[Nyasa Times] In this article, seasonal journalist and history scholar EPHRAIM NYONDO warns politicians on the campaign trail to forget manifestos and flashy promises because in Malawi, elections are not won on policy alone. He argues that we vote fo...

[Nyasa Times] Only 326 women have been approved as valid parliamentary candidates in the forthcoming general election, a development which is seen to have dealt another major blow to a perennial national multi-stakeholder campaign promoting women par...

[Nyasa Times] The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) has set the stage for Malawian artists to shine internationally, disbursing a game-changing K190 million in grants at a colourful ceremony at Lilongwe Hotel.

[Nyasa Times] What was billed as a landmark day for Malawian creativity has been tainted by a glaring question: how transparent is the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) when those holding the purse strings end up holding the biggest cheques?

[Nyasa Times] TransUnion Malawi - a local financial firm - has described technology as a key component to unlocking financial inclusion and economic mobility in Malawi.

[Nyasa Times] "Her legacy of hard work, patriotism, and dedication to the marginalized remains an inspiration."

[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has urged social media influencers to exercise responsibility and caution in the digital space, especially during the upcoming elections.

[Nyasa Times] For years, Malawians have been told that the high price of cement is an unavoidable reality. We've been lectured about "market forces" and "production costs" until our ears turned to stone. But in just one decisive move, Industry and Tr...

[Nyasa Times] Malawi votes on 16th September 2025 while spiraling deeper into an economic abyss, its people are confronted with a complex political choice. Malawi is on her knees, battered by unsustainable debt, crippling foreign exchange shortages, ...

[Nyasa Times] United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi has unleashed a stinging attack on President Lazarus Chakwera's administration, accusing it of plunging Malawians into "five years of relentless suffering" -- and urging the nation to ...

[Nyasa Times] State Vice President and Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu Party leader Dr. Michael Usi has set the political stage ablaze, revealing that his party is in advanced talks with a "well-known political party" to form an alliance ahead of the Septemb...

[Nyasa Times] When the late Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima handpicked Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi as his political partner and eventual heir to the UTM torch, it wasn't just a personal choice -- it was a calculated strategic decision. Many dismissed...

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[IPS] Awaza, Turkmenistan -- As the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concludes today (Friday, August 8) in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with the adoption of the Awaza Political Declaration and the formal endorsement ...

[Nyasa Times] After starving and strangling local councils through prolonged funding delays in the previous financial year, the Malawi Government now appears determined to finish them off altogether in the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

[Nyasa Times] National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has expressed gratitude and pride for the prestigious Certificate of Recognition it received for outstanding commitment to tax compliance and invaluable contribution to national development from the Mal...

[Nyasa Times] It's a done deal in Nkhata Bay: Traditional leaders in the lakeshore district have thrown their full weight behind President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his running mate Vitumbiko Mumba, vowing to deliver a decisive vote in the upcomi...

[Nyasa Times] In a scandal soaked in impunity and riddled with red flags, Nyasatimes can reveal that Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has once again handed a lucrative contract to Creck Hardware and General Suppliers--a company owned by businessman Apostle...

[Nyasa Times] It's official: Traditional leaders in Lilongwe City Centre Constituency have spoken--and their choice is loud and clear. Shadow MP for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Gift Nankhuni, has received a thunderous endorsement from chiefs and...

[Nyasa Times] CDH Investment Bank has once again reaffirmed its dominance in Malawi's financial landscape, clinching the 2025 Investment Bank of the Year award, presented by the Global Banking Magazine--an esteemed financial publication based in Lond...

[Nyasa Times] ESCOM Board Chairperson Gospel Kazako has sent a strong warning: Malawi's development will remain a dream without reliable and efficiently managed energy.

[Nyasa Times] A staggering 89 percent of Malawians believe the country is spiraling in the wrong direction, according to a damning new nationwide survey presented in Lilongwe by Dr. Greg Mills and former Zimbabwean Finance Minister Hon. Tendai Biti f...

[Nyasa Times] A new national survey has revealed that Atupele Muluzi is the most preferred political leader among young Malawians, cementing his status as a youth-friendly figure ahead of the crucial September elections.

[Nyasa Times] Malawians will vote on September 16 in a make-or-break election. The country is facing a deep crisis--one created and worsened by its own leaders. Getting out of this mess doesn't need magic--just smart choices, clear goals, and leaders...

[Nyasa Times] In a moment of great pride for Malawi and Mzuzu University (Mzuni), Dr. Wellman Kondowe has been named one of the 100 Most Impactful Educational Personalities in Africa for 2025 by the prestigious Africa Education Summit.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to 15,000 US dollars to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.

[Daba Finance] FDH Bank Plc has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 98.87% stake in Ecobank Mozambique SA (EMZ) from Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) The deal marks a major milestone in FDH Bank's regional expansion strategy and signal...

[Daba Finance] Two listed financial institutions--FDH Bank plc and Standard Bank Malawi plc--have each crossed the K4 trillion ($2.3 billion) market capitalisation mark FDH Bank's share price rose by 10.47%, closing at K586.67, up from K531.05, boost...

[Nyasa Times] FDH Bank Plc has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling 98.87% stake in Ecobank Mozambique SA (EMZ) from Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), marking a major milestone in its expansion strategy.

[Nyasa Times] DPP Runningmate, and esteemed Impi to Inkosi Ya Makosi Gomani V, Justice Dr Jane Ansah has called for unity among Ngoni traditional leaders as she graced the crowning ceremony of Village Headman Kanyodole held at Njolomole in Ntcheu on ...