Paypal Introduces Digital Dollar to Malawi and Other African Countries
[Nyasa Times] American online payment company PayPal has introduced a new digital currency called PayPal USD (PYUSD) in Malawi and 26 other African countries.
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Temwa Chawinga Fires Back At Critics – ‘I Could Have Faked an Injury, but I Chose to Be Honest’
[Nyasa Times] Malawi women's football superstar Temwa Chawinga has broken her silence and fiercely defended her decision to miss the Scorchers' upcoming international friendly matches against Tanzania, insisting that honesty…
New AfDB Financing Model Offers Malawi Lifeline From Donor Dependence
[Nyasa Times] A major shift is underway in Africa's development financing, with African leaders backing a bold new plan designed to reduce the continent's dependence on foreign donors and unlock…
Malawi’s Tobacco Market Improves, Yet Earnings Remain Below 2025 Levels
[Nyasa Times] Six weeks into Malawi's tobacco marketing season, farmers have earned about K120 billion ($68 million) from tobacco sales. But despite hopes for a stronger season, the latest figures…
Cabinet of Shadows – Who Is Truly Steering the Ship of State?
[Nyasa Times] The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) recently issued a press release that was ostensibly meant to calm a nervous nation. Instead, it did the exact opposite.…
Standard Bank Marks Africa Day With Week-Long Celebration of Malawi’s Culture, Identity and Growth
[Nyasa Times] Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent's rich heritage,…
Mutharika Keeps His Eyes On the Ball, Focuses On Economic Recovery and Development
[Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring economic stability and improving the lives of Malawians, declaring that he will not be distracted by rumours, misinformation,…
PAC Clears MBC, Macra Boards in Controversial DG Appointments
[Nyasa Times] A parliamentary probe into two of Malawi's most controversial public sector appointments has ended with a clean bill of health for the boards at the centre of the…
Malawi Sinks Deeper Into Economic Trouble As Freedom Score Falls, Poverty Fears Grow
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's economic struggles are deepening, with a new global report painting a grim picture of a country trapped by weak institutions, rising informality, poor infrastructure and policy failures…
IMF Deal Hangs in the Balance As Experts Warn Malawi – ‘Fix the Economy First’
[Nyasa Times] As Malawi prepares for crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week, economists have issued a stark warning: securing another bailout package will mean little if…
National Shame – 88 Percent of Street Children Have Parents, Government Reveals
[Nyasa Times] A shocking government revelation has exposed a painful national crisis: the vast majority of children living on Malawi's streets are not orphans, but children with parents who have…
Presidency Fires Back At ‘Unpatriotic’ Whispers Surrounding Mutharika’s Grip On Power
[Nyasa Times] In a dramatic escalation of political friction within the highest corridors of Malawian power, the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has broken its silence to forcefully…
AG Cracks Whip On MEC – ‘Nothing Can Stop Relocation to Blantyre’
[Nyasa Times] A fresh showdown has erupted between the government and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), with Attorney General Frank Mbeta declaring that there is "nothing" standing in the way…
VPs Sidelined As Mutharika Turns to Ministers for Key State Duties
[Nyasa Times] A growing pattern within President Peter Mutharika's administration is raising questions about the relevance and influence of Malawi's two Vice Presidents, with Cabinet ministers increasingly taking centre stage…
Malawi: Malawi Progresses in Menstrual Hygiene With 80% Water Supply Coverage
[Nyasa Times] Malawi has made progress in Menstrual hygiene especially on the provision of water supply in schools despite some few gaps.
Arsenal Fans Turn Title Celebrations Into Community Service, Donate K3 Million Cleaning Equipment to Mzuzu City Council
[Nyasa Times] Arsenal supporters in Mzuzu transformed their Premier League title celebrations into a community development initiative on Saturday, donating cleaning equipment worth K3 million to Mzuzu City Council after…
TC Cracks Down On Poor Tobacco Handling As Farmers Blamed for Low Prices and Rising Rejections
[Nyasa Times] The Tobacco Commission (TC) has issued a stern warning to tobacco farmers over widespread poor handling practices that continue to damage Malawi's tobacco quality, depress prices, and increase…
Malawi Stock Exchange Loses Nearly K5 Trillion in Five Months
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) is facing serious financial problems after nearly K5 trillion was wiped from the market in just five months.
