[Nyasa Times] Malawi cannot afford to rely on external demand or donor support as the global economy slows, according to a senior Reserve Bank of Malawi economist, who has warned that the country is underperforming even by regional standards and must accelerate reforms to strengthen economic resilience.
[Nyasa Times] Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have won a major legal victory after the High Court in Lilongwe delivered its final ruling crushing efforts to extradite them to South Africa.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's government has denied reports that President Peter Mutharika has travelled to India for medical treatment, saying he remains in South Africa on a private visit.
[Nyasa Times] Washington Chimuzu, chief executive of Eris Properties, said greater collaboration between government and developers would be necessary if Malawi is to meet its affordable housing objectives.
[Nyasa Times] Apostle Hulda Kamanga has pledged K50 million towards the upgrading of Lingadzi Police Station and appealed to businesses and members of the public to support efforts to improve facilities serving vulnerable women and children.
[Nyasa Times] The government has launched a robust defence of its economic record, dismissing allegations by UTM president Dalitso Kabambe as "unsubstantiated" and accusing the opposition leader of engaging in political rhetoric rather than presenting facts.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's major political parties have been urged to resolve internal disputes and strengthen their grassroots structures well ahead of the 2030 General Election, amid growing signs of factionalism within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the United Transformation Movement (UTM).
[Nyasa Times] Three former leaders of Malawi's Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have launched a dramatic court move to stop their arrest, claiming police are pursuing them over a case that was thrown out more than six years ago.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's tobacco regulator has urged growers to begin preparations early for the 2026/27 season, warning that timely field management and adherence to recommended farming practices will be crucial to producing leaf capable of attracting stronger prices on international markets.
[Nyasa Times] A shocking probe has been launched amid claims that life-saving medicines are being stolen from Malawi's public hospitals while patients are left facing empty shelves and desperate shortages.
[Nyasa Times] National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has expressed satisfaction with the Malawi National Women Football Team's promising start to the Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers, saying the team's first-leg victory over Zimbabwe has boosted morale ahead of the return match in Harare on Tuesday.
[Nyasa Times] NICO Holdings says its flagship One NICO Top 12 Netball Cup is on a mission to unearth Malawi's next generation of stars, with hopes of discovering future talents.
[Nyasa Times] Universal Industries Limited has donated food and beverage products worth K850,000 to support Nyika Media Club's (NMC) annual Mother's Day charity event, which will be held at Bolero Rural Hospital in Rumphi District on Thursday.
[Nyasa Times] Telecommunications company TNM has injected K10 million into the Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM), backing the organisation's annual general meeting as it seeks to strengthen sports journalism and contribute to the growth of sport in the country.
[Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has been handed a positive report card for his first year in office, with the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) awarding his administration 3.75 out of six points while highlighting both key achievements and persistent economic challenges.
[Nyasa Times] Former Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera has departed for Ghana where he is set to attend the 10th World Assemblies of God Congress (WAGC 2026) in Accra, which gets under way on 14 October.
[Nyasa Times] A nationwide crackdown on fuel hoarders, black-market traders and illegal motorcycle operators has been launched as authorities move to stamp out a thriving underground fuel trade blamed for worsening Malawi's fuel crisis.
[Nyasa Times] The launch of projects under the reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Thyolo Central has offered a glimpse into government's broader vision for decentralisation, with officials arguing that the new model shifts decision-making power closer to communities while strengthening accountability for public resources.
[Nyasa Times] The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has unveiled ambitious plans to roll out tollgates on all Roads Authority roads currently under construction, saying the move is critical to raising the money needed to keep Malawi's road network in good condition.
[Nyasa Times] Villagers benefiting from government-backed loans have been warned that failing to repay the money could shut the door on others hoping to access life-changing support.
[Nyasa Times] There are bad investments, there are questionable investments and then there are investments that leave everyone asking a rather simple question: who, exactly, was minding the shop?
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's First Vice-President, Jane Ansah, has appealed to women to seek medical attention as soon as they detect unusual changes in their breasts, warning that late diagnosis continues to undermine efforts to combat one of the country's most persistent health challenges.
[Nyasa Times] The Vice-President says her relationship with the President remains cordial, even as she says some in the governing elite are unhappy with his choice
[Nyasa Times] Parliament will reconvene on 9 November for a five-week review of government spending, Speaker Sameer Suleman has announced.
[Nyasa Times] Members of Malawi's security agencies are going head to head this week at the 2026 Inter-Security Agencies Sports Festival, which opened at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Member of Parliament for Thyolo Central, Dr Ben Phiri, has described the reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) as a major breakthrough in grassroots development, saying it will accelerate the implementation of key infrastructure and social projects in the constituency.
[Nyasa Times] Africa has strong seed policies but weak delivery, says AGRA president in The New African
[Nyasa Times] Wedson Nyirenda, the FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach, has been named the FDH Bank Premiership's coach of the month for August, the second time he has won the award since taking charge in June.
[Nyasa Times] FCB Nyasa Big Bullets moved to the top of the FDH Bank Premiership on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Blue Eagles at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre.
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is preparing to hold fresh elections for its regional and district committees, with several members already positioning themselves for the posts.