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From Stage to State House: How Tay Grin Could Redefine Arts and Culture Leadership in Malawi
Why the Nyau King’s vision makes him the perfect Presidential Advisor on Arts and Culture The Nyau king Tay Grin: When conversations arise about the creative economy in Malawi, one name consistently towers above the noise — Limbani Kalilani,...

Silver Strikers Blow the Whistle on Malawi’s Officiating Chaos
Enough is enough — that’s the message from champions Silver Strikers after lodging an official complaint to the Super League of Malawi (Sulom) and the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) over what they describe as “disgraceful” and “biased”...

Lindian completes final prep, REE mining scheduled for early next year
Lindian Resources has wrapped up early development works program at its giant Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi with mining its 23.7Mt at 2.9 per cent total rare earths oxide (TREO) probable ore reserve to commence in January 2026. The...

Airtel Malawi Scores in Fight Against Fibre Cable Vandalism
Airtel Malawi plc has reported significant progress in its efforts to combat fibre cable vandalism, following the arrest of a suspect in Area 3, Lilongwe, in September. Mphatso Manda, Director of Networks at Airtel Malawi, announced the...

Facing a crisis, Malawi secures World Bank financing to obtain essential imports
In October 2024, the instrument was used to fund the first transaction: US$1 million to import 1,500 metric tons of fertilizer. The timing could not have been better. The loan came just before the rainy season, when farmers plant crops such as...

Malawi explores Egypt’s experience in free zone management
The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) hosted a delegation from the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre to learn from Egypt’s experience in managing free and investment zones. The visit took place within the framework of...

Gangata: The Young Malawian Strategist Who Redefined Malawi’s Central Region Politics
At under forty years of age, Alfred Gangata has emerged as one of the defining figures of Malawi’s new political generation. His appointment as Minister of State by President Arthur Peter Mutharika crowns a rapid rise built on drive, discipline,...

Mutharika Assembles Experienced Team to Revive Malawi’s Economy and Strengthen Governance
Newly elected Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced a team of experienced officials and political leaders to guide his administration through a period of economic recovery and institutional reform. The appointments, viewed as both...

Joseph Mwanamvekha: Restoring Confidence and Charting a New Path for Malawi’s Economy
Can Joseph Mwanamvekha steady Malawi’s shaky economy? His comeback as Finance Minister has sparked hope — and pressure. With experience, discipline, and a no-nonsense approach, he faces the ultimate test: to turn crisis into confidence and restore...

Airtel Malawi applauds joint efforts in combating network vandalism
Airtel Malawi has praised the collaborative efforts between its team, the Malawi Police Service, the media, and the general public in the fight against the vandalism of its fiber infrastructure. The commendation was made during a media briefing on...

Gambia, Malawi, Zambia: New US visa bond imposes financial barrier
- Advertisement - In the latest news, the United States Department of State has begun to issue visa bonds to the citizens of The Gambia, Malawi, and Zambia which directly alters the B1/B2 applications. Gambian passport holders having their...

Malawian Artists Unite in Support of ‘Small Wifey’ Following Private Nud3 Leak
359 words • approx. 2 min read In a powerful show of solidarity, prominent Malawian artists Stich Fray, Henry Czar, and Queen Sheba have joined forces to support model and video vixen “Small Wifey” following the unauthorized leak of her private...

Malawi Actor Kelvin ‘Kell-Z Ngoma’ Says He’s Being Blackmailed Over S3x Tape – Refuses to Pay Up
Published on October 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM by Evance Kapito 222 words • approx. 2 min read Malawian actor and part-time musician Kelvin Max Ngoma better known as Kellz, says someone’s trying to shake him down with a leaked sex tape … but he’s not...

The legality of appointing Richard Luhanga as Malawi Police Chief: Why allegations alone can’t disqualify a public officer
…Why constitutional safeguards, due process, and the presumption of innocence must prevail over public speculation in Malawi’s governance debates LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The appointment of Richard Luhanga as Malawi’s new Inspector General of Police...

Windfall on Dedza Dynamos as Prophet Bushiri pumps MK1.2bn sponsorship
By Edwin Mbewe LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)–Prophet Shepherd Bushiri on October 7, 2025, unveiled a MK1.2 billion sponsorship for TNM Super League outfit Dedza Dynamos Football Club. The contract signing between Goshen City and Dedza Dynamos FC took...
ESCOM beats electricity connection target under Malawi Electricity Access Project
* We are proud of this milestone, which demonstrates ESCOM’s unwavering commitment to expanding access to electricity and improving the quality of life for Malawians * Surpassing our target ahead of schedule is a clear indication that we are on...

Malawi Government Shake-Up: Mutharika Unveils New Cabinet
Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced his first batch of Cabinet and senior government appointments in what is being described as a decisive move to strengthen leadership and restore stability across key sectors of the Malawian...

September’s 50 top ASX mining stocks
Precious metals boom powers top resources stocks in September Antimony hunter Red Mountain Mining takes top spot for the biggest monthly stock gain Dreadnought Resources and Felix Gold also make the podium But it was an emerging antimony (and...

LUANAR gets over $3 million agricultural transformation centre to boost research and development
The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) has received a state-of-the-art Agricultural Transformation Centre worth over $3 million (approximately K5.1 billion) from the Global Action to End Smoking. This marks a major...

Tea, tobacco sales boost Malawi’s export earnings – RBM Monthly Report
Malawi’s key export commodities—tea and tobacco—registered mixed performance in July 2025, with tobacco sales driving higher export earnings while tea production dipped, according to the latest economic report. This is contained in the July issue...