Joyce Banda Urges Malawians to Support President-Elect Arthur Peter Mutharika

Blantyre, Malawi – Former President Joyce Banda has called on Malawians to rally behind President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, stressing that he has the vision and determination to address the challenges facing the nation. Speaking...

 Malawi tourism through integrated conservation of culture, nature

By Haswell Magwegwe, Mphatso Komiha, Mwayi Lusaka; Mzuzu University students and lecturer in the Department of History and Heritage Studies. Malawi is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. The establishment of national parks, game...

OPINION | Why Tay Grin is Fully Ripe to be Presidential Advisor on Arts and Culture

Malawi stands at a cultural crossroads. Our heritage is rich, our music and arts are vibrant, yet our government has largely left these assets untapped in national development. In a country where tourism, culture, and creative industries could...

Lazarus Chakwera: A pastor whose legacy remains in shambles after messing up Malawi (2020–2025)

In June 2020, Malawi elected Lazarus Chakwera, a former Assemblies of God pastor, as president. His rise to power was seen by many as a beacon of hope for change and reform. However, his administration faced significant challenges that highlighted...

Women Still Facing an Uphill Task in Malawi Politics Despite Modest Gains

Malawi has once again fallen short of its own promises on gender equality, with the September 16 elections exposing the steep and stubborn climb that women continue to face in breaking into political decision-making spaces. Maggie Kathewera-Banda...

Lilongwe man Kambanje arrested for defiling 17-year-old girl under witch doctor’s pretext

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Lilongwe police have arrested Norman Kambanje, aged 30, following allegations that he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl under the guise of fulfilling a witch doctor’s ritual to recover a stolen cellphone. The girl,...

Islamic Health Association of Malawi to Conduct Monthly Surgical Camps from 2026

By Suleman Chitera The Islamic Health Association of Malawi (IHAM) has announced plans to conduct monthly surgical camps in local hospitals starting in 2026 as part of its efforts to reduce the backlog of patients waiting for surgical procedures...

Nigerians arrested for passport fraud in Malawi

Two Nigerian nationals and a Congolese man have been arrested in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, on charges of immigration fraud after allegedly entering the country illegally and attempting to obtain Malawian passports using forged identity...

Youths in Lilongwe demand reproductive health services

Youths in Lilongwe have expressed concern with challenges they face in accessing sexual and reproductive health services in public health facilities. Speaking on Tuesday during a training for peer mobilisers in Lilongwe that YouthNet and...

Malawian Lawyer Takes Integrity Fight to Africa’s Boardroom

When Francis Nyarai Ndende speaks about integrity, it is not the abstract language of legal theory or development jargon. It is conviction. It is lived practice. And now, it is a mission he is set to advance at a continental level. The...

Why should Football Association of Malawi headquarters be transferred to Lilongwe?

THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT—Capital HillSometimes, I laugh at how impractical some people are. I mean, when I think that rational thinking is as common as common sense, decisions some people make bring me back to the reality that, indeed, common sense...

‘Malawians have trusted experience’

On September 16, Peter Mutharika, 85, won about 56 percent of the vote, marking his comeback as the President of Malawi, where about three-quarters of the population is aged below 35. His comeback campaign stirred questions about his advanced age,...

Honeymoon of plundering public resources is over—declares Mutharika

* As he pledges unity, integrity after taking oath of office this morning as the 7th President of the Republic of Malawi * Government is about service, not privilege. Any individual found misusing public funds will be expelled from office...

Chakwera’s class act: Outgoing Malawi leader to attend Mutharika’s inauguration

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a remarkable display of statesmanship, Malawi’s outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera is set to attend the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Saturday....

US Revises List Of Nations Under New Visa Bond Program. Should Indians Worry?

Last Updated:October 04, 2025, 22:50 IST The US launched a visa bond pilot program requiring up to $15000 bond for nationals from Gambia, Malawi, and Zambia, targeting high overstay rates. As per the updated list, three nations have been listed on...

Loaded for Bear: Malawi and the curse of the perpetual hunger crisis

Malawi, once again, faces a hunger crisis. Or put another way, its seemingly perpetual hunger crisis is once again taking a turn for the worse. According to a report published this week by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fews Net),...

Morgan Wallen Calls Eric Church After Chair Thrown From Roof, Body Cam Video

Muslim Association of Malawi Urges New Government to Unite Nation After Elections

By Suleman Chitera The Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) has called on the newly elected government of President-Elect Professor Peter Mutharika to prioritize unity and inclusivity in sharing the national cake following the just-ended 2025 Malawi...

ENG KATOTOBWE URGES AFRICAN LEADERS TO RESPECT THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE & ARREST POVERTY

ENG KATOTOBWE URGES AFRICAN LEADERS TO RESPECT THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE & ARREST POVERTY Blantyre, Malawi… Saturday October 4, 2025 Luapula Constituency Member of Parliament, Eng. Chanda Katotobwe, has called on political leaders across Africa to...

PLAN Malawi to implement Moondance project at Dzaleka Camp

An independent development and humanitarian organization-PLAN International Malawi (PIM) has partnership agreement with the UNHCR to implement Moondance Foundation project to July, 2028 targeting children, adolescents and young people aged 12-24...