[Nyasa Times] Parliament has today begun deliberations on the extradition of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, to South Africa, signaling growing national solidarity against what many see as a politically motivated and unjust legal pursuit.
[Nyasa Times] The First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc has committed a K5 million sponsorship to Malawi Law Society (MLS) which will go towards supporting the country's all lawyers umbrella body in its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for March 28-30 2025 at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi.
[Nyasa Times] Police in Lilongwe have arrested Grant Mpasu, 38, for allegedly stealing oxygen supply copper pipes and electricity wires worth K2.8 million from Bwaila District Hospital's labor ward on the night of March 21, 2025.
[Nyasa Times] Mchinji District Environmental Health Office (DEHO) says they are committed to working with Mother Care Groups (MCGs) in promoting vaccine immunization and ensuring that there is sustainability in the event that the campaign phases out.
[Nyasa Times] The Nkhoma Community Education Fund, a brainchild of concerned people living around Nkhoma in Lilongwe, has appealed to well-wishers to chip in resources that can eventually aid needy students at Nkhoma College of Nursing and Midwifery (NCSM).
[Nyasa Times] Chikangawa9, an afro-jazz single that recounts events surrounding the death of former vice president Saulos Chilima and eight others in a plane crash in Chikangawa last year, continues to receive massive listenership for its creative rigour and style.
[Nyasa Times] Hearing of a high-profile case of illegal possession and trafficking of 200 bags of charcoal worth over MK20 million failed Wednesday in Lilongwe, following the absence of Principal Resident Magistrate Rodrick Michongwe and witnesses.
[Leigh Day] Members of local communities living near Kasungu National Park on the Zambian-Malawi border are bringing a legal claim against the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) following an elephant relocation project that is alleged to have caused the deaths of at least 12 people, injured many more and left local communities in constant fear for their lives.
[Nyasa Times] Mzuzu Police have barred journalists from photographing the newly constructed Mzuzu Police Clinic, just days after Northern Region Police Commissioner Richard Luhanga was arrested on corruption charges.
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Congress Party's (MCP) primary elections have turned into a battleground of frustration, allegations of fraud, and blatant irregularities, leaving some aspirants questioning the party's commitment to democracy. While the ruling party boasts of conducting free and fair primaries, a growing number of candidates and supporters are crying foul, exposing deep cracks within MCP's internal election process.
[Nyasa Times] Senior Chief Kalonga did not mince his words when he stood tall before President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe today and he declared: "September Tikuona Kutalika"--a poetic way of saying that Malawians are ready to re-elect him during September 16 elections.
[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat in liaison with the Malawi Defense Forces conducted a 5-day training on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in Peace Support Operations (PSOs). Recognising the complexity in which PSOs are conducted, the training was conducted from 10-14 March 2025 in Lilongwe, Malawi and was attended by representatives from the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), Malawi Prison Service, Malawi Police Service, and the Ministry of Gender, Community
[CAF] Tunisia left it late but secured a crucial 2-0 win over a stubborn Malawi side to tighten their grip at the top of Group H in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, while Ethiopia revived their campaign in emphatic fashion with a stunning 6-1 rout of Djibouti in Group A.
[Nyasa Times] Private schools in Malawi are quietly slipping into crisis, yet their struggle remains largely unheard and unaddressed. These institutions, which have long been pillars of quality education, are now battling to stay afloat in the face of crippling economic challenges. The weight of rising costs, coupled with the loss of financial support from a large portion of their student base, has pushed many private schools to the edge.
[Nyasa Times] The disgraceful smear campaign against Vitumbiko Mumba within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is not just pathetic--it is outright treacherous. And what's worse? The very people leading this vendetta against him are not outsiders or seasoned political heavyweights; they are young men just like him. Bitter, insecure, and terrified of being outshone, these political toddlers would rather watch MCP crumble into oblivion than see Mumba rise.
[Nyasa Times] Following the launch of the campaign dubbed 'Zikumveka Kumbuyoko' last year, NICO Group has been taking a front seat in equipping Malawians with relevant and essential knowledge for making informed decisions on money matters.
[Nyasa Times] The Malawian government has ignited a firestorm of criticism after awarding a $29.9 million (K52 billion) passport printing contract to Madras Security Printers Private Limited, an Indian company allegedly embroiled in corruption scandals, fraud allegations, and failed government contracts across multiple countries.
[Nyasa Times] Traditional leaders from Nkhotakota have overwhelmingly endorsed His Excellency, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera's bid for re-election, praising his unwavering dedication to the welfare of all Malawians and his commitment to the equitable distribution of development across the nation.
[Nyasa Times] The long-awaited reopening of Mzuzu and Karonga airports is just three weeks away, marking a significant milestone for northern Malawi. Deputy Minister of Transport Steven Malondera confirmed the exciting news during an inspection of Karonga airport, emphasizing the transformative impact this move will have on mining, agriculture, and tourism in the region.
[Nyasa Times] In an explosive and unapologetic outburst, Minister of Trade and Industry Vitumbiko Mumba has publicly condemned the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leadership, accusing senior figures of orchestrating a toxic and corrupt system to suppress genuine party members and manipulate primaries for personal gain.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's gemstone exporters have issued a scathing ultimatum to the government, demanding the immediate lifting of what they call a crippling and "reckless" ban on mineral exports -- or face unspecified consequences.
[Nyasa Times] Inkosi Chindi of Mzimba has praised President Lazarus Chakwera's administration for delivering critical infrastructure developments in Mzimba district, calling for continued support for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in the upcoming elections.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi National Women's Football star Rose Kabzere came on as a substitute on Saturday to rescue a point for Montpellier against Nantes in the French top women's football league.
[Nyasa Times] I fully support the Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor's directive to reject import payments not processed through the formal local banking system.
[Nyasa Times] For over three decades, Malawi has crafted a succession of economic blueprints--each filled with promise, each aimed at unlocking growth, tackling poverty, and attracting investment. Yet, in practice, a repeating cycle has taken hold: grand visions, followed by weak implementation, policy reversals, and the persistent drag of governance challenges. The result is a country that continues to underperform, despite its rich potential.
[Nyasa Times] Members of Parliament (MPs) under the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Technology have expressed satisfaction with the efficacy of the organo-mineral fertilizer currently being tested in Lilongwe, Salima and Dedza districts.
[Nyasa Times] The founder and leader of Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Jesus For All Nations, Major Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, has expressed his excitement and admiration for the growing talent in Malawi's women's football, following the electrifying conclusion of the 2024 Goshen-FAM Women's Football Championship.
[Nyasa Times] Ethanol Company Limited (EthCo), a subsidiary of conglomerate Press Corporation Limited (PCL) has made a donation of K2 million to Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM) for its Elective General Meeting (EGM) set to take place in Salima over the weekend.
[Nyasa Times] National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc has given K3 million to the Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM) in support of its Elective General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for this weekend at Safari Beach in Salima.
[RFI] Lilongwe, Milawi - In Milawi's capital city of Lilongwe, Charles Kabenan desciribed his recent experience when visiting a shop to purchase building materials. The previous day, the total cost of the items had been K1,195,400 (US$681.38), yet within mere hours, it had surged to K1,390,000 (US$792.30).