46 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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4 d. ago Mulhako wa Alhomwe: Preserving culture, promoting unity, and strengthening identity

…An in-depth analysis of Malawi’s annual Lhomwe cultural festival and its role in fostering heritage, community cohesion, and national pride. The Mulhako wa Alhomwe Annual Festival is one of Malawi’s most prominent cultural gatherings, held each year to celebrate the heritage, traditions, and identity of the Lhomwe people. Its primary purpose is to preserve and […] The post Mulhako wa Alhomwe: Preserving culture, promoting unity, and strengthening identity appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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6 d. ago ANALYSIS | Is it All Well Inside the AFORD–DPP Alliance?  Smoke is Spiraling in the Blue Tent

There’s smoke in the blue tent—and it’s not incense. The AFORD–DPP alliance, once hailed as a tactical masterstroke, is now looking more like a political time bomb counting down in broad daylight. The recent remarks from AFORD president Enoch Chihana and his secretary general have torn off the veil: this marriage is in crisis, and […] The post ANALYSIS | Is it All Well Inside the AFORD–DPP Alliance?  Smoke is Spiraling in the Blue Tent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Malawi’s Executive Reset: What Enoch Chihana’s Appointment Means for Leadership and Reform

The second Vice Presidency emerges as a focal point for balancing political alliances, regional representation, and effective governance in Malawi’s evolving administration. Enoch Chihana’s elevation to the position of second Vice President represents a strategic maneuver in Malawi’s political landscape. This appointment is as much about consolidating party alliances as it is about providing regional […] The post Malawi’s Executive Reset: What Enoch Chihana’s Appointment Means for Leadership and Reform appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Enoch Chihana’s appointment as Second Veep promotes unity, inclusivity

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a move widely seen as an effort to strengthen national unity and promote inclusive governance, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed Enoch Chihana as the new Second Vice President of Malawi. Chihana, who is also the President of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), brings a wealth of experience and leadership skills to the role. […] The post Enoch Chihana’s appointment as Second Veep promotes unity, inclusivity appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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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 ANALYSIS | No, Enoch Chihana Is Not Yet Second Vice President

In recent days, I have noticed a growing narrative in political discussions and even in some commentaries referring to Hon. Enoch Chihana as the “Second Vice President elect.” Let me be clear: this is unconstitutional. As it stands, Malawi has only two officials who can be rightfully called “President elect” and “Vice President elect”—Professor Arthur […] The post ANALYSIS | No, Enoch Chihana Is Not Yet Second Vice President appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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