5 h. ago Lilongwe Water Board constructs 3rd Water Treatment: To be ready in May, 2026

The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has disclosed that the construction of its Third Water Treatment plant with a capacity of 50,000 cubic metres per day will be completed in March, 2026. The plant is funded by European Investment Bank (EIB) to the tune of Euros 20million. LWB Chief Executive Officer Silli Mbewe told journalists on […] The post Lilongwe Water Board constructs 3rd Water Treatment: To be ready in May, 2026 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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5 h. ago PS Davie Chilonga leaves Malawi’s Lands Ministry with transformative marks

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Ministry of Lands has changed for the better in recent years, thanks to the leadership of outgoing Principal Secretary, Davie Chilonga. During his time in office, he brought order, discipline, and honesty to the ministry. His leadership restored trust in a department that had once struggled with confusion and corruption. From the beginning of […] The post PS Davie Chilonga leaves Malawi’s Lands Ministry with transformative marks appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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6 h. ago Moses Kunkuyu appointed Leader of Opposition amid deep divisions in MCP

…The former Minister of Information emerges as a compromise figure as party factions clash over President Chakwera’s earlier choice. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Former Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu has officially assumed the role of Leader of Opposition in Parliament. This development has been confirmed by reliable sources within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), marking a significant turn in […] The post Moses Kunkuyu appointed Leader of Opposition amid deep divisions in MCP appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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9 h. ago Davie Chilonga: The Man Who Brought Order, Integrity, and Trust Back to the Ministry of Lands

The Ministry of Lands has transformed dramatically in recent years — and at the heart of that transformation stands one man: Mr. Davie Chilonga, the outgoing Principal Secretary whose leadership has been nothing short of exemplary. Under his watch, the Ministry shifted from chaos to clarity, from suspicion to trust. Chilonga brought order, discipline, and […] The post Davie Chilonga: The Man Who Brought Order, Integrity, and Trust Back to the Ministry of Lands appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

10 h. ago Central bank Governor Mafuta Mwale rallies behind Silver Strikers ahead second leg match against Tanzania’s Yanga

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s Central bank, Reserve Bank of Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the necessary support to Silver Strikers FC to ensure the team’s success. RBM Governor Dr McDonald Mafuta Mwale made the remarks after paying a courtesy visit to Silver Strikers players who are currently in camp ahead of Saturday’s CAF Champions League […] The post Central bank Governor Mafuta Mwale rallies behind Silver Strikers ahead second leg match against Tanzania’s Yanga appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Economics

13 h. ago Mapeto tax evasion case stalls in three years: Why new APM leadership must revise corruption case?

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The MK16.5 billion tax evasion case against Mapeto David Whitehead and Sons (DWS) Limited executives and two Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) customs officers is reportedly hit snag as there is no interest from Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to proceed with the matter in three years. The accused persons including Mapeto DWS director Faizal Gaffar […] The post Mapeto tax evasion case stalls in three years: Why new APM leadership must revise corruption case? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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28 h. ago Airtel Africa takes bold move in building Africa’s digital future

Airtel Africa has taken a bold move towards industry’s partnerships in Artificial Intelligence (Al) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital futures. Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) Sunil Taldar at the Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Kigali said this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom revolution, marking a shift […] The post Airtel Africa takes bold move in building Africa’s digital future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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30 h. ago Response to Prof Danwood Chirwa: “He is a Professor of Fallacies, a Tale of When Desperation Outruns Reason.”

Every now and then, Malawi wakes up to yet another verbose outburst from Professor Danwood Chirwa — or should we say, Professor of Fallacies — a man whose habit of mistaking personal bitterness for intellect has long become academic folklore. For years, scholars, students, and sober thinkers have questioned the quality and coherence of his […] The post Response to Prof Danwood Chirwa: “He is a Professor of Fallacies, a Tale of When Desperation Outruns Reason.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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30 h. ago Professor Chirwa Condemns Chakwera’s Pardon of Thom Mpinganjira

Constitutional law expert Professor Danwood Chirwa has launched a scathing attack on former President Lazarus Chakwera, accusing him of betraying Malawi’s justice system by pardoning convicted businessman Dr. Thom Mpinganjira. In a powerful Facebook post that has sparked widespread debate, Professor Chirwa said the pardon represents “a staggering act of cowardice and betrayal,” arguing that […] The post Professor Chirwa Condemns Chakwera’s Pardon of Thom Mpinganjira appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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30 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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30 h. ago Malawi’s Aisha Chingaipe Breaking Gender Barriers in Welding

