59 h. ago Mwawungulu Dares Mutharika and Ansah: “Don’t Act Unconstitutionally”

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Dunstain Mwawungulu has issued a bold warning to President Arthur Peter Mutharika and Vice President Dr Jane Ansah, daring them not to violate the Constitution by appointing ministers from Parliament. In a strongly worded Facebook post, the retired jurist and respected legal commentator said any attempt to draw Cabinet members […] The post Mwawungulu Dares Mutharika and Ansah: “Don’t Act Unconstitutionally” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Veep Jane Ansah begins first day in office, pledges to serve with integrity and purpose

….Malawi’s second female Vice President embarks on her official duties, marking a new chapter in her distinguished career of public service and justice. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, Justice Dr. Jane Ansah, has officially reported for duty today, marking her first day in office since being sworn in. Her arrival at the […] The post Veep Jane Ansah begins first day in office, pledges to serve with integrity and purpose appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Pray for the president says Ansah as she celebrates 70th birthday

The Malawi Vice President Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah has underscored the need for Malawians to continuously pray for the country’s president Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to help him serve Malawians well. Ansah made the appeal on Saturday afternoon at a thanks giving prayer ceremony marking her 70th birthday held at Christ Citadel International Church in […]

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2 w. ago Japan: Congratulatory letter by Prime Minister Ishiba to President Mutharika of the Republic of Malawi

On October 7, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, sent a congratulatory letter to H. E. Prof. Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA on his election as President of the Republic of Malawi based on the results of the general elections held on September 16. 1. In the letter, Prime Minister ISHIBA congratulated President MUTHARIKA on his […] The post Japan: Congratulatory letter by Prime Minister Ishiba to President Mutharika of the Republic of Malawi appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago VP Jane Ansah Exposes Fake Facebook Page: “Beware of Online Impostors!”

Vice-President Dr. Jane Ansah has sounded the alarm over a fake Facebook account operating in her name and spreading false information about government business. The fraudulent page has been circulating misleading posts related to the Office of the Minister of State and the Office of the Second Vice-President, prompting Dr. Ansah to issue a firm […] The post VP Jane Ansah Exposes Fake Facebook Page: “Beware of Online Impostors!” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Jane Ansah’s Return to Power: A Test of Experience and Renewal in Malawi’s Leadership

The New Vice President Steps Into a Cabinet Facing High Hopes and Demanding Realities Jane Ansah’s appointment as Malawi’s new Vice President has ignited both optimism and cautious reflection among citizens and analysts. Her re-entry into frontline leadership brings with it a complex blend of experience, controversy, and expectation — all of which will shape […] The post Jane Ansah’s Return to Power: A Test of Experience and Renewal in Malawi’s Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Chakwera bows out with dignity as MCP commends peaceful transfer of power

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has released a statement announcing that outgoing President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has peacefully transferred power to President-Elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. Signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, the statement celebrates Dr. Chakwera’s statesmanship and his continued dedication to peace, democracy, and national unity. Dr. Chakwera, according […] The post Chakwera bows out with dignity as MCP commends peaceful transfer of power appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Lazarus Chakwera’s cowardly flight from accountability: A shameful exit from Malawi’s political stage

In a drama unworthy of a statesman, Lazarus Chakwera has pulled a last-minute vanishing act from the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Stadium today. What was initially billed as a dignified moment of political transition has been marred by the outgoing president’s eleventh-hour withdrawal—an act that speaks volumes […] The post Lazarus Chakwera’s cowardly flight from accountability: A shameful exit from Malawi’s political stage appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago The folly of barring Chakwera, Zamba at Mutharika’s inauguration, undermines power handover

By Kenneth Bwanali The news that President Lazarus Chakwera and outgoing Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) Colleen Zamba have been barred from attending the Swearing-In and Inauguration Ceremony for President-elect Peter Mutharika is not just a political footnote—it is a deeply troubling development that undermines the very statesmanship the nation seeks to foster. […] The post The folly of barring Chakwera, Zamba at Mutharika’s inauguration, undermines power handover appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago The illusion of criminality: Reassessing the ban on blue body paint

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In what should have been a day of celebration and unity, the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) recent directive banning youth cadets from painting themselves blue at the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has sparked a contentious debate. The decision, rooted in the DPP’s desire to present itself as a rebranded entity, claims […] The post The illusion of criminality: Reassessing the ban on blue body paint appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Trailblazer in Malawi: Dr. Jane Ansah Ascends to Vice Presidency

