12 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 […]

Politics

14 h. ago Brazil, Vietnam, and the Philippines Have the World’s Largest Esports Fan Bases, Nearly 30% of Internet Users Tune In

Since 2017, the global esports audience has nearly doubled, rising from 345 million to 665 million as of this year. And while a large portion of this massive fan base comes from the world’s largest esports markets, United States, China, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Germany, none of these countries even make it into […] The post Brazil, Vietnam, and the Philippines Have the World’s Largest Esports Fan Bases, Nearly 30% of Internet Users Tune In appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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14 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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17 h. ago 3 New HBO Max Movies With at Least 90 Percent on Rotten Tomatoes (October 2025)

It’s an unusual month on HBO Max when three out of the four movies that hit 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes were released by A24. But since Sorry, Baby won’t be hitting HBO Max until October 30, we’ll have to deny A24 the clean sweep. Instead, Watch With Us has added a classic Tim Burton […] The post 3 New HBO Max Movies With at Least 90 Percent on Rotten Tomatoes (October 2025) appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Culture

17 h. ago 17 Cozy Rich Mom Sweaters That Look and Feel Like Cashmere — But Start at $5

This fall, our style is all about cozy, rich mom sweaters that look and feel like cashmere without the price tag! After all, why should you have to splurge when there are plenty of cashmere-like sweaters at Amazon that prove you don’t have to sacrifice softness or sophistication in the name of savings? We dug […] The post 17 Cozy Rich Mom Sweaters That Look and Feel Like Cashmere — But Start at $5 appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Economics

18 h. ago Central bank Governor Mafuta Mwale rallies behind Silver Strikers ahead second leg match against Tanzania’s Yanga

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s Central bank, Reserve Bank of Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the necessary support to Silver Strikers FC to ensure the team’s success. RBM Governor Dr McDonald Mafuta Mwale made the remarks after paying a courtesy visit to Silver Strikers players who are currently in camp ahead of Saturday’s CAF Champions League […] The post Central bank Governor Mafuta Mwale rallies behind Silver Strikers ahead second leg match against Tanzania’s Yanga appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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21 h. ago Lilongwe Water Board into major infrastructure expansion to meet customers’ water demands

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-One of the country’s utility agencies, Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has intensified major infrastructure expansion projects to meet customers’ water demands. The agency is into construction of three major treatment water plants in a bid to meet 72 percent increase for water demand in the city. LWB Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sili Mbewe told the […] The post Lilongwe Water Board into major infrastructure expansion to meet customers’ water demands appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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30 h. ago The Perfect Neighbor’s Susan Lorincz’s Sentencing and Trial Explained

Susan Lorincz’s trial for the murder of Ajike “AJ” Owens is back in the headlines following the release of the hit Netflix documentary, The Perfect Neighbor. The Perfect Neighbor, which dropped on Netflix in October 2025, unpacks the events leading up to Owens’s death, which occurred in June 2023. Owens, a Black woman, and Lorincz, […] The post The Perfect Neighbor’s Susan Lorincz’s Sentencing and Trial Explained appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

36 h. ago Concerned Citizens grouping dares legislators on electing competent Parliament speaker

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Ahead of the crucial National Assembly Speaker election scheduled for 29 October 2025, the Concerned Citizens People Power Movement has issued a strong appeal to Members of Parliament (MPs) to prioritize national interest over partisan considerations. The statement, signed by Edward Kambanje and Oliver Nakoma, emphasizes the importance of electing a Speaker who embodies competence, […] The post Concerned Citizens grouping dares legislators on electing competent Parliament speaker appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

36 h. ago Airtel Africa takes bold move in building Africa’s digital future

Airtel Africa has taken a bold move towards industry’s partnerships in Artificial Intelligence (Al) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital futures. Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) Sunil Taldar at the Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Kigali said this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom revolution, marking a shift […] The post Airtel Africa takes bold move in building Africa’s digital future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

38 h. ago Professor Chirwa Condemns Chakwera’s Pardon of Thom Mpinganjira

Constitutional law expert Professor Danwood Chirwa has launched a scathing attack on former President Lazarus Chakwera, accusing him of betraying Malawi’s justice system by pardoning convicted businessman Dr. Thom Mpinganjira. In a powerful Facebook post that has sparked widespread debate, Professor Chirwa said the pardon represents “a staggering act of cowardice and betrayal,” arguing that […] The post Professor Chirwa Condemns Chakwera’s Pardon of Thom Mpinganjira appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Politics

38 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

39 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 […]

Politics

42 h. ago JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Make Red Carpet Debut, Gush Over Each Other

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are making it red carpet official! The “Karma” singer, 22, made her red carpet debut with her British beau on Tuesday, October 21, at Dancers Against Cancer’s 2025 Gala of the Stars at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. As well as walking the red carpet together for the […] The post JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Make Red Carpet Debut, Gush Over Each Other appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Politics

43 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.

Politics

43 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.

Politics

43 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

44 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

44 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 […]

Politics

44 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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