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Phunziro Mvula withdraws from Presidential race: Endorses Chakwera second bid
The Maravi Post
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July 30, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Independent presidential candidate Phunziro Mvula has announced his withdrawal from the race, citing distrust and incompetence within the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Mvula therefore has endorsed Malawi Congress Party...
Chakwera draws massive crowd as MCP campaign launches at M’Mbelwa Stadium
The Maravi Post
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July 22, 2025
MZIMBA-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera and First Lady Monica Chakwera have arrived at M’Mbelwa Stadium in Mzimba District to launch the Malawi Congress Party’s (MCP) national campaign. Thousands of supporters have flooded the...
Chakwera storms Mzimba for MCP Manifesto launch
The Maravi Post
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July 22, 2025
MZIMBA-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is today Tuesday, July 22, 2025 making waves in the Northern Region as it officially launches its regional manifesto at the newly constructed Mzimba Stadium, in an event marked by excitement,...
Malawi’s Economy worsens, IMF highlights Macroeconomic challenges
Malawi 24
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July 23, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Malawi’s economy is facing significant challenges, including high inflation, persistent deficits, unsustainable fiscal debt, foreign exchange shortages, and fuel scarcity. These challenges have...
ICAM conference to tackle Malawi’s sustainability and resilience challenges
Malawi 24
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July 31, 2025
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM) is set to hold its annual conference this August with a focus on finding practical solutions to the country’s pressing socio-economic challenges. The conference, scheduled for 21 to 23 August...
Breaking News: Chakwera Announces Vitumbiko Mumba As His Running mate
Face of Malawi
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July 30, 2025
Published on July 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM by Evance Kapito 115 words • approx. 1 min read Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader and State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has picked Vitumbiko Mumba as his running mate in the upcoming September 16, 2025...
President Chakwera to Submit Presidential Nomination Today as Public Eyes Running Mate Choice
Face of Malawi
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July 30, 2025
Published on July 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM by Evance Kapito 154 words • approx. 1 min read President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, who also leads the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), is expected to submit his presidential nomination papers today ahead of the...
Malawi Vs Lesotho Live Streaming, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2: MAL-W Win Toss, Bat First
Outlook India
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July 23, 2025
Malawi: Ketrina Chingaipe (c), Lucy Bigula, Angela Lumbe, Sophina Chinawa, Praise Maziya, Sungeni Kananji, Esther Richard, Lydia Dimba, Lucy Malino, Febbe Malefula, Eva Kabwere, Christina Bwanali, Triphonia Luka, Lucy Wesley.
Malawi's parliament dissolved ahead of general elections
Xinhua News Agency
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LILONGWE, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Malawi's 2019-2025 Parliament has been dissolved ahead of the Sept. 16 general elections, which will usher in a president, parliamentarians, and local government leaders for the 2025-2030 term. Speaker of the National...
Chakwera Defends K500,000 Baby Bank Plan, Calls It a Long-Term Investment in Future Generations
Face of Malawi
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July 22, 2025
Published on July 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM by Evance Kapito 147 words • approx. 1 min read President Lazarus Chakwera has defended his campaign promise to open a bank account worth K500,000 for every child born in Malawi, describing the idea as a...
Malawi Bureau of Standards urges business to be competitive
The Times Group Malawi
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July 23, 2025
The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has called on businesses to embrace innovation, sustainability, and quality assurance to remain competitive in both local and regional markets. Speaking in Blantyre on Monday during a Product Certification...
Religious leaders in Malawi ask members to 'reject corrupt politicians' ahead of September general elections
Christian Daily International
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President Lazarus Chakwera faces challenges from two former presidents, 84-year-old Peter Mutharika and 74-year-old Joyce Banda, both of whom carry burdens related to past economic turmoil and corruption allegations. Instagram The Church of...
Malawi Higher Education Minister Dr Kabwila pushes for Africa’s EdTech adoption
The Maravi Post
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July 22, 2025
By Gift Chiponde NAIROBI-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Higher Education Dr. Jessie Kabwila, delivered an inspiring keynote address at the African EdTech 2030 Vision and Plan Forum, urging African countries to take the lead in shaping their own digital...
Malawi Parliament Dissolved Ahead of September Elections
Zambian Observer
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July 24, 2025
The Office of the Speaker of Parliament has officially dissolved Parliament as the country prepares for the election of the President, Members of Parliament, and councillors. In a statement issued this morning, Speaker of Parliament Catherine...
Analysis: From Messiah to mirage: The betrayal of Malawi by President Lazarus Chakwera
The Maravi Post
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July 30, 2025
By Burnett Munthali In 2019 and 2020, he was marketed as a beacon of hope, a man of God with a moral compass untainted by the stains of political corruption. He stood on podiums with a Bible in one hand and promises on his lips, vowing to lead...
Lazarus Chakwera goes for Vitumbiko Mumba
The Times Group Malawi
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July 31, 2025
INTENTION TO CONTEST—Chakwera (left) presents nomination papers to MtalimanjaThere was a thunderous eruption of applause at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe Wednesday afternoon, the kind that seemed to shake the very...
Lazarus Chakwera to feature at club’s fundraising run
The Times Group Malawi
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July 31, 2025
State President Lazarus Chakwera is expected to feature in the Tauka Athletics Club 24 Hours Non-stop Fit to Run Malawi fundraiser today morning. Forty-plus athletes are expected to arrive in Lilongwe later today from Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre in...
IATF 2025: An export-ready platform for Malawi
The Nation Malawi
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July 31, 2025
The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) is here again. Now in its fourth edition, the IATF has established itself as a premier platform for African countries to showcase their products, create partnerships, and unlock the continent’s trade potential....
FDH Premier Netball League launched in style in Blantyre
The Nation Malawi
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August 17, 2025
There was a time almost two decades ago when Malawi Queens were a formidable force on the global netball stage with their style of fast, short passes and unique footworks. National netball team players of that time such as Linda Magombo-Munthali,...
Former governor of the Malawi Reserve Bank Dalitso Kabambe runs for presidency
CNBC Africa
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July 31, 2025
Dalitso Kabambe, former governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi and leader of the United Transformation Movement (UTM), is vying for the presidency of Malawi, with a mission to harness the nation's abundant natural resources and eradicate its...