By Dorica Mtenje LILONGWE (MaraviPost): At just 25 years old, Aisha Chingaipe is breaking barriers and proving that women can succeed in jobs usually done by men. She works in welding and fabrication a tough field where not many women are found.Aisha will be the only woman representing Malawi at the WorldSkills Africa Regional Competition […] The post Malawi’s Aisha Chingaipe Breaking Gender Barriers in Welding appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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32 h. ago Doudbtful MCP’s comeback: Citizens weigh in amid speculations

…..As debates swirl about MCP’s potential return to power, Malawians express skepticism, frustration, and pointed opinions about the party’s future. Speculation about the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) making a political comeback has generated a wide range of reactions among citizens. Some argue that the party’s opportunity to regain power is conditional on the ruling Democratic […] The post Doudbtful MCP’s comeback: Citizens weigh in amid speculations appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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35 h. ago Chithyola’s Narrow Win in Kasungu South Under Fire as Handout Claims Reach the High Court: Fate on November 3

The storm clouds are gathering over Kasungu South as newly elected Member of Parliament Simplex Chithyola faces an election petition that could upend his short-lived parliamentary triumph. The High Court is set to deliver its ruling on November 3, in a case that has sent tremors through Malawi’s political corridors—one that strikes at the heart […] The post Chithyola’s Narrow Win in Kasungu South Under Fire as Handout Claims Reach the High Court: Fate on November 3 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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35 h. ago PPDA Cracks the Whip: Mata Butchery, NTK Investments, DMC Consultants, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment Blacklisted Over Procurement Scandals

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has struck hard against malpractice in public procurement, blacklisting five companies — Mata Butchery of Mzuzu, NTK Investments of Blantyre, DMC Investments and Consultants of Lilongwe, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment of Zomba — for violating the PPDA Act No. 7 of 2025. In a […] The post PPDA Cracks the Whip: Mata Butchery, NTK Investments, DMC Consultants, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment Blacklisted Over Procurement Scandals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

35 h. ago Govt Secondment of Chipenda at MBC as Acting Director General Sparks Debate Over Procedure

The government has appointed Mr. Arthur Chipenda as Acting Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) on secondment, following the suspension of Mr. George Kasakula. The announcement was made with immediate effect, and Chipenda, who currently serves as Director of Information in the Ministry of Information and Digitalisation, has already assumed his new role. […] The post Govt Secondment of Chipenda at MBC as Acting Director General Sparks Debate Over Procedure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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35 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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36 h. ago Mutharika Slams Corruption and Favouritism in Mega Farms: A Flagship Vision Gone Rotten

President Peter Mutharika has dropped a bombshell on one of the Chakwera administration’s flagship programmes, declaring that the mega farms initiative has been deeply compromised by corruption, cronyism, and gross mismanagement. Speaking at Sanjika Palace during the swearing-in ceremony of Second Vice-President Enoch Chihana and new ministers Roza Fatch Mbilizi (Agriculture) and George Partridge (Industry), […] The post Mutharika Slams Corruption and Favouritism in Mega Farms: A Flagship Vision Gone Rotten appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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36 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.

Politics

36 h. ago Report exposes rot, favouritism, political interference at Ministry of Lands

A leaked institutional report has blown the lid off deep-rooted corruption, favouritism, and political meddling inside Malawi’s Ministry of Lands — exposing a once vital government department now crippled by greed, regional bias, and chaos. The damning report, prepared by the Institute for Public Sector Ethics and Accountability (IPSEA) and dated October 20, 2025 describes a Ministry […]

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37 h. ago OPINION | Free Secondary Education Is Malawi’s Most Radical Leap Toward Equality

Malawi has finally taken a step that history will remember — the decision to make secondary education free from January 2026. Critics call it reckless. Realists call it revolutionary. And if the lessons from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Zambia are anything to go by, this is the single most transformative policy the country could […] The post OPINION | Free Secondary Education Is Malawi’s Most Radical Leap Toward Equality appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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