31 m. 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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16 h. ago PS Davie Chilonga leaves Malawi’s Lands Ministry with transformative marks

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Ministry of Lands has changed for the better in recent years, thanks to the leadership of outgoing Principal Secretary, Davie Chilonga. During his time in office, he brought order, discipline, and honesty to the ministry. His leadership restored trust in a department that had once struggled with confusion and corruption. From the beginning of […] The post PS Davie Chilonga leaves Malawi’s Lands Ministry with transformative marks appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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21 h. ago Liverpool, Chelsea register big wins in UEFA Champions League

LONDON-(MaraviPost)-After weeks of frustration, English giants Liverpool rediscovered their form on Wednesday night with emphatic 5–1 victories in the UEFA Champions League. Liverpool’s triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt at Anfield marked their first win in 30 days, ending a worrying run that had left fans anxious and demanding a response. The Reds delivered in style, displaying […] The post Liverpool, Chelsea register big wins in UEFA Champions League appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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23 h. ago Mapeto tax evasion case stalls in three years: Why new APM leadership must revise corruption case?

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The MK16.5 billion tax evasion case against Mapeto David Whitehead and Sons (DWS) Limited executives and two Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) customs officers is reportedly hit snag as there is no interest from Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to proceed with the matter in three years. The accused persons including Mapeto DWS director Faizal Gaffar […] The post Mapeto tax evasion case stalls in three years: Why new APM leadership must revise corruption case? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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39 h. ago Airtel Africa takes bold move in building Africa’s digital future

Airtel Africa has taken a bold move towards industry’s partnerships in Artificial Intelligence (Al) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital futures. Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) Sunil Taldar at the Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Kigali said this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom revolution, marking a shift […] The post Airtel Africa takes bold move in building Africa’s digital future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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41 h. ago Airtel pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future

KIGALI-(MaraviPost)-Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future. Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar observes that the efforts will shape the next decade ofAfrica’s telecom revolution, marking a shift […] The post Airtel pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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42 h. ago Airtel Africa pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future

Kigali, 22 October 2025: Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future. According to Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom […]

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45 h. ago Chithyola’s Narrow Win in Kasungu South Under Fire as Handout Claims Reach the High Court: Fate on November 3

The storm clouds are gathering over Kasungu South as newly elected Member of Parliament Simplex Chithyola faces an election petition that could upend his short-lived parliamentary triumph. The High Court is set to deliver its ruling on November 3, in a case that has sent tremors through Malawi’s political corridors—one that strikes at the heart […] The post Chithyola’s Narrow Win in Kasungu South Under Fire as Handout Claims Reach the High Court: Fate on November 3 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Events

46 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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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.

Politics

47 h. ago Over 64% of Malawi’s MPs Have Failed to Return to Parliament: Here is Why!

Malawi’s 2025 parliamentary election has delivered a strong and painful message to most of its lawmakers: voters have had enough. Nyasatimes analysis has revealed that from the 2019–2025 cohort of Parliament, only 70 out of 193 Members of Parliament have been re-elected. That means just 36 percent of MPs have managed to hold on to […] The post Over 64% of Malawi’s MPs Have Failed to Return to Parliament: Here is Why! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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57 h. ago Mindy Kaling Reveals Reese Witherspoon Tried to Set Her Up on a Date

Reese Witherspoon tried to help Mindy Kaling find love — but she’s not in the market for a significant other. “I don’t go on the apps. One time, once very pretty recently, Reese Witherspoon wanted to set me up with somebody and I didn’t even look to see who it was,” Kaling, 46, shared during […] The post Mindy Kaling Reveals Reese Witherspoon Tried to Set Her Up on a Date appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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59 h. ago Shakira ‘Can’t Wait’ to Watch Bad Bunny Perform at Super Bowl

Bad Bunny might be the most controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show artist ever … but Shakira doesn’t quite see what all the backlash is about. The Queen of Latin Music told Variety, “It’s about time!” Shakira said she’s proud of BB … not only… The post Shakira ‘Can’t Wait’ to Watch Bad Bunny Perform at Super Bowl appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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66 h. ago The Fiscal Risk of Political Suspensions: How Unlawful Dismissals Cost Malawi Millions

Every time a new administration takes office, Malawians witness sweeping changes across government ministries and parastatal organizations. While such shake-ups are often justified as efforts to enhance efficiency and accountability, they frequently come with hidden fiscal costs that burden taxpayers. The Public Service Act of 1994 provides clear legal guidance on how public officers should […] The post The Fiscal Risk of Political Suspensions: How Unlawful Dismissals Cost Malawi Millions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Economics

66 h. 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.

Politics

67 h. ago Malawi Private schools challenged to complement free education policy

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Independent Schools Association of Malawi (ISAM) has urged private schools to focus on maintaining academic excellence and innovation as the government prepares to roll out free secondary education starting in January next year. In an interview with Maravi Post, ISAM president Wycliff Chimwendo said the policy, recently announced by President Arthur Peter Mutharika, marks […] The post Malawi Private schools challenged to complement free education policy appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

68 h. ago ANALYSIS | Norman Chisale’s Two Hats: A Test of Malawi’s Constitutional Integrity

When Norman Chisale stood and won the Ntcheu Central parliamentary seat under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) banner, the people of his constituency expected him to sit in the august House, representing their hopes, grievances, and aspirations. Instead, as Parliament begins its orientation for the 2025–2030 cohort, Chisale is reportedly absent — performing another role: […] The post ANALYSIS | Norman Chisale’s Two Hats: A Test of Malawi’s Constitutional Integrity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

3 d. ago Love Is Blind’s Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton’s Relationship Timeline

After an effortless connection on Love Is Blind season 1, Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton continue to prove that love truly is blind. “Married life is great,” Lauren exclusively told Us Weekly in March 2020, one month after the first season finale aired. “I mean, I’ve been single for a long time, okay? And I’m gonna tell you, […] The post Love Is Blind’s Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton’s Relationship Timeline appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. ago Aaron Phypers Wasn’t Interviewed by Cops Before His Denise Richards DV Arrest

Aaron Phypers was shocked as he was arrested Friday for alleged domestic violence against Denise Richards … ’cause he says the last time he spoke to cops, he was reporting HER for similar allegations. Michael Finley, Aaron’s lawyer, tells TMZ … The post Aaron Phypers Wasn’t Interviewed by Cops Before His Denise Richards DV Arrest appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. ago Bold Step, Big Challenge: Malawi Gears Up for Free Secondary Education Rollout in 2026

Malawi’s education sector is abuzz with mixed excitement and caution following President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s announcement that Free Secondary School Education will officially roll out in January 2026 — a move hailed as historic, yet one that demands strategic planning and strong investment to succeed. The President made the declaration on Sunday during the 17th […] The post Bold Step, Big Challenge: Malawi Gears Up for Free Secondary Education Rollout in 2026 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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