Debt Crisis Forces Malawi to Depend On Grants
[Nyasa Times] Malawi is increasingly depending on grants instead of loans from international lenders because of the country's growing debt crisis and weakening economy, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has…
Legal and Judicial Affairs
K106 Billion Drug Shipment Intercepted in South Africa, Two Malawians Arrested
[Nyasa Times] South African authorities have intercepted a Malawi-registered truck allegedly transporting drugs worth about K106 billion, leading to the arrest of two Malawians and a Zambian at the Beitbridge…
Patients Forced to Pay K90,000 for ‘Free’ Treatment As Corruption Crisis Rocks Public Hospitals
[Nyasa Times] A shocking parliamentary inquiry has exposed a deep corruption crisis in Malawi's public hospitals, with patients allegedly being forced to pay bribes for treatment, fake receipts being issued,…
Why The World Must Recognize NTDs as a Human Rights Issue
[allAfrica] During my years working in Malawi's health system - from clinician and public health officer to leading national public health programmes, and now as Minister of Health - I…
Environment
Malawi: Questions Mount Over Alleged Secret Release and Deportation Plot for Convicted Wildlife Trafficker Lin Yunhua
[Nyasa Times] Serious questions are emerging over an alleged plan to secretly release and deport controversial Chinese national and convicted wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua before the conclusion of his ongoing…
Economy, Business and Finance
Old Mutual Malawi Marks 72 Years With Africa Day Celebrations
[Nyasa Times] Old Mutual Malawi on Monday combined its 72nd anniversary celebrations in Malawi with this year's Africa Day commemorations in an event that celebrated African identity, culture and unity.
Legal and Judicial Affairs
Industrial Court Slashes Mabedi’s Mk916 Million Demand to Mk53 Million
[Nyasa Times] The Industrial Relations Court (IRC) has dramatically cut former Flames coach Patrick Mabedi's unfair dismissal compensation demand from a staggering MK916 million to MK53.6 million in a ruling…
Economy, Business and Finance
Luthando Holdings Clarifies Karonga Procurement Structure, Reaffirms Deep-Running Alliance With Catholic Church and Affiliates
[Nyasa Times] Luthando Holdings Limited, through its Managing Director Hendrix Laher, has issued a comprehensive public clarification regarding recent procurement communications in the Northern Region, confirming that its foundational relationship…
Malawi
Mpico Pumps K6.5 Million Into Architects Agm
[Nyasa Times] MPICO, a member of Old Mutual Malawi, has injected K6.5 million towards preparations for the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Malawi Institute of Architects (MIA).
Malawi
Funeral By-Laws Ignite Uproar in Mzuzu – Order or Overreach?
[Nyasa Times] Newly introduced community by-laws in Mzuzu are stirring heated debate across civil society, religious institutions and traditional leadership circles, with funeral-related regulations at the centre of controversy.
Economy, Business and Finance
Malawi: Before the Mines Run Dry – the Urgent Case for Malawi’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
[Nyasa Times] Mkango Resources's move to list its rare earth mining business on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States has reignited debate over whether Malawi urgently needs a…
Agribusiness
Cotton Council Opens 2026 Marketing Season, Targets Growth in Production
[Nyasa Times] The Cotton Council of Malawi on Monday officially opened this year's cotton marketing season, which is expected to run for 90 days up to 27 August 2026.
Economy, Business and Finance
FCB Launches K50 Million ‘Chinthuchi Tatenga’ Promo
[Nyasa Times] First Capital Bank (FCB) has launched 'Chinthuchi Tatenga' promotion, a three-month digital banking campaign valued at K50 million aimed at encouraging customers to embrace digital transactions.
Banking and Insurance
Government Vows Fierce Fight Against K1 Trillion Finance Bank Claim
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Government has declared it will aggressively fight a staggering compensation claim reportedly estimated at nearly K1 trillion in the long-running legal battle involving Finance Bank Malawi…
External Relations
UN Faces 25-40% Staff Cuts, 30% Funding Reduction As Crisis Threatens Key Services in Malawi
[Nyasa Times] The United Nations has announced that agencies operating in Malawi are preparing for staff reductions of between 25 and 40 percent following a global funding decline of up…
Malawi
Arsenal Fans Cry Foul As Police Force Cancellation of Lilongwe Victory Parade
[Nyasa Times] Arsenal supporters in Malawi have expressed frustration and disappointment after police effectively forced the cancellation of a planned victory parade in Lilongwe, sparking anger among fans who had…
Food and Agriculture
Attorney General Mbeta Saves Malawi K23.4 Billion in Landmark Fertiliser Case Victory
[Nyasa Times] Frank Mbeta has scored a major legal victory for the government and Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) after successfully blocking the payment of US$13.48 million…
Food and Agriculture
Admarc Yet to Receive K40 Billion As Delays Leave Farmers Exposed to Exploitative Maize Prices
[Nyasa Times] Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) says it has still not received the funding promised by government to begin purchasing maize and other farm produce from farmers, raising…