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“Malawi Govt must provide safety to its citizens in Israel”-Mkwezalamba
Amidst the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, concerns are growing for the safety of Malawian youth working on agricultural farms in Israel. To shed light on this issue, Jones Gadama of Maravipost engaged Robert Mkwezalamba, a human...

European Union invests K4 trillion in Malawi
The European Union (EU) joint strategy is set to invest €2 billion (approximately K4 trillion) in Malawi under the Global Gateway strategy. The money, of which €1.4 billion is a grant and €600 million a loan, is set to be invested in energy,...

All set for anti-MEC leadership demos, Malawians urged to defend democracy
Malawians in Mzuzu, Lilongwe, Mangochi, and Blantyre are set to take to the streets today Thursday, June 26, 2025, demanding the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja and Chief Elections Officer...

Malawi secures $50 million China funding
Malawi has secured a $50 million agricultural agreement that promises to revolutionise the farming sector and create thousands of jobs. The funding agreement was signed at the on-going China- Africa Economic and Trade Expo. This follows the...

Malawi and China to establish the agricultural park in Salima
Kruger Phiri, Director General for MITC at the China Expo * The China-Malawi 5,000-hectare Agricultural Industrial Park marks a major step in Malawi’s agricultural and economic progress * Through long-term economic growth and sustainable...

Malawi tobacco rakes in $245.6 million
Malawi has earned $245.6 million (approximately K425 billion) from tobacco sales in the first 10 weeks of the 2025 marketing season. This is according to figures from the Tobacco Commission (TC). So far, the country has sold over 98.4 million...

Malawi Hosts Continental Day of the African Child in Lilongwe
Published on June 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM by Lisa Bandawe 172 words • approx. 1 min read Government of Malawi through the Minister of Gender has today hosted the Continental Day of the African Child commemoration in Lilongwe, to advocate for strong...

“We Just want to work”: The struggle of informal traders in Malawi
By Thabo Buthelezi In the bustling streets of Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial hub, informal traders form the backbone of the local economy. Selling everything from fruits to second-hand clothes, these traders, many of them women, are not just...

Kalamazoo Caribbean Festival will feature musicians from Michigan to Malawi, Jamaica and Ghana
Reggae music, says Zion Lion musician Myra Atkinson, is "a music of... love and positiveness and it's very, very spiritual." She and Kalamazoo Caribbean Festival organizers Jessica Thompson (owner, Bee Joyful Shop) and Kim Guess (owner, The...

Malawi must act swiftly to repatriate its citizens from Israel
The government of Malawi should not wait for Malawians in Israel to ask for help before taking action. With the rising conflict between Israel and Iran, hesitation could be dangerous even deadly. Recently, the Minister of Information, who also...

How Restore Africa is regreening communities in Uganda, Kenya and Malawi
Farmers will be encouraged to restore forest cover and mix trees for for fuelwood and charcoal with their food crops. Participating farmers will earn carbon credit revenue Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Restore Africa project has...

Exposed! MCP zealot Benson Ojesi caught in extortion, contracts kickbacks demands at Malawi Embassy in Kenya
NAIROBI-(MaraviPost)-A thrilling exposure for Malawi Congress Party (MCP) zealot Benson Ojesi for unprofessional, office abuse at Malawi High Commission, Nairobi Kenya, is a matter of agency for President Lazarus Chakwera administration to act...

EMBARGOED: New study shows almost half of hospital patients in Malawi and Tanzania have multiple health conditions
The Multilink Consortium, a NIHR-funded partnership between the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, the Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Programme, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University...

Confirmed: Mtalimanja, Mpesi at the helm of managing Malawi elections for 16 September 2025
As Malawians approach their upcoming election, it is disheartening to discover that certain activist groups, backed by some opposition parties including the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) are attempting to disrupt the voting process by...

Malawi’s trio failed notorious women: A critical examination
In the realm of governance, the actions and decisions of leaders can significantly shape the perception of an entire nation. In Malawi, the conduct of certain women in strategic positions has raised serious concerns about their effectiveness and...

Malawi Grassroots Soccer present kits to 2 schools
Malawi Grassroots Soccer Development Foundation (MGSDF) founder Willy Yabwanya lived up to his word when his organisation presented football uniforms to Blantyre Girls and Namiwawa primary school girls’ football teams. Canada-based Yabwanya,...

Atupele Muluzi: The Polished Statesman with the Resume to Lead Malawi
He’s not just a name. He’s a brand. Atupele Muluzi has officially stepped back into the political spotlight—armed with a sharp academic profile, a wealth of government experience, global exposure, and deep political roots that stretch to the very...

Today’s Editorial: Is Dalitso Kabambe, a breath of fresh air in Malawian politics?
When Dr Dalitso Kabambe (DK) won the United Transformation Movement (UTM) presidency in November last year, skepticism abounded. Having resigned from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), where he was seen as a frontrunner for the presidency,...

Malawi urges citizens in Israel to be safe
Malawi Government says it has advised its citizens working and studying in Israel to be safe by taking heed of safety advisory from the Israeli Government amid the Israel-Iran war. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Charles Nkhalamba said in...

Independent President Candidate Chilungo Roars: “I Don’t Need Alliances to Win—Malawians Deserve Fresh Ideas, Not Familiar Faces”
In a bold and confident declaration that sent a ripple through Malawi’s political waters, Presidential Candidate Adil James Chilungo has told the nation that he needs no alliance to clinch victory in the upcoming September 16 General...