63 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.

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64 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.

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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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3 d. ago Mutharika Promises Reliable Fertilizer, Slams Chakwera’s Butchery Scandal

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has vowed that his government will procure fertilizer from reputable suppliers, sharply criticizing the previous administration of Lazarus Chakwera for its mishandling of fertilizer procurement. The President made the remarks during a meeting with the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre today, during Swinney’s official […]

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3 d. ago Is Mutharika’s vision for free education in Malawi attainable?

In the verdant fields of Malawi’s future, where the seeds of knowledge are sown with hope and nurtured with resolve, President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has emerged as a radiant sun, illuminating the path toward an era where education is a birthright, not a privilege. His recent assurance to the nation that, come January 2026, […] The post Is Mutharika’s vision for free education in Malawi attainable? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. ago Why APM’s Free Education Policy is Malawi’s Greatest Investment

In a move that has sent ripples of hope across the nation, His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has declared that, starting this January, primary and secondary education will be free for all Malawians that desire it. This is not merely a policy shift; it is a national rebirth. It is the single most progressive […]

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5 d. ago Mutharika describes Jaffu as distinguished military professional

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has described the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander, General George Jaffu, as a distinguished military professional capable of strengthening the country’s national security and stability. Speaking during the official appointment and promotion ceremony of General Jaffu at his Page House residence in Mangochi on Friday, Mutharika commended the new MDF […] The post Mutharika describes Jaffu as distinguished military professional appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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6 d. ago Mutharika Tightens His Inner Circle: Lean, Competent, and Results

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced sweeping new appointments aimed at strengthening his administration and driving government efficiency. In a statement issued from Sanjika Palace last night, the President named Roza Fatch Mbilizi as Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development; Dr. George B. Partridge as Minister of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, and Dr. […] The post Mutharika Tightens His Inner Circle: Lean, Competent, and Results-Driven Administration Emerges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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7 d. ago A Clash Between Technical Prudence and Strategic Vision: Mkaka vs. Gangata on Letters of Credit and Malawi’s Fuel Plan

The debate between Eisenhower Mkaka and Alfred Gangata over President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s proposed US$500 million Letter of Credit (LC) to resolve Malawi’s persistent fuel crisis is not merely a disagreement about finance — it’s a battle between technical orthodoxy and strategic pragmatism. Both men approach the subject from different vantage points: Mkaka as a banking […] The post A Clash Between Technical Prudence and Strategic Vision: Mkaka vs. Gangata on Letters of Credit and Malawi’s Fuel Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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7 d. ago ALFRED GANGATA: Why APM Letter Of Credit Plan Is Smart Economics — Not Wishful Thinking

There has been much noise lately about President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s proposal to use a US$500 million Letter of Credit (LC) to address Malawi’s fuel shortage. Some have gone as far as asking, “Where will the forex come from if our reserves are empty?” It’s a fair question — but it also reveals a deep […] The post ALFRED GANGATA: Why APM Letter Of Credit Plan Is Smart Economics — Not Wishful Thinking appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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8 d. ago Enough of election countdown madness! It’s time to rebuild Malawi now

In the wake of the recent general elections held just a few weeks ago, where Malawians went to the polls and decisively elected Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to lead the nation, it is baffling and frankly frustrating to witness the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) persistently bombarding the public with […] The post Enough of election countdown madness! It’s time to rebuild Malawi now appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Mutharika’s Relocation Order: Bold Step for Regional Balance or a Snub to the North?

President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s Executive Order No. 01 of 2025, directing the relocation of key government institutions from Lilongwe to Blantyre and Zomba, has sparked mixed reactions — hailed by some as a move towards administrative efficiency, yet questioned by others as a glaring oversight of the Northern Region, particularly Mzuzu. According to the order […] The post Mutharika’s Relocation Order: Bold Step for Regional Balance or a Snub to the North? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command: Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes as Chief Whip

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has begun assembling his parliamentary leadership team, signalling a firm grip on legislative control as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) moves to consolidate power in the National Assembly ahead of the crucial Speaker elections set for October 29, 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday, the DPP announced that Hon. Sameer […] The post Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command: Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes as Chief Whip appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Northern Alliance Applauds President Mutharika for Appointing Former Speaker Msowoya as Head of SADC Electoral Mission to Tanzania

The Northern Alliance has hailed President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for appointing former Speaker of the Malawi Parliament, Right Honourable Richard Msowoya, as Head of Mission for the SADC Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) to Tanzania. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Dr. Victor Buchizga Madhlopa, the Alliance described the appointment as “a mark of […] The post Northern Alliance Applauds President Mutharika for Appointing Former Speaker Msowoya as Head of SADC Electoral Mission to Tanzania appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Pray for the president says Ansah as she celebrates 70th birthday

The Malawi Vice President Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah has underscored the need for Malawians to continuously pray for the country’s president Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to help him serve Malawians well. Ansah made the appeal on Saturday afternoon at a thanks giving prayer ceremony marking her 70th birthday held at Christ Citadel International Church in […]

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1 week ago NAP condemns suspected DPP thugs for intimidating MBC Chief George Kasakula

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) has expressed deep concern and strong condemnation over reports that the Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), George Kasakula, was allegedly coerced by suspected Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters to air a televised apology to President Arthur Peter Mutharika and his family. In a strongly-worded statement released in […] The post NAP condemns suspected DPP thugs for intimidating MBC Chief George Kasakula appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago DPP awaits Mutharika’s reaction to MBC boss Kasakula’s apology

…..DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba says the party has acknowledged MBC Director General George Kasakula’s apology but will defer comment until President Arthur Peter Mutharika personally responds.… BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has officially acknowledged the apology made by the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General, George Kasakula, to President Arthur Peter Mutharika. According to DPP […] The post DPP awaits Mutharika’s reaction to MBC boss Kasakula’s apology appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago “Too Late to Save Jerusalem”: Namalomba Dismisses Kasakula’s Apology to Mutharika as Empty and Belated

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson and presidential press secretary, Shadric Namalomba, has said the party has taken note of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General George Kasakula’s public apology to former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika — but insists that the DPP will only issue a formal response after consulting Mutharika himself. Namalomba, speaking in […] The post “Too Late to Save Jerusalem”: Namalomba Dismisses Kasakula’s Apology to Mutharika as Empty and Belated appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Japan: Congratulatory letter by Prime Minister Ishiba to President Mutharika of the Republic of Malawi

On October 7, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, sent a congratulatory letter to H. E. Prof. Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA on his election as President of the Republic of Malawi based on the results of the general elections held on September 16. 1. In the letter, Prime Minister ISHIBA congratulated President MUTHARIKA on his […] The post Japan: Congratulatory letter by Prime Minister Ishiba to President Mutharika of the Republic of Malawi appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago President Mutharika demands competence and integrity from newly sworn

By Evance Matola and Chifundo Kowedza Blantyre, 8 October, Mana: Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has challenged the newly sworn-in cabinet ministers and other government officials to work with competence and integrity, which are key pillars in government service delivery. Mutharika said this on Thursday at the swearing-in ceremony that took place at Sanjika Palace, where […]

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