Malawi thanks China for timely food aid

LILONGWE, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Malawi has commended the Chinese government for timely humanitarian assistance following President Lazarus Chakwera's appeal for support to over 5.7 million Malawians affected by hunger due to El Nino weather...

US Chargé d’Affaires Amy Diaz bids farewell to opposition leaders, calls for peaceful elections

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The outgoing US Chargé d’Affaires Amy Diaz has concluded her farewell meetings with Malawian political party leaders, emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic values and avoiding political violence as the country...

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Malawian Rapper ‘Toast’ Announces Debut Album “Files” Dropping on 18 July

238 words • approx. 2 min read Malawian rap sensation Gomezgani Kambwiri, popularly known as Toast, has announced the release date for his much anticipated debut album titled “Files,” which is set to drop on 18 July , 2025. Toast made the...

MACRA Slashes Spectrum Fees in Game-Changing Move to Unlock Malawi’s Digital Economy

In a move poised to redefine Malawi’s communication landscape, the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has announced a landmark 20% reduction in spectrum fees—ushering in what may be the most transformative policy shift for the...

Higher Education Ministry rolls out online application system for teachers training

By Jones Gadama The Ministry of Higher Education has launched a fully online application system for the Initial Primary Teachers Education (IPTE) programme in public Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) across Malawi. This move is part of the...

NPM’s global nomination to boost Malawi’s economic visibility

Malawi is set to leap onto the global business stage, following the nomination of its flagship business publication, National Product Magazine (NPM), for the 2025 Africa and Pacesetters International Awards. According to the organisers, Jubilant...

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC): A failed religious grouping in the service of Malawians

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In the landscape of Malawi’s civil society, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) was once envisioned as a beacon of hope, a platform for advocacy, and a voice for the voiceless. However, as we stand at the crossroads of...

Beyond handshakes and agreements: The real work behind scaling conservation agriculture in Malawi

One of many site visits in Chinguluwe, Central Malawi (Photo: CIMMYT) Partnerships are often praised in glossy reports, signed at launch events, and toasted at stakeholder meetings. But when the cameras switch off and field boots replace suits,...

Four politicised, compromised institutions that are failing Malawians

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi, a nation rich in culture and potential, finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a profound crisis of governance and institutional integrity. The recent actions and inactions of key institutions—the legislature,...

Malawi Clinches Lucrative Mining Investment Opportunity in Dubai

The Government of Malawi has clinched a lucrative mining investment opportunity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a development that ignites hope and expectation for an increased revenue generation for socio-economic development for Malawi. The...

“Teachers are as bedrock for quality education”-Dr Kabwila

LILONGWE-(MANA)-Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Jessie Kabwila has praised teachers as the key to quality education due to their hard work and dedication when it comes to teaching in the country. Dr Kabwila made the remarks on Thursday at the...

Malawian politicians told to respect opponents while in power

Calls are growing for Malawi’s political leaders to reflect on how they treat their rivals, as events in neighbouring Zambia offer a stark reminder of how quickly political fortunes can change. The discussion has been reignited by the fallout...

Two Mangochi men arrested for illegal possession of live Pangolin

MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Police in Mangochi have arrested two men for being found in possession of a live pangolin, a protected species under Malawi’s wildlife laws. According to Mangochi Police Spokesperson Inspector Amina Tepani...

Malawi’s Higher Education Minister Dr Kabwila reaffirms Govt commitment on ethical, inclusive AI development

Minister of Higher Education Dr Jessie Kabwila has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to developing ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) Speaking during a Ministrial Dialogue on Wednesday, at the United Nations Educational,...

Banks urged to champion SME growth for Malawi’s economic future

Malawi’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, has called on commercial banks in the country to take a more proactive role in supporting the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), describing them as the lifeblood of the national...

Limbani Dube and Warge Blast Podcast Malawi Hosts Over Sally Nyundo Disrespect: “He’s a Legend, Respect Matters!”

491 words • approx. 3 min read Veteran Malawian reggae artist Limbani Dube, formerly known as Limbani Banda, has strongly condemned Podcast Malawi hosts Mista Gray and Blage over what he describes as “total disrespect” towards legendary musician...

Malawi courts rutile investorsat US-Africa Business Summit

Ministry of Trade and Industry says rutile and graphite projects are among the 23 identified bankable projects earmarked to be marketed at the ongoing Unite States (US)-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola. In an interview on Tuesday, the...

Who commands the security forces? Malawi’s constitutional dilemma amid anti-Smartmatic protests

The recent anti-Smartmatic demonstrations in Malawi have reignited a national debate about the role, conduct, and command of the country’s security forces—particularly the Malawi Police Service (MPS) and the Malawi Defence Force (MDF). Citizens,...

Malawi takes ATM to Afreximbank meeting

By Cathy Maulidi in Abuja, Nigeria: President Lazarus Chakwera arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, Tuesday. He is expected to court support and investment for the Malawi’s Agriculture, Tourism and Mining sectors (ATM) Strategy and other aspects of...