51 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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57 h. ago OPINION | Mutharika’s Mineral Ban: Bold Vision or a Fast Track to Smuggling?

President Peter Mutharika’s declaration that no minerals should leave Malawi in raw form has electrified national debate. It is a statement steeped in pride, power, and economic nationalism — the idea that Malawi should no longer be a warehouse for the world’s wealth while its own people remain poor. The argument is simple: if we […] The post OPINION | Mutharika’s Mineral Ban: Bold Vision or a Fast Track to Smuggling? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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58 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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5 d. ago 2025 campaign efforts questioned as Malawians reject Chakwera

…..Despite extensive campaign efforts, voters signal a decisive shift in Malawi’s political landscape…. The 2025 election campaign trail by former President Lazarus Chakwera has come under scrutiny following the recent election outcomes. Many observers are questioning whether all the resources, rallies, and public engagements invested during the campaign yielded the intended results. Voters across Malawi […] The post 2025 campaign efforts questioned as Malawians reject Chakwera appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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6 d. ago Mystery deepens over arrest of eight election data clerks in Lilongwe

…A month after their alleged arrest over data manipulation during the September 16 polls, neither the police, judiciary, nor the Malawi Electoral Commission can account for the whereabouts or status of the eight clerks. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-At the height of tensions following the September 16 elections, the Malawi Police Service announced that it had arrested eight data […] The post Mystery deepens over arrest of eight election data clerks in Lilongwe appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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7 d. ago Richard Mveriwa takes helm as Vice president Ansah’s office spokesperson

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Richard Mveriwa has been appointed as the new Spokesperson for the Office of the Vice President. This appointment marks a new chapter in Mveriwa’s illustrious career in public communication. Until his latest appointment, Mveriwa served as the Communications and Press Officer for the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), where he played a crucial role in managing […] The post Richard Mveriwa takes helm as Vice president Ansah’s office spokesperson appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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8 d. ago Theft galore rocks horns at Malawi Institute of Education as MK140m vanishes

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A criminal cartel has rocked horns at Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) as MK140 million is reportedly stolen in stealing financing former governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) campaigns during the last 16 September General Elections. According to insiders, the criminal cartel of Frank Mtemang’ombe (Executive Director), Austin Kalambo (Director) and Humphreys Bell (Finance Officer) have […] The post Theft galore rocks horns at Malawi Institute of Education as MK140m vanishes appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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8 d. ago ESCOM, MISA Malawi Unite to Fight Vandalism Through New Media Award

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter have joined forces to tackle one of the nation’s persistent challenges — vandalism of electricity infrastructure — through the launch of the ESCOM Anti-Vandalism Media Award. Announced in Lilongwe on October 16, 2025, the initiative aims to empower […] The post ESCOM, MISA Malawi Unite to Fight Vandalism Through New Media Award appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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8 d. ago Enough of election countdown madness! It’s time to rebuild Malawi now

In the wake of the recent general elections held just a few weeks ago, where Malawians went to the polls and decisively elected Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to lead the nation, it is baffling and frankly frustrating to witness the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) persistently bombarding the public with […] The post Enough of election countdown madness! It’s time to rebuild Malawi now appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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9 d. ago Women in Parliament: Rising from 40 to 48 — Progress or Political Plateau?

When the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announced the results of the 2025 Parliamentary Elections, one number stood out — 48 women elected to the 229-member National Assembly. Up from 40 in the previous Parliament, it marks an increase of just eight. Some call it a victory worth celebrating. Others, however, see a sobering reminder that […] The post Women in Parliament: Rising from 40 to 48 — Progress or Political Plateau? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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9 d. ago MRA unveils Electronic Invoicing System to empower businesses nationwide

By MacDough Malemia In a landmark move toward digital transformation, the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is launching its cutting-edge Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) on November 1, 2025. This innovative platform is set to revolutionize tax administration, making compliance simpler, more transparent, and cost-effective for businesses of all sizes. The EIS replaces the Electronic Fiscal Devices, […]

