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August 24, 2026, 5:06 am
Namiwa Bail Ruling Due As Treason Case Continues
- [Nyasa Times] The fate of jailed rights activist Sylvester Namiwa hangs in the balance today, with High Court of Malawi Judge Mzonde Mvula set to deliver a crucial ruling on his bail application.
No Evidence of Crime - High Court Releases Frozen K383m to Nema Farm Seeds
- [Nyasa Times] A Malawian businessperson has scored a major legal victory after the High Court of Malawi's Commercial Division lifted a preservation order that had frozen more than K383 million of his money, ruling there were no grounds to suspect the funds were linked to criminal activity.
Pastor Warns Malawi Police Officers Against 'The Trap of Jezebel' As Force Tackles Mental Health Stigma
- [Nyasa Times] A Christian pastor has called on Malawi's police officers to guard their marriages as fiercely as they guard public safety, warning that infidelity is quietly adding to a mental health crisis many in the force are only now beginning to speak about openly.
Malawi's Biggest Greenhouse Farm Is a Game-Changer
- [Nyasa Times] A sprawling greenhouse farm near Kamuzu International Airport has been hailed as a game-changer for Malawi's agricultural sector, generating vital foreign exchange and creating opportunities for hundreds of Malawians in what was once barren ground.
More Than 33,000 Malawians Approved for Student Loans Amid Gender Gap
- [Nyasa Times] More than 33,000 needy and eligible students have been provisionally approved for funding under the 2026/27 academic year loan cycle, as the Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) revealed it had been hit with unprecedented demand for financial support.
Luntha TV Denies Coordinated Effort to Boost VP Ansah
- [Nyasa Times] Luntha TV director Fr David Niwagaba has dismissed reports suggesting his station was involved in a coordinated effort to boost Vice President Jane Ansah's political standing, insisting the claims have no basis in truth.
Malawi Election Chief Calls for Action On Review Findings,Warns Against Complacency
- [Nyasa Times] The chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Annabel Mtalimanja, has called on electoral stakeholders to treat democracy as a continuous undertaking rather than a series of one-off events, warning that the quality of future elections will depend on the work done between now and polling day.
Malawi Warned of More Blackouts After Nkula Plant Failures
- [Nyasa Times] Malawians have been warned to brace themselves for further power outages after a fresh 42-megawatt (MW) generation shortfall hit the national grid - a deficit that balloons to a crippling 83MW during evening peak hours.
Scorchers Vs Bullets? Gangata Proposes Blockbuster Friendlies Against Malawi's Biggest Clubs Ahead of World Cup
- [Nyasa Times] Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Alfred Gangata has floated a mouth-watering proposal for the Malawi Scorchers to take on domestic giants Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers in warm-up friendlies, as part of the team's preparations for next year's World Cup in Brazil.
A First Lady, a Presidential Chair, and a Small Constitutional Headache
- [Nyasa Times] There is a particular kind of political row that Malawi does rather well: not one born of corruption or policy failure, but of symbolism - of who sat where, and on what, and whether they ought to have.
Silver Strikers Ladies Open CAF Campaign With Thrilling 2-1 Comeback Win
- [Nyasa Times] Silver Strikers Ladies produced a stunning turnaround to beat Mozambique's Costa Do Sol 2-1 in their opening CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers fixture at the Gaborone United Stadium in Botswana on Friday.
Presscane Supports Milare Police With Road Cones to Boost Safety
- [Nyasa Times] PressCane Limited has donated road cones to the Milare Police Substation in Blantyre to enhance the safety and visibility of police officers working along the roads.
Malawi Football Legends' Tracksuits Sell Out Ahead of 29 August Launch
- [Nyasa Times] Football Legends Association (FLA) has been left stunned after its entire consignment of tracksuits and jerseys sold out within weeks - with the merchandise now set to be officially launched at a star-studded gala dinner in Lilongwe.
First Lady Joins Scorchers' Victory Dance and Photo Spree At Kamuzu Palace
- [Nyasa Times] She swapped stateswoman formality for pure celebration - as First Lady Gertrude Mutharika was pictured dancing along with the Malawi Scorchers to the very morale songs the team belted out in their dressing room during their historic Wafcon campaign.
