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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3 d. ago Kachaje Falls: Government Suspends MERA CEO Amid Widening Purge of Parastatal Bosses

The DPP administration has suspended yet another high-profile parastatal head, Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Chief Executive Officer Henry Kachaje, marking the latest casualty in what is increasingly seen as a sweeping clean-up—or political purge—across key state institutions. Confirming the development, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Justin Saidi, said Kachaje’s suspension follows “ongoing […] The post Kachaje Falls: Government Suspends MERA CEO Amid Widening Purge of Parastatal Bosses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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6 d. ago Mdyetseni, Kasakula, Suleiman suspended pending offices work investigation

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The government of Malawi has suspended three senior officials heading key statutory corporations, Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr. Justin Saidi has confirmed. Those affected include George Kasakula, Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC); Daud Suleman, Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA); and Humphrey Mdyetseni, Chief Executive Officer of […] The post Mdyetseni, Kasakula, Suleiman suspended pending offices work investigation 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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8 d. ago Mkaka Challenges Executive Overreach: Says MEC Is Not Subject to Presidential Orders

Former Cabinet Minister and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) secretary general Eisenhower Mkaka has waded into the growing debate over the relationship between the Executive and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), warning that any attempt by the President or Cabinet to issue orders to the electoral body would be “unconstitutional and dangerous to democracy.” In a […] The post Mkaka Challenges Executive Overreach: Says MEC Is Not Subject to Presidential Orders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago LITA WARNS AGAINST MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION IN MALAWI’S POST

The Leadership Institute for Transparency and Accountability (LITA) has urged Malawians to refrain from spreading misinformation and disinformation, warning that such acts threaten the country’s fragile democratic transition. In a statement released on Saturday, LITA Executive Director Goodwell Logeya said the integrity of Malawi’s democracy depends not only on the credibility of elections but also […]

Events

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 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 A new dawn or familiar faces? Analyzing Mutharika’s partial cabinet appointments

….Balancing experience, loyalty, and representation in Malawi’s new executive line-up President Arthur Peter Mutharika has unveiled a new set of cabinet and official appointments, signaling both continuity and cautious renewal within his administration. The announcement, made under Sections 94(1), 161(2), and 154(2) of the Constitution of Malawi, features a mix of political veterans and trusted […] The post A new dawn or familiar faces? Analyzing Mutharika’s partial cabinet appointments appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Mutharika announces partial cabinet: Chihana Second Veep, Gangata into Minister of State, Chaponda foreign affairs

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced partial cabinet appointment. Mutharika has therefore made a series of key cabinet and official appointments, including naming AFORD president, Enock Kanzingeni Chihana as the Second Vice President of the Republic of Malawi. According to a statement from the Office of the President and Cabinet issued today, the President has […] The post Mutharika announces partial cabinet: Chihana Second Veep, Gangata into Minister of State, Chaponda foreign affairs appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Why Malawi Needs a Second Vice President: Justice Mwaungulu’s Case for Internal Checks in the Presidency

Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice Dunstan Mwaungulu, has weighed in on the ongoing debate about the office of the Second Vice President, making a compelling case for its importance in Malawi’s constitutional order. His reflections come as President Peter Mutharika faces mounting calls to appoint Enock Chihana, son of the late Chakufwa Tom Chihana—the only […] The post Why Malawi Needs a Second Vice President: Justice Mwaungulu’s Case for Internal Checks in the Presidency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Chihana’s Potential Appointment as Second Vice President: Pragmatic Alliance or Costly Burden?

President-elect Professor Peter Mutharika faces a delicate balancing act as the dust settles on Malawi’s hotly contested 2025 elections. Central to this debate is whether he should appoint Alliance for Democracy (Aford) leader, Enoch Chihana, as Second Vice President—a move that, while constitutionally permissible, is stirring both excitement and unease. Constitutional Backing, Political Dilemma Section […] The post Chihana’s Potential Appointment as Second Vice President: Pragmatic Alliance or Costly Burden? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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