61 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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4 d. ago Bold Step, Big Challenge: Malawi Gears Up for Free Secondary Education Rollout in 2026

Malawi’s education sector is abuzz with mixed excitement and caution following President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s announcement that Free Secondary School Education will officially roll out in January 2026 — a move hailed as historic, yet one that demands strategic planning and strong investment to succeed. The President made the declaration on Sunday during the 17th […] The post Bold Step, Big Challenge: Malawi Gears Up for Free Secondary Education Rollout in 2026 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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8 d. ago President Ruto suspends all public engagements to mourn Raila Odinga

…..Kenyan leader declares period of mourning as funeral committee co-chaired by Deputy President Kindiki and Oburu Odinga begins preparations NAIROBI-(MaraviPost)-President William Ruto has postponed all his public engagements following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, marking a somber moment in Kenya’s political and national history. The decision was announced early Wednesday morning from […] The post President Ruto suspends all public engagements to mourn Raila Odinga appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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9 d. ago Michael Randrianirina declares himself Madagascar’ President

ANTANANARIVO-(MaraviPost)-Military coup leader in Madagascar Michael Randrianirina has announced that he is assuming the role of president, citing an invitation from the country’s High Constitutional Court. According to reports, Randrianirina’s elite Capsat unit joined forces with anti-government protesters on Saturday, prompting Rajoelina to abandon his post. The unit’s defection marked a significant turning point in […] The post Michael Randrianirina declares himself Madagascar’ President appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago One on One with governing DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhitho after convincing victory over MCP

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday night announced the results of the presidential election and declared Democratic Progress Party (DPP)’s candidate Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika the winner. Jones Gadama of Maravi Post caught up with DPP’s Secretary General Peter Mukhito after convincing victory over Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in the 2025 General Elections Excerpts….. […] The post One on One with governing DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhitho after convincing victory over MCP appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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4 w. ago Mutharika Declared Winner as MEC Details Historic 2025 Presidential Elections

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday, 24th September 2025, officially declared Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as President-elect, bringing to a close one of the most closely observed elections in the country’s democratic history. Delivering the determination in Lilongwe, MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja walked Malawians through the entire […] The post Mutharika Declared Winner as MEC Details Historic 2025 Presidential Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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4 w. ago Blantyre erupts in celebration as Mutharika declared President

By Burnett Munthali Large crowds have gathered in the heart of Blantyre City to celebrate the victory of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika following the announcement of the 2025 presidential election results. Supporters poured into the streets, waving Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) flags, singing, and chanting slogans to mark the historic moment. The celebrations followed the […] The post Blantyre erupts in celebration as Mutharika declared President appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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