3 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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5 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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6 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.

Politics

22 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.

Politics

24 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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28 h. ago Liverpool, Chelsea register big wins in UEFA Champions League

LONDON-(MaraviPost)-After weeks of frustration, English giants Liverpool rediscovered their form on Wednesday night with emphatic 5–1 victories in the UEFA Champions League. Liverpool’s triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt at Anfield marked their first win in 30 days, ending a worrying run that had left fans anxious and demanding a response. The Reds delivered in style, displaying […] The post Liverpool, Chelsea register big wins in UEFA Champions League appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Sport

31 h. ago Lilongwe Water Board into major infrastructure expansion to meet customers’ water demands

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-One of the country’s utility agencies, Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has intensified major infrastructure expansion projects to meet customers’ water demands. The agency is into construction of three major treatment water plants in a bid to meet 72 percent increase for water demand in the city. LWB Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sili Mbewe told the […] The post Lilongwe Water Board into major infrastructure expansion to meet customers’ water demands appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Economics

43 h. ago Keith Urban ‘Puts a Lot of Pressure’ on ‘The Road’ Singers Before a Show

Keith Urban is raising the stakes for contestants hoping to win $250,000 and a record deal on The Road. In Us Weekly‘s exclusive clip from the Sunday, October 26, episode of the hit CBS series, Urban, 57, and costar Gretchen Wilson congratulate the remaining musicians still competing on the show as they tease what is […] The post Keith Urban ‘Puts a Lot of Pressure’ on ‘The Road’ Singers Before a Show appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

46 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.

Politics

47 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

48 h. ago Airtel pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future

KIGALI-(MaraviPost)-Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future. Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar observes that the efforts will shape the next decade ofAfrica’s telecom revolution, marking a shift […] The post Airtel pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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49 h. ago Airtel Africa pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future

Kigali, 22 October 2025: Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future. According to Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom […]

Politics

52 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.

Events

53 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.

Politics

54 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

66 h. ago Kim Kardashian Buys Home Next Door To Hers For Huge Expansion

It’s her birthday and she can buy if she wants to! Kim Kardashian is turning into a regular real estate tycoon … she just bought the home next door to hers. TMZ has learned … Kim closed on the SoCal home for $7,000,000 and will be expanding her… The post Kim Kardashian Buys Home Next Door To Hers For Huge Expansion appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

3 d. 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

3 d. ago Super Bowl Halftime Petition Aims to Swap Bad Bunny for George Strait

The hoopla continues over Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance.  According to Entertainment Weekly, a petition has begun on Change.org to swap the Puerto Rican superstar for country singer George Strait. The petition has more than 50,000 signatures and encourages the NFL to pull Bad Bunny, 31, from the 2026 broadcast — perpetually the […] The post Super Bowl Halftime Petition Aims to Swap Bad Bunny for George Strait appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

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.

Events

4 d. ago Mutharika Promises Reliable Fertilizer, Slams Chakwera’s Butchery Scandal

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has vowed that his government will procure fertilizer from reputable suppliers, sharply criticizing the previous administration of Lazarus Chakwera for its mishandling of fertilizer procurement. The President made the remarks during a meeting with the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre today, during Swinney’s official […]

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