1 week ago Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command: Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes as Chief Whip

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has begun assembling his parliamentary leadership team, signalling a firm grip on legislative control as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) moves to consolidate power in the National Assembly ahead of the crucial Speaker elections set for October 29, 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday, the DPP announced that Hon. Sameer […] The post Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command: Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes as Chief Whip appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Rebuilding a broken economy: Can DPP Mutharika leadership restore Malawi’s prosperity after five years of decline?

….After five years of economic hardship under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) from 2020 to 2025, the new Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government faces the monumental task of repairing a damaged economy, restoring confidence, and setting Malawi back on a path to sustainable growth. How long does it take to fix an economy that has […] The post Rebuilding a broken economy: Can DPP Mutharika leadership restore Malawi’s prosperity after five years of decline? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago From bloom to harvest: The Mutharika family’s garden of inclusive leadership

In the vibrant landscape of Malawi’s political garden, the Mutharika family has tended a unique and flourishing branch — the appointment of female vice presidents, a practice that seems to have blossomed into a secret formula for the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) electoral triumphs. Like a river carving its way through the rugged terrain, this […] The post From bloom to harvest: The Mutharika family’s garden of inclusive leadership appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Joseph Mwanamvekha: Restoring Confidence and Charting a New Path for Malawi’s Economy

Can Joseph Mwanamvekha steady Malawi’s shaky economy? His comeback as Finance Minister has sparked hope — and pressure. With experience, discipline, and a no-nonsense approach, he faces the ultimate test: to turn crisis into confidence and restore faith in Malawi’s financial future. Malawi’s economy is walking a tightrope — burdened by debt, rocked by inflation, […] The post Joseph Mwanamvekha: Restoring Confidence and Charting a New Path for Malawi’s Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Standard Bank Welcomes New Administration’s Resolve for Economic Restoration

Standard Bank Plc has welcomed the new administration’s commitment to restoring economic stability, predictability, and strong governance, describing the move as a critical step toward rebuilding investor confidence and national growth. Speaking on the sidelines of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre, Standard Bank Chief Executive Officer, Phillip Madinga, said the bank […] The post Standard Bank Welcomes New Administration’s Resolve for Economic Restoration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Mutharika brings hope to end public resources plundering, restore integrity in Malawi

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4 w. ago Boniface Dulani: “Malawians Voted Against Chakwera, Not For Mutharika.”

University of Malawi political scientist Boniface Dulani has described the September 16 election as a referendum against President Lazarus Chakwera’s failed leadership, arguing that former president Peter Mutharika is only riding on a wave of protest votes. Dulani told Nation that Malawians judged Chakwera harshly for presiding over an economy crippled by soaring food and […] The post Boniface Dulani: “Malawians Voted Against Chakwera, Not For Mutharika.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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