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.

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1 week ago Mutharika orders MACRA, MEC, MHC, Prison head offices’ relocation from Lilongwe to originality

In a move stirring political debate, President Peter Mutharika directs that the headquarters of MEC, MHC, and MACRA be transferred to Blantyre, with critics calling it an attempt to erase Chakwera’s legacy. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika has reportedly ordered that several major government institutions relocate their headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre. According to a statement shared […] The post Mutharika orders MACRA, MEC, MHC, Prison head offices’ relocation from Lilongwe to originality appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Mutharika’s Relocation Order: Bold Step for Regional Balance or a Snub to the North?

President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s Executive Order No. 01 of 2025, directing the relocation of key government institutions from Lilongwe to Blantyre and Zomba, has sparked mixed reactions — hailed by some as a move towards administrative efficiency, yet questioned by others as a glaring oversight of the Northern Region, particularly Mzuzu. According to the order […] The post Mutharika’s Relocation Order: Bold Step for Regional Balance or a Snub to the North? 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 APM Unveils Partial Cabinet: A Calculated Blend of Experience, Qualification and Regional Balance

In a move widely seen as both strategic and symbolic, President Arthur Peter Mutharika on Sunday night announced a partial list of cabinet and top government appointments, blending experience, loyalty, and regional representation as he seeks to steady his new administration. The appointments, announced through a press release signed by Chief Secretary Dr. Maxwell Tsitsi, […] The post APM Unveils Partial Cabinet: A Calculated Blend of Experience, Qualification and Regional Balance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago DPP’s K5 Billion Per Constituency Plan: A Bold Step Toward Real Decentralisation

The Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) ambitious pledge to allocate K5 billion annually to each of Malawi’s 229 constituencies has sparked debate, but development experts agree it could be a game-changer in the country’s decentralisation journey if implemented with strong accountability measures. In its September 16 General Election manifesto, the DPP promised to decentralise development financing […] The post DPP’s K5 Billion Per Constituency Plan: A Bold Step Toward Real Decentralisation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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