64 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.

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1 week ago Pray for the president says Ansah as she celebrates 70th birthday

The Malawi Vice President Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah has underscored the need for Malawians to continuously pray for the country’s president Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to help him serve Malawians well. Ansah made the appeal on Saturday afternoon at a thanks giving prayer ceremony marking her 70th birthday held at Christ Citadel International Church in […]

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1 week ago Political reactions deepen over Kamuzu Palace damage allegations

…..Analyst urges DPP to focus on real national challenges rather than political blame games LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Debate continues to intensify over reports of property damage at Kamuzu Palace following former President Lazarus Chakwera’s relocation from the State House. While many Malawians are still expressing mixed reactions to the alleged destruction, political analyst George Chisoka has urged the […] The post Political reactions deepen over Kamuzu Palace damage allegations appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Mixed reactions on Malawi’s Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda’s performance

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The performance of Attorney General (AG) Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda continues to generate mixed reactions among Malawians. Some citizens believe that he has worked well in serving President Lazarus Chakwera but they argue that he has failed to serve the broader interests of the Malawian people. One contributor bluntly said that he must be arrested, while […] The post Mixed reactions on Malawi’s Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda’s performance appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Chakwera leaves Malawians in despair with final fuel price hike after election defeat

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has dealt Malawians a painful farewell by approving a final pump price hike just days after being trounced by Peter Mutharika in the September 2025 elections. With the new president yet to be sworn in, Chakwera’s caretaker administration has imposed fuel price adjustments that have left many Malawians reeling under despair. Petrol […] The post Chakwera leaves Malawians in despair with final fuel price hike after election defeat appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago My Take On It: Malawians decide to put APM back in Presidential Seat

7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, (and) I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for […] The post My Take On It: Malawians decide to put APM back in Presidential Seat appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago “Time for political fights is over, let’s embrace development for Malawians”

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President-elect Peter Mutharika addressed the public today in Blantyre, thanking Malawians for voting him into office. He also expressed gratitude to the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), National Democratic Party (NDP), and the National Liberation Party (NLP)for their support. In his address, Mutharika emphasized the need for unity, stating that “the time for competition has ended […] The post “Time for political fights is over, let’s embrace development for Malawians”-Mutharika appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago APM Reclaims Presidency—Now Malawians Want Results, Not Excuses

President-elect Peter Mutharika has pulled off one of the greatest political comebacks in Malawi’s history—but analysts warn his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) must hit the ground running or risk losing the goodwill that swept them back into power. Mutharika, 85, reclaimed State House five years after being voted out, defeating President Lazarus Chakwera in the […] The post APM Reclaims Presidency—Now Malawians Want Results, Not Excuses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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4 w. ago Bravo Chakwera for quitting presidency with dignity and honor

Only a couple of hours prior to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)’s declaration of the ultimate election outcomes, after tallying votes from 24 out of 36 district councils, Chakwera gave a speech to the nation admitting defeat to his opponent, Peter Mutharika. Despite the mixed reactions to his admission of loss, numerous Malawians have commended […] The post Bravo Chakwera for quitting presidency with dignity and honor appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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4 w. ago HRDC, NAP call for peace and unity as Mutharika declared winner

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have separately called on Malawians to embrace peace and unity following Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera’s concession of defeat to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. Speaking to Zodiak Online, HRDC chairperson Gift Trapence said the election outcome […] The post HRDC, NAP call for peace and unity as Mutharika declared winner appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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4 w. ago Boniface Dulani: “Malawians Voted Against Chakwera, Not For Mutharika.”

University of Malawi political scientist Boniface Dulani has described the September 16 election as a referendum against President Lazarus Chakwera’s failed leadership, arguing that former president Peter Mutharika is only riding on a wave of protest votes. Dulani told Nation that Malawians judged Chakwera harshly for presiding over an economy crippled by soaring food and […] The post Boniface Dulani: “Malawians Voted Against Chakwera, Not For Mutharika.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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