Mutharika sworn in as Malawi’s 7th President

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has officially taken his oath of office as the seventh President of the Republic of Malawi. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre before a packed...

ZAMBIA’S MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE HON. REUBEN MTOLO REPRESENTS PRESIDENT HAKAİNDE HICHILEMA AT MALAWI PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

ZAMBIA’S MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE HON. REUBEN MTOLO REPRESENTS PRESIDENT HAKAİNDE HICHILEMA AT MALAWI PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Reuben Mtolo, has arrived in Blantyre, Malawi, to represent President Hakainde Hichilema...

Peter Mutharika is sworn in as Malawi president in political comeback at the age of 85

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Peter Mutharika was sworn in as Malawi’s president Saturday after a political comeback at the age… BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Peter Mutharika was sworn in as Malawi’s president Saturday after a political comeback at the age of...

Electric Atmosphere at Kamuzu Stadium as Malawians Gather for Historic Swearing-In Ceremony

The atmosphere at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre is electric, filled with jubilation and anticipation. As the clock struck 6 a.m., thousands of enthusiastic Malawians from all walks of life had already gathered at the stadium gates. They were eager to...

Kamuzu Stadium Bursts with Energy as Malawians Gather for Prof. Peter Mutharika’s Swearing-In

The atmosphere at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre is electric, with a sense of jubilation and anticipation hanging in the air. As the clock struck 6 a.m., thousands of enthusiastic Malawians from all walks of life had already converged on the stadium...

Malawi’s insurance sector adapts amid rapid changes, upcoming conference set to tackle challenges

As Malawi’s insurance sector undergoes rapid changes, including the entry of banks into the market, the upcoming Insurance Institute of Malawi (IIM) annual conference is set to provide a platform for dialogue and solutions. The upcoming Insurance...

Mining haunted by exploitation, dubious contracts

In the gold-rich fields of Kasungu Districts, villagers dig with bare hands in collapsing tunnels, risking death for a few grammes of gold. Women cook over smoky fires and children fetch water while men pound rocks under the blazing sun. On...

Putting Trade and Investment at the Heart of Malawi’s New Administration

Malawi has a precious window of opportunity. With His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika returning to the Presidency, the national conversation must pivot—decisively—towards jobs, exports and investment. Trade and investment are not one...

CORNELIUS MWEETWA DEFENDS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S RECORD, REJECTS MALAWI PARALLELS

MWEETWA DEFENDS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S RECORD, REJECTS MALAWI PARALLELS Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has dismissed suggestions that Malawi’s recent electoral outcome could influence Zambia, describing such claims as misguided....

Areximbank allocates US$100 million to NBS Bank Plc Malawi 

Staff Writer African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a facility agreement with NBS Bank Plc Malawi to provide a US$100 million Afreximbank Trade Facilitation Programme (AFTRAF) line of credit. The facility will support NBS Bank’s...

Upbeat for Malawi ahead Brazil’s COP30 summit

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Dr Yusuf Mkungula has urged those scheduled to attend Thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...

Malawi Liverpool Wellcome researcher wins KUHeS Research Excellence Award

Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme researcher, Dr. Akuzike Kalizang’oma, has been named Male Early Career Researcher of the Year at the KUHeS Research Excellence Awards, held as part of this year’s Research Dissemination Conference in Blantyre....

Malawi urged to confront development gaps as researchers call for evidence-based policy

Health researchers are raising the alarm on gaps in Malawi’s child development and healthcare systems, as the 4th Research Dissemination Conference, organized by the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) gets underway in Blantyre. The...

Malawi’s social protection value on the decline—UN

The United Nations (UN) has said the value of Malawi’s social cash transfer continues to erode in the face of prevailing macro-fiscal challenges. The challenges, being exacerbated by high inflation rate at 28.2 percent, exchange rate pressures and...

Malawi goes thirsty as temperatures rise

In Dame Village, fetching water is a daily struggle. Every morning, Nasimita Lingilirani, 45, join sa procession of weary women and children with buckets, jerry cans and fading hope. They march to the village’s only borehole, praying it still has...

Fuel Price Hike Pushes Minibus Fares Beyond Reach as Malawians Struggle Under Rising Costs

Malawians are reeling under the weight of yet another wave of price hikes after the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) announced a sharp increase in fuel pump prices this week. Less than 24 hours after the adjustment, minibus operators...

Malawi can reduce fuel costs by diversifying import sources through regional fuel pooling—economic analyst Thomas Ngoma

* This will allow negotiating bulk procurement contracts with favourable terms. Malawi must invest in expanding the capacity of strategic fuel reserves to buffer against global price shocks * Transport infrastructure enhancements, especially rail...

Neno Police Arrest Apex Construction Worker Over Theft of Fuel & Batteries Wealth K5 Million

Published on October 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM by Edgar Naitha 135 words • approx. 1 min read Police in Neno District have arrested 45-year-old Boniface Raphael on suspicion of stealing goods worth over K5 million from Apex Construction Company, where...

Malawians to Dig Deeper as MERA Hikes Fuel Prices

205 words • approx. 2 min read Malawians will have to dig deeper into their pockets as the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced sharp increases in petrol and diesel prices, effective October 1, 2025. According to MERA, the pump...

Malawian Musician ‘Emmie Deebo’ Awards Scholarships to 115 Students

280 words • approx. 2 min read Malawian musician Emmie Deebo has fulfilled her pledge to support struggling students through the Emmie Deebo Scholarship Fund, with 115 beneficiaries officially announced today. The initiative, which was first...