8 h. ago Experience, Qualification, Integrity Determined Promotions — Ministry of Lands

The Ministry of Lands has defended its recent promotions, saying they were based purely on merit, experience, qualifications, and integrity — dismissing allegations of favouritism, nepotism, and political interference. The clarification follows claims directed at outgoing Principal Secretary Devie Chilonga and Commissioner for Valuation and Estate Management Mickson Chiundira, accusing them of bias in the […] The post Experience, Qualification, Integrity Determined Promotions — Ministry of Lands appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

8 h. ago Malawi Missing in Action at the United Nations Security Council

There are 193 countries in the world — and many have never sat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). But Malawi’s absence is especially striking. Across Africa, only six countries have never served as non-permanent members of the Council: Central African Republic, Lesotho, Seychelles, South Sudan, Eswatini, and Malawi. Six out of fifty-three — […] The post Malawi Missing in Action at the United Nations Security Council appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Events

20 h. ago Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss Attend Ace Frehley’s Funeral

Ace Frehley did the impossible … bringing his former bandmates back together to celebrate him at a private funeral held earlier this week in the Bronx. Eddie Trunk — a well-known radio DJ and close friend of the band for many years — shared a… The post Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss Attend Ace Frehley’s Funeral appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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21 h. ago Pics Show House Interior Where Man Was Allegedly Held by Stepmother for Decades

A woman allegedly held her stepson captive for more than two decades in Connecticut … and creepy new photos capture the inside of the badly burned residence. Kimberly Sullivan’s house — where prosecutors allege she kept her 32-year-old stepson,… The post Pics Show House Interior Where Man Was Allegedly Held by Stepmother for Decades appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

30 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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31 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.

Politics

51 h. ago Response to Prof Danwood Chirwa: “He is a Professor of Fallacies, a Tale of When Desperation Outruns Reason.”

Every now and then, Malawi wakes up to yet another verbose outburst from Professor Danwood Chirwa — or should we say, Professor of Fallacies — a man whose habit of mistaking personal bitterness for intellect has long become academic folklore. For years, scholars, students, and sober thinkers have questioned the quality and coherence of his […] The post Response to Prof Danwood Chirwa: “He is a Professor of Fallacies, a Tale of When Desperation Outruns Reason.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

51 h. ago Malawi’s Aisha Chingaipe Breaking Gender Barriers in Welding

By Dorica Mtenje LILONGWE (MaraviPost): At just 25 years old, Aisha Chingaipe is breaking barriers and proving that women can succeed in jobs usually done by men. She works in welding and fabrication a tough field where not many women are found.Aisha will be the only woman representing Malawi at the WorldSkills Africa Regional Competition […] The post Malawi’s Aisha Chingaipe Breaking Gender Barriers in Welding appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

56 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.

Politics

57 h. ago Mutharika Slams Corruption and Favouritism in Mega Farms: A Flagship Vision Gone Rotten

President Peter Mutharika has dropped a bombshell on one of the Chakwera administration’s flagship programmes, declaring that the mega farms initiative has been deeply compromised by corruption, cronyism, and gross mismanagement. Speaking at Sanjika Palace during the swearing-in ceremony of Second Vice-President Enoch Chihana and new ministers Roza Fatch Mbilizi (Agriculture) and George Partridge (Industry), […] The post Mutharika Slams Corruption and Favouritism in Mega Farms: A Flagship Vision Gone Rotten appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

57 h. ago Over 64% of Malawi’s MPs Have Failed to Return to Parliament: Here is Why!

Malawi’s 2025 parliamentary election has delivered a strong and painful message to most of its lawmakers: voters have had enough. Nyasatimes analysis has revealed that from the 2019–2025 cohort of Parliament, only 70 out of 193 Members of Parliament have been re-elected. That means just 36 percent of MPs have managed to hold on to […] The post Over 64% of Malawi’s MPs Have Failed to Return to Parliament: Here is Why! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

66 h. ago Border Agent Allegedly Shot, Killed Pet Dog During Migrant Sweep at Texas Home

A Texas man is accusing a Customs and Border Protection agent of fatally shooting his pet dog during a sweep for undocumented migrants at his home — but the feds say the pooch was at fault because it was too hostile. Although the shooting went… The post Border Agent Allegedly Shot, Killed Pet Dog During Migrant Sweep at Texas Home appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Events

66 h. ago Atlanta Airport Armed Suspect’s Friend Said He Reached Out Day Before Arrest

A friend of Billy Joe Cagle — the man arrested Monday at Atlanta’s major airport for allegedly threatening a mass shooting — is now talking to TMZ … revealing the red flags that pushed him to reach out the night before cops swooped in. Nick… The post Atlanta Airport Armed Suspect’s Friend Said He Reached Out Day Before Arrest appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. ago What ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ Got Wrong About Alex’s Murder Trial

Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family unpacks the scandals, deaths and murder trial that made the Murdaugh family notorious — but what did the show get wrong? Based on the “Murdaugh Murders” podcast, the scripted series, which premiered in October, followed journalist Mandy Matney as she investigated and blogged about the powerful family leading up […] The post What ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ Got Wrong About Alex’s Murder Trial appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Confirmed: Chakwera Pardoned Billionaire Thom Mpinganjira — Malawians Celebrates Long

Sources close to this publication have confirmed that billionaire businessman Dr. Thom Mpinganjira was pardoned by former President Lazarus Chakwera, a move that sparked excitement among Malawians who had long championed his release. Dr. Mpinganjira, convicted by the High Court on October 5, 2021, and sentenced to nine years for attempting to bribe judges, had […] The post Confirmed: Chakwera Pardoned Billionaire Thom Mpinganjira — Malawians Celebrates Long-Awaited Freedom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Society

3 d. ago Malawi Private schools challenged to complement free education policy

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Independent Schools Association of Malawi (ISAM) has urged private schools to focus on maintaining academic excellence and innovation as the government prepares to roll out free secondary education starting in January next year. In an interview with Maravi Post, ISAM president Wycliff Chimwendo said the policy, recently announced by President Arthur Peter Mutharika, marks […] The post Malawi Private schools challenged to complement free education policy appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. ago Justin Baldoni’s Studio Head Recorded Calling Blake Lively Claims ‘Manufactured’

There’s a new audio recording in the Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively saga … and it reveals Justin’s business partner trashing Blake’s allegations of inappropriate behavior during a secretly recorded phone call. Claire Ayoub — who wrote and directed… The post Justin Baldoni’s Studio Head Recorded Calling Blake Lively Claims ‘Manufactured’ appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

4 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.

Politics

4 d. ago Kachaje Falls: Government Suspends MERA CEO Amid Widening Purge of Parastatal Bosses

The DPP administration has suspended yet another high-profile parastatal head, Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Chief Executive Officer Henry Kachaje, marking the latest casualty in what is increasingly seen as a sweeping clean-up—or political purge—across key state institutions. Confirming the development, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Justin Saidi, said Kachaje’s suspension follows “ongoing […] The post Kachaje Falls: Government Suspends MERA CEO Amid Widening Purge of Parastatal Bosses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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