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-From the lecture halls of Chancellor College in the 1970s to the nation’s second-highest office, Dr. Jane Ansah’s journey is one of determination, excellence, and groundbreaking achievement. At 70, she now becomes only the second woman in Malawi’s history to hold the Vice Presidency, following in the footsteps of Dr. Joyce Banda. For many, her […] The post Trailblazer in Malawi: Dr. Jane Ansah Ascends to Vice Presidency appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Former Presidents to share stage at Mutharika’s historic inauguration

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPos)-All of Malawi’s former Heads of State are expected to grace the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of President-Elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Stadium this Saturday. Secretary to the Treasury, Hetherwick Njati, who also serves on the inauguration committee, told reporters in Blantyre on Thursday that preparations for the historic event are almost complete. […] The post Former Presidents to share stage at Mutharika’s historic inauguration appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Chakwera Set to Make History by Attending APM’s Inauguration

President Lazarus Chakwera is set to attend the inauguration of President-elect Peter Mutharika and Vice-President-elect Jane Ansah at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre this Saturday—an event that is shaping up to be a watershed moment in Malawi’s democratic journey. According to Ministry of Information and Digitalisation Principal Secretary Baldwin Chiyamwaka, Vice-President Michael Usi will also be […] The post Chakwera Set to Make History by Attending APM’s Inauguration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Chakwera’s class act: Outgoing Malawi leader to attend Mutharika’s inauguration

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a remarkable display of statesmanship, Malawi’s outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera is set to attend the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Saturday. According to a source close to the president, who wished to remain anonymous, Chakwera has assured party senior members of a smooth transition and […] The post Chakwera’s class act: Outgoing Malawi leader to attend Mutharika’s inauguration appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Chihana’s Potential Appointment as Second Vice President: Pragmatic Alliance or Costly Burden?

President-elect Professor Peter Mutharika faces a delicate balancing act as the dust settles on Malawi’s hotly contested 2025 elections. Central to this debate is whether he should appoint Alliance for Democracy (Aford) leader, Enoch Chihana, as Second Vice President—a move that, while constitutionally permissible, is stirring both excitement and unease. Constitutional Backing, Political Dilemma Section […] The post Chihana’s Potential Appointment as Second Vice President: Pragmatic Alliance or Costly Burden? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago DPP’s First Press Briefing Sparks Outcry: Journalists Locked Out, Party Cadres Take Over

The incoming Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration has stumbled into its first major media controversy after President-elect Peter Mutharika’s inaugural press conference in Blantyre on Friday turned into what critics have branded a partisan rally disguised as a briefing. Held at Mutharika’s private residence in Nyambadwe, the event was overshadowed by the dominance of party […] The post DPP’s First Press Briefing Sparks Outcry: Journalists Locked Out, Party Cadres Take Over appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Malawi Veep Elect Jane Ansah forgives critics, reveals family trauma from 2019 Elections

….A Story of Forgiveness and Family Pain BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Vice President-elect, Justice Dr. Jane Ansah, says she has forgiven and holds no grudge against those who insulted her and her family during the turbulent aftermath of the 2019 elections. Dr. Ansah emphasized that she was not shaken by the harsh words or by the demonstrations organized by […] The post Malawi Veep Elect Jane Ansah forgives critics, reveals family trauma from 2019 Elections appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Know Arthur Peter Mutharika: A beacon of hope for desperate Malawians

Ululations, jubilations and celebrations are now contagious in our country upon the declaration by the Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Annabel Mtalimanja that Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) is the victor of 2025 presidential race. Unfortunately, the Malawi community has been filled with doubt about APM’s suitability as the president elect of Malawi. Therefore, […] The post Know Arthur Peter Mutharika: A beacon of hope for desperate Malawians appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago The Maravipost Congratulates President Elect Peter Mutharika and Vice President Jane Ansah

Congratulations ! The Maravi Post congratulates Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, President-Elect, and Justice Dr. Jane Ansah, Vice President-Elect, on their victory in the September 2025 elections. We wish you success as you take on the responsibility of leading Malawi towards unity, peace, and development. The post The Maravipost Congratulates President Elect Peter Mutharika and Vice President Jane Ansah appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago DPP’s enduring strength: The hard truth behind Malawi’s political storm

First and foremost, congratulations are in order for President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. His recent triumph is not just a personal victory but a powerful testament to the resilience and enduring strength of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Malawi’s complex political landscape. This victory is a reminder that genuine support can never be permanently […] The post DPP’s enduring strength: The hard truth behind Malawi’s political storm appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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