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Malawi Journalists Shine at SADC Media Awards; Minister Mumba Excited: “It’s a Symbol Malawi Can Compete Globally”
Nyasa Times
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August 18, 2025
Malawi celebrated a proud moment on the regional stage as three of its journalists finished as runners-up at the 2025 Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Media Awards. The accolades spanned Photojournalism, Radio, and Television, with Roy...
“Lilongwe Roars for Chakwera” – President Hails Record Voter Registration as Momentum Builds
Nyasa Times
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August 18, 2025
President Lazarus Chakwera stormed Lilongwe on Monday with fiery praise for residents who have turned up in record numbers to register for the September 16 elections — a show of political muscle that signals growing momentum for the Malawi...
Malawi Records Significant Improvement in 2025 JCE Pass Rates: Ministry Reports 77.61% Overall
Nyasa Times
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August 18, 2025
The Ministry of Education has announced a notable improvement in the 2025 Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) examination results, with 122,977 candidates passing out of the 158,451 who sat the exams, translating to an overall pass rate of...
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 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...
U.S. tightens visa rules for Nigerian travelers with mandatory social media disclosure
Business Insider Africa
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August 18, 2025
This new measure, which extends across most non-immigrant visa categories, reflects Washington’s growing emphasis on digital footprint checks as a tool for national security and immigration vetting. According to the disclosure on the UN mission’s...
Maize Prices Soar to K85,000 per 50Kg, Pushing Malawians to the Brink
Nyasa Times
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August 18, 2025
Malawians are reeling as maize prices skyrocket, with a 50-kilogram bag now fetching a staggering K85,000, up from K60,000 just a few months ago. The sharp rise is tightening the noose around low-income families, forcing some to take drastic...
“We are voting Muchimbulimbuli,” Kabambe Blasts ‘Blind Voting’, Urges Malawians to Choose Vision Over Tribe
Nyasa Times
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August 18, 2025
UTM presidential candidate Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has launched a scathing attack on Malawi’s voting culture, warning that many citizens continue to vote “blindly” based on tribe or origin instead of vision and policies. In a strong statement on...
‘Nasty C’ Set to Headline Gwamba’s “Wanted Tour” Grand Finale in Lilongwe
Face of Malawi
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August 18, 2025
Published on August 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM by Evance Kapito 184 words • approx. 1 min read Multi-Award-winning South African hip-hop star Nasty C is returning to Malawi on 30 November 2025 to thrill fans at the grand finale of Gwamba’s Wanted Tour....
Mumba hails Malawi media success in Sadc awards
The Nation Malawi
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August 18, 2025
Minister of Trade and Industry Vitumbiko Mumba has hailed Malawi’s strong performance at the 2025 Southern Afarica Development Community (Sadc) Media Awards where three entries finished as runners-up. Malawi emerged runners-up awards in...
The Rise of Nir Gess: Malawi’s Honorary Consul to Israel Under the Spotlight
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 17, 2025
Malawi’s Honorary Consul to Israel, Nir Gess, has once again made headlines—this time as a nominee for the Honorary Consul of the Year 2025 in Israel Award, bestowed by the Ambassadors’ Club of Israel. The recognition, while prestigious, has also...
Media watchdogs urged to sue MBC over alleged bias
The Nation Malawi
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August 16, 2025
Some participants at a Chisankho Watch meeting in Lilongwe yesterday called on the Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi and the Media Council of Malawi (MCM) to take legal action against the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). They...
Matemachani shines at Africa Fashion Week London
Zimbabwe Independent
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For founder Rumbidzai Samantha Matemachani, the programme proved transformative, accelerating her brand’s growth and equipping her with the tools to seize international opportunities Zimbabwean fashion house Rungano Rwedu, known for its handmade...
Faith Mussa complains of attacks for criticising Cosoma board
Malawi 24
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August 18, 2025
Musician Faith Mussa says he has been subjected to personal attacks after criticising the Copyright Society of Malawi (Cosoma) board, particularly the chairperson Reverend Chimwemwe Mhango, for benefiting from the government arts fund. Writing on...
Malawi Police guarantees journalists’ safety ahead of September 16 Polls
The Maravi Post
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August 15, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has guaranteed the safety on journalists ahead of September 16 General Elections. The service has also called on the media practitioners, journalists to priotise their safety during volatile...
Malawi on the verge of celebrating its first dollar billionaire: Thom Mpinganjira
The Maravi Post
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August 15, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi could soon celebrate its first dollar billionaire as Thom Mpinganjira, the founder of FDH Financial Holdings, has seen his fortune soar to $1.12 billion. The surge in his wealth follows a remarkable 365 percent...
‘Teen Mom’ Star Javi Marroquin and Wife Lauren Comeau Expecting 3rd Child
The Maravi Post
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August 18, 2025
Teen Mom alum Javi Marroquin and wife Lauren Comeau are set to welcome their third child. Marroquin, 32, took to Instagram on Sunday, August 17, to share the couple’s happy news. “The best honeymoon souvenir. So grateful to be doing this again...
ANALYSIS | From Kasungu to Capital Hill: Why Chithyola’s Rise Terrifies His Enemies
Nyasa Times
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August 18, 2025
In Malawi’s political corridors, one name has become both a rallying cry for hope and a lightning rod for envy — Hon. Simplex Chithyola Banda. The Finance Minister, legislator for Kasungu South, and loyal ally of President Lazarus McCarthy...
Malawi's restless youth challenged to vote in September polls
Times-Georgian
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At a rally of pounding drums and ululating women, star Malawian rapper Fredokiss urged young people to vote in next month's elections despite their disenchantment with the government and the choice of main presidential candidates, all aged over...
Karonga CSOs, media urged to join efforts in peace building
Malawi 24
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August 16, 2025
The Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM), through its Fighting Inequality Project, has called on civil society organisations (CSOs) and the media in Karonga District to collaborate in raising awareness on peacebuilding ahead of the September...