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Gaba magic saves Flames from home heartbreak
Frank “Gabadinho” Mhango once again proved why he is Malawi’s ultimate big-game player, scoring one and creating another as the Flames clawed back from two goals down to snatch a 2–2 draw against Liberia in a fiery FIFA World Cup Qualifier at...

Flames fight back to draw with Liberia in 2026 World Cup Qualifier
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi national football team the Flames, were held to a 2-2 draw by Liberia in an intense FIFA World Cup qualifying match played on Monday at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Liberia took an early lead just three...

High Court dismisses state request to cross-examine former MEC Commissioner Namathanga in pre-election legal challenge
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The High Court has dismissed the state’s bid to cross-examine former Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioner Jean Mathanga. The case involves a judicial review filed by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), UTM, and...

Malawi’s new passport wins global recognition: ICAO-compliant, faster printing, proofs system works
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawians can now travel with confidence after government confirmed that the country’s new passports are fully compliant with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, a milestone that means the documents...

Namibia vs Malawi Prediction and Betting Tips | 5th September 2025
Namibia host Malawi at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in neutral Botswana on Friday for a clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ranked 108th in the world, the Brave Warriors have won and drawn thrice each from six games thus far to accrue...

Malawi fuel crisis threatens ruling party in upcoming September elections
LILONGWE: Early morning queues of vehicles stretch around the lone fuel station in Dedza district, forming one of many overnight petrol lines across Malawi. This scene of frustration over chronic fuel shortages represents a growing political...

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Fischer to prioritize stronger U.S.–Malawi economic ties
The U.S. Embassy in Malawi says the newly appointed U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Malawi, Jonathan Fischer, will focus on strengthening economic and commercial relations as a key leadership priority. The embassy notes that this focus aligns with...

Editorial: Mr President, Why Is Colleen Zamba Still in Office?
Three years. Three years of scandal after scandal, and yet Colleen Zamba remains the Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) — the very person at the heart of Malawi’s fuel and fertilizer disasters. How is it that, despite overwhelming...

Chakwera Invades Lower Shire to Rally Sena Voters
President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera today takes his campaign to the Lower Shire, holding a series of rallies in Nsanje and Chikwawa districts to energise voters ahead of next week’s polls. The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader is expected to...

President Chakwera Launches Campaign Trail in Lilongwe Kumachenga
On Tuesday morning, 2 September 2025, President Lazarus Chakwera officially commenced his campaign activities with a visit to Four Ways in Lilongwe Kumachenga Constituency. The visit marked his initial stop on the campaign trail, signaling the...

Carbon trading takes shape as UAE firm signs market trade with Malawi Govt
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Barely a few weeks after the Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change launched the Carbon Market Framework, the Ministry has signed a carbon market trade agreement with Green Economic Partnership (GEP). This United...

Romanian fertilizer supplier East Bridge at the center of Malawi corruption storm
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Romanian fertilizer supplier East Bridge has come under intense scrutiny following revelations about its insolvency, fraud allegations, and alleged political interference in Malawi. The company was declared insolvent in...

Fertilizer Price Surge in Malawi a “Disaster” for Farmers, Warns Farmers Union
The Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) has sounded the alarm over the continued rise in fertilizer prices, describing the situation as a “disaster” that threatens farmers’ livelihoods, food security, and the national economy. Currently, a 50-kilogramme...

Independent candidate poises to win Lilongwe City Nankhaka parliamentary seat
Independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Lilongwe City Nankhaka constituency Grace Chupa, is poised to win the parliamentary seat come the 16th September, 2025 elections after prominent members who have been with the former legislator Alfred Jiya...

New fertiliser technology, hope for Malawi farmers
In recent years, Malawian farmers have been complaining over the spiraling cost of inorganic fertilizers, with a 50 kilogram (kg) bag now costing above K160,000. This is threatening to drastically reduce agricultural output. The fertiliser crisis...

Malawi SuperExcited: Tay Grin Lines Up Silver Stadium Mega Show With Awilo & Wizkid
The countdown is on! Come 6th September, Silver Stadium will not just host a concert — it will host history, as Malawi braces for Tay Grin’s biggest show yet, featuring Africa’s musical heavyweights Awilo Longomba and Wizkid. Many doubted whether...

Malawi's fuel crisis hangs over upcoming elections
In early morning gloom, a long line of vehicles winds around the lone fuel station in Dedza district in central Malawi, one of many overnight queues for petrol across the country. It is a scene of frustration over chronic petrol shortages and a...

Malawi’s New Passport Wins Global Recognition: ICAO-Compliant, Faster Printing, and Proof the System Works
Malawians can now travel with confidence after government confirmed that the country’s new passports are fully compliant with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, a milestone that means the documents will be recognized and...
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Preview: Namibia vs Malawi - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup 2026 Qualifying clash between Namibia and Malawi, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Namibia will be looking to solidify their second position when they welcome Malawi for their round...

Melania R. Arreaga Appointed Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe
Published on September 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM by Edgar Naitha 94 words • approx. 1 min read The U.S. government has officially appointed Melania R. Arreaga as the new Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe, Malawi. The announcement...