60 h. ago Work More On Prevention, To Avoid A Smoking Induced Public Health Crisis, Countries Urged

According to recent analysis from several entities including the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are indications that the highest increase in cancer cases will be in lower-income countries in the next few years, a public health crisis that will be too costly to handle. The WHO projects that global cancer cases and deaths will rise […] The post Work More On Prevention, To Avoid A Smoking Induced Public Health Crisis, Countries Urged appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Events

7 d. ago A Clash Between Technical Prudence and Strategic Vision: Mkaka vs. Gangata on Letters of Credit and Malawi’s Fuel Plan

The debate between Eisenhower Mkaka and Alfred Gangata over President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s proposed US$500 million Letter of Credit (LC) to resolve Malawi’s persistent fuel crisis is not merely a disagreement about finance — it’s a battle between technical orthodoxy and strategic pragmatism. Both men approach the subject from different vantage points: Mkaka as a banking […] The post A Clash Between Technical Prudence and Strategic Vision: Mkaka vs. Gangata on Letters of Credit and Malawi’s Fuel Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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9 d. ago Blackout Nation: Malawi’s Power Crisis Pushes the Country to the Brink

Malawi is sinking deeper into a power crisis that has left homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses in total darkness. The blackouts tormenting the nation are no longer just whispers or social media complaints—they are real, verified, and officially confirmed by both the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and the Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO). According […] The post Blackout Nation: Malawi’s Power Crisis Pushes the Country to the Brink appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago ANALYSIS | The Nation’s Fuel Chronicles: Vision, Crisis, and Recovery

Fuel is the heartbeat of any nation — and for Malawi, its story is one of vision, crisis, and resilience. From the early dreams of self-reliance to modern-day struggles with forex and global oil prices, Malawi’s fuel journey mirrors the rise and fall of its economy and leadership through the decades. Banda’s Vision: Fuel as […] The post ANALYSIS | The Nation’s Fuel Chronicles: Vision, Crisis, and Recovery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Joseph Mwanamvekha: Restoring Confidence and Charting a New Path for Malawi’s Economy

Can Joseph Mwanamvekha steady Malawi’s shaky economy? His comeback as Finance Minister has sparked hope — and pressure. With experience, discipline, and a no-nonsense approach, he faces the ultimate test: to turn crisis into confidence and restore faith in Malawi’s financial future. Malawi’s economy is walking a tightrope — burdened by debt, rocked by inflation, […] The post Joseph Mwanamvekha: Restoring Confidence and Charting a New Path for Malawi’s Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

3 w. ago Stop the Blame Game: Malawi’s Crisis, Not the Secretary General, Decided the Election

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) members, it’s time for a sobering reality check. In the wake of the September 16, 2025, presidential elections, there has been a tendency to assign blame to the Office of the Secretary General for our defeat. This approach is not only simplistic—it is misleading. The truth is that Malawi’s unfriendly socio-economic […] The post Stop the Blame Game: Malawi’s Crisis, Not the Secretary General, Decided the Election appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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