39 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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4 d. ago Malawi FA appoints Frenchman Yvon Avry as new Technical Director

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announced the appointment of French football expert Yvon Avry as its new Technical Director, filling the position left vacant after the departure of Benjamin Kumwenda earlier this year. Avry’s appointment follows a highly competitive recruitment process that attracted 17 applicants from across the globe. After an initial shortlisting […] The post Malawi FA appoints Frenchman Yvon Avry as new Technical Director appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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6 d. ago Mutharika ropes Roza Mbilizi, George Patridge into partial cabinet

…..Mutharika strengthens his administration with strategic appointments in agriculture and industry to boost Malawi’s economic recovery and food security. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika has appointed Roza Mbilizi as the new Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development. The appointment places Mbilizi at the helm of one of Malawi’s most critical ministries, which oversees food production, irrigation […] The post Mutharika ropes Roza Mbilizi, George Patridge into partial cabinet appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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7 d. ago Richard Mveriwa takes helm as Vice president Ansah’s office spokesperson

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Richard Mveriwa has been appointed as the new Spokesperson for the Office of the Vice President. This appointment marks a new chapter in Mveriwa’s illustrious career in public communication. Until his latest appointment, Mveriwa served as the Communications and Press Officer for the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), where he played a crucial role in managing […] The post Richard Mveriwa takes helm as Vice president Ansah’s office spokesperson appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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8 d. ago Yeremia Chihana eyes return to Parliament via Rumphi Central seat

…Former Mzimba North legislator expresses intent to contest in Rumphi Central under the AFORD ticket following the appointment of Enock Chihana as Malawi’s Second Vice President. MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-Former Member of Parliament for Mzimba North Constituency, Yeremia Chihana, has confirmed his intention to contest for the Rumphi Central parliamentary seat under the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) ticket. […] The post Yeremia Chihana eyes return to Parliament via Rumphi Central seat appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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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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2 w. ago The legality of appointing Richard Luhanga as Malawi Police Chief: Why allegations alone can’t disqualify a public officer

…Why constitutional safeguards, due process, and the presumption of innocence must prevail over public speculation in Malawi’s governance debates LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The appointment of Richard Luhanga as Malawi’s new Inspector General of Police has ignited an intense national debate about the relationship between public perception, legality, and moral integrity in leadership. While critics such as social commentator […] The post The legality of appointing Richard Luhanga as Malawi Police Chief: Why allegations alone can’t disqualify a public officer appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago UTM’s Mtumbuka Congratulates Enock Chihana on Appointment as Second Vice President

UTM Party Vice President, Dr. Mathews Mtumbuka, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Alliance for Democracy (Aford) leader, Right Honourable Enock Chihana, on his appointment as the Second Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, describing the elevation as a milestone in the country’s democratic journey. In his statement, Dr. Mtumbuka said he recognizes the weight […] The post UTM’s Mtumbuka Congratulates Enock Chihana on Appointment as Second Vice President appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Jane Ansah’s Return to Power: A Test of Experience and Renewal in Malawi’s Leadership

The New Vice President Steps Into a Cabinet Facing High Hopes and Demanding Realities Jane Ansah’s appointment as Malawi’s new Vice President has ignited both optimism and cautious reflection among citizens and analysts. Her re-entry into frontline leadership brings with it a complex blend of experience, controversy, and expectation — all of which will shape […] The post Jane Ansah’s Return to Power: A Test of Experience and Renewal in Malawi’s Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Malawi’s Executive Reset: What Enoch Chihana’s Appointment Means for Leadership and Reform

The second Vice Presidency emerges as a focal point for balancing political alliances, regional representation, and effective governance in Malawi’s evolving administration. Enoch Chihana’s elevation to the position of second Vice President represents a strategic maneuver in Malawi’s political landscape. This appointment is as much about consolidating party alliances as it is about providing regional […] The post Malawi’s Executive Reset: What Enoch Chihana’s Appointment Means for Leadership and Reform appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Enoch Chihana’s appointment as Second Veep promotes unity, inclusivity

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a move widely seen as an effort to strengthen national unity and promote inclusive governance, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed Enoch Chihana as the new Second Vice President of Malawi. Chihana, who is also the President of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), brings a wealth of experience and leadership skills to the role. […] The post Enoch Chihana’s appointment as Second Veep promotes unity, inclusivity appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Meet newly appointed Malawi Army Commander George Alexander Jafu

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika on Sunday night, October 5, 2025 appointed Lieutenant General George Alexander Jafu as Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander taking the title, “Chief Defence”. Jafu replaces Valentino Phiri who is originally from the lakeshore district of Mangochi. Who is Jafu? He was appointed Deputy Commander in May 2024, being promoted from Major General […] The post Meet newly appointed Malawi Army Commander George Alexander Jafu appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago “Cabinet appointments must be based expertise over politics”

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Political analyst George Phiri has urged the newly elected president Peter Mutharika to prioritize expertise over political loyalty when appointing cabinet ministers. He emphasized that Malawi’s economic and development challenges demand leaders with the right skills and professional competence. Phiri argued that relying on political loyalists often leads to inefficiency, as such individuals tend to […] The post “Cabinet appointments must be based expertise over politics”-Analyst George Phiri tells Mutharika appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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