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February 1, 2026, 11:26 am
Limbe Vendors Storm MRA Offices in Protest Over New Tax System
- [Nyasa Times] Traders from Limbe in Blantyre yesterday staged a rare and symbolic protest by marching to the offices of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to submit a petition rejecting the new Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), a tax policy set to take effect on February 1.
Hunger Crisis Deepens With K71 Billion Funding Gap in National Relief Programme As Govt Begs Donors to Feed 4 Million Malawians
- [Nyasa Times] As hunger tightens its grip on millions of Malawians, government has admitted it is still K71 billion short of funding a national relief programme meant to save vulnerable families from starvation -- once again turning to donors while the crisis deepens on the ground.
Political Analyst Boniface Dulani Says Mutharika-Ansah Rift Signals Deeper Political Strain in DPP
- [Nyasa Times] University of Malawi political science associate professor Boniface Dulani has warned that the recent stripping of delegated functions from First Vice-President Jane Ansah may reveal more than routine administrative reshuffling--it could signal serious internal tensions within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Only Two Malawians Apply As Foreign Coaches Dominate Bullets Job Race
- [Nyasa Times] FCB Nyasa Bullets have raised concern after it emerged that only two out of 16 applicants for the club's head coach position are Malawians, highlighting the continued dominance of foreign coaches even in local football opportunities.
Malawi Budget Under Pressure
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi is tightening its belt under relentless fiscal pressure--yet beneath its soil lies an economic lifeline capable of transforming the nation's fortunes. With untapped mineral wealth estimated to generate over US$1.8 billion annually, experts are questioning why the national budget remains strained while such immense opportunity lies dormant.
Fears Grow As Reports Reveal That More Malawians Are Borrowing to Survive, Not to Invest in Production
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi's private sector credit is now growing mainly because households are borrowing more money, not because businesses are investing in production. This shift shows that the economy is being driven by survival spending rather than real economic growth, and economists warn it could worsen inflation and weaken Malawi's future prospects.
Ntcheu District Hospital Turns Innovation Into Progress, Raises K57 Million to Improve Services
- [Nyasa Times] Ntcheu District Hospital has shown how innovation and smart management can boost healthcare, generating about K57 million through its optional paying services between the 2024 and 2025 financial year. The funds are already making a tangible difference in patient care and hospital operations.
NBM PLC Boosts Veterans Chess Tourney With K5 Million Support
- [Nyasa Times] National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K5 million to the Southern Region Chess League (SRCL) Veterans Chess Tournament aimed at strengthening the development of the sport through structured and inclusive competitions.
Pesticides Control Board Launches Nationwide Inspections to Ensure Safe Chemical Management
- [Nyasa Times] The Pesticides Control Board (PCB) has launched a countrywide inspection exercise to monitor how pesticides and other chemicals are being handled across Malawi. The exercise aims to ensure the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous substances to protect human health, animals, and the environment.
Minister Mwanamvekha Hails AfDB's U.S.$1 Million Support for Malawi's Lean Season Food Response
- [Nyasa Times] Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha has praised the African Development Bank (AfDB) for committing US$1 million (about K1.73 billion) towards Malawi's National Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Plan, describing the support as timely and critical for struggling households.
Malawi Faces K71 Billion Disaster Relief Shortfall As Zimbabwe Donates Supplies
- [Nyasa Times] The Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, Dr Justin Adack Saidi, has appealed for additional food and humanitarian assistance after the government confirmed a K71 billion funding shortfall in its disaster relief response.
MRA Digs in On Rental Tax, Deploys Interns to Track Landlords Nationwide
- [Nyasa Times] The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has made it clear it is not backing down on the implementation of Rental Income Tax, moving decisively to identify, register, and tax property owners earning rental income across the country.
State Defies Court Order As Judge Slams Prosecutorial Negligence in Mumba-Kabwila Case
- [Nyasa Times] In a troubling display of institutional disregard for the rule of law, the State has openly defied a court order to provide mandatory disclosures in a criminal case involving former Minister of Trade Vitumbiko Mumba and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwila, triggering a stern backlash from the court.
Norway Impressed Nasfam Interventions On Women Farmers' Empowerment in Malawi
- [Nyasa Times] The Government of Norway has expressed satisfaction with the interventions the National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) is undertaking to economically empower and transform livelihoods of female farmers in Malawi.
MRA Targets Rental Income, Tenants Fear Taxes Will Be Passed to Them
- [Nyasa Times] The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) continues to widen its revenue collection base following its decision to bring property owners into the ring.
