5 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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9 h. ago Davie Chilonga: The Man Who Brought Order, Integrity, and Trust Back to the Ministry of Lands

The Ministry of Lands has transformed dramatically in recent years — and at the heart of that transformation stands one man: Mr. Davie Chilonga, the outgoing Principal Secretary whose leadership has been nothing short of exemplary. Under his watch, the Ministry shifted from chaos to clarity, from suspicion to trust. Chilonga brought order, discipline, and […] The post Davie Chilonga: The Man Who Brought Order, Integrity, and Trust Back to the Ministry of Lands appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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9 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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35 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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36 h. ago Report exposes rot, favouritism, political interference at Ministry of Lands

A leaked institutional report has blown the lid off deep-rooted corruption, favouritism, and political meddling inside Malawi’s Ministry of Lands — exposing a once vital government department now crippled by greed, regional bias, and chaos. The damning report, prepared by the Institute for Public Sector Ethics and Accountability (IPSEA) and dated October 20, 2025 describes a Ministry […]

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56 h. ago Report exposes rot, favouritism & political interference at Ministry of Lands: PS Chilonga and Commissioner Chiundira Implicated

A leaked institutional report has blown the lid off deep-rooted corruption, favouritism, and political meddling inside Malawi’s Ministry of Lands — exposing a once vital government department now crippled by greed, regional bias, and chaos. The damning report, prepared by the Institute for Public Sector Ethics and Accountability (IPSEA) and dated October 20, 2025 describes a Ministry […] The post Report exposes rot, favouritism & political interference at Ministry of Lands: PS Chilonga and Commissioner Chiundira Implicated appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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6 d. ago Chakwera left MK16 billion legal showdown over botched helicopter deal

…..Government under fire as Chakwera administration’s aborted purchase of grounded Zambian helicopters sparks international legal battle with heavy financial implications. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi is bracing for a costly legal confrontation that could leave taxpayers footing a staggering MK16 billion bill following the collapse of a controversial helicopter procurement deal. The dispute stems from the Lazarus Chakwera administration’s […] The post Chakwera left MK16 billion legal showdown over botched helicopter deal appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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6 d. ago Scotish First Minister John Swinney to jet into Malawi for a three

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The First Minister of Scotland John Swinney is expected to jet into the country for a three-day diplomatic visit. Swinney is set to land in Malawi on Friday, October 17 to 20, 2025. Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement says, “Swinney’s visit aims to strengthen the longstanding and cordial relations between Malawi and Scotland”. During his […] The post Scotish First Minister John Swinney to jet into Malawi for a three-day Diplomatic visit appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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9 d. ago When Health facilities Run Dry: The Hidden Struggle for Water and Sanitation in Malawi

Having Water, toilets, and personal hygiene are basic necessity for human being to leave better . Yet in many hospitals and health centres across Malawi, these are not always available. Patients and their guardians often struggle — trying to stay clean, find a working toilet, or wash their hands. This is not a story of […] The post When Health facilities Run Dry: The Hidden Struggle for Water and Sanitation in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago MCP Administration Leaves Kamuzu Palace in Ruins, Officials Claim

Officials allege sabotage by former staff during handover period Malawi’s Kamuzu Palace, the official presidential residence in Lilongwe, has been found in a state of extensive disrepair, with evidence of vandalism and theft discovered just days after the handover of power from the former Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration. A visit by The Daily Times […]

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3 w. ago Chakwera leaves Malawians in despair with final fuel price hike after election defeat

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has dealt Malawians a painful farewell by approving a final pump price hike just days after being trounced by Peter Mutharika in the September 2025 elections. With the new president yet to be sworn in, Chakwera’s caretaker administration has imposed fuel price adjustments that have left many Malawians reeling under despair. Petrol […] The post Chakwera leaves Malawians in despair with final fuel price hike after election defeat appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Chakwera’s MCP leadership fails in Immigration, Visa, Citizenship Services, raising concerns

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The provision of immigration, visa, and citizenship services has emerged as a critical area where the outgoing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government struggled significantly. Over the past five years, from 2020 to 2025, the issuance of passports and other essential travel documents was highly compromised, leaving citizens frustrated and inconvenienced. Malawians reported long delays, bureaucratic […] The post Chakwera’s MCP leadership fails in Immigration, Visa, Citizenship Services, raising concerns appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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