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Malawi resumes passport printing with enhanced security features
The Maravi Post
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July 26, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Ministry of Homeland Security has officially resumed passport processing after transitioning to a new permanent system developed by Madras Security Printers. This development comes after a 2024 cyberattack crippled the...
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...
Chakwera approves Tech expert Mayamiko Nkoloma as MEC commissioner
The Maravi Post
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July 25, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has approved Mayamiko Nkoloma as Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioner from opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Nkoloma, a tech expert with a background in telecommunications and...
Chakwera launches campaign, manifesto in Eastern Region
The Nation Malawi
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July 26, 2025
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...
Malawi takes bold step to enhance workplace safety, health
The Maravi Post
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July 25, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s Ministry of Labour is spearheading a major initiative to upgrade the country’s occupational safety and health standards. This move is aimed at safeguarding workers and fostering a healthier work environment...
Malawi’s deputy Transport Minister Malondela at South Korea’s Global Aviation Conference
The Maravi Post
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July 25, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works, Baba Steven Malondera, is in South Korea where he is representing the country at the prestigious International Air Transport Cooperation 2025 Conference. The high-level...
“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...
MALAWI ANALYST QUESTIONS MUTHARIKA’S FITNESS FOR PRESIDENCY AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER ELECTION
Zambian Observer
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July 26, 2025
MALAWI ANALYST QUESTIONS MUTHARIKA’S FITNESS FOR PRESIDENCY AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER ELECTION By: Mbc Digital A prominent political analyst in Malawi, Lyson Sibande, has raised concerns over the readiness and physical fitness of Professor Peter...
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...
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,”...
Presidential hopefuls intensify campaign
The Nation Malawi
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August 19, 2025
Midway into the 60-day official campaign for the September 16 General Election, presidential candidates yesterday intensified their push for State House by holding whistle-stop rallies to woo voters. In Lilongwe, incumbent President Lazarus...
Pacific Borehole Initiative Transforms Rural Malawi’s Access to Clean Water
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 3, 2025
By Suleman Chitera | Malawi Freedom Network Since late 2015, Pacific Limited—through its dedicated initiative, Pacific Borehole—has quietly reshaped the lives of millions of Malawians by bringing dead boreholes back to life. Led by entrepreneur...
Malawi e-passport includes mobile money transfers and onsite payment systems
Maravi Express
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July 25, 2025
* As well as an online application to enable Malawians submit their applications and online appointment booking * It has been enhanced with a duly encoded chip in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and...
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...
Malawi risks repeating America’s mistake on Peter Mutharika comeback
The Maravi Post
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July 25, 2025
By Edwin Kumwenda MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-The United States just did the unthinkable: they reelected Donald Trump. Despite a presidency marred by chaos, division, and the January 6 Capitol riots, he’s back. Not because Americans forgot—but because...
Malawi isn’t dumb to forget Jane Ansah’s pain, misery, mistrust inflicted on citizens in 2019
The Maravi Post
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July 25, 2025
By Falles Kamanga BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is a disappointment to many based on today’s decision to allow its leader Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) in picking Jane Ansah as his runningmate for September 16...
Malawi U21 Netball squad gears up for Zambia clash ahead of World Cup
Malawi 24
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July 26, 2025
The Malawi Under-21 Netball Team is intensifying preparations for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, with a crucial international friendly against Zambia lined up next week. On Friday, the team was spotted at Bingu National Stadium in...
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...
Chakwera to grace 6th MUST congregation
The Maravi Post
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July 24, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera is today Thursday, July 24, 2025 expected to preside over the sixth congregation of the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Thyolo. According to a statement signed by Secretary to...
Chakwera for productive graduands as MUST send off 551
The Maravi Post
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July 24, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MANA)-President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday presided over graduation of the 6th congregation at Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Thyolo where 551 students graduated with certificates, diplomas and degrees in...