56 h. ago Concerned Citizens grouping dares legislators on electing competent Parliament speaker

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Ahead of the crucial National Assembly Speaker election scheduled for 29 October 2025, the Concerned Citizens People Power Movement has issued a strong appeal to Members of Parliament (MPs) to prioritize national interest over partisan considerations. The statement, signed by Edward Kambanje and Oliver Nakoma, emphasizes the importance of electing a Speaker who embodies competence, […] The post Concerned Citizens grouping dares legislators on electing competent Parliament speaker appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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64 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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3 d. ago After Four decades in power, is Paul Biya’s grip on Cameroon slipping?

…..As opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary declares victory, Cameroon faces mounting uncertainty under the world’s oldest ruler, whose hold on power shows both resilience and strain. Cameroon stands at a defining crossroads, its political atmosphere thick with anxiety and expectation following the country’s fiercely contested 2025 presidential election. For the people of Cameroon, the moment […] The post After Four decades in power, is Paul Biya’s grip on Cameroon slipping? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. 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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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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7 d. ago Former Mangochi Central legislator Victoria Kingstone charged with conspiracy to murder

MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-The case involving Victoria Kingston, the former Member of Parliament for Mangochi Central, and two other suspects accused of conspiring to murder Roza Fatch Mbilizi, the newly-elected MP for the constituency, has been adjourned to October 17, 2025. The adjournment allows the defense team to study the charge sheet. The defense lawyer, Peter Mwanjasi Mwakikunga, […] The post Former Mangochi Central legislator Victoria Kingstone charged with conspiracy to murder 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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1 week ago Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command: Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes as Chief Whip

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has begun assembling his parliamentary leadership team, signalling a firm grip on legislative control as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) moves to consolidate power in the National Assembly ahead of the crucial Speaker elections set for October 29, 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday, the DPP announced that Hon. Sameer […] The post Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command: Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes as Chief Whip appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago DPP opts Sameer Suleman for national assembly speaker candidature: Isn’t he fitting?

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has officially nominated Hon. Sameer Suleman, a Member of Parliament, as its candidate for the upcoming election of the Speaker of the National Assembly. The election is scheduled for October 29, 2025. The appointment, made in accordance with the party’s constitution, underscores the confidence of the party leadership in Suleman’s […] The post DPP opts Sameer Suleman for national assembly speaker candidature: Isn’t he fitting? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Mutharika appoints former Speaker Msowoya to head SADC observer mission for Tanzania’s polls

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika has appointed former Speaker of Parliament, Richard Msowoya, as Head of Mission for the SADC Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) to Tanzania. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Chaponda, has confirmed the development. The appointment comes as Tanzania is scheduled to hold its general elections on 29th October 2025, during which citizens will […] The post Mutharika appoints former Speaker Msowoya to head SADC observer mission for Tanzania’s polls appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago ESCOM Surpasses Electricity Connection Target Ahead of Schedule Under MEAP

In a remarkable display of efficiency and commitment to national development, the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has achieved a major milestone — beating its own target in connecting Malawian households to electricity under the Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP). As of October 3, 2025, ESCOM had successfully connected 180,752 households across the […] The post ESCOM Surpasses Electricity Connection Target Ahead of Schedule Under MEAP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Caretaker power and fuel hikes: Who is responsible before Malawi’s presidential swearing

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawians are reeling from a sharp fuel price hike just days before Peter Mutharika is set to be sworn in as the country’s next president. With the September 16, 2025, elections behind them, many are asking a pressing question: who is legally responsible for decisions taken in the interim period between an election defeat and […] The post Caretaker power and fuel hikes: Who is responsible before Malawi’s presidential swearing-in? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Chakwera leaves Malawians in despair with final fuel price hike after election defeat

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has dealt Malawians a painful farewell by approving a final pump price hike just days after being trounced by Peter Mutharika in the September 2025 elections. With the new president yet to be sworn in, Chakwera’s caretaker administration has imposed fuel price adjustments that have left many Malawians reeling under despair. Petrol […] The post Chakwera leaves Malawians in despair with final fuel price hike after election defeat appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Stop the Blame Game: Malawi’s Crisis, Not the Secretary General, Decided the Election

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) members, it’s time for a sobering reality check. In the wake of the September 16, 2025, presidential elections, there has been a tendency to assign blame to the Office of the Secretary General for our defeat. This approach is not only simplistic—it is misleading. The truth is that Malawi’s unfriendly socio-economic […] The post Stop the Blame Game: Malawi’s Crisis, Not the Secretary General, Decided the Election appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago MEC Declares Partial Parliamentary Results: Independents Surge, MCP Holds Ground, DPP Rebounds, UTM Falters

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on 29 September 2025 announced the first batch of results for the parliamentary elections held on 16 September 2025, declaring dozens of winners across the country while withholding others pending reviews and by-elections. MEC Chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, said the declaration covered results that had been verified and cleared of […] The post MEC Declares Partial Parliamentary Results: Independents Surge, MCP Holds Ground, DPP Rebounds, UTM Falters appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Chihana’s Potential Appointment as Second Vice President: Pragmatic Alliance or Costly Burden?

President-elect Professor Peter Mutharika faces a delicate balancing act as the dust settles on Malawi’s hotly contested 2025 elections. Central to this debate is whether he should appoint Alliance for Democracy (Aford) leader, Enoch Chihana, as Second Vice President—a move that, while constitutionally permissible, is stirring both excitement and unease. Constitutional Backing, Political Dilemma Section […] The post Chihana’s Potential Appointment as Second Vice President: Pragmatic Alliance or Costly Burden? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago MCP in crisis as DPP returns to power: Can Chakwera salvage unity?

The aftermath of Malawi’s 2025 elections has left the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) facing one of the toughest internal crises in its history. At the center of the storm is a violent fallout at State House, where some members of the party’s media team were reportedly assaulted after being accused of celebrating the victory of […] The post MCP in crisis as DPP returns to power: Can Chakwera salvage unity? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Chakwera’s concession is “A Plot Twist” in 2025 Elections, says Analyst

By Priscilla Phiri and Prisca Mashushu LILONGWE-(MANA)-Political analyst Mavuto Bamusi has described President Lazarus Chakwera’s concession in the 2025 General Elections as a surprising turn of events, considering the tone and actions of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in recent days. Bamusi made the remarks in an interview after President Lazarus Chakwera’s national address, in […] The post Chakwera’s concession is “A Plot Twist” in 2025 Elections, says Analyst appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago The Maravipost Congratulates President Elect Peter Mutharika and Vice President Jane Ansah

Congratulations ! The Maravi Post congratulates Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, President-Elect, and Justice Dr. Jane Ansah, Vice President-Elect, on their victory in the September 2025 elections. We wish you success as you take on the responsibility of leading Malawi towards unity, peace, and development. The post The Maravipost Congratulates President Elect Peter Mutharika and Vice President Jane Ansah appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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