AfDB Injects K1.7 Billion Lifeline As Malawi Battles Deepening Food Crisis
- [Nyasa Times] The Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has signed a financing agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) that will provide Malawi with US$1 million (approximately K1.7 billion) in emergency relief support, offering timely assistance as the country battles worsening food insecurity.
From Campus Hustle to National Brand - the Romulus Chikafutwa's Story
- [Nyasa Times] Romulus Chikafutwa, a 26 years old who is a founder and managing director of AppleGuy MW and a 2021 Computing and Information Systems graduate from Malawi College of Accountancy has transformed a simple mobile vending hustle into a thriving national electronics brand.
Retired Civil Servants Praise Government for Mass Gratuity Payments
- [Nyasa Times] The Association of Retired Civil Servants in Malawi has commended the current government for initiating the mass payment of gratuities to retired civil servants, particularly those who retired in 2022 and 2023 and were left without their benefits for years.
Princess Royal Enhances Scotland's Links With Malawi At Milestone Event in Edinburgh
- [Nyasa Times] Great Britain's Princess Royal has reinforced Scotland's links with Malawi during a milestone event in Edinburgh, Scotland, which was hosted by Lord Provost Robert Aldridge at the City Chambers -- marked the 20th anniversary of the Scotland-Malawi Partnership (SMP).
Government Challenges COP30 Stakeholders to Support Climate Action
- [Nyasa Times] The Chief Secretary to the Government, Justin Adack Saidi, has challenged stakeholders, including private sector players, to take a more proactive role in addressing climate-induced disasters and accelerating global climate action so that Malawi can meaningfully benefit.
State Seeks High Court Review After Man Jailed 6 Years for Defilement Despite Evidence Girl Was 19
- [Nyasa Times] The State has asked the High Court sitting in Lilongwe to urgently review a controversial and deeply troubling judgment delivered by the Mchinji Magistrate's Court, which sentenced Ernest Chimpeni to six years in prison for allegedly defiling a minor.
Maize Wars in MCP - Mkaka Says 'Not a Cash Crop', Ayuba James Calls It 'Lazy Thinking'
- [Nyasa Times] A fierce ideological battle has erupted within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) over the future of maize, laying bare deep divisions in how the former ruling party understands food security, markets, and economic policy.
Children Demand Child-Sensitive 2025-2026 Budgeting
- [Nyasa Times] Forty (40) children drawn from Balaka, Dowa, Mchinji, Mwanza and Ntchisi on Saturday gathered in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, to provide their inputs and recommendations in the formulation of the forthcoming 2025-2026 National Budget.
K206 Billion Missing As Neef Exposed for Massive Mismanagement
- [Nyasa Times] The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has been exposed as a major financial failure after revelations that years of poor management under the previous administration left the institution with over K206 billion in unpaid loans.
State Steps in As Passport Delays, Corruption, Trafficking and Kabaza Crashes Spark Public Concern
- [Nyasa Times] The Malawi Government has unveiled sweeping interventions aimed at resolving persistent passport backlogs, stamping out corruption within immigration offices, dismantling human trafficking rings and reducing the surge in Kabaza motorcycle accidents.
Atupele Muluzi Among World's Top 100 Global Future Builders As Istanbul Hosts Landmark 2026 Summit
- [Nyasa Times] President of the United Democratic Front (UDF) and former Malawi Member of Parliament and Hon. Atupele Muluzi has been named among the Top 100 Global Future Builders 2026, joining an elite group of global leaders, innovators, policymakers and institution builders shaping the direction of the world economy.
Sports Minister Hails Nbm PLC for Transforming Women's Football
- [Nyasa Times] Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Patricia Wiskes, has commended National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc for investing in women's football, following the conclusion of the inaugural NBM Women's Premiership at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday.
Old Mutual Rewards Top Performers With International Trips
- [Nyasa Times] Old Mutual Malawi has rewarded 20 of its top-performing employees with international incentive trips to Malaysia and Durban, South Africa, in recognition of their outstanding performance in 2025.
Dazik Releases 'Pulani' Reggae Version Music Video
- [Nyasa Times] A few days after officially handing over a girls' hostel at Tiyamika Orphanage in Mchinji, gospel artist Davie Nkhoma, popularly known as Dazik, has released the music video for his latest song, "Pulani" (Reggae Version).
The Vice President's Curse - Why Malawi's Leaders Keep Destroying Each Other
- [Nyasa Times] Every Malawian president inherits the same time bomb.
