15 h. ago US’ Maine Police department ends ICE agreement following public backlash

….Community opposition prompts a local police department in Maine to terminate its partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A police department in Maine has officially ended its agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The decision comes after growing public opposition to the partnership between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. […] The post US’ Maine Police department ends ICE agreement following public backlash appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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17 h. ago Immigration department to conduct nationwide verification exercise for Malawi service passport holders

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has announced plans to conduct a nationwide verification exercise for all holders of Service Passports issued between June 2020 and September 2025. The exercise, aimed at curbing abuse, requires all individuals holding Service Passports to submit their passport numbers to their Controlling Officers for verification within a specified […] The post Immigration department to conduct nationwide verification exercise for Malawi service passport holders appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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17 h. ago MCP endorses Chakwera’s continued leadership amid calls for renewal

….Party faithful rally behind former president Lazarus Chakwera, emphasizing unity and stability as the MCP prepares for the next political chapter. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has decided to maintain former State president Lazarus Chakwera as its leader. The decision was reached after extensive internal consultations within the party’s National Executive Committee and regional […] The post MCP endorses Chakwera’s continued leadership amid calls for renewal appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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22 h. ago Doug Martin Reportedly Leapt From Second Story of Rehab Center Months Before Death

Doug Martin apparently suffered from a pretty serious mental health episode months before his death … with a new report claiming he jumped out of a 2nd story window and got into a physical altercation with some police officers. The San Francisco… The post Doug Martin Reportedly Leapt From Second Story of Rehab Center Months Before Death appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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32 h. ago Jay Cutler’s 2024 DUI Arrest Shown in Police Body Cam Video Just Released

The moment Jay Cutler got cuffed after his October 2024 bust for DUI and gun possession is now on full display … courtesy of newly released police bodycam footage after he allegedly rear-ended a car while drunk. In the footage, a cop rolls up on… The post Jay Cutler’s 2024 DUI Arrest Shown in Police Body Cam Video Just Released appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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34 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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41 h. ago Mapeto tax evasion case stalls in three years: Why new APM leadership must revise corruption case?

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The MK16.5 billion tax evasion case against Mapeto David Whitehead and Sons (DWS) Limited executives and two Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) customs officers is reportedly hit snag as there is no interest from Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to proceed with the matter in three years. The accused persons including Mapeto DWS director Faizal Gaffar […] The post Mapeto tax evasion case stalls in three years: Why new APM leadership must revise corruption case? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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52 h. ago US vows to support Gaza ceasefire, warns Hamas of ‘eradication’

GAZA-(MaraviPost)-US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Israel, reiterating the US commitment to supporting a Gaza ceasefire while warning Hamas that they will face severe consequences if they fail to comply with the agreement. Speaking in Jerusalem, Vance emphasized that the terms of the 20-point plan are clear: Hamas must disarm. “If Hamas doesn’t […] The post US vows to support Gaza ceasefire, warns Hamas of ‘eradication’ appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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64 h. ago PPDA Cracks the Whip: Mata Butchery, NTK Investments, DMC Consultants, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment Blacklisted Over Procurement Scandals

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has struck hard against malpractice in public procurement, blacklisting five companies — Mata Butchery of Mzuzu, NTK Investments of Blantyre, DMC Investments and Consultants of Lilongwe, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment of Zomba — for violating the PPDA Act No. 7 of 2025. In a […] The post PPDA Cracks the Whip: Mata Butchery, NTK Investments, DMC Consultants, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment Blacklisted Over Procurement Scandals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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65 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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65 h. ago OPINION | Free Secondary Education Is Malawi’s Most Radical Leap Toward Equality

Malawi has finally taken a step that history will remember — the decision to make secondary education free from January 2026. Critics call it reckless. Realists call it revolutionary. And if the lessons from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Zambia are anything to go by, this is the single most transformative policy the country could […] The post OPINION | Free Secondary Education Is Malawi’s Most Radical Leap Toward Equality appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 d. ago Shakira ‘Can’t Wait’ to Watch Bad Bunny Perform at Super Bowl

Bad Bunny might be the most controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show artist ever … but Shakira doesn’t quite see what all the backlash is about. The Queen of Latin Music told Variety, “It’s about time!” Shakira said she’s proud of BB … not only… The post Shakira ‘Can’t Wait’ to Watch Bad Bunny Perform at Super Bowl appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. ago Work More On Prevention, To Avoid A Smoking Induced Public Health Crisis, Countries Urged

According to recent analysis from several entities including the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are indications that the highest increase in cancer cases will be in lower-income countries in the next few years, a public health crisis that will be too costly to handle. The WHO projects that global cancer cases and deaths will rise […] The post Work More On Prevention, To Avoid A Smoking Induced Public Health Crisis, Countries Urged appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 d. ago The Fiscal Risk of Political Suspensions: How Unlawful Dismissals Cost Malawi Millions

Every time a new administration takes office, Malawians witness sweeping changes across government ministries and parastatal organizations. While such shake-ups are often justified as efforts to enhance efficiency and accountability, they frequently come with hidden fiscal costs that burden taxpayers. The Public Service Act of 1994 provides clear legal guidance on how public officers should […] The post The Fiscal Risk of Political Suspensions: How Unlawful Dismissals Cost Malawi Millions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Zomba Cracks Down: Street Chaos Ends as Special Municipal Police Take Control

Zomba City has witnessed a dramatic transformation this year following the deployment of a special municipal police unit to tackle illegal street vending. Since January, the Zomba City Council has sent municipal police officers into the streets to restore order, cleanliness, and safety, and residents are noticing the difference. “The presence of police officers has […] The post Zomba Cracks Down: Street Chaos Ends as Special Municipal Police Take Control appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 d. ago Implementing a Diaspora Policy: Malawi’s Missing Key to Unlock Billions in Investment

Malawians abroad have the potential to become one of the nation’s largest sources of foreign direct investment—if policy catches up with opportunity. Malawi’s diaspora remains one of its most powerful yet underutilised assets. Across the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States and beyond, thousands of highly skilled Malawians—doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, academics, and professionals—stand ready to […] The post Implementing a Diaspora Policy: Malawi’s Missing Key to Unlock Billions in Investment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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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 Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days

With just days before Parliament opens, the once-dominant Malawi Congress Party (MCP) remains entangled in uncertainty — still undecided on who will lead its bench in the National Assembly. The indecision has sparked questions about the party’s readiness to assume its new role as the main opposition and its ability to project authority in the […] The post Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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4 d. ago What Is Netflix’s Hit Show ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ About? And Is it Worth Watching?

On Friday, Netflix started streaming a gripping new crime documentary that has to be seen to be believed. The Perfect Neighbor is told entirely through police bodycam footage, chronicling the events leading up to the tragic murder of Ajike Owens by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz. Watch With Us thinks The Perfect Neighbor is one of the […] The post What Is Netflix’s Hit Show ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ About? And Is it Worth Watching? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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