3 d. ago Suspended MBC Director General George Kasakula, others feast MK480m in a month for druming up Chakwera’s campaign

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Busted! It has been emerged that suspended Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General George Kasakula and colleagues plundered funds amounting to over MK400 million meant to be given to staff members for election coverages in just a month. Documents in our possession indicates that Kasakula in collaboration with Jack Kamwachale, Monica Likoswe only gave election […] The post Suspended MBC Director General George Kasakula, others feast MK480m in a month for druming up Chakwera’s campaign appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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4 d. ago WARM HEART HERBAL PRODUCTS STEAL THE SHOW AT MULHAKO FESTIVAL

.. Changoima selling like hot cakes as men, women praise the results The annual Mulhakho wa Alhomwe Cultural Festival at Chonde in Mulanje has turned into a massive showcase for Warm Heart Herbals, Malawi’s leading natural herbal company, as their products—particularly Changoima, Tseketseke, Mthubulo, and Gondolosi—continue to attract overwhelming demand. Festivalgoers have flocked to the […]

Events

6 d. ago Mwanamvekha’s Washington Mission: A Critical Push for Malawi’s Economic Stability

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha is in Washington, D.C., attending the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) — a visit that could prove decisive for Malawi’s economic direction. At a time when Malawi is grappling with foreign exchange shortages, rising food insecurity, fuel constraints, and […] The post Mwanamvekha’s Washington Mission: A Critical Push for Malawi’s Economic Stability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Economics

6 d. ago ANALYSIS | The Battle Over State Funding — Malawi’s Small Parties Demand a Share of the Political Cake

There is growing friction in Malawi’s multiparty democracy — this time over who deserves taxpayer-funded political financing. The calls being made are clear: smaller parties want the Political Parties Act (PPA) amended so that State funding isn’t limited only to political parties that secure at least 10 percent of the national vote. Under the current […] The post ANALYSIS | The Battle Over State Funding — Malawi’s Small Parties Demand a Share of the Political Cake appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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6 d. ago Mwanamveka dates World Bank, IMF at spring meetings in Washington

WASHINGTON-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamveka, is in Washington, D.C., United States of America, attending the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In an interview with Maravi Post, Mwanamveka said Malawi’s delegation is focusing on advancing key national economic priorities, including food security, fertiliser supply, foreign […] The post Mwanamveka dates World Bank, IMF at spring meetings in Washington appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

9 d. ago Inside Alfred Gangata’s Dirty War: How the Minister Is Using the ACB, Police and Lies to Destroy George Zulu

Malawi’s political battlefield has seen its share of intrigue, but few sagas are as brazen and sinister as the unfolding war waged by Minister of State Alfred Gangata against his rival, former MP George Zulu. What began as a local rivalry in Mtandire–Mtsiriza Constituency has exploded into a full-blown campaign of political persecution — complete […] The post Inside Alfred Gangata’s Dirty War: How the Minister Is Using the ACB, Police and Lies to Destroy George Zulu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Events

3 w. ago Police Tighten Security at NEEF, MRA and Capital Hill Amid Transition Tensions

The Malawi Police Service has moved to beef up security at key government institutions—including the National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef), the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), and Capital Hill—sparking speculation in the wake of a tense power transition. National Police spokesperson Peter Kalaya confirmed the deployment but insisted the move was routine. “Being a security institution, […] The post Police Tighten Security at NEEF, MRA and Capital Hill Amid Transition Tensions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago NBM Development Bank accesses MK14 billion from World Bank’s FInES Project

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-NBM Development Bank Limited says it has accessed MK14 billion since 2022 under the Financial Inclusion and Entrepreneurship Scaling (FInES) Project, a World Bank–funded initiative administered through the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to finance Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) initiatives. According to the Bank’s General Manager, Bernard Masi, the financing has been channelled towards […] The post NBM Development Bank accesses MK14 billion from World Bank’s FInES Project appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Economics

3 w. ago NBM Development Bank accesses K14 billion from World Bank’s FInES Project

NBM Development Bank Limited says it has accessed K14 billion since 2022 under the Financial Inclusion and Entrepreneurship Scaling (FInES) Project, a World Bank–funded initiative administered through the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to finance Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) initiatives. According to the Bank’s General Manager, Bernard Masi, the financing has been channelled towards […] The post NBM Development Bank accesses K14 billion from World Bank’s FInES Project appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Economics

4 w. ago MEC thanks government, stakeholders, and media for support in conducting successful elections

By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has expressed gratitude to the government, stakeholders, and partners for their support during the just-ended electoral process. Speaking at the National Tally Centre, MEC Head of Elections, Andrew Mpesi, commended the Malawi Government for providing the necessary funding to ensure smooth operations. He also applauded MEC officials […] The post MEC thanks government, stakeholders, and media for support in conducting successful elections appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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