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Reserve Bank of Malawi gold purchase hits 494kgs
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has purchased 494 kilogrammes (kg) of gold as of May 31, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s gold reserves and establish a formal gold market to combat smuggling. The central bank acquired the gold...

Man Drowns in Lake Malawi After Drinking Session
Published on July 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Edgar Naitha 140 words • approx. 1 min read A 27-year-old man, identified as Tiwonge Phiri from Kakumbi in Senior Chief Mkumbira’s area, has died after drowning in Lake Malawi at the Nkhata Bay Central...

The next president of Malawi after 16 September 2025
While it is unrealistic to predict a specific victor of the 2025 presidential race in our country, suffice to outline ten qualities that the electorate must consider when choosing a candidate of their choice. It is important to note that at the...

Kula picks up unexplored niobium play in Malawi, with surface samples logged
Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights Kula Gold (ASX:KGD) shares were flat in early lunchtime trades as the company disclosed to market its new digs – a niobium project called Wozi in the African nation of...

Kula granted critical minerals niobium project in Malawi
Kula Gold has taken a major step into the booming critical minerals sector after securing its exploration licence for the Wozi niobium project in Malawi, marking a strategic pivot towards a commodity class crucial to green technologies while...
Malawi, South Africa in talent collaboration
South African artist group Mpho Ya Badimo Creations will collaborate with Nzeka Arts in a talent exhibition scheduled for October 12 this year at Chichiri Museum in Blantyre. Mpho ya Badimo founder Mpho Kolapho said the group is excited to be part...

High-Profile Wildlife Trafficking Case Tests Malawi’s Conservation Commitment
By Madalitso Wills Kateta In 2021, Malawian authorities arrested and sentenced Chinese national Lin Yunhua, a key figure in an international wildlife trafficking syndicate, to 14 years in prison for possession of pangolin scales, rhino horns and...

Malawi Red Cross Society trains journalists on international humanitarian law
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has launched a two-day media training workshop on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Blantyre. The training, supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), aims to...

Malawi to unlock $100 million investment through NBS-Afreximbank deal
Malawi is poised to secure over US$100 million in transformative investments following the signing of a three-year Project Facilitation Agreement between NBS Bank plc and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The agreement establishes a...

Turkmenistan and Malawi discussed expanding nilateral cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi Nancy Tembo. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. During the...

First batch of team Malawi arrives in Namibia for region 5 youth games amid logistical hurdles
The first group of Team Malawi’s delegation to the 11th edition of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games has safely arrived in Windhoek, Namibia. The team touched down at midnight, marking the official start of Malawi’s...

Pedals of change: Cyclists ride 540km to spark hope in Malawi
A group of cyclists from four countries pedaled more than 540 kilometres through the districts of Zomba, Machinga, and Mangochi where they planted seeds of change in communities they passed through. This was Ride to Transform (R2T) 2025, a...

The Evolution of Red Cross, Red Crescent: A legacy of Humanitarianism, modern training Initiatives in Malawi
The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement stands as one of the most significant humanitarian organizations in the world, embodying the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and humanity. Its origins trace back to the mid-19th century, when a Swiss...

Stakeholders call for speedy action on Malawi’s ailing economy
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Key stakeholders have urged speedy action to fix the country’s ailing economy in the first 100 days after the September 16, 2025 elections. The call is contained in a White Paper released Thursday by Standard Bank Plc...

The Green Revolution in a Bottle: Paramount Holdings Unveils Game-Changing Nano Fertilizer in Malawi
In a nation grappling with economic headwinds and a persistent shortage of foreign exchange, a silent revolution is brewing in the agricultural heartland. Paramount Holdings, a prominent player in Malawi’s business landscape, recently showcased...

VP Usi’s Candid Call in Spain: Rethinking Global Financing for Malawi’s Future
Vice President Michael Biswick Usi has finalized high-impact diplomatic and policy engagement at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain. Leading a high-level delegation on behalf of President Lazarus...

Mutharika not invited to independence day, says he cannot feast while Malawians suffer
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) President Peter Mutharika says he was not invited to this year’s 6th July Independence Day celebrations, and insists he would not have attended even if invited, arguing he cannot “feast with MCP” while Malawians...

MCP extends invitation to former leaders to join independence day celebrations
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has extended an invitation to all former leaders of the Republic of Malawi to join the Independence Day celebrations on July 6 at Bingu National Stadium. The celebrations mark the country’s...
Tanzania men’s team off to Malawi for cricket challenge
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s Men’s National Cricket Team is ready to light up the pitch at the Malawi Quad Nations T20 Cup 2025 tournament, set to take place at the iconic TCA Oval in Lilongwe from July 5 to 12. Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA)...

Joyce Chitsulo’s daughter Maureen is not Joyce Chitsulo: Battle for Mwanza West constituency
A number of Malawians were sceptical when Senior Chief Govati asked the family of the late Joyce Chitsulo to nominate a Member of Parliament (MP) candidate in order to carry on her legacy. Likewise, following the mysterious plane crash that...