2 h. ago Open Hearts Network supports Chiradzuru’s Mapesi CDSS hardworking learners

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Bangwe-based charity organization Open Hearts Network (OHN) has brought hope to hardworking and underprivileged learners by paying school fees for three learners at Mapesi Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Chiradzulu. OHN Chairperson Moses Milazi said the students were selected based on their academic performance and financial need, following recommendations from their teachers. “We identified […] The post Open Hearts Network supports Chiradzuru’s Mapesi CDSS hardworking learners appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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5 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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5 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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6 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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10 h. ago “Experience, qualification, integrity determined promotions”

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Ministry of Lands has said all promotions followed due process and meritorious shading off allegations of favouritism and nepotism. The clarification settles down the allegations that have been levelled against the outgoing Principal Secretary Devie Chilonga and Commissioner for Valuation and Estate Management Mickson Chiundira. According to Ministry of Lands Director of Human Resources […] The post “Experience, qualification, integrity determined promotions”-Lands Ministry’s Director Zimba appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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10 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.

Sport

10 h. ago Central bank Governor Mafuta Mwale rallies behind Silver Strikers ahead second leg match against Tanzania’s Yanga

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s Central bank, Reserve Bank of Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the necessary support to Silver Strikers FC to ensure the team’s success. RBM Governor Dr McDonald Mafuta Mwale made the remarks after paying a courtesy visit to Silver Strikers players who are currently in camp ahead of Saturday’s CAF Champions League […] The post Central bank Governor Mafuta Mwale rallies behind Silver Strikers ahead second leg match against Tanzania’s Yanga appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Economics

13 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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13 h. ago Lilongwe Water Board into major infrastructure expansion to meet customers’ water demands

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-One of the country’s utility agencies, Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has intensified major infrastructure expansion projects to meet customers’ water demands. The agency is into construction of three major treatment water plants in a bid to meet 72 percent increase for water demand in the city. LWB Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sili Mbewe told the […] The post Lilongwe Water Board into major infrastructure expansion to meet customers’ water demands appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Economics

22 h. ago Apostle Kawinga surprises Lilongwe’s Chilinde newspaper vendor Limbani Phiri with birthday gifts

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-It was a day to remember for Limbani Phiri, a newspaper vendor from Chilinde, who received a generous donation of clothes from Apostle Clifford Kawinga, founder of Salvation for All Ministries, as part of the apostle’s birthday celebrations. Phiri, a familiar face on the streets of Lilongwe where he earns a living selling newspapers, was […] The post Apostle Kawinga surprises Lilongwe’s Chilinde newspaper vendor Limbani Phiri with birthday gifts appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

30 h. ago Distraction, disinterest troubling opposition MCP legislators at Parliament orientation programme

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The orientation programme for Members of Parliament-elect has entered its third day at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, aimed at equipping legislators with vital knowledge and skills for their upcoming roles. However, the session was overshadowed by notable signs of distraction and lack of engagement from some elected members of the Malawi […] The post Distraction, disinterest troubling opposition MCP legislators at Parliament orientation programme appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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30 h. ago Malawi’s Aisha Chingaipe Breaking Gender Barriers in Welding

By Dorica Mtenje LILONGWE (MaraviPost): At just 25 years old, Aisha Chingaipe is breaking barriers and proving that women can succeed in jobs usually done by men. She works in welding and fabrication a tough field where not many women are found.Aisha will be the only woman representing Malawi at the WorldSkills Africa Regional Competition […] The post Malawi’s Aisha Chingaipe Breaking Gender Barriers in Welding appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

35 h. ago PPDA Cracks the Whip: Mata Butchery, NTK Investments, DMC Consultants, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment Blacklisted Over Procurement Scandals

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has struck hard against malpractice in public procurement, blacklisting five companies — Mata Butchery of Mzuzu, NTK Investments of Blantyre, DMC Investments and Consultants of Lilongwe, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment of Zomba — for violating the PPDA Act No. 7 of 2025. In a […] The post PPDA Cracks the Whip: Mata Butchery, NTK Investments, DMC Consultants, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment Blacklisted Over Procurement Scandals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

45 h. ago Border Agent Allegedly Shot, Killed Pet Dog During Migrant Sweep at Texas Home

A Texas man is accusing a Customs and Border Protection agent of fatally shooting his pet dog during a sweep for undocumented migrants at his home — but the feds say the pooch was at fault because it was too hostile. Although the shooting went… The post Border Agent Allegedly Shot, Killed Pet Dog During Migrant Sweep at Texas Home appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

45 h. ago Atlanta Airport Armed Suspect’s Friend Said He Reached Out Day Before Arrest

A friend of Billy Joe Cagle — the man arrested Monday at Atlanta’s major airport for allegedly threatening a mass shooting — is now talking to TMZ … revealing the red flags that pushed him to reach out the night before cops swooped in. Nick… The post Atlanta Airport Armed Suspect’s Friend Said He Reached Out Day Before Arrest appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

49 h. ago Kim Kardashian Buys Home Next Door To Hers For Huge Expansion

It’s her birthday and she can buy if she wants to! Kim Kardashian is turning into a regular real estate tycoon … she just bought the home next door to hers. TMZ has learned … Kim closed on the SoCal home for $7,000,000 and will be expanding her… The post Kim Kardashian Buys Home Next Door To Hers For Huge Expansion appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

58 h. ago Former USA President Joe Biden completes radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer

….Biden’s team confirms he has finished a major phase of treatment, marking an important milestone in his recovery, though further medical care is still ongoing. NEW YORK-(MaraviPost)-Former U.S. President Joe Biden has successfully completed a round of radiation therapy to treat an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The development marks an encouraging sign of progress […] The post Former USA President Joe Biden completes radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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60 h. ago Enough of the Politics — Malawi’s New MPs Challenged to Put the Nation First

As the newly elected Members of Parliament settle into their orientation for the 2025–2030 term, one truth rings loud and clear: Malawi can no longer afford a Parliament of passengers, party puppets, or self-serving elites. Stakeholders who addressed the lawmakers this week in Lilongwe did not mince words — this new crop of MPs must […] The post Enough of the Politics — Malawi’s New MPs Challenged to Put the Nation First appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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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.

Politics

3 d. ago New NRB Principal Secretary Patrick Machika Commends Smooth Leadership Transition

The newly appointed Principal Secretary for the National Registration Bureau (NRB), Patrick Machika, has commended his predecessor, Mphatso Sambo, for ensuring a smooth and well-organized handover process that sets the tone for continued institutional stability and progress at the Bureau. Machika made the remarks following a formal handover meeting held in Lilongwe, where Sambo officially […] The post New NRB Principal Secretary Patrick Machika Commends Smooth Leadership Transition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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