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...

What happened in Malawi can’t happen in Zambia next year, UPND has worked – Mweetwa

What happened in Malawi can’t happen in Zambia next year, UPND has worked – Mweetwa CHIEF Government Spokesperson and Information and Media Minister Cornelius Mweetwa says it is “unfashionable” for opposition leaders to suggest that what happened...

Former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe’s son appears in court on drug charge

* Police searched a black sling bag he was wearing at the time and allegedly found two small sachets of cannabis * Following the incident, police said in a statement that five people in a “syndicate linked to him” were also arrested By Shingai...

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....

Thieves Must Face the Law” — DPP Rejects Amnesty Calls

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has said that anyone who has stolen government money will not be forgiven or given amnesty. DPP spokesperson Shadreck Namalomba made the remarks after some civil society groups suggested that giving looters a...

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...

3 Sadc Presidents to attend APM inauguration

The Joint Transition Team says preparations for the inauguration of President-elect Peter Mutharika and Vice-President-elect Jane Ansah tomorrow are at an advanced stage with leaders from three countries confirmed confirming attendance. During a...

Sri Lankan foreign minister opposes United Nations HRC investigation into human rights abuses

Addressing the 60th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on September 8, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath declared that Colombo was “opposed to any external mechanism imposed on the country, such as the Sri Lanka...

“Cabinet appointments must be based expertise over politics”-Analyst George Phiri tells Mutharika

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Political analyst George Phiri has urged the newly elected president Peter Mutharika to prioritize expertise over political loyalty when appointing cabinet ministers. He emphasized that Malawi’s economic and development...

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...

Former Presidents to share stage at Mutharika’s historic inauguration

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPos)-All of Malawi’s former Heads of State are expected to grace the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of President-Elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Stadium this Saturday. Secretary to the Treasury, Hetherwick...

Kentucky’s governor on the shutdown and political divisions

Andy Beshear is widely popular in red state Kentucky and he’s considering a run for president. The Democratic governor sat for an interview with NPR’s Steve Inskeep and talked about the federal government shutdown, political divisions, tariffs and...

Malawi officially confirms its participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade

BELGRADE - The east African state of Malawi has officially confirmed its participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade, joining 120 other countries that will be presenting their renditions of the event's main theme, Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for...

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...

Malawian referee Godfrey Nkhakananga to officiate World Cup qualifier

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawian referee Godfrey Nkhakananga has been handed a major international assignment as FIFA has appointed him to officiate a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G qualifier between Somalia and Algeria scheduled for 9 October...

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...

Kamphangala calls government to investigate K3 trillion stolen

A Malawi Congress Party (MCP) diehard of Mvera in Dowa district Mr. Rodgers Kamphangala, says he has learnt with a great shock and dismay over media reports that the MCP led government of out- going President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has stolen K3...

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...