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

My Take On It: 2025 Elections 22 presidential hopefuls present papers to MEC

24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it...

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 indecision is a disservice to Malawi’s governance

The hard truth is that President Lazarus Chakwera’s handling of public appointments has exposed a dangerous pattern of indecisiveness and political manipulation that undermines the very foundations of good governance in Malawi. The recent debacle...

Chakwera hailed for NEEF boost

By Steve Chirombo DEDZA-(MaraviPost)-Credit Manager for National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF), Whyton Mweta, has applauded President Dr Lazarus Chakwera’s leadership for ensuring funds are resourced for the institution. Speaking with Malawi...

Central poultry empowers 150 Lilongwe farmers with chickens, vaccines, technical support

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Over 150 poultry farmers from Area 23, Area 18, Njewa, and Chitedze in Lilongwe are set to benefit from a groundbreaking initiative by Central Poultry (CP). The first wave of beneficiaries will receive chicks, vaccines, feed,...

DPP to hold press briefing on manifesto and campaign launch this Saturday

By Burnett Munthali The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has announced that it will hold a crucial press briefing on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. The event is scheduled to start at 9:00 am and is expected to draw significant attention from both...

Banda vows to fix economy if elected

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President of the People’s Party (PP )Joyce Banda,says if she is elected into government in the upcoming September 16 elections, she will prioritize fixing the country’s economy to ensure that Malawians are lifted out of the...

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...

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...

Malawi receives over $3.3m insurance payout from ARC, addressing drought impacts

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...

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...

Donald Trump slaps fresh 15% tariff on Ghana, Nigeria, and other African countries

US President Donald Trump, has officially imposed a 15 percent tariff on a number of African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mozambique, Mauritius, Malawi, Lesotho, and Madagascar. This means Ghanaian goods entering...

Chakwera rescinds Mayamiko Nkoloma appointment as MEC commissioner

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...

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...

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...

4 Malawi runners lift bronze medals

WORTH THE EFFORT—Simwaka show off the medalsMalawi’s athletes won four bronze medals at the Southern African Region Athletics Championships which ended on Sunday in Harare, Zimbabwe. Sprinter Asimenye Simwaka was the country’s best performer with...

Stakeholders review Team Malawi at Region 5 Games

The Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) Monday engaged stakeholders to review the performance of Team Malawi at the African Union Sports Council (Ausc) Region 5 Youth Games in Windhoek, Namibia. MNCS personnel—together with officials from the...

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...