8 h. ago Mulli to Attend Afreximbank Presidential Investiture in Cairo

Executive Chairperson of MBL Holdings, Leston Mulli, is among business leaders expected to attend the investiture ceremony of Afreximbank’s new president scheduled for October 25 in Cairo, Egypt. According to information on the Afreximbank website, the institution will on Friday usher in Dr. George Elombi as its 4th president, succeeding Professor Benedict Oramah. The ceremony […]

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10 h. ago Moses Kunkuyu appointed Leader of Opposition amid deep divisions in MCP

…The former Minister of Information emerges as a compromise figure as party factions clash over President Chakwera’s earlier choice. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Former Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu has officially assumed the role of Leader of Opposition in Parliament. This development has been confirmed by reliable sources within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), marking a significant turn in […] The post Moses Kunkuyu appointed Leader of Opposition amid deep divisions in MCP appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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13 h. ago 3 New HBO Max Movies With at Least 90 Percent on Rotten Tomatoes (October 2025)

It’s an unusual month on HBO Max when three out of the four movies that hit 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes were released by A24. But since Sorry, Baby won’t be hitting HBO Max until October 30, we’ll have to deny A24 the clean sweep. Instead, Watch With Us has added a classic Tim Burton […] The post 3 New HBO Max Movies With at Least 90 Percent on Rotten Tomatoes (October 2025) appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Culture

26 h. ago The Perfect Neighbor’s Susan Lorincz’s Sentencing and Trial Explained

Susan Lorincz’s trial for the murder of Ajike “AJ” Owens is back in the headlines following the release of the hit Netflix documentary, The Perfect Neighbor. The Perfect Neighbor, which dropped on Netflix in October 2025, unpacks the events leading up to Owens’s death, which occurred in June 2023. Owens, a Black woman, and Lorincz, […] The post The Perfect Neighbor’s Susan Lorincz’s Sentencing and Trial Explained appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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32 h. ago Concerned Citizens grouping dares legislators on electing competent Parliament speaker

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Ahead of the crucial National Assembly Speaker election scheduled for 29 October 2025, the Concerned Citizens People Power Movement has issued a strong appeal to Members of Parliament (MPs) to prioritize national interest over partisan considerations. The statement, signed by Edward Kambanje and Oliver Nakoma, emphasizes the importance of electing a Speaker who embodies competence, […] The post Concerned Citizens grouping dares legislators on electing competent Parliament speaker appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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34 h. ago Response to Prof Danwood Chirwa: “He is a Professor of Fallacies, a Tale of When Desperation Outruns Reason.”

Every now and then, Malawi wakes up to yet another verbose outburst from Professor Danwood Chirwa — or should we say, Professor of Fallacies — a man whose habit of mistaking personal bitterness for intellect has long become academic folklore. For years, scholars, students, and sober thinkers have questioned the quality and coherence of his […] The post Response to Prof Danwood Chirwa: “He is a Professor of Fallacies, a Tale of When Desperation Outruns Reason.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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34 h. ago Professor Chirwa Condemns Chakwera’s Pardon of Thom Mpinganjira

Constitutional law expert Professor Danwood Chirwa has launched a scathing attack on former President Lazarus Chakwera, accusing him of betraying Malawi’s justice system by pardoning convicted businessman Dr. Thom Mpinganjira. In a powerful Facebook post that has sparked widespread debate, Professor Chirwa said the pardon represents “a staggering act of cowardice and betrayal,” arguing that […] The post Professor Chirwa Condemns Chakwera’s Pardon of Thom Mpinganjira appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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34 h. ago Airtel pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future

KIGALI-(MaraviPost)-Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future. Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar observes that the efforts will shape the next decade ofAfrica’s telecom revolution, marking a shift […] The post Airtel pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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35 h. ago Airtel Africa pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future

Kigali, 22 October 2025: Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future. According to Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom […]

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35 h. ago Doudbtful MCP’s comeback: Citizens weigh in amid speculations

…..As debates swirl about MCP’s potential return to power, Malawians express skepticism, frustration, and pointed opinions about the party’s future. Speculation about the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) making a political comeback has generated a wide range of reactions among citizens. Some argue that the party’s opportunity to regain power is conditional on the ruling Democratic […] The post Doudbtful MCP’s comeback: Citizens weigh in amid speculations appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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38 h. ago JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Make Red Carpet Debut, Gush Over Each Other

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are making it red carpet official! The “Karma” singer, 22, made her red carpet debut with her British beau on Tuesday, October 21, at Dancers Against Cancer’s 2025 Gala of the Stars at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. As well as walking the red carpet together for the […] The post JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Make Red Carpet Debut, Gush Over Each Other appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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39 h. ago Amnesty International condemns Tanzania’s crackdown on dissent ahead of October Elections

