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MISA Malawi Condemns “Barbaric Attacks” on Journalists and Protesters in Lilongwe
Face of Malawi
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June 27, 2025
286 words • approx. 2 min read The umbrella body that defends and promotes media freedom in Malawi, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) , has strongly condemned the violent attacks on journalists, demonstrators, and bystanders during...
Malawian-Born Footballer ‘Chioma Okafor’ Chooses to Represent Nigeria Internationally
Face of Malawi
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June 20, 2025
287 words • approx. 2 min read The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has officially confirmed that USA-based women’s football prospect Chioma Okafor has decided to commit her international football career to Nigeria, following discussions held...
Malawi eyes export-led forex gains as SADC envoys jet in for NPM Gala
Malawi 24
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June 21, 2025
Malawi is setting its sights on boosting foreign exchange earnings through increased exports, as five Southern African Development Community (SADC) ambassadors arrive in Lilongwe for the much-anticipated National Product Magazine (NPM) Mid-Year...
Human rights under siege: The uncertain future of civil liberties in Malawi
Malawi 24
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June 28, 2025
The recent wave of political violence and intimidation in Malawi has raised alarm bells across civil society and the international community, triggering urgent questions about the state of human rights in the country. At the heart of this growing...
Malawi’ Scorchers Chioma Okafor commits to Nigeria
The Maravi Post
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June 19, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announced that USA-based women’s football Scorchers international prospect Chioma Okafor has decided to commit her international football career to Nigeria. Born in Malawi to a...
Malawi High Court Rules Police Torture Led to Boy’s Amputation
News Central TV
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June 21, 2025
A Malawian court has formally recognised as “torture” the case of a 13-year-old boy who lost both hands after being tightly bound in police custody, the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) reported Friday. The boy was detained for several...
Dr Kabwila pushes for Malawi’s AI regional hub establishment
The Maravi Post
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June 27, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Higher Education Minister Dr Jessie Kabwila is pushing for Malawi to be Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub for Southern African countries. The Minister observes that the move will create a number of opportunities for Malawi...
Power without accountability? The role of Malawi’s Parliament in curbing security forces
Malawi 24
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June 28, 2025
Parliament holds a central role in a democratic system as the institution tasked with ensuring checks and balances on the executive, judiciary, and security forces. In Malawi, recent incidents of brutality and political violence—often in full view...
Malawi’s mining manifesto
The Nation Malawi
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June 21, 2025
In less than 90 days, Malawians will go to the polls. Politicians will make many promises. However, concrete promises are required for improving governance in the mining sector. Malawi has many missing minerals. They are mined secretly. They are...
Chessam to host Malawi Open Championship
The Times Group Malawi
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June 28, 2025
DEFENDING CHAMPION—CastroChess Association of Malawi (Chessam) has said all is set for the 2025 Malawi Open Chess Championship which attracts foreign players. The three-day championship is set for Salima next week. It promises to be a highly...
Crackdown on protests angers Malawi’s donors
The Times Group Malawi
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June 28, 2025
By Deogratias Mmana: Bilateral partners have warned the government for the violence against peaceful demonstrators on Thursday with some threatening to withdraw support. On Thursday, Centre for Credible Elections organised demonstrations in...
Malawi Karate Federation to host historic first National Championship
Malawi 24
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June 21, 2025
The Malawi Karate Federation (MKF) is set to make history this weekend with the launch of its first-ever Karate National Championship. The highly anticipated event will take place today at Hope Green Light Secondary School in Area 24, Lilongwe,...
September 16 polls at the crossroads: Which political alliance can win Malawi’s 2025 Elections?
The Maravi Post
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June 26, 2025
As Malawi moves closer to the highly anticipated September 16, 2025, general elections, the central question dominating political discourse is which alliance has the momentum, structure, and public trust to form the next government. With the...
Malawi Intensifies Fight Against Child Labour with Sustainable Measures
Nyasa Times
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June 20, 2025
The Government of Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to ending child labour through sustainable and community-driven initiatives, as it prepares to join the global community in commemorating the World Day Against Child Labour. Speaking at a...
What if Atupele Muluzi had a political message for Malawians?
Malawi 24
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June 28, 2025
On the political scene, Atupele Muluzi is well known for practising clean politics, as there is no evidence of corruption and unwarranted castigation against him, contrary to his father’s political strategy While Bakili Muluzi had been answering a...
Kabwila: Malawi Must Lead, Not Lag, in Global AI Revolution
Nyasa Times
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June 27, 2025
Minister of Higher Education, Hon. Dr. Jessie Kabwila, has hailed the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence as a landmark opportunity for Malawi to rise as a regional thought leader in ethical AI governance. Held in...
Know Your Presidential Aspirant (3): Atupele Muluzi, opportunist, desperate for power coupled with greed, betrayal of hope
The Maravi Post
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July 11, 2025
As Malawi gears up for its forthcoming tripartite elections, the political landscape is once again marred by the ambitions of individuals whose motivations are questionable at best. Among the 15 presidential hopefuls, Atupele Muluzi stands out not...
Chaponda Condemns Police Silence, Inaction Amid Growing Insecurity in Malawi
Nyasa Times
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June 27, 2025
Malawi Leader of Opposition, Dr. George Thapatula Chaponda, has condemned the Malawi Police Service for being silent and inactive amid increasing cases of insecurity even during broad daylight. In a statement issued on Friday, Chaponda wondered...
EU, US Urge Malawi to Probe Violence Against Demonstrators
News Central TV
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June 27, 2025
The European Union (EU) and the United States on Friday called on the Malawian government to investigate recent violence against demonstrators as tensions escalate ahead of the September elections. This demand follows an incident on Thursday in...
Malawi signs US$7bn mining deal with China’s Hunan Sunwalk Technology
The Maravi Post
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June 18, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s Ministry of Mining has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth US$7 billion with Chinese multinational Hunan Sunwalk Technology Group, marking the largest single investment commitment in the...