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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14 h. ago Central bank Governor Mafuta Mwale rallies behind Silver Strikers ahead second leg match against Tanzania’s Yanga

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s Central bank, Reserve Bank of Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the necessary support to Silver Strikers FC to ensure the team’s success. RBM Governor Dr McDonald Mafuta Mwale made the remarks after paying a courtesy visit to Silver Strikers players who are currently in camp ahead of Saturday’s CAF Champions League […] The post Central bank Governor Mafuta Mwale rallies behind Silver Strikers ahead second leg match against Tanzania’s Yanga appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Economics

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 Distraction, disinterest troubling opposition MCP legislators at Parliament orientation programme

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The orientation programme for Members of Parliament-elect has entered its third day at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, aimed at equipping legislators with vital knowledge and skills for their upcoming roles. However, the session was overshadowed by notable signs of distraction and lack of engagement from some elected members of the Malawi […] The post Distraction, disinterest troubling opposition MCP legislators at Parliament orientation programme appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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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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36 h. ago VP Vance In Israel, Shutdown Politics, White House Under Construction

Vice President JD Vance says he’s optimistic about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as the U.S. pushes for the next phase of the deal. It’s week four of the government shutdown, and the White House is ramping up pressure with cuts and layoffs. And the demolition of the East Wing raises legal and […] The post VP Vance In Israel, Shutdown Politics, White House Under Construction appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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38 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 Govt Secondment of Chipenda at MBC as Acting Director General Sparks Debate Over Procedure

The government has appointed Mr. Arthur Chipenda as Acting Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) on secondment, following the suspension of Mr. George Kasakula. The announcement was made with immediate effect, and Chipenda, who currently serves as Director of Information in the Ministry of Information and Digitalisation, has already assumed his new role. […] The post Govt Secondment of Chipenda at MBC as Acting Director General Sparks Debate Over Procedure 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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49 h. ago Border Agent Allegedly Shot, Killed Pet Dog During Migrant Sweep at Texas Home

A Texas man is accusing a Customs and Border Protection agent of fatally shooting his pet dog during a sweep for undocumented migrants at his home — but the feds say the pooch was at fault because it was too hostile. Although the shooting went… The post Border Agent Allegedly Shot, Killed Pet Dog During Migrant Sweep at Texas Home appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

54 h. ago American Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Dead Unexpectedly at 29

Chess grandmaster and prodigy Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29.  The news was announced by Naroditsky’s family on Monday, October 20, in a statement released by the Charlotte Chess Center.  “It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Daniel Naroditsky,” the statement read. “Daniel was a talented […] The post American Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Dead Unexpectedly at 29 appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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55 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.

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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 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.

Politics

60 h. ago Confirmed: Chakwera Pardoned Billionaire Thom Mpinganjira — Malawians Celebrates Long

Sources close to this publication have confirmed that billionaire businessman Dr. Thom Mpinganjira was pardoned by former President Lazarus Chakwera, a move that sparked excitement among Malawians who had long championed his release. Dr. Mpinganjira, convicted by the High Court on October 5, 2021, and sentenced to nine years for attempting to bribe judges, had […] The post Confirmed: Chakwera Pardoned Billionaire Thom Mpinganjira — Malawians Celebrates Long-Awaited Freedom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Society

60 h. ago Malawi Private schools challenged to complement free education policy

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Independent Schools Association of Malawi (ISAM) has urged private schools to focus on maintaining academic excellence and innovation as the government prepares to roll out free secondary education starting in January next year. In an interview with Maravi Post, ISAM president Wycliff Chimwendo said the policy, recently announced by President Arthur Peter Mutharika, marks […] The post Malawi Private schools challenged to complement free education policy appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

61 h. ago ANALYSIS | Norman Chisale’s Two Hats: A Test of Malawi’s Constitutional Integrity

When Norman Chisale stood and won the Ntcheu Central parliamentary seat under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) banner, the people of his constituency expected him to sit in the august House, representing their hopes, grievances, and aspirations. Instead, as Parliament begins its orientation for the 2025–2030 cohort, Chisale is reportedly absent — performing another role: […] The post ANALYSIS | Norman Chisale’s Two Hats: A Test of Malawi’s Constitutional Integrity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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64 h. ago Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days

With just days before Parliament opens, the once-dominant Malawi Congress Party (MCP) remains entangled in uncertainty — still undecided on who will lead its bench in the National Assembly. The indecision has sparked questions about the party’s readiness to assume its new role as the main opposition and its ability to project authority in the […] The post Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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