DODOMA-(MaraviPost)-Amnesty International has issued a strong call to the government of Tanzania to immediately end what it describes as an “unacceptable campaign of repression against dissent” ahead of the country’s upcoming general election. The human rights organization says it is deeply concerned about the deteriorating political and civic environment as Tanzanians prepare to go to […] The post Amnesty International condemns Tanzania’s crackdown on dissent ahead of October Elections appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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39 h. ago PPDA Cracks the Whip: Mata Butchery, NTK Investments, DMC Consultants, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment Blacklisted Over Procurement Scandals

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has struck hard against malpractice in public procurement, blacklisting five companies — Mata Butchery of Mzuzu, NTK Investments of Blantyre, DMC Investments and Consultants of Lilongwe, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment of Zomba — for violating the PPDA Act No. 7 of 2025. In a […] The post PPDA Cracks the Whip: Mata Butchery, NTK Investments, DMC Consultants, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment Blacklisted Over Procurement Scandals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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39 h. ago Mutharika Slams Corruption and Favouritism in Mega Farms: A Flagship Vision Gone Rotten

President Peter Mutharika has dropped a bombshell on one of the Chakwera administration’s flagship programmes, declaring that the mega farms initiative has been deeply compromised by corruption, cronyism, and gross mismanagement. Speaking at Sanjika Palace during the swearing-in ceremony of Second Vice-President Enoch Chihana and new ministers Roza Fatch Mbilizi (Agriculture) and George Partridge (Industry), […] The post Mutharika Slams Corruption and Favouritism in Mega Farms: A Flagship Vision Gone Rotten appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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40 h. ago Over 64% of Malawi’s MPs Have Failed to Return to Parliament: Here is Why!

Malawi’s 2025 parliamentary election has delivered a strong and painful message to most of its lawmakers: voters have had enough. Nyasatimes analysis has revealed that from the 2019–2025 cohort of Parliament, only 70 out of 193 Members of Parliament have been re-elected. That means just 36 percent of MPs have managed to hold on to […] The post Over 64% of Malawi’s MPs Have Failed to Return to Parliament: Here is Why! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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40 h. ago Report exposes rot, favouritism, political interference at Ministry of Lands

A leaked institutional report has blown the lid off deep-rooted corruption, favouritism, and political meddling inside Malawi’s Ministry of Lands — exposing a once vital government department now crippled by greed, regional bias, and chaos. The damning report, prepared by the Institute for Public Sector Ethics and Accountability (IPSEA) and dated October 20, 2025 describes a Ministry […]

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50 h. ago After Four decades in power, is Paul Biya’s grip on Cameroon slipping?

…..As opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary declares victory, Cameroon faces mounting uncertainty under the world’s oldest ruler, whose hold on power shows both resilience and strain. Cameroon stands at a defining crossroads, its political atmosphere thick with anxiety and expectation following the country’s fiercely contested 2025 presidential election. For the people of Cameroon, the moment […] The post After Four decades in power, is Paul Biya’s grip on Cameroon slipping? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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59 h. ago The Fiscal Risk of Political Suspensions: How Unlawful Dismissals Cost Malawi Millions

Every time a new administration takes office, Malawians witness sweeping changes across government ministries and parastatal organizations. While such shake-ups are often justified as efforts to enhance efficiency and accountability, they frequently come with hidden fiscal costs that burden taxpayers. The Public Service Act of 1994 provides clear legal guidance on how public officers should […] The post The Fiscal Risk of Political Suspensions: How Unlawful Dismissals Cost Malawi Millions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Economics

60 h. ago Atupele Muluzi Congratulates Global Economist Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi for Recognition by Botswana President at 2025 World Expo

Malawian politician and business leader Atupele Muluzi has congratulated renowned global economist and development strategist Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi following his special recognition by the President of Botswana, His Excellency Duma Boko, during the opening ceremony of the Botswana 2025 World Expo. In a social media post, Muluzi described the honour as “a remarkable recognition” and […] The post Atupele Muluzi Congratulates Global Economist Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi for Recognition by Botswana President at 2025 World Expo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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60 h. ago Report exposes rot, favouritism & political interference at Ministry of Lands: PS Chilonga and Commissioner Chiundira Implicated

A leaked institutional report has blown the lid off deep-rooted corruption, favouritism, and political meddling inside Malawi’s Ministry of Lands — exposing a once vital government department now crippled by greed, regional bias, and chaos. The damning report, prepared by the Institute for Public Sector Ethics and Accountability (IPSEA) and dated October 20, 2025 describes a Ministry […] The post Report exposes rot, favouritism & political interference at Ministry of Lands: PS Chilonga and Commissioner Chiundira Implicated appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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