakwera. His message is not wrapped in diplomacy or caution. It is sharp, deliberate, and rooted in a political reality that many within the party whisper about but fear to say aloud: MCP will not rise again unless Chakwera steps aside--fully and immediately.
Breaking the Silence - Lilongwe Hosts Bold Public Lecture On Sexual Orientation and Inclusion
- [Nyasa Times] Lilongwe is tonight set to host a powerful and potentially transformative public lecture that challenges society to rethink how it treats people of diverse sexual orientations.
Restoring Order - How the New Mutharika Administration Plans to Rebuild Malawi
- [Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has laid out a sweeping and urgent programme aimed at stabilising Malawi's struggling economy and restoring public confidence in government institutions.
Nation in Flames - Tanzania Erupts in Chaos Over 'Stolen' Election, President's Whereabouts Unknown
- [Nyasa Times] Tanzania was plunged into its worst political crisis in decades Thursday, as nationwide protests against alleged electoral theft turned violently lethal, prompting a military lockdown, a near-total internet blackout, and casting the whereabouts of President Samia Suluhu into mystery.
Ntcheu Man Fined K10 Million or Faces 3 Years in Jail for Possessing 124kg of Cannabis
- [Nyasa Times] The Ntcheu Magistrate's Court has sentenced 30-year-old Brave Phiri to pay a fine of K10 million or spend three years in prison after he was found guilty of possessing 124 kilograms of cannabis without a license.
MCP's Indecision Strikes Again - the Party Still Can't Make Up Its Mind On Choice of Leader of Opposition
- [Nyasa Times] True to its now-famous reputation for hesitation and internal confusion, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is once again caught in the web of indecision -- this time over its parliamentary leadership.
Malawi's Cross-Border Women Traders Cry Foul Over Rampant Corruption and Abuse At Border Posts
- [Nyasa Times] The Cross Border Traders Association of Malawi has raised the alarm over worsening corruption, extortion, and harassment that women traders face at the country's entry and exit points.
Lipipa Hails New Cabinet, Calls for Unity and Integrity in Building a Self-Reliant Malawi
- [Nyasa Times] Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator for Nancholi Constituency, Noel Lipipa, has extended heartfelt congratulations to all newly appointed Ministers and Deputy Ministers, describing their appointment as both an honour and a sacred responsibility to serve the nation.
Malawi Conducts Mass Drug Distribution Campaign for Bilharzia, Others
- [Nyasa Times] The Ministry of Health and Sanitation in collaboration with partners will conduct a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign for bilharzia and Soil Transmitted Hermith (STH) from 3 to 7th November.
Congoma Joins Global Call for Debt Cancellation to Jumpstart Malawi's Economy
- [Nyasa Times] The Council for Non-Governmental Organisations in Malawi (CONGOMA), a member of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), on Thursday joined citizens across the world in commemorating the People's Assemblies under the theme: "End Austerity, Cancel the Debt, Tax the Rich: Health, Education and Social Protection for All."
