6 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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9 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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9 h. ago Trail Blazers’ Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier Arrested Amid Federal Gambling Probe

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested in relation to a federal investigation into illegal gambling. Rozier was arrested Thursday morning at a hotel in Orlando after Miami’s road… The post Trail Blazers’ Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier Arrested Amid Federal Gambling Probe appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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9 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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10 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 Ceasefire offers ‘lifeline’ but Gaza hospitals remain in ruins

Gaza’s health system remains in ruins despite the fragile ceasefire holding, with hundreds of thousands still facing urgent medical and humanitarian needs, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday. The post Ceasefire offers ‘lifeline’ but Gaza hospitals remain in ruins appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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13 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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14 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

16 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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17 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.

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23 h. ago Sean Payton Denies Dissing Russell Wilson, I Was Only Complimenting Dart!

Sean Payton saw the not-so-subtle jab Russell Wilson made toward him on social media on Tuesday … but the Broncos head coach is adamant he wasn’t shading his former quarterback with the comments he made after Sunday’s game — insisting he was… The post Sean Payton Denies Dissing Russell Wilson, I Was Only Complimenting Dart! appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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26 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

32 h. ago Airtel Africa takes bold move in building Africa’s digital future

Airtel Africa has taken a bold move towards industry’s partnerships in Artificial Intelligence (Al) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital futures. Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) Sunil Taldar at the Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Kigali said this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom revolution, marking a shift […] The post Airtel Africa takes bold move in building Africa’s digital future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

34 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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34 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.

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34 h. ago Airtel pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future

KIGALI-(MaraviPost)-Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future. Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar observes that the efforts will shape the next decade ofAfrica’s telecom revolution, marking a shift […] The post Airtel pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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35 h. ago Airtel Africa pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future

Kigali, 22 October 2025: Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future. According to Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom […]

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38 h. ago JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Make Red Carpet Debut, Gush Over Each Other

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are making it red carpet official! The “Karma” singer, 22, made her red carpet debut with her British beau on Tuesday, October 21, at Dancers Against Cancer’s 2025 Gala of the Stars at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. As well as walking the red carpet together for the […] The post JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Make Red Carpet Debut, Gush Over Each Other appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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39 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.

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39 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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