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9 d. ago Shock in Mangochi: Former DPP MP Arrested for Alleged Murder Plot of Newly Elected MP for Same Constituency

Mangochi is reeling after police arrested former Mangochi Central MP Victoria Kingstone of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), along with three other party members, over allegations of plotting the murder of Roza Fatch Mbilizi, the newly elected MP for the same constituency. According to Mangochi Police Spokesperson Amina Daudi, the arrests were made following […] The post Shock in Mangochi: Former DPP MP Arrested for Alleged Murder Plot of Newly Elected MP for Same Constituency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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9 d. ago Nankhumwa vs. Suleman: Who Should Be Malawi’s Next Speaker of Parliament?

As Malawi gears up for the October 29 elections for Speaker of Parliament, two heavyweights have emerged: Sameer Suleman, the DPP-backed first-time MP for Blantyre City Chigumula, and Kondwani Nankhumwa, the veteran Mulanje Central MP and leader of the People’s Development Party. But which of the two is better suited for this critical role in […] The post Nankhumwa vs. Suleman: Who Should Be Malawi’s Next Speaker of Parliament? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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9 d. ago Mkaka Challenges Executive Overreach: Says MEC Is Not Subject to Presidential Orders

Former Cabinet Minister and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) secretary general Eisenhower Mkaka has waded into the growing debate over the relationship between the Executive and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), warning that any attempt by the President or Cabinet to issue orders to the electoral body would be “unconstitutional and dangerous to democracy.” In a […] The post Mkaka Challenges Executive Overreach: Says MEC Is Not Subject to Presidential Orders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago A tug of war between APM, Chakwera regime on relocation of public institutions: Who really benefits?

Upon ascending to power, President Mutharika has recently issued an executive order that some public institutions should be relocated from Lilongwe back to Blantyre thereby reversing former president Chakwera’s decree. This serves as a reminder that the more things change, they more they become the same. The Malawi Electoral Commission is among the impacted public […] The post A tug of war between APM, Chakwera regime on relocation of public institutions: Who really benefits? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Northern Alliance Applauds President Mutharika for Appointing Former Speaker Msowoya as Head of SADC Electoral Mission to Tanzania

The Northern Alliance has hailed President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for appointing former Speaker of the Malawi Parliament, Right Honourable Richard Msowoya, as Head of Mission for the SADC Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) to Tanzania. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Dr. Victor Buchizga Madhlopa, the Alliance described the appointment as “a mark of […] The post Northern Alliance Applauds President Mutharika for Appointing Former Speaker Msowoya as Head of SADC Electoral Mission to Tanzania appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago LITA WARNS AGAINST MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION IN MALAWI’S POST

The Leadership Institute for Transparency and Accountability (LITA) has urged Malawians to refrain from spreading misinformation and disinformation, warning that such acts threaten the country’s fragile democratic transition. In a statement released on Saturday, LITA Executive Director Goodwell Logeya said the integrity of Malawi’s democracy depends not only on the credibility of elections but also […]

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2 w. ago DPP leaders challenge Machinga Likwenu election results in court

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leaders for the Eastern region, Bright Msaka and MacDonald Makanjira, have filed a petition in the High Court seeking to nullify the parliamentary election results for Machinga Likwenu constituency. The petition requests that the court orders a fresh parliamentary election, citing multiple alleged irregularities before, during, and after polling day. According […] The post DPP leaders challenge Machinga Likwenu election results in court appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago NBM plc supports Parliament orientation program with MK20 million

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given MK20 million to the Parliament of Malawi to support the orientation program for newly elected legislative members. The orientation program, set for October 13 to 17, is part of Parliament’s efforts to strengthen legislative capacity and improve governance in the country. Speaking during the symbolic cheque handover […] The post NBM plc supports Parliament orientation program with MK20 million appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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