7 d. ago Theft galore rocks horns at Malawi Institute of Education as MK140m vanishes

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A criminal cartel has rocked horns at Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) as MK140 million is reportedly stolen in stealing financing former governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) campaigns during the last 16 September General Elections. According to insiders, the criminal cartel of Frank Mtemang’ombe (Executive Director), Austin Kalambo (Director) and Humphreys Bell (Finance Officer) have […] The post Theft galore rocks horns at Malawi Institute of Education as MK140m vanishes appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Pressure mounts on ACB for failing to prosecute Luthando Holdings owner Laher, Kubwimana Rwandese on citizenship fraud case in eight years

New leadership has been urged to resume the case . LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Pressure is mounting on country’s graft agency Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for failing to prosecute for failing to prosecute Luthando Holdings owner Laher, Kubwimana Rwandese on citizenship fraud case in eight years. Despite ACB arresting Laher, Luthando Holdings Limited owner and Kubwimana in March 2017, the duo […] The post Pressure mounts on ACB for failing to prosecute Luthando Holdings owner Laher, Kubwimana Rwandese on citizenship fraud case in eight years appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Pressure mounts on Chakwera to quit MCP after elections shameless defeat

…….MCP district and regional leaders demand emergency party convention …..Forty-two district chairpersons and three regional chairs formally request Chakwera to convene an emergency convention before November 2025 to uphold constitutional mandates and restore internal democracy. Forty-two district chairpersons and three regional chairpersons of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have formally requested its leader Lazarus Chakwera […] The post Pressure mounts on Chakwera to quit MCP after elections shameless defeat appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago DODMA UNDER SCRUTINY AS IT DELIVERS 3,000 BAGS OF MAIZE FOR CHAKWERA BID

The Department for Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) and its head, Commissioner Charles Kalemba have come under serious public scrutiny and faulted right, left and center after a discovery that they were involved in partisan politics, delivering relief items including maize to former ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials for their election campaign. The relief items […]

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2 w. ago Statesman’s Farewell: Chakwera Sets Example in Peaceful Transition

As President Peter Mutharika prepares to take office today, politicians, analysts, and members of the public have hailed outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera for his graceful and dignified exit from power following the September 16 elections. Observers say Chakwera’s conduct after the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) lost power has set a new standard for peaceful political […] The post Statesman’s Farewell: Chakwera Sets Example in Peaceful Transition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Abida Mia Accused of Ordering Transformer Removal After Defeat in Chikwawa Nkombezi

The defeated Member of Parliament for Chikwawa Nkombezi Constituency, who also served as a cabinet minister in President Lazarus Chakwera’s Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration, Abida Mia, has come under fire for allegedly directing Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) officials to remove a transformer at Mphungu Trading Centre in the area of Senior Chief […] The post Abida Mia Accused of Ordering Transformer Removal After Defeat in Chikwawa Nkombezi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago MCP flag removed from former MP Jacob Hara’s office in Mzimba

MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) office at Mzimba Boma, previously used by ousted Mzimba Perekezi legislator Jacob Hara, has had its party flag removed. Sources close to Hara told the local media that the former MP instructed them to take down the flag, saying he would no longer be using the office following his electoral […] The post MCP flag removed from former MP Jacob Hara’s office in Mzimba appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago MCP in crisis as DPP returns to power: Can Chakwera salvage unity?

The aftermath of Malawi’s 2025 elections has left the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) facing one of the toughest internal crises in its history. At the center of the storm is a violent fallout at State House, where some members of the party’s media team were reportedly assaulted after being accused of celebrating the victory of […] The post MCP in crisis as DPP returns to power: Can Chakwera salvage unity? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago One on One with governing DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhitho after convincing victory over MCP

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday night announced the results of the presidential election and declared Democratic Progress Party (DPP)’s candidate Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika the winner. Jones Gadama of Maravi Post caught up with DPP’s Secretary General Peter Mukhito after convincing victory over Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in the 2025 General Elections Excerpts….. […] The post One on One with governing DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhitho after convincing victory over MCP appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago MCP Thanks Supporters, Promises Party Renewal After Election Defeat

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General, Hon. Richard Chimwendo Banda, MP, has expressed gratitude to party members across all structures for their dedication and sacrifice during the September 16, 2025 elections, despite the party’s failure to retain power. In a statement released this week, Chimwendo Banda said the commitment shown by members of the National […] The post MCP Thanks Supporters, Promises Party Renewal After Election Defeat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Mutharika Hails Chakwera’s Statesmanship, Calls for Unity After Hotly Contested Polls

President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has praised Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Dr. Lazarus Chakwera for conceding defeat in the just-ended September 16 general elections, describing the gesture as an act of true statesmanship that deserves the highest respect. Speaking from his residence in Blantyre in his first national address since being declared winner, Mutharika […] The post Mutharika Hails Chakwera’s Statesmanship, Calls for Unity After Hotly Contested Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago MCP’s road to nowhere: Why its hard the party to rule Malawi again

The recent electoral defeat of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) marks a pivotal moment in Malawi’s political landscape, one that warrants a thorough and unflinching examination. After a turbulent five-year reign under President Lazarus Chakwera, MCP’s dismal loss to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led by Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is not merely a change […] The post MCP’s road to nowhere: Why its hard the party to rule Malawi again appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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4 w. ago Chakwera, MCP withdraw judicial review against MEC: MalawiDecides2025

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have decided to withdraw their application for judicial review on the presidential election results, which was granted by the High Court on Tuesday. MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila confirmed the decision in an interview, noting that it followed President Chakwera’s concession of defeat in the September 16 […] The post Chakwera, MCP withdraw judicial review against MEC: MalawiDecides2025 appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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4 w. ago Chakwera’s Final Act of Statesmanship: Drops Court Battle After Conceding Defeat

President Lazarus Chakwera has taken yet another statesmanlike step by ordering the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to withdraw its judicial review on the September 16 presidential election — firmly closing the chapter on legal disputes after publicly conceding defeat. MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila confirmed the withdrawal, saying: “The case started by President Chakwera and MCP […] The post Chakwera’s Final Act of Statesmanship: Drops Court Battle After Conceding Defeat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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