63 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.

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66 h. ago Enough of the Politics — Malawi’s New MPs Challenged to Put the Nation First

As the newly elected Members of Parliament settle into their orientation for the 2025–2030 term, one truth rings loud and clear: Malawi can no longer afford a Parliament of passengers, party puppets, or self-serving elites. Stakeholders who addressed the lawmakers this week in Lilongwe did not mince words — this new crop of MPs must […] The post Enough of the Politics — Malawi’s New MPs Challenged to Put the Nation First appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 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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3 d. ago Paul Katema Foundation Awards Young Entrepreneurs in Young Builders Challenge

The Paul Katema Foundation on Friday night awarded 16 outstanding young entrepreneurs K200,000 each in seed funding as part of the ongoing Young Builders Challenge, an initiative designed to empower youth through entrepreneurship. The award ceremony, which featured music performances, was streamed live on the Paul Katema Foundation Facebook page and Nyau Uyu. The winners—drawn […] The post Paul Katema Foundation Awards Young Entrepreneurs in Young Builders Challenge appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Mutharika’s Relocation Order: Bold Step for Regional Balance or a Snub to the North?

President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s Executive Order No. 01 of 2025, directing the relocation of key government institutions from Lilongwe to Blantyre and Zomba, has sparked mixed reactions — hailed by some as a move towards administrative efficiency, yet questioned by others as a glaring oversight of the Northern Region, particularly Mzuzu. According to the order […] The post Mutharika’s Relocation Order: Bold Step for Regional Balance or a Snub to the North? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week 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 Governing with Purpose: Evaluating President Peter Mutharika’s New Cabinet

A closer look at the strengths, balance, and challenges facing Malawi’s new team of ministers as citizens wait for results. The appointment of a new cabinet by President Peter Mutharika marks a defining moment in Malawi’s political landscape. Every cabinet carries both promise and uncertainty, but its true measure lies in how effectively it transforms […] The post Governing with Purpose: Evaluating President Peter Mutharika’s New Cabinet appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago “Cabinet appointments must be based expertise over politics”

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Political analyst George Phiri has urged the newly elected president Peter Mutharika to prioritize expertise over political loyalty when appointing cabinet ministers. He emphasized that Malawi’s economic and development challenges demand leaders with the right skills and professional competence. Phiri argued that relying on political loyalists often leads to inefficiency, as such individuals tend to […] The post “Cabinet appointments must be based expertise over politics”-Analyst George Phiri tells Mutharika appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago DPP’s K5 Billion Per Constituency Plan: A Bold Step Toward Real Decentralisation

The Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) ambitious pledge to allocate K5 billion annually to each of Malawi’s 229 constituencies has sparked debate, but development experts agree it could be a game-changer in the country’s decentralisation journey if implemented with strong accountability measures. In its September 16 General Election manifesto, the DPP promised to decentralise development financing […] The post DPP’s K5 Billion Per Constituency Plan: A Bold Step Toward Real Decentralisation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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4 w. ago Prof Danwood Chirwa: Mutharika Returns to Power Amid Low Expectations, Mounting Challenges

University of Cape Town law professor Danwood Chirwa has delivered a stinging analysis of Malawi’s political moment, warning that the return of former president Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to State House comes with formidable challenges and little public optimism. In a strongly worded post, Chirwa noted that the September 16 election marked the third consecutive […] The post Prof Danwood Chirwa: Mutharika Returns to Power Amid Low Expectations, Mounting Challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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