10 h. ago Kabwila Tells Dissenting MCP Members: “If You Don’t Want Chakwera, Leave and Form Your Own Party”

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Publicity Secretary Jessie Kabwila has told party members opposed to Lazarus Chakwera’s continued leadership to leave and form their own party if they are unhappy with the National Executive Committee’s (NEC) decision to retain him. Kabwila made the remarks in an interview on Friday, a day after the MCP’s NEC met […]

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12 h. ago Immigration department to conduct nationwide verification exercise for Malawi service passport holders

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has announced plans to conduct a nationwide verification exercise for all holders of Service Passports issued between June 2020 and September 2025. The exercise, aimed at curbing abuse, requires all individuals holding Service Passports to submit their passport numbers to their Controlling Officers for verification within a specified […] The post Immigration department to conduct nationwide verification exercise for Malawi service passport holders appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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12 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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54 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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60 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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3 d. ago Confirmed: Chakwera Pardoned Billionaire Thom Mpinganjira — Malawians Celebrates Long

Sources close to this publication have confirmed that billionaire businessman Dr. Thom Mpinganjira was pardoned by former President Lazarus Chakwera, a move that sparked excitement among Malawians who had long championed his release. Dr. Mpinganjira, convicted by the High Court on October 5, 2021, and sentenced to nine years for attempting to bribe judges, had […] The post Confirmed: Chakwera Pardoned Billionaire Thom Mpinganjira — Malawians Celebrates Long-Awaited Freedom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Society

4 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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5 d. ago 2025 campaign efforts questioned as Malawians reject Chakwera

…..Despite extensive campaign efforts, voters signal a decisive shift in Malawi’s political landscape…. The 2025 election campaign trail by former President Lazarus Chakwera has come under scrutiny following the recent election outcomes. Many observers are questioning whether all the resources, rallies, and public engagements invested during the campaign yielded the intended results. Voters across Malawi […] The post 2025 campaign efforts questioned as Malawians reject Chakwera appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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7 d. ago Chakwera left MK16 billion legal showdown over botched helicopter deal

…..Government under fire as Chakwera administration’s aborted purchase of grounded Zambian helicopters sparks international legal battle with heavy financial implications. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi is bracing for a costly legal confrontation that could leave taxpayers footing a staggering MK16 billion bill following the collapse of a controversial helicopter procurement deal. The dispute stems from the Lazarus Chakwera administration’s […] The post Chakwera left MK16 billion legal showdown over botched helicopter deal appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Economics

8 d. ago ANALYSIS | MCP Is Dying from the Same Disease That Killed Its Government — Chakwera’s Indecision

Dr. Lazarus Chakwera must stop dithering. Malawi has had enough of his slow, hesitant, and overly cautious style of leadership. Five years of indecision at State House cost him government. Now, the same indecision threatens to sink the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) into political irrelevance — even in opposition. The country is watching, yet again, […] The post ANALYSIS | MCP Is Dying from the Same Disease That Killed Its Government — Chakwera’s Indecision appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Events

1 week ago Rebuilding a broken economy: Can DPP Mutharika leadership restore Malawi’s prosperity after five years of decline?

….After five years of economic hardship under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) from 2020 to 2025, the new Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government faces the monumental task of repairing a damaged economy, restoring confidence, and setting Malawi back on a path to sustainable growth. How long does it take to fix an economy that has […] The post Rebuilding a broken economy: Can DPP Mutharika leadership restore Malawi’s prosperity after five years of decline? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

1 week ago Political reactions deepen over Kamuzu Palace damage allegations

…..Analyst urges DPP to focus on real national challenges rather than political blame games LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Debate continues to intensify over reports of property damage at Kamuzu Palace following former President Lazarus Chakwera’s relocation from the State House. While many Malawians are still expressing mixed reactions to the alleged destruction, political analyst George Chisoka has urged the […] The post Political reactions deepen over Kamuzu Palace damage allegations appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago A Chronicle of Former President Chakwera’s Overseas Engagements: Were They Worth it?

Former President Lazarus Chakwera’s tenure was marked by extensive international travel, with numerous trips aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and seeking foreign investment. In the year 2025, he made multiple visits to neighboring countries, including two trips to Tanzania in January and back-to-back visits to Nigeria in June and July. During 2024, Chakwera’s schedule included […] The post A Chronicle of Former President Chakwera’s Overseas Engagements: Were They Worth it? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

2 w. ago Pressure mounts on Chakwera to quit MCP after elections shameless defeat

…….MCP district and regional leaders demand emergency party convention …..Forty-two district chairpersons and three regional chairs formally request Chakwera to convene an emergency convention before November 2025 to uphold constitutional mandates and restore internal democracy. Forty-two district chairpersons and three regional chairpersons of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have formally requested its leader Lazarus Chakwera […] The post Pressure mounts on Chakwera to quit MCP after elections shameless defeat appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Cracks Emerge in MCP as Members Push for Emergency Convention to Replace Chakwera

Signs of growing internal discontent have begun to surface within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), as some senior members have formally written to party president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, urging him to convene an emergency convention to elect a new leader. The call comes barely a month after Chakwera and the MCP suffered a major defeat […] The post Cracks Emerge in MCP as Members Push for Emergency Convention to Replace Chakwera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Professor Danwood Chirwa Speaks Out: Mutharika’s Partial Cabinet “Sends a Clear and Unambiguous Message”

Renowned constitutional law scholar Professor Danwood Chirwa has weighed in on President Peter Mutharika’s partial Cabinet appointments, describing them as a sobering reflection of what Malawians should expect from the new administration — low energy, low expectations, and familiar faces. In a pointed and satirical Facebook post, Professor Chirwa said the first appointments by any […] The post Professor Danwood Chirwa Speaks Out: Mutharika’s Partial Cabinet “Sends a Clear and Unambiguous Message” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

2 w. ago UN Assures Steady Support Towards Malawi’s Development Agenda

The United Nations has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to support Malawi’s vision of building a prosperous and resilient nation under the new administration of President Arthur Peter Mutharika. In a congratulatory message to President Mutharika following his swearing-in and inauguration as Malawi’s seventh Head of State, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the long-standing partnership between […] The post UN Assures Steady Support Towards Malawi’s Development Agenda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Events

2 w. ago Chakwera: A Good Man, Too Good to Lead in These Complex Times

Lazarus Chakwera came into office as something of a moral beacon. A pastor rising into politics, a man of integrity, humility, and a clean reputation in a roster of often tarnished leaders. Many believed his goodness would translate into courageous leadership — that his sense of right and wrong, his empathy, would help steer Malawi […] The post Chakwera: A Good Man, Too Good to Lead in These Complex Times appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

2 w. ago The Unfulfilled Promise: A Political Obituary of President Lazarus Chakwera

The political demise of Lazarus Chakwera is not merely the story of a leader losing an election; it is a cautionary tale of how a monumental victory, built on a wave of public hope, can be frittered away through a series of profound political miscalculations. His rise to power in 2020 was historic, a triumph […] The post The Unfulfilled Promise: A Political Obituary of President Lazarus Chakwera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Chakwera bows out with dignity as MCP commends peaceful transfer of power

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has released a statement announcing that outgoing President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has peacefully transferred power to President-Elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. Signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, the statement celebrates Dr. Chakwera’s statesmanship and his continued dedication to peace, democracy, and national unity. Dr. Chakwera, according […] The post Chakwera bows out with dignity as MCP commends peaceful transfer of power appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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