Gazette Media Backs Malawian Autobiography Publishing - Mang'anda Memoir Launches
- [Nyasa Times] Gazette Media Lead Consultant Macdonald Chapalapata has reaffirmed his firm's commitment to supporting Malawians seeking to tell their stories through book publishing, as the industry continues to grow in the country.
Malawi 'Losing $700million Worth of Gold to Smugglers' - As Government Scrambles to Crack Down On Illegal Mining Trade
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi's government is putting fresh measures in place to clean up the country's mining sector, after it emerged the nation could be losing hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of gold to smugglers every year.
Councils Starved of Cash As Malawi Govt Releases Just 9 Percent of Promised Billions
- [Nyasa Times] Local government authorities across Malawi are being starved of desperately needed cash, after it emerged councils have received just nine percent of their K1.25 trillion Parliament-approved allocation for the 2026/27 financial year -- despite the year already being five months old.
Malawi's Power Crisis Deepens As Mozambique Lifeline Misses Third Deadline
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi is entering yet another dark chapter in its electricity crisis. The much-touted Mozambique-Malawi Interconnection Project, meant to inject urgently needed power into the national grid, has missed its third commissioning deadline.
Malawi Police Sent 'Back to School' By U.S. Embassy for English Lessons - With a Twist - AI On the Syllabus
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi police officers are being put through a rigorous new training programme this month, aimed at sharpening their English communication skills - with a helping hand from artificial intelligence.
Defence Lawyer Grills Airtel Malawi Expert in Demo Violence Trial
- [Nyasa Times] A defence lawyer sharply challenged an Airtel Malawi engineer's evidence during cross-examination on Wednesday, as the State wrapped up its case against eight men accused of injuring a civil servant during a violent disruption of a pay protest at Lilongwe's Botanical Gardens in March 2025.
Court to Rule On Chaudhry Arrest Warrants Amid Fraud Allegations
- [Nyasa Times] Controversial businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry is heading back to court on Monday -- with a growing pile of fraud claims against him, including a shock £1.6million lawsuit.
Court Blocks Chakwera-Linked Group From Ousting SG Chimwendo Banda
- [Nyasa Times] Explosive High Court injunction bars self-styled "Veterans" group, sponsored by former President himself, from suspending secretary general or locking party HQ
The Last Girl Standing - How One Teenager Fought Poverty to Stay in School
- [Nyasa Times] Duana Muhammad, 17, reveals heartbreaking reality of watching classmates drop out and marry as young as 13 -- while she battled on through repeated years and grinding poverty
Malawi's Football Fans Gear Up for English Premier League Kick-Off
- [Nyasa Times] Football-mad Malawi is bracing itself for a weekend of wall-to-wall Premier League action, as the English top flight kicks off this Friday with reigning champions Arsenal taking on newly-promoted Coventry City.
HRDC Demands Justice As Namiwa Awaits Uncontested Bail Ruling
- [Nyasa Times] A leading human rights coalition has launched a scathing attack on Malawi's justice system, demanding urgent action after activist Sylvester Namiwa was left languishing behind bars for three weeks -- despite the State itself not opposing his bail.
Malawi's Fiscal Surplus Offers Rare Bright Spot Amid Declining Donor Support
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi recorded a K349.9 billion fiscal surplus in June 2026, its first monthly surplus in more than a year, according to Reserve Bank of Malawi data -- a development that comes as government prepares to rely more heavily on domestic tax revenue to fund public spending.
From Seed Capital to a New Life - Joyce Banda's Foundation Transforming Zomba Families
- [Nyasa Times] Former President Joyce Banda delivered a powerful message on the future of Malawi's development today, insisting the country's ambitious 2063 vision can only be realised if vulnerable women, youths and children are given the support they need to unlock their full potential.
Scorchers Hailed As Region's Only Automatic World Cup Qualifiers
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi's Scorchers have been showered with fresh praise from across the continent, after the African Union Sports Council (Ausc) Region 5 saluted the team for becoming the ONLY side from the entire Southern African region to earn automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Tapiwa Chakwera Takes Husband Sean Kampondeni to Court to End Marriage
- [Nyasa Times] Tapiwa Chakwera, daughter of former President Lazarus Chakwera, has taken her husband Sean Kampondeni to Court in a bid to legally end their marriage, in a case that has already begun attracting significant public attention.
