6 h. ago Malawi dry pumps persist as motorists struggle to access fuel

.…Hiking fuels prices was meant to stablise supply chain …Citizens hope newly elected government will swiftly resolve ongoing fuel supply challenges amid foreign exchange crisis. Motorists in some parts of the country including Salima, Zomba, Lilongwe, Mzuzu, Mzimba continue to queue for fuel, even though recent reports suggest some improvements in availability. The country has […] The post Malawi dry pumps persist as motorists struggle to access fuel appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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9 h. ago Allan Ngumuya: 40 Years of Gospel, Global Reach, and Reinvented Classics

Allan Ngumuya, a name synonymous with gospel music in Malawi, is set to release his 15th album, Mfumu ya Mafumu, marking more than four decades of musical devotion. Contrary to misconceptions, Ngumuya has never paused his musical career, steadily producing and releasing albums even amid political and personal commitments. In 2015, following his election, he […] The post Allan Ngumuya: 40 Years of Gospel, Global Reach, and Reinvented Classics appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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49 h. ago Concerned Citizens grouping dares legislators on electing competent Parliament speaker

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Ahead of the crucial National Assembly Speaker election scheduled for 29 October 2025, the Concerned Citizens People Power Movement has issued a strong appeal to Members of Parliament (MPs) to prioritize national interest over partisan considerations. The statement, signed by Edward Kambanje and Oliver Nakoma, emphasizes the importance of electing a Speaker who embodies competence, […] The post Concerned Citizens grouping dares legislators on electing competent Parliament speaker appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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51 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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56 h. ago Chithyola’s Narrow Win in Kasungu South Under Fire as Handout Claims Reach the High Court: Fate on November 3

The storm clouds are gathering over Kasungu South as newly elected Member of Parliament Simplex Chithyola faces an election petition that could upend his short-lived parliamentary triumph. The High Court is set to deliver its ruling on November 3, in a case that has sent tremors through Malawi’s political corridors—one that strikes at the heart […] The post Chithyola’s Narrow Win in Kasungu South Under Fire as Handout Claims Reach the High Court: Fate on November 3 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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56 h. ago Amnesty International condemns Tanzania’s crackdown on dissent ahead of October Elections

DODOMA-(MaraviPost)-Amnesty International has issued a strong call to the government of Tanzania to immediately end what it describes as an “unacceptable campaign of repression against dissent” ahead of the country’s upcoming general election. The human rights organization says it is deeply concerned about the deteriorating political and civic environment as Tanzanians prepare to go to […] The post Amnesty International condemns Tanzania’s crackdown on dissent ahead of October Elections appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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57 h. ago OPINION | Mutharika’s Mineral Ban: Bold Vision or a Fast Track to Smuggling?

President Peter Mutharika’s declaration that no minerals should leave Malawi in raw form has electrified national debate. It is a statement steeped in pride, power, and economic nationalism — the idea that Malawi should no longer be a warehouse for the world’s wealth while its own people remain poor. The argument is simple: if we […] The post OPINION | Mutharika’s Mineral Ban: Bold Vision or a Fast Track to Smuggling? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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57 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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68 h. ago After Four decades in power, is Paul Biya’s grip on Cameroon slipping?

…..As opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary declares victory, Cameroon faces mounting uncertainty under the world’s oldest ruler, whose hold on power shows both resilience and strain. Cameroon stands at a defining crossroads, its political atmosphere thick with anxiety and expectation following the country’s fiercely contested 2025 presidential election. For the people of Cameroon, the moment […] The post After Four decades in power, is Paul Biya’s grip on Cameroon slipping? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. ago ANALYSIS | Norman Chisale’s Two Hats: A Test of Malawi’s Constitutional Integrity

When Norman Chisale stood and won the Ntcheu Central parliamentary seat under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) banner, the people of his constituency expected him to sit in the august House, representing their hopes, grievances, and aspirations. Instead, as Parliament begins its orientation for the 2025–2030 cohort, Chisale is reportedly absent — performing another role: […] The post ANALYSIS | Norman Chisale’s Two Hats: A Test of Malawi’s Constitutional Integrity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 d. 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 Phalombe Machemba legislator Million eyeing for Speakership: Vows to reform parliament

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Phalombe Machemba Constituency, George Katunga Million, has outlined an ambitious reform agenda as he joins the race for Speaker of Parliament, pledging to champion the welfare of legislators and the formal recognition of independent MPs as a parliamentary bloc. Million, who retained his seat as an independent candidate in […] The post Phalombe Machemba legislator Million eyeing for Speakership: Vows to reform parliament appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. ago Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days

With just days before Parliament opens, the once-dominant Malawi Congress Party (MCP) remains entangled in uncertainty — still undecided on who will lead its bench in the National Assembly. The indecision has sparked questions about the party’s readiness to assume its new role as the main opposition and its ability to project authority in the […] The post Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 d. ago Harvey Levin Launches Political Movement ‘OWTA’ to Hold Congress Accountable

Harvey Levin, like millions of Americans, is sick of the government shutdown, and, he wants help issuing an ultimatum to EVERY member of Congress — end the shutdown this week or face primary challenges in next year’s midterm elections. The founder… The post Harvey Levin Launches Political Movement ‘OWTA’ to Hold Congress Accountable appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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4 d. ago China pledges support towards Malawi’s agricultural sector growth

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malawi’s agricultural development, with a pledge to provide essential farming inputs including fertilizer and other resources aimed at boosting productivity in the sector. Chinese Ambassador to Malawi, Lu Xu, made the announcement during official opening of orientation program for newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) happening at Bingu […] The post China pledges support towards Malawi’s agricultural sector growth appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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4 d. ago Suspended MBC Director General George Kasakula, others feast MK480m in a month for druming up Chakwera’s campaign

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Busted! It has been emerged that suspended Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General George Kasakula and colleagues plundered funds amounting to over MK400 million meant to be given to staff members for election coverages in just a month. Documents in our possession indicates that Kasakula in collaboration with Jack Kamwachale, Monica Likoswe only gave election […] The post Suspended MBC Director General George Kasakula, others feast MK480m in a month for druming up Chakwera’s campaign appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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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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6 d. ago Mystery deepens over arrest of eight election data clerks in Lilongwe

…A month after their alleged arrest over data manipulation during the September 16 polls, neither the police, judiciary, nor the Malawi Electoral Commission can account for the whereabouts or status of the eight clerks. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-At the height of tensions following the September 16 elections, the Malawi Police Service announced that it had arrested eight data […] The post Mystery deepens over arrest of eight election data clerks in Lilongwe appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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7 d. ago Former Mangochi Central legislator Victoria Kingstone charged with conspiracy to murder

MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-The case involving Victoria Kingston, the former Member of Parliament for Mangochi Central, and two other suspects accused of conspiring to murder Roza Fatch Mbilizi, the newly-elected MP for the constituency, has been adjourned to October 17, 2025. The adjournment allows the defense team to study the charge sheet. The defense lawyer, Peter Mwanjasi Mwakikunga, […] The post Former Mangochi Central legislator Victoria Kingstone charged with conspiracy to murder 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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