Malawi Pays Tribute as Today Marks One Year Since Lucius Banda’s Passing

361 words • approx. 2 min read Today marks exactly one year since Malawi lost one of its most iconic music legends, Soja Lucius Banda, and tributes are pouring in from all corners of the country. Among those leading the tributes is Wendy Harawa, a...

R.Meredov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi

02 July 2025 126 R.Meredov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi On July 2, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and...

A Beacon of Hope: Malawi’s new cancer centre opens doors, hearts

As the morning sun cast its light on the newly inaugurated National Cancer Centre in Lilongwe, emotions ran high – gratitude, hope, and resilience filled the air. At the centre of this historic moment stood George Zulu, Member of Parliament for...

Regionalism or reform: What drives the Malawian voter in 2025? 

As Malawi approaches its highly anticipated September 2025 presidential election, a familiar question resurfaces: Is regionalism still the key deciding factor in how Malawians vote? Historically, Malawi’s political landscape has been heavily...

Women in the race: Is Malawi ready to elect a female president?

As Malawi prepares for the September 2025 presidential election, one question demands renewed attention: Is the country finally ready to elect a female president? Despite having had a female president once before— Joyce Banda, who served from 2012...

Malawi sends 202-strong delegation to Region 5 Youth Games

Malawi is sending a 202-member delegation to the 11th edition of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, which will be held in Namibia. The team is scheduled to depart on Tuesday, July 1, via a chartered flight from Lilongwe....

Justice served or gaps in accountability? Closer look at Paramount Holdings’ acquittal, its implications for Malawi’s legal, procurement systems 

The Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe recently delivered a landmark ruling, acquitting all directors of Paramount Holdings Limited and the company itself of criminal charges related to an alleged procurement scandal. The court’s ruling...

46 000 HIV+ Malawians ‘on the loose’, raise concern

Ministry of Health says there are about 46 000 HIV-positive Malawians who do not know their status and are consequently not on antiretroviral therapy (ART), raising concerns about spread of new infections. The ministry’s HIV and Viral Hepatitis...

How NFF snapped WAFCON-bound Okafor from Malawi

Patricia Okafor, the mother of new Super Falcons invitee and the University of Connecticut star, Chioma Okafor, has opened up on the mild tussle to get the player between the Nigeria Football Federation and their Malawi counterpart before the 2024...

Rights group calls for probe into Malawi protest violence ahead of elections

Human Rights Watch on Tuesday demanded that Malawian authorities investigate and prosecute armed men who attacked peaceful election protesters last week while police on scene declined to step in. The international rights organization stressed that...

Flight delays team Malawi

Team Malawi yesterday failed to fly to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games and will instead leave today. Malawi National Council of Sports spokesperson Edgar Mtulumbwa in an interview said the delay was due to...

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Onesimus Unveiled as Ecobank Malawi Brand Ambassador for New Promo

213 words • approx. 2 min read Ecobank Malawi has officially unveiled celebrated Malawian Afro-pop star Onesimus, also known as “Africa Butter,” as the face of its latest customer campaign, “A Better Way to Transact and Win.” After weeks of...

Malawi among economies most affected by US tariffs

The German Institute of Development and Sustainability says Malawi will be among the worst hit economies in sub- Saharan Africa due to the US universal 10 percent tariff imposed on all its trading partners and reciprocal tariffs announced for 57...

Are Malawians voting for change or against failure?

As Malawi heads toward the highly anticipated September 2025 presidential election, one fundamental question lingers: are voters choosing change out of hope for a better future, or are they simply rejecting the failures of the current and past...

Malawi National Sports Council to build indoor netball court in Blantyre

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) has announced plans to construct an indoor netball court at the Blantyre Sports Arena, formerly known as the Blantyre Youth Centre. This development aims to support the Netball...

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...

Malawians are to blame for their poor choices on Chakwera’s dismal leadership performance?

One renowned scientist, Isaac Newton, discovered that our planet earth is governed by natural laws. A human being is obligated to follow such laws regardless of one’s social status. For instance, Isaac Newton discovered that for every force, there...

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,...

Malawi Embassy in Kenya Reported to Anti-Corruption Bureau

Whistleblower Report Deepens Concerns Over Corruption in Malawi Embassies Chakwera Faces Mounting Pressure Ahead of Presidential Elections Nairobi, Kenya – The Malawi Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has received a damning whistleblower report...