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Former central bank chief touts his plan for Malawi
African Business
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August 4, 2025
Dalitso Kabambe, former central bank governor of Malawi and now a candidate in the country’s September presidential elections, is under no illusions about the enormity of the job he’s seeking. “Malawi’s situation is precarious. It’s extremely...
Joyce Banda Unveils “Quick Fix” Plan to Rescue Malawi’s Economy, Draws Massive Crowd in Ntcheu
Nyasa Times
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August 4, 2025
The only female presidential candidate in the upcoming 2025 general elections, Dr. Joyce Banda, made a powerful return to the political stage on Sunday as she stormed Ntcheu town, drawing a massive crowd to her rally at the old depot in the area...
Malawi bets on AI as climate risks intensify
The Times Group Malawi
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July 29, 2025
As climate disasters become more frequent and intense, Malawi is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help predict and prepare for extreme weather events before they strike. This is one of the key issues under discussion during the two-day...
The rise of Malawi’s Moses: Why Dr Dalitso Kabambe is the leader the nation has been waiting for?
The Maravi Post
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August 3, 2025
By Mabvuto Lucy Kamfumu In the biblical times, when a nation groaned under the weight of poor leadership, God raised Moses, a man of vision, discipline, and divine calling, to lead the people to freedom. Today, as Malawi struggles with broken...
Manifesto fever grips Mount Soche as DPP, AFORD outline plans for Malawi’s future
The Maravi Post
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August 3, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre has become the political hotspot as two major political parties—the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD)—unveil their manifestos. The event comes as Malawi...
Sharp Focus On: Rising cost of maize seed, fertilizer threatens Malawi’s food security
The Maravi Post
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August 2, 2025
The recent surge in the prices of key agricultural inputs in Malawi has triggered widespread concern among farmers, policymakers, and food security experts. According to a detailed report, maize seed varieties from SeedCo—one of the leading...
Chakwera rescinds Mayamiko Nkoloma appointment as MEC commissioner
The Maravi Post
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July 27, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has rescinded the appointment of Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (Mubas) lecturer in telecommunications Mayamiko Nkoloma as Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioner. In a...
Zomba Police Seize 16 Litres of Petrol in Crackdown on Illegal Fuel Sales
Face of Malawi
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August 14, 2025
Published on August 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM by Evance Kapito 128 words • approx. 1 min read Zomba Police have seized 16 litres of petrol in a targeted operation aimed at curbing the illegal sale of petroleum products without proper licensing, in line...
4 Arrested Men Over Possession of Scrap Metal Without Permit in Thyolo
Face of Malawi
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August 14, 2025
127 words • approx. 1 min read Police in Thyolo have arrested four men suspected of being found in possession of scrap metal without proper authorization, amid growing concerns over theft of public infrastructure in the country. Thyolo Police...
“No shortcuts, just long-term growth for Malawi” – Chimwendo
Malawi 24
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August 4, 2025
Minister of Local Government and MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has dismissed claims that delays in the M1 Road project are due to political negligence. He stressed that the government prioritises sustainable infrastructure over...
Two Malawi ex-presidents join race to unseat current leader
The Peninsula
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August 3, 2025
Blantyre: Two former Malawian presidents on Sunday launched separate campaigns to unseat President Lazarus Chakwera in the country's upcoming general elections scheduled for September 16. Concerns about runaway inflation nearing 30 percent and a...
Shoprite to exit Malawi after 25 years
BusinessLIVE
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Retail giant has exited several other countries in Africa in recent past 04 August 2025 - 05:00 by Kabelo Khumalo Shoprite, Africa’s largest food retailer, is looking to dispose of its Malawian business to domestic players, 25 years after it first...
MaBLEM demands Total Malawi’s US$8bn fuel rebate: Launches Fuel Justice campaign
The Maravi Post
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August 2, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s civil rights group under the banner Malawi Civil Society Led Black Economic Empowerment Movement (MaBLEM) Taskforce is demanding a swift payout of US$8 billion from Total Malawi to government for fuel rebate...
Analysis: Kabambe: The technocrat turned presidential hopeful with a vision for Malawi’s transformation
The Maravi Post
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August 2, 2025
By Burnett Munthali Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has emerged as one of Malawi’s most prominent technocrats-turned-politicians, now vying for the presidency in the upcoming September 16th, 2025 general election under the UTM Party ticket. A seasoned...
Malawi receives over $3.3m insurance payout from ARC, addressing drought impacts
Reinsurance News
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July 28, 2025
The Government of the Republic of Malawi has received a total insurance payout of USD $3,376,783 from the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group, a specialised agency of the African Union that helps member states manage the risks associated with...
The tactical political ballet of Michael Usi and Lazarus Chakwera: Unveiling deeper layers in Malawi’s electoral chessboard
The Maravi Post
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August 2, 2025
This week, Malawi’s political arena was once again set ablaze by a seemingly incendiary remark from Vice President Michael Bizwick Usi. His statement, “We are not changing the government, government will be there but we are changing the leader,”...
Chakwera touts five-year development record: Launches Eastern Region MCP manifesto, campaign
The Maravi Post
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July 27, 2025
By Bishop Witmos MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has launched the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) campaign in the Eastern Region with a call for voters to renew his mandate in the September 16 presidential election to continue the...
The solutions to Malawi’s predicaments that the upcoming presidency should consider
Maravi Express
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August 2, 2025
* A strong governance system should be put in place to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of these enterprise where the President should directly be accountable in terms of their performances * In primary sector, we need to have up to 10...
Central Poultry powers over 150 farmers to improve poultry production in Malawi
Nyasa Times
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August 2, 2025
Central Poultry (CP) – the country’s leading poultry company in Malawi – has provided chicks, vaccines, feed and technical support to over 150 farmers in an effort to improve poultry production in the country. The recipients are part of the first...
Maranatha International Academy says Sharda University scholarship open to all students in Malawi
Face of Malawi
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August 1, 2025
Published on August 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM by Robert Ngwira 272 words • approx. 2 min read Over 100 students from Malawi now have all the chances to enroll with Sharda University of Indian following an agreement signed between the University and...