2 h. ago 50 years gone since Malawi’s Flames maiden appearance at CECAFA Challenge Cup

…..Wander Moreira, Malawi’s Brazilian Mentor, Assembled a Formidable Squad ….Saluting Malawi team that won Silver Medal in Zambia in 1975 By Ndisi Songa Time flies indeed! It feels like yesterday when the Malawi national football team made its maiden appearance at the 3rd edition of the CECAFA Challenge Cup which Zambia hosted from 31st October to 9th November,1975. […] The post 50 years gone since Malawi’s Flames maiden appearance at CECAFA Challenge Cup appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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18 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.

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48 h. ago Govt Secondment of Chipenda at MBC as Acting Director General Sparks Debate Over Procedure

The government has appointed Mr. Arthur Chipenda as Acting Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) on secondment, following the suspension of Mr. George Kasakula. The announcement was made with immediate effect, and Chipenda, who currently serves as Director of Information in the Ministry of Information and Digitalisation, has already assumed his new role. […] The post Govt Secondment of Chipenda at MBC as Acting Director General Sparks Debate Over Procedure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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48 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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50 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.

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3 d. ago Buckingham Palace Will Have New Prince Andrew Allegations Fully Investigated

Buckingham Palace will have the new allegations made against Prince Andrew fully investigated following the relinquishment of his royal titles. After several outlets reported on Sunday, October 19, that Andrew, 65, is being investigated for allegedly asking his taxpayer-funded security detail to uncover information about late accuser Virginia Giuffre in 2011, just hours before the […] The post Buckingham Palace Will Have New Prince Andrew Allegations Fully Investigated appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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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.

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3 d. ago Free Education in Malawi: A Historic Promise Meets a Tough Test

Education has always been seen as the key to a better future. But for many children in Malawi, that dream has been hard to reach. For years, school fees, overcrowded classrooms, and a shortage of learning materials have made it difficult for children especially those from poor families to stay in school.   Some parents […] The post Free Education in Malawi: A Historic Promise Meets a Tough Test appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 d. ago Suspended MBC Director General George Kasakula, others feast MK480m in a month for druming up Chakwera’s campaign

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Busted! It has been emerged that suspended Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General George Kasakula and colleagues plundered funds amounting to over MK400 million meant to be given to staff members for election coverages in just a month. Documents in our possession indicates that Kasakula in collaboration with Jack Kamwachale, Monica Likoswe only gave election […] The post Suspended MBC Director General George Kasakula, others feast MK480m in a month for druming up Chakwera’s campaign appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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6 d. ago PMI Addresses Credibility Concerns On Harm Reduction Research

Philip Morris International (PMI) has said that the credibility issue on Harm Reduction research done or funded by the industry is why we must be particularly mindful to ensure that we apply the right science through robust methodologies and best practices on the market. Overtime, the Harm Reduction research funded by the tobacco industry has […] The post PMI Addresses Credibility Concerns On Harm Reduction Research appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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6 d. ago Mwanamvekha’s Washington Mission: A Critical Push for Malawi’s Economic Stability

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha is in Washington, D.C., attending the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) — a visit that could prove decisive for Malawi’s economic direction. At a time when Malawi is grappling with foreign exchange shortages, rising food insecurity, fuel constraints, and […] The post Mwanamvekha’s Washington Mission: A Critical Push for Malawi’s Economic Stability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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7 d. ago ANALYSIS | The Battle Over State Funding — Malawi’s Small Parties Demand a Share of the Political Cake

There is growing friction in Malawi’s multiparty democracy — this time over who deserves taxpayer-funded political financing. The calls being made are clear: smaller parties want the Political Parties Act (PPA) amended so that State funding isn’t limited only to political parties that secure at least 10 percent of the national vote. Under the current […] The post ANALYSIS | The Battle Over State Funding — Malawi’s Small Parties Demand a Share of the Political Cake appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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7 d. ago Mwanamveka dates World Bank, IMF at spring meetings in Washington

WASHINGTON-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamveka, is in Washington, D.C., United States of America, attending the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In an interview with Maravi Post, Mwanamveka said Malawi’s delegation is focusing on advancing key national economic priorities, including food security, fertiliser supply, foreign […] The post Mwanamveka dates World Bank, IMF at spring meetings in Washington appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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9 d. ago Vandalism or Political Theatre? State House Vandalism Scandal Deepens as Govt Fumbles for Facts

Weeks after loud claims that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government left State Residences “vandalised,” the truth is beginning to look far less dramatic—and far more embarrassing. The Buildings Department, the very institution responsible for assessing and maintaining public infrastructure, has revealed that no official assessment has been done to verify the alleged damage or […] The post Vandalism or Political Theatre? State House Vandalism Scandal Deepens as Govt Fumbles for Facts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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9 d. ago Kondwani Nankhumwa’s speaker ambitions: A flawed bid by a failed opposition leader

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Kondwani Nankhumwa, the President of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), recently announced his intention to become the Speaker of the National Assembly. While the man parades himself as a seasoned parliamentarian with a wealth of experience, this bid is not only premature but fundamentally flawed. Nankhumwa’s track record, especially his dismal leadership of the opposition, […] The post Kondwani Nankhumwa’s speaker ambitions: A flawed bid by a failed opposition leader appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Govt freezes funding to Zambia FA over Chipolopolo poor results

LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-The Government of Zambia has suspended all financial support to the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) following a series of disappointing performances by the men’s senior national football team, the Chipolopolo. In a statement jointly issued by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts and the National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ), government expressed deep […] The post Govt freezes funding to Zambia FA over Chipolopolo poor results appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Zambia Affirms Strong Support for African Development Bank (AfDB) President Ould Tah’s vision for New African Financial Architecture

Dr Ould Tah thanked President Hichilema and the Zambian people for hosting the ADF-17 replenishment meeting, a key milestone in mobilising concessional resources for Africa’s most vulnerable countries LUSAKA, Zambia, October 13, 2025/ — Zambia has voiced strong backing for African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr Sidi Ould Tah’s push for a new African […] The post Zambia Affirms Strong Support for African Development Bank (AfDB) President Ould Tah’s vision for New African Financial Architecture appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Freeze or Fumble? Govt’s Parastatal Hiring Ban Tests Balance Between Discipline and Disruption

In a move that has sent shockwaves across Malawi’s public sector, the new administration has ordered an immediate suspension of all recruitments and major procurements in parastatal organisations and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) — a decision analysts say could either restore fiscal sanity or paralyse essential services. The directive, issued through the Department of Statutory Corporations, […] The post Freeze or Fumble? Govt’s Parastatal Hiring Ban Tests Balance Between Discipline and Disruption appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Honeymoon is over! Malawi Govt imposes ban on parastatal hiring, procurements

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Department of Statutory Corporations has imposed an immediate blanket suspension on all recruitment and major procurements across all parastatal organisations and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Malawi. The directive, which took effect immediately, has sent shockwaves through the public sector, leaving many wondering about the rationale behind the decision. According to sources, the suspension is […] The post Honeymoon is over! Malawi Govt imposes ban on parastatal hiring, procurements appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Malawi’s Employer Bodies Struggle with Leadership and Governance Gaps — Report

A new assessment of Malawi’s Employer Representative Bodies (ERBs) and sector-specific organisations has exposed deep-rooted leadership and governance weaknesses that threaten their effectiveness and long-term sustainability. The report, funded by the European Union through the Zantchito Skills for Jobs Technical Assistance Project implemented by the British Council, was presented during a validation workshop held in […] The post Malawi’s Employer Bodies Struggle with Leadership and Governance Gaps — Report appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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