Today’s Editorial: Violence in MCP primaries threatens Malawi’s electoral integrity

The recent reports of violence and disputes during the Mzimba Central constituency primaries of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) present a disturbing reality that must not be ignored. While primary elections are a cornerstone of intra-party democracy, their …

Malawi shines globally as 13 students secure prestigious Indonesian scholarships

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi has made a significant mark on the global academic stage after 13 of its students were awarded the prestigious Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship by the Government of Indonesia. This fully-funded program is a …

Malawi’s soaring trade deficit raises red flags for the economy

Malawi’s trade deficit has widened by a staggering 28 percent, reaching an alarming MK2 trillion, according to the latest figures released by the Reserve Bank of Malawi. This sharp increase is largely attributed to a surge in imports, which grew by 23 …

Malawi at crossroads: Calls for grand opposition electoral alliance ahead of September 16 polls builds up

By Yongo wa Yongo also known as Emmanuel Mwanyongo Malawi stands at a critical juncture – a juncture defined by a deepening crisis of leadership, politics and governance. It is against this backdrop that I write, in my personal capacity as a concerned …

Biyela defends Malawi’s Mhango’s recruitment amid lifestyle concerns

PRETORIA-(MaraviPost)-Richards Bay FC chairperson Sifiso Jomo Biyela has defended the recruitment of Malawian striker Gabadinho Mhango, dismissing concerns about his partying past. Biyela believes that a player’s personal life shouldn’t affect their …

Amy Diaz Bids farewell, calls for democratic values in Malawi’s 2025 elections

Lilongwe, Malawi – July 11, 2025 – The outgoing United States Chargé d’Affaires to Malawi, Amy Diaz, has held farewell meetings with several opposition party presidential contenders, urging them to uphold democratic principles and maintain peace ahead of …

World AFP UNESCO adds Cameroon, Malawi sites to heritage list

Two cultural sites, in Cameroon and Malawi, were added Friday to the UNESCO World Heritage List, said the organisation, which has made boosting Africa's representation a priority. The Diy-Gid-Biy landscape of the Mandara Mountains, in the far north of …

Malawi Lands $12 Billion Chinese Deal To Boost Mining And Balance Regional Influence

The Southeastern African country has secured $12 billion in mining and infrastructure investments from China. The deals, signed under Malawi’s Minister of Mining, Ken Zikhale Reeves Ng'oma, could elevate the landlocked country in the global commodity …

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary Report, 11 July 2025

Team Malawi earns more gold medals in Namibia

By Peter Fote in Windhoek, Namibia: The gods continued smiling on mother Malawi yesterday at the African Union Region 5 Games in Namibia with three gold medals in the bag, bringing the total of top finishes to six. Malawi’s first gold medal of the day came …