3 h. ago Malawi secures $45 million food aid from World bank, additional support from ADB

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has announced that Malawi has secured substantial international support to address the country’s economic challenges. Speaking during a media briefing on Food Crisis Support, Mwanamvekha revealed that the World Bank has provided $45 million for emergency food assistance targeting four million Malawians. The funding is […] The post Malawi secures $45 million food aid from World bank, additional support from ADB appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Economics

8 h. ago Kasungu Diabetes Patients in Danger as Hospitals Run Out of Test Slips

Diabetes patients at Kasungu District Hospital are facing a life-threatening crisis — test slips used to monitor blood sugar levels have run out, forcing some to pay out of pocket while others simply give up on testing altogether. On a recent visit, patients waited for hours as health workers scrambled to find alternatives. Some were […] The post Kasungu Diabetes Patients in Danger as Hospitals Run Out of Test Slips appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Science

9 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

12 h. ago Jesse Williams Returns to ‘Grey’s’ After [Spoiler]’s Death, Cast Hiatuses

Following a major character death and some cast hiatuses, Grey’s Anatomy is giving fans what they want by bringing back Jesse Williams as Dr. Jackson Avery. ABC confirmed the news in a trailer that aired on Thursday, October 23, which showed Jackson back at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. In addition to the familiar face, the […] The post Jesse Williams Returns to ‘Grey’s’ After [Spoiler]’s Death, Cast Hiatuses appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

14 h. ago Doug Martin Reportedly Leapt From Second Story of Rehab Center Months Before Death

Doug Martin apparently suffered from a pretty serious mental health episode months before his death … with a new report claiming he jumped out of a 2nd story window and got into a physical altercation with some police officers. The San Francisco… The post Doug Martin Reportedly Leapt From Second Story of Rehab Center Months Before Death appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

25 h. ago Mulli to Attend Afreximbank Presidential Investiture in Cairo

Executive Chairperson of MBL Holdings, Leston Mulli, is among business leaders expected to attend the investiture ceremony of Afreximbank’s new president scheduled for October 25 in Cairo, Egypt. According to information on the Afreximbank website, the institution will on Friday usher in Dr. George Elombi as its 4th president, succeeding Professor Benedict Oramah. The ceremony […]

Politics

27 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.

Politics

38 h. ago DWTS’ Pasha Offered to Pay for Nose Job After Almost Dropping Danielle

Danielle Fishel put all of her trust in pro Pasha Pashkov keeping her in one piece while executing lifts on Dancing With the Stars season 34. When asked whether she was “nervous” while in the air, Danielle, 44, exclusively told Us Weekly that she’s “never” nervous with Pasha, 39 — though her partner had a […] The post DWTS’ Pasha Offered to Pay for Nose Job After Almost Dropping Danielle appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

42 h. ago The Perfect Neighbor’s Susan Lorincz’s Sentencing and Trial Explained

Susan Lorincz’s trial for the murder of Ajike “AJ” Owens is back in the headlines following the release of the hit Netflix documentary, The Perfect Neighbor. The Perfect Neighbor, which dropped on Netflix in October 2025, unpacks the events leading up to Owens’s death, which occurred in June 2023. Owens, a Black woman, and Lorincz, […] The post The Perfect Neighbor’s Susan Lorincz’s Sentencing and Trial Explained appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

44 h. ago US vows to support Gaza ceasefire, warns Hamas of ‘eradication’

GAZA-(MaraviPost)-US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Israel, reiterating the US commitment to supporting a Gaza ceasefire while warning Hamas that they will face severe consequences if they fail to comply with the agreement. Speaking in Jerusalem, Vance emphasized that the terms of the 20-point plan are clear: Hamas must disarm. “If Hamas doesn’t […] The post US vows to support Gaza ceasefire, warns Hamas of ‘eradication’ appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

51 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

53 h. ago VP Vance In Israel, Shutdown Politics, White House Under Construction

Vice President JD Vance says he’s optimistic about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as the U.S. pushes for the next phase of the deal. It’s week four of the government shutdown, and the White House is ramping up pressure with cuts and layoffs. And the demolition of the East Wing raises legal and […] The post VP Vance In Israel, Shutdown Politics, White House Under Construction appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

56 h. ago OPINION | Mutharika’s Mineral Ban: Bold Vision or a Fast Track to Smuggling?

President Peter Mutharika’s declaration that no minerals should leave Malawi in raw form has electrified national debate. It is a statement steeped in pride, power, and economic nationalism — the idea that Malawi should no longer be a warehouse for the world’s wealth while its own people remain poor. The argument is simple: if we […] The post OPINION | Mutharika’s Mineral Ban: Bold Vision or a Fast Track to Smuggling? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

56 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

63 h. ago Reba McEntire Recalls ‘Precious’ Bond With Late Stepson Brandon Blackstock

Reba McEntire revealed her bond with former stepson Brandon Blackstock won’t soon be forgotten following his death earlier this year. “My relationship with my stepson, Brandon Blackstock, was precious,” McEntire, 70, told People on Tuesday, October 21, following Blackstock’s death in August at the age of 48. “I absolutely loved that child.” McEntire recalled Brandon […] The post Reba McEntire Recalls ‘Precious’ Bond With Late Stepson Brandon Blackstock appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

67 h. 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.

Politics

2 d. ago History repeating itself on Chihana family in Malawi’s corridors of power

History has just repeated itself in Malawi’s corridors of power. Enock Kamzingeni Chihana, son of the late pro-democracy icon Chakufwa Chihana, has taken the oath of office as Second Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, sealing a political circle that began three decades ago when his father first occupied the same position. Chihana taking […] The post History repeating itself on Chihana family in Malawi’s corridors of power appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Society

2 d. ago From Father to Son, From Revolution to Revival: The Chihana Legacy Comes Full Circle as Enock is Sworn as 2nd Veep

History has just repeated itself in Malawi’s corridors of power. Enock Kamzingeni Chihana, son of the late pro-democracy icon Chakufwa Chihana, has taken the oath of office as Second Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, sealing a political circle that began three decades ago when his father first occupied the same position. The oath, […] The post From Father to Son, From Revolution to Revival: The Chihana Legacy Comes Full Circle as Enock is Sworn as 2nd Veep appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump DOJ Attorney Texts Reporter About NY AG Federal Case, Ghosts Request for Clarity

One of President Donald Trump’s hand-picked U.S. Attorneys — who is currently prosecuting New York Attorney General Letitia James — reportedly texted with a journalist to complain about her coverage of the high-profile case … and then tried to… The post Trump DOJ Attorney Texts Reporter About NY AG Federal Case, Ghosts Request for Clarity appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

3 d. ago What ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ Got Wrong About Alex’s Murder Trial

Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family unpacks the scandals, deaths and murder trial that made the Murdaugh family notorious — but what did the show get wrong? Based on the “Murdaugh Murders” podcast, the scripted series, which premiered in October, followed journalist Mandy Matney as she investigated and blogged about the powerful family leading up […] The post What ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ Got Wrong About Alex’s Murder Trial appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events