From Scarcity to Abundance: Unlocking Solutions to the Food Crisis

This piece is part of the weekly series “Growing Forward: Insights for Building Better Food and Agriculture Systems,” presented by the Global Food Institute at the George Washington University and the nonprofit organization Food Tank. Each...

Strategic Appointment Strengthens Globe Metals & Mining’s Outlook in Malawi – ASX 200 Sector Watch

Highlights,Globe Metals & Mining appoints experienced leader to its African subsidiary,New board member brings extensive public sector experience in mining,Strategic move aligns with company’s niobium project development goals,Leadership Addition...

Malawi president recalls Parliament to amend voting law

LILONGWE, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the country's recently dissolved Parliament to reconvene on Aug. 5 to amend the voting law to ensure that all eligible citizens, including those assigned to duty on...

Moroccan envoy reflects on Malawi’s democracy

By Deogratias Mmana: Moroccan ambassador to Malawi Abdelkader Naji has urged Malawians to demonstrate maturity and ensure free, fair and democratic elections this September. Naji expressed hope that Malawians would conduct themselves in a manner...

Sharp Focus On: “Alliances of betrayal”: Malawi’s political coalitions threaten democratic integrity ahead of 2025 Elections

By Burnett Munthali In the approach to Malawi’s pivotal 2025 elections, political terrain is once again being shaped by the rise of electoral coalitions, most of which are driven more by short-term strategy than by shared ideology. A senior...

Chakwera recalls dissolved Parliament to address controversial voting restrictions

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Despite having dissolved Parliament on July 23, 2025, President Lazarus Chakwera has directed that the house reconvene on August 5, 2025. The reconvened session is aimed at deliberating on the Presidential, Parliamentary, and...

Malawi's Foreign Minister Meets Qatar's Ambassador

(MENAFN- APO Group) HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi Nancy Tembo, met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar (non-resident) to Malawi Fahad Rashid Al Muraikhi. The meeting reviewed cooperation relations between the two...

Usi submits nominations, to face Chakwera and 18 others

Vice-President Michael Usi yesterday submitted his presidential nomination papers for the September 16 General Election, effectively joining the race to face President Lazarus Chakwera at the ballot. This will be the second time a serving...

Cultures unite on Japan Day

By Deogratias Mmana and Jimmy Chazama Japanese culture and tradition came to the limelight on Saturday during celebrations marking Japan Day in Lilongwe. The event attracted families, students and cultural enthusiasts who relished activities such...

IPOR: The story behind Malawi’s trusted research powerhouse

By Burnett Munthali The Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) is a Malawian research institution based in the city of Zomba. It was founded in 2013 with the ambition of becoming a center of excellence in the field of social science...

“See You Soon” — Chakwera

President Lazarus Chakwera has reaffirmed his commitment to national unity and development ahead of his nomination paper presentation scheduled for this afternoon. In a post shared on his official Facebook page, Chakwera rallied Malawians under a...

Dzaleka (Malawi) : over ten refugees murdered in two months

Chakwera launches campaign, manifesto in Eastern Region

President Lazarus Chakwera has launched the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) campaign in the Eastern Region with a call for Malawians to re-elect him in the September 16 General Election. Speaking at Mangochi Stadium, Chakwera, who also unveiled MCP’s...

Elections Act amendment to lock out 40,000 students, inmates

MBAWALA—These are the issues we are consideringAs members of Parliament (MPs) meet today to amend some provisions of the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act (PPLGEA) of 2023, at least 40,000 students and prisoners are...

Chakwera appeals for support as he launches MCP campaign in Southern Region

CHIKWAKWA-(MANA)-President Lazarus Chakwera has launched the Malawi Congress Party campaign in the Southern Region with a call for peaceful political engagement and an appeal for continued support to advance ongoing development projects...

AI Lights the Way: How Artificial Intelligence Is Powering Africa’s Off-Grid Energy Revolution

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a game-changer in Africa’s long-standing energy access crisis, especially in rural areas where traditional grid infrastructure has failed to reach. Across sub-Saharan Africa, over 600 million people still...

Five Burundians, One Sudanese Found Guilty of Illegal Stay in Malawi

235 words • approx. 2 min read The First Grade Magistrate Court in Mzuzu has convicted six foreign nationals, five Burundians, and one Sudanese for breaching Malawi’s immigration laws on 28 July 2025. The convicts were arrested on 27th May 2025 at...

Masters of deception

The race for the presidential seat is intensifying with each passing day. As of now, almost all serious contenders for the country’s top job have launched their campaigns and we have seen what their manifestos contain. For neutral observers who...

National Youth Alliance Backs Chakwera, Madhlopa Declines Presidential Race

Vasco Mqobi Madhlopa, leader of the National Youth Alliance (NYA), has announced that he will not contest in the upcoming presidential election, and instead, his party is throwing its full support behind Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate...

Catholic Church moves to Strengthen the Ministry of Exorcism in Malawi

In a landmark initiative to strengthen the church’s pastoral care and deepen its spiritual outreach, the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has launched a five-day national training for exorcists. Organized in collaboration with the...