4 h. ago Historic worship: King Charles III and Queen Camilla pray with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel

…For the first time since Henry VIII, a British monarch publicly worships with a sitting pope, symbolizing a historic moment of reconciliation and faith. LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Pope Leo XIV prayed Thursday alongside King Charles III and Queen Camilla under the iconic frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. This event marks the first time a British monarch has […] The post Historic worship: King Charles III and Queen Camilla pray with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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4 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.

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5 h. ago Fazili confident as Scorchers secure crucial away draw against Angola

Malawi 0-0 Angola… LUANDA-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Women’s National Football Team Head Coach, Lovemore Fazili, says the goalless draw against Angola in Luanda on Thursday has given his side renewed belief as they eye a historic qualification to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Scorchers, who dominated much of the first-leg encounter at Estádio 11 […] The post Fazili confident as Scorchers secure crucial away draw against Angola appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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9 h. ago Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Steps Away for ‘Deeply Personal Family Matter’

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that pitcher Alex Vesia will be stepping away from the team ahead of the World Series due to personal reasons. Posting via its official Instagram account on Thursday, October 23, the baseball team shared the news with sports fans. “It’s with a heavy heart that we share that Alex Vesia […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Steps Away for ‘Deeply Personal Family Matter’ appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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20 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 […]

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22 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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39 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.

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39 h. ago Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Find Buyer for L.A. Home

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli no longer have a “Full House” … so, they’ve decided to get rid of the one they still share — and they’ve found a buyer! The 6-bedroom, 9-bathroom home in the Hidden Hills area near Los Angeles went under… The post Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Find Buyer for L.A. Home appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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46 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.

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48 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.

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51 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.

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51 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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52 h. ago OPINION | Free Secondary Education Is Malawi’s Most Radical Leap Toward Equality

Malawi has finally taken a step that history will remember — the decision to make secondary education free from January 2026. Critics call it reckless. Realists call it revolutionary. And if the lessons from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Zambia are anything to go by, this is the single most transformative policy the country could […] The post OPINION | Free Secondary Education Is Malawi’s Most Radical Leap Toward Equality appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Events

62 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.

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65 h. 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.

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66 h. 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.

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66 h. ago American Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Dead Unexpectedly at 29

Chess grandmaster and prodigy Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29.  The news was announced by Naroditsky’s family on Monday, October 20, in a statement released by the Charlotte Chess Center.  “It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Daniel Naroditsky,” the statement read. “Daniel was a talented […] The post American Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Dead Unexpectedly at 29 appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

68 h. 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.

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2 d. ago Mwawungulu Dares Mutharika and Ansah: “Don’t Act Unconstitutionally”

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Dunstain Mwawungulu has issued a bold warning to President Arthur Peter Mutharika and Vice President Dr Jane Ansah, daring them not to violate the Constitution by appointing ministers from Parliament. In a strongly worded Facebook post, the retired jurist and respected legal commentator said any attempt to draw Cabinet members […] The post Mwawungulu Dares Mutharika and Ansah: “Don’t Act Unconstitutionally” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 d. ago Atupele Muluzi Congratulates Global Economist Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi for Recognition by Botswana President at 2025 World Expo

Malawian politician and business leader Atupele Muluzi has congratulated renowned global economist and development strategist Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi following his special recognition by the President of Botswana, His Excellency Duma Boko, during the opening ceremony of the Botswana 2025 World Expo. In a social media post, Muluzi described the honour as “a remarkable recognition” and […] The post Atupele Muluzi Congratulates Global Economist Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi for Recognition by Botswana President at 2025 World Expo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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