10 h. ago Kabwila Tells Dissenting MCP Members: “If You Don’t Want Chakwera, Leave and Form Your Own Party”

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Publicity Secretary Jessie Kabwila has told party members opposed to Lazarus Chakwera’s continued leadership to leave and form their own party if they are unhappy with the National Executive Committee’s (NEC) decision to retain him. Kabwila made the remarks in an interview on Friday, a day after the MCP’s NEC met […]

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11 h. ago Experience, Qualification, Integrity Determined Promotions — Ministry of Lands

The Ministry of Lands has defended its recent promotions, saying they were based purely on merit, experience, qualifications, and integrity — dismissing allegations of favouritism, nepotism, and political interference. The clarification follows claims directed at outgoing Principal Secretary Devie Chilonga and Commissioner for Valuation and Estate Management Mickson Chiundira, accusing them of bias in the […] The post Experience, Qualification, Integrity Determined Promotions — Ministry of Lands appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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11 h. ago Kasungu Diabetes Patients in Danger as Hospitals Run Out of Test Slips

Diabetes patients at Kasungu District Hospital are facing a life-threatening crisis — test slips used to monitor blood sugar levels have run out, forcing some to pay out of pocket while others simply give up on testing altogether. On a recent visit, patients waited for hours as health workers scrambled to find alternatives. Some were […] The post Kasungu Diabetes Patients in Danger as Hospitals Run Out of Test Slips appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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11 h. ago RBM Governor Boosts Silver Strikers’ Morale Ahead of Yanga Clash

Silver Strikers received a major morale boost on Wednesday ahead of their trip to Tanzania for the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie against Young Africans (Yanga SC), when Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor, Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale, visited the team in camp. The Bankers travel to Dar es Salaam […] The post RBM Governor Boosts Silver Strikers’ Morale Ahead of Yanga Clash appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Events

11 h. ago Malawi Missing in Action at the United Nations Security Council

There are 193 countries in the world — and many have never sat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). But Malawi’s absence is especially striking. Across Africa, only six countries have never served as non-permanent members of the Council: Central African Republic, Lesotho, Seychelles, South Sudan, Eswatini, and Malawi. Six out of fifty-three — […] The post Malawi Missing in Action at the United Nations Security Council appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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11 h. ago Malawi Unveils Transformative Curriculum to Power Vision 2063

In a bold step toward reshaping the nation’s education system, the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) has released a new Curriculum and Assessment Framework for Schools and Colleges, marking the most comprehensive overhaul of Malawi’s education structure since independence. The new framework—officially launched in July 2025—aligns the education system with Malawi 2063, the country’s long-term […] The post Malawi Unveils Transformative Curriculum to Power Vision 2063 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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11 h. ago JTI splashes prizes to tobacco growers in Mlimi Ozitsata Ayiphule Promotion

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) in the Mlimi Ozitsata Ayiphule Promition has splashed different prizes valued at K170million ($100,000) to its 900 outstanding tobacco growers in three regions of the country. The prizes include Motorbikes, Solar pumps, safety equipment ,water tanks and bags of fertilizers among others. Speaking on Thursday during the handover ceremony, JTI Corporate […] The post JTI splashes prizes to tobacco growers in Mlimi Ozitsata Ayiphule Promotion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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12 h. ago Allan Ngumuya: 40 Years of Gospel, Global Reach, and Reinvented Classics

Allan Ngumuya, a name synonymous with gospel music in Malawi, is set to release his 15th album, Mfumu ya Mafumu, marking more than four decades of musical devotion. Contrary to misconceptions, Ngumuya has never paused his musical career, steadily producing and releasing albums even amid political and personal commitments. In 2015, following his election, he […] The post Allan Ngumuya: 40 Years of Gospel, Global Reach, and Reinvented Classics appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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12 h. ago Historic worship: King Charles III and Queen Camilla pray with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel

…For the first time since Henry VIII, a British monarch publicly worships with a sitting pope, symbolizing a historic moment of reconciliation and faith. LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Pope Leo XIV prayed Thursday alongside King Charles III and Queen Camilla under the iconic frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. This event marks the first time a British monarch has […] The post Historic worship: King Charles III and Queen Camilla pray with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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12 h. ago MCP endorses Chakwera’s continued leadership amid calls for renewal

….Party faithful rally behind former president Lazarus Chakwera, emphasizing unity and stability as the MCP prepares for the next political chapter. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has decided to maintain former State president Lazarus Chakwera as its leader. The decision was reached after extensive internal consultations within the party’s National Executive Committee and regional […] The post MCP endorses Chakwera’s continued leadership amid calls for renewal appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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13 h. ago 50 years gone since Malawi’s Flames maiden appearance at CECAFA Challenge Cup

…..Wander Moreira, Malawi’s Brazilian Mentor, Assembled a Formidable Squad ….Saluting Malawi team that won Silver Medal in Zambia in 1975 By Ndisi Songa Time flies indeed! It feels like yesterday when the Malawi national football team made its maiden appearance at the 3rd edition of the CECAFA Challenge Cup which Zambia hosted from 31st October to 9th November,1975. […] The post 50 years gone since Malawi’s Flames maiden appearance at CECAFA Challenge Cup appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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29 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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29 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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30 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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33 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.

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52 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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54 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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54 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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58 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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59 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.

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