11 h. ago Mulli to Attend Afreximbank Presidential Investiture in Cairo

Executive Chairperson of MBL Holdings, Leston Mulli, is among business leaders expected to attend the investiture ceremony of Afreximbank’s new president scheduled for October 25 in Cairo, Egypt. According to information on the Afreximbank website, the institution will on Friday usher in Dr. George Elombi as its 4th president, succeeding Professor Benedict Oramah. The ceremony […]

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11 h. ago Lilongwe Water Board constructs 3rd Water Treatment: To be ready in May, 2026

The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has disclosed that the construction of its Third Water Treatment plant with a capacity of 50,000 cubic metres per day will be completed in March, 2026. The plant is funded by European Investment Bank (EIB) to the tune of Euros 20million. LWB Chief Executive Officer Silli Mbewe told journalists on […] The post Lilongwe Water Board constructs 3rd Water Treatment: To be ready in May, 2026 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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12 h. ago Trail Blazers’ Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier Arrested Amid Federal Gambling Probe

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested in relation to a federal investigation into illegal gambling. Rozier was arrested Thursday morning at a hotel in Orlando after Miami’s road… The post Trail Blazers’ Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier Arrested Amid Federal Gambling Probe appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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13 h. ago Ceasefire offers ‘lifeline’ but Gaza hospitals remain in ruins

Gaza’s health system remains in ruins despite the fragile ceasefire holding, with hundreds of thousands still facing urgent medical and humanitarian needs, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday. The post Ceasefire offers ‘lifeline’ but Gaza hospitals remain in ruins appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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28 h. ago Dakota Johnson Doesn’t ‘Care’ If Her Naked Dresses Are ‘Too Sexy’: ‘It’s Fun’

Dakota Johnson won’t be saying goodbye to the naked dress trend anytime soon. Johnson, 36, opened up to Vogue Germany about what she really thinks of the sheer fashion trend taking over Hollywood red carpets in a new cover story published on Tuesday, October 21. When asked if she ever feels like a skin-baring look […] The post Dakota Johnson Doesn’t ‘Care’ If Her Naked Dresses Are ‘Too Sexy’: ‘It’s Fun’ appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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37 h. ago Airtel pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future

KIGALI-(MaraviPost)-Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future. Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar observes that the efforts will shape the next decade ofAfrica’s telecom revolution, marking a shift […] The post Airtel pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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38 h. ago Airtel Africa pushes for collaboration in building Africa’s digital future

Kigali, 22 October 2025: Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future. According to Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom […]

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41 h. ago Amnesty International condemns Tanzania’s crackdown on dissent ahead of October Elections

DODOMA-(MaraviPost)-Amnesty International has issued a strong call to the government of Tanzania to immediately end what it describes as an “unacceptable campaign of repression against dissent” ahead of the country’s upcoming general election. The human rights organization says it is deeply concerned about the deteriorating political and civic environment as Tanzanians prepare to go to […] The post Amnesty International condemns Tanzania’s crackdown on dissent ahead of October Elections appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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41 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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43 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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50 h. ago UFC’s Brendan Allen Says Reinier de Ridder Quit During Fight, ‘100%’

Brendan Allen isn’t mincing his words after pulling off a short-notice upset win against Reinier de Ridder … telling TMZ Sports his opponent’s team wasn’t responsible for calling it quits, but the fighter himself!! We chopped it up with Allen… The post UFC’s Brendan Allen Says Reinier de Ridder Quit During Fight, ‘100%’ appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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52 h. ago Travis Kelce Invests In Six Flags Over Childhood Love For Cedar Point

Travis Kelce is channeling his inner kid with his latest business move — the Kansas City Chiefs superstar loves roller coasters so much, he invested in Six Flags!! Taylor Swift’s fiancé revealed the news on Tuesday … saying it was an… The post Travis Kelce Invests In Six Flags Over Childhood Love For Cedar Point appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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58 h. 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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61 h. 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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62 h. 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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62 h. ago MISA Malawi Pushes for Radical Reforms to End Political Control of MBC, MACRA

The Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has called for sweeping reforms to the Communications Act of 2016, warning that political interference continues to cripple the independence and professionalism of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). In its submission to the ongoing review of the Act, MISA […] The post MISA Malawi Pushes for Radical Reforms to End Political Control of MBC, MACRA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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63 h. 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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65 h. ago Former USA President Joe Biden completes radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer

….Biden’s team confirms he has finished a major phase of treatment, marking an important milestone in his recovery, though further medical care is still ongoing. NEW YORK-(MaraviPost)-Former U.S. President Joe Biden has successfully completed a round of radiation therapy to treat an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The development marks an encouraging sign of progress […] The post Former USA President Joe Biden completes radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. ago Buckingham Palace Will Have New Prince Andrew Allegations Fully Investigated

Buckingham Palace will have the new allegations made against Prince Andrew fully investigated following the relinquishment of his royal titles. After several outlets reported on Sunday, October 19, that Andrew, 65, is being investigated for allegedly asking his taxpayer-funded security detail to uncover information about late accuser Virginia Giuffre in 2011, just hours before the […] The post Buckingham Palace Will Have New Prince Andrew Allegations Fully Investigated appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. ago Playboi Carti Allegedly Threatened to Shoot Limo Driver, Dispatch Audio Reveals

Playboi Carti’s alleged assault on a limo driver was even more sinister than originally thought … because he’s now accused of threatening to shoot the chauffeur. TMZ obtained the audio dispatch calls from the October 2 incident in Utah … and,… The post Playboi Carti Allegedly Threatened to Shoot Limo Driver, Dispatch Audio Reveals appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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