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.

Politics

56 h. ago Confirmed: Chakwera Pardoned Billionaire Thom Mpinganjira — Malawians Celebrates Long

Sources close to this publication have confirmed that billionaire businessman Dr. Thom Mpinganjira was pardoned by former President Lazarus Chakwera, a move that sparked excitement among Malawians who had long championed his release. Dr. Mpinganjira, convicted by the High Court on October 5, 2021, and sentenced to nine years for attempting to bribe judges, had […] The post Confirmed: Chakwera Pardoned Billionaire Thom Mpinganjira — Malawians Celebrates Long-Awaited Freedom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Society

2 w. ago Excitement Builds as Malawians Gear Up for Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Festival

As the countdown continues, excitement is sweeping across Malawi ahead of this year’s Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Festival, set to take place from October 17 to 19, 2025, at Chonde Headquarters in Mulanje District. From the rolling hills of Thyolo to the plains of Phalombe, people from diverse backgrounds are preparing to celebrate the vibrant […] The post Excitement Builds as Malawians Gear Up for Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Festival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Culture

2 w. ago Mutharika’s Inauguration – Lessons, legacy, and the road ahead for Malawi’s Institutions

A historic swearing-in marked by promise, controversy, and the urgent need to strengthen Malawi’s democratic institutions On 4 October 2025, President Arthur Peter Mutharika was officially sworn in as Malawi’s seventh president at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre, in a ceremony that combined celebration, solemnity, and controversy. Thousands of Malawians, foreign dignitaries, and invited guests attended, […] The post Mutharika’s Inauguration – Lessons, legacy, and the road ahead for Malawi’s Institutions appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

4 w. ago Chakwera, MCP withdraw judicial review against MEC: MalawiDecides2025

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have decided to withdraw their application for judicial review on the presidential election results, which was granted by the High Court on Tuesday. MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila confirmed the decision in an interview, noting that it followed President Chakwera’s concession of defeat in the September 16 […] The post Chakwera, MCP withdraw judicial review against MEC: MalawiDecides2025 appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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4 w. ago Chakwera’s Final Act of Statesmanship: Drops Court Battle After Conceding Defeat

President Lazarus Chakwera has taken yet another statesmanlike step by ordering the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to withdraw its judicial review on the September 16 presidential election — firmly closing the chapter on legal disputes after publicly conceding defeat. MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila confirmed the withdrawal, saying: “The case started by President Chakwera and MCP […] The post Chakwera’s Final Act of Statesmanship: Drops Court Battle After Conceding Defeat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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