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Malawi Police promotions spark criticism ahead of September 16 Elections
The Maravi Post
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August 18, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Recent police promotions in the country have ignited widespread debate and concern across political and civil society circles. Civil society organisations and independent analysts have expressed suspicion over the timing and...
Matero Magic set to defend Brave Hearts title as Zambian teams head to Malawi
News Diggers
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August 27, 2025
Zambian champions Matero Magic will be hoping to replicate last year’s success when they return to Lilongwe this weekend for the Brave Hearts International Basketball Challenge, where they will be joined by Munali Suns, Matero Warriors, and NAPSA...
High Court to deliver ruling on MEC judicial review case on Sept 11
The Maravi Post
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September 9, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-High Court judge Chimbizgani Kacheche has scheduled September 11, 2025, to deliver a ruling on the judicial review case concerning the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) decision to deny independent auditors access to its...
80 million additional children benefiting from school meals, reports WFP
The European Times
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September 11, 2025
The number of children receiving school meals through government programs has increased by 20% since 2020, found the last edition of the WfpLighthouse biennial report The school state feeding worldwide. Now, nearly 80 million additional children...
Malawi 2025 Elections: ‘My security lead vehicle seized by government’ – JB
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 19, 2025
Chiradzulu, Malawi. Former Malawian President Joyce Banda has accused the government of seizing the security escort vehicle that typically leads her motorcade, stating that no clear reason was provided for the seizure. Banda made these remarks...
Sovereign Metals positioned as key beneficiary of Japan’s US$7...
Proactive UK
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September 11, 2025
Bulk cargo trains operating on Nacala Corridor. Japan has launched a US$7 billion initiative to develop the Nacala Logistics Corridor, a move that directly supports Malawi’s Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project, with Sovereign Metals Ltd (ASX:SVM,...
Malawi Artists Calls for COSOMA Audit Amid Allegations of Favoritism and Self-Enrichment
Face of Malawi
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August 18, 2025
350 words • approx. 2 min read A storm is brewing in Malawi’s music industry as more artists voice frustration over the Copyright Society of Malawi’s (COSOMA) handling of royalties, accusing the body of favoritism, lack of transparency, and even...
Malawi taps into carbon market
The Times Group Malawi
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August 19, 2025
Malawi has taken a major step towards unlocking climate finance and green investment opportunities with the country’s first ever Carbon Market Framework, which has now been approved. A press release from the Ministry of Natural Resources, dated...
Old Mutual Malawi emerges AMC award’ runner-up in tourism, destination marketing campaign category
The Maravi Post
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August 25, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Old Mutual Malawi Limited was announced as a runner-up in the Tourism and Destination Marketing Campaign category at the Africa Marketing Confederation award held in Ghana on 21 August 2025. Old Mutual was recognised for its...
Sharp Focus: The deafening silence of Malawi’s independent presidential candidates
The Maravi Post
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August 25, 2025
As party-backed presidential candidates blanket Malawi with rallies, promises, and carefully choreographed campaign trails, independent aspirants are missing from the picture. Their absence is not just a logistical gap but a political silence that...
Malawi secures major investment boost from China in economic zone drive
Malawi 24
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August 19, 2025
The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) has wrapped up a high-level investment mission to China with a major win for the country’s industrialisation agenda. Led by Director General Kruger Phiri, the MITC delegation attracted significant...
Hon Mkaka vows continued support for youth in Lilongwe Mpenu
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 26, 2025
By Mabvuto Kalawa, Malawi Freedom Network Correspondent – Nathenje The incumbent Member of Parliament for Lilongwe Mpenu Constituency, Hon. Eisenhower Mkaka of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), has vowed to continue supporting the youth in his...
Discover Malawi: Luxury safari at Kuthengo Camp in Liwonde
The New Zealand Herald
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August 27, 2025
Of course, I’m the one who decided to be decked out completely in white this day. More photographs are taken of this incredible backdrop by the handful of people around me in the following 20 minutes than would be at an entire Instagram influencer...
Malawi 2025 Elections: Communities around Nathenje “sitting on a time bomb
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 20, 2025
Development is often seen as a boon to communities, but in Nathenje and surrounding villages, it is proving to be a double-edged sword. Quarries operating in the area have created employment opportunities for locals. However, these companies have...
Zanaco’s Kaonga, Saizi gets Malawi call up as Chifundo is omitted
ZamFoot
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August 26, 2025
Zanaco duo Robert Saizi and Chawanangwa Kaonga has been named in Malawi’s squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers. The Flames will be away on September 5 against Namibia in Francistown, Botswana. Three days later, they will host Liberia at...
Governance Expert Ollen Mwalubunju Fears Malawi’s September 16 Elections Could be Another Democratic Illusion
Nyasa Times
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August 26, 2025
Malawi’s revered governance and civic education expert Ollen Mwalubunju has expressed fear that the forthcoming September 16 General Elections could be another democratic illusion for Malawians, foretelling that the election is a re-run of failure...
BREAKTHROUGH! Malawi Launches Eagle Nano Urea Fertilizer to Boost Agricultural Productivity
Nyasa Times
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August 26, 2025
Malawi’s agriculture sector is set for a major breakthrough with the official launch of Eagle Nano Urea Liquid Fertilizer, a cutting-edge innovation that promises to transform crop yields while reducing farming costs. The product will be launched...
No pressure to bag first cup as Pirates captain, says Sibisi
Times LIVE
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“With regards to Mbokazi captaining the team, I think he did a fantastic job. For him to do the things he's been doing, not only for Pirates but for the national team too, I say kudos to him; it can only get better for him from here.” Pirates...
Local leaders tipped to champion peace ahead of Tuesday polls
Capital Radio Malawi
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September 11, 2025
Zomba’s Group Village Headman (GVH) Chikanda is calling on fellow local leaders across the country to champion promotion of peace ahead of Tuesday’s general elections. Chikanda said this on Wednesday during an Anti-Electoral Violence Roundtable...
Greenpop partnership boosts Malawi hospital resilience and livelihoods
Cape Town ETC
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August 26, 2025
Greenpop, a local Cape Town-based organisation with roots extending across sub-Saharan Africa, has deepened its partnership with Mulanje Mission Hospital to help communities recover from climate shocks and protect long-term livelihoods on tea...