Malawi court praised for decision declaring crime of defamation unconstitutional

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) praised the High Court of Malawi’s unanimous decision on Monday, which decriminalized the former crime of defamation. CPJ spokesperson, Muthoki Mumo, said: Malawi’s Constitutional Court has taken a...

President Chakwera misses the penalty again on selecting the running mate

Social media platforms are abuzz with excitement that Vitumbiko Mumba has been appointed as a running mate to presidential candidate Lazarus Chakwera. In fact, President Chakwera has snubbed the vice president of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP)...

Chakwera to launch MCP campaign at unfinished M’Mbelwa Stadium

President Lazarus Chakwera will today officially launch the campaign for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) at M’Mbelwa Stadium in Mzimba District. Chakwera, who is also the party’s presidential candidate for the September 2025 General Election, is...

Chakwera’s K500,000 baby fund promise met with scepticism, ridicule

President Lazarus Chakwera’s campaign promise to allocate K500,000 for every newborn child has sparked widespread ridicule and disbelief across the country, with critics calling it an election gimmick disconnected from Malawi’s economic realities....

Malawi Women’s team in good start

The Malawi Women’s Cricket National Team opened its campaign for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifiers with a 38-run victory over Cameroon in Gaborone, Botswana on Sunday. As we went to press,...

Malawi-Tanzania yet to sign simplified trade regime pact

Three months after Malawi and Tanzania pledged to finalise a Simplified Trade Regime (STR) agreement to enhance cross-border trade, the pact remains unsigned, raising concerns over long-term trade policy stability, it has emerged. The STR was...

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...

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...

AFRICA/MALAWI - 1,400 children and adolescents, "missionaries of hope," will attend a congress with their leaders from all the country's dioceses

Lilongwe (Agenzia Fides) - 1,400 children and adolescents, aged between 8 and 14, accompanied by 200 leaders from the country's eight dioceses, are expected to arrive in Lilongwe today. They will be the protagonists of the 1st National Congress on...

Countdown to Destiny: Who Will Rule Malawi After September 16

By Suleman Chitera: Political Correspondent As the sun rises over Malawi this election season, one thing is clear — September 16 won’t just be another date on the calendar. It’s a fork in the road for 20 million Malawians, a nation grappling with...

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...

MISA Malawi’s reactive posture undermines Journalists protection, welfare: A call for urgent reform

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi chapter, an organization ostensibly established to champion the rights and welfare of journalists, has fallen gravely short of fulfilling its mandate. Its chronic pattern...

NEW: Clonmel garda swaps out Main Street for Malawi in trip of a lifetime

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...

Chakwera’s corruption dilemma

As President Lazarus Chakwera unveiled the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) manifesto ahead of the September general elections, his anti-corruption message was front and centre. The document touted milestones that signal a government supposedly...

Malawi readies for 4th human rights review under UN system

By Wezzie Gausi: Malawi is gearing up for its fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) under the United Nations Human Rights Council, a critical moment for the country to reflect on progress made and areas that need improvement in the...

“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...

Chakwera into grand MCP Manifesto, campaign launch

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera and the First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera are today, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Bingu National Stadium to officially launch the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) manifesto and campaign. Upon arrival,...

Chakwera, MCP shake Lilongwe with a grand manifesto launch

By Burnett Munthali Lilongwe came alive on Saturday as the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) staged a massive campaign and manifesto launch at the Bingu National Stadium. The event drew thousands of party supporters from across the city and surrounding...

Chakwera promises continual of outstanding infrastructure development in second term

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Saturday officially launched the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) 2025 manifesto and national campaign, signaling the start of an intense election season ahead of the September polls. The...