14 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

15 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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22 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

3 d. ago New NRB Principal Secretary Patrick Machika Commends Smooth Leadership Transition

The newly appointed Principal Secretary for the National Registration Bureau (NRB), Patrick Machika, has commended his predecessor, Mphatso Sambo, for ensuring a smooth and well-organized handover process that sets the tone for continued institutional stability and progress at the Bureau. Machika made the remarks following a formal handover meeting held in Lilongwe, where Sambo officially […] The post New NRB Principal Secretary Patrick Machika Commends Smooth Leadership Transition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

6 d. ago Mdyetseni, Kasakula, Suleiman suspended pending offices work investigation

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The government of Malawi has suspended three senior officials heading key statutory corporations, Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr. Justin Saidi has confirmed. Those affected include George Kasakula, Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC); Daud Suleman, Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA); and Humphrey Mdyetseni, Chief Executive Officer of […] The post Mdyetseni, Kasakula, Suleiman suspended pending offices work investigation appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Economics

1 week ago Mutharika orders MACRA, MEC, MHC, Prison head offices’ relocation from Lilongwe to originality

In a move stirring political debate, President Peter Mutharika directs that the headquarters of MEC, MHC, and MACRA be transferred to Blantyre, with critics calling it an attempt to erase Chakwera’s legacy. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika has reportedly ordered that several major government institutions relocate their headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre. According to a statement shared […] The post Mutharika orders MACRA, MEC, MHC, Prison head offices’ relocation from Lilongwe to originality appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

1 week ago STOLEN IN ZIMBABWE, CLEARED IN MALAWI: The Incredible Journey of a K300 Million Land Cruiser

By Malawi Voice Reporter — Based on Investigations by the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ).It sounds like something out of a crime movie — a luxury Toyota Land Cruiser 300 VX stolen in Harare, smuggled across borders, and sold in Lilongwe, complete with official police clearance and import papers. But this is not fiction. It’s […]

Politics

2 w. ago Malawi is hosting Africa Broadband Mapping System conference to promote internet service delivery

Malawi is hosting a three-day Africa Broadband Mapping to map and promote inclusive digital transformation across Sub-Saharan Africa. Speaking during the official launch of National Broadband Mapping System in Lilongwe, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director of Telecommunications, Edward Kauka said there is need for countries to have broadband mapping system to identify gaps to […] The post Malawi is hosting Africa Broadband Mapping System conference to promote internet service delivery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Society

2 w. ago MCP Administration Leaves Kamuzu Palace in Ruins, Officials Claim

Officials allege sabotage by former staff during handover period Malawi’s Kamuzu Palace, the official presidential residence in Lilongwe, has been found in a state of extensive disrepair, with evidence of vandalism and theft discovered just days after the handover of power from the former Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration. A visit by The Daily Times […]

Politics

2 w. ago Putting Trade and Investment at the Heart of Malawi’s New Administration

Malawi has a precious window of opportunity. With His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika returning to the Presidency, the national conversation must pivot—decisively—towards jobs, exports and investment. Trade and investment are not one policy strand among many; they are the engine that will power fiscal stability, food security and inclusive growth. The Economic Reality—And Why […] The post Putting Trade and Investment at the Heart of Malawi’s New Administration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

3 w. ago Fiscal Police shuts down NEEF offices in Lilongwe amid scrutiny

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Fiscal Police have closed the headquarters of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) in Lilongwe. On Tuesday 30 September 2025, no one was allowed to enter the premises. Upon inquiry, NEEF Director Humphrey Mdyetseni told local media to speak with Deputy Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service, Noel Kaira, regarding the matter. Inspector […] The post Fiscal Police shuts down NEEF offices in Lilongwe amid scrutiny appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

3 w. ago DPP Crackdown Begins: Police Seal Off NEEF Headquarters in Lilongwe

The winds of change are blowing harshly through Malawi’s corridors of power. Barely weeks after the September 16 elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has launched its first major crackdown — shutting down the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) offices in Lilongwe. When we visited the premises on Tuesday, the once-busy government loan hub looked […] The post DPP Crackdown Begins: Police Seal Off NEEF Headquarters in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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