UNAids U-turns on Malawi exit

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and Aids (UNAids) has reversed its decision to leave Malawi and coordinate affairs from Zimbabwe. The development has since brought excitement among stakeholders in the HIV and Aids response as the...

The economic impact of digitising Zimbabwe’s sungura music

Sungura music, a vibrant fusion of traditional Zimbabwean sounds and contemporary influences, has long been a staple of the country's cultural identity. As the music industry faces challenges, digitising sungura music presents a unique opportunity...

DPP Crackdown Begins: Police Seal Off NEEF Headquarters in Lilongwe

The winds of change are blowing harshly through Malawi’s corridors of power. Barely weeks after the September 16 elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has launched its first major crackdown — shutting down the National Economic...

Namibia Beat Malawi by Eight Wickets in ICC T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025 Match 11; Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Jonathan Smit Shine as Help NAM Secure Easy Win

The Namibia national cricket team thrashed the Malawi national cricket team by eight wickets in match 11 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2025 on Tuesday, September 30. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton of Namibia was adjudged Player of the Match for...

Stop the Blame Game: Malawi’s Crisis, Not the Secretary General, Decided the Election

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) members, it’s time for a sobering reality check. In the wake of the September 16, 2025, presidential elections, there has been a tendency to assign blame to the Office of the Secretary General for our defeat. This...

From Malawi to the World: Ben Phiri Named USC Global Health Fellow

Malawian politician and former Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Ben Phiri, has been singled out by the prestigious University of Southern California (USC) as a Global Health Communication Leadership Fellow, cementing his...

Artists embrace live broadcasts via social media

The dawn in of social media has inspired innovations and new methods of sending information. Public figures, including artists and journalists are embracing social media live platforms to interact with their audiences directly. From news coverage,...

Ayuba James Sparks Outrage: Wants Malawi Elections Every 8 Years, Not 5

Nkhotakota Central MP-elect and renowned lawyer Ayuba James has dropped a political bombshell, announcing his intention to push for a constitutional amendment that would extend Malawi’s election cycle from five years to eight years. Ayuba Fresh...

OPINION | Why Tay Grin is Fully Ripe to be Presidential Advisor on Arts and Culture

Malawi stands at a cultural crossroads. Our heritage is rich, our music and arts are vibrant, yet our government has largely left these assets untapped in national development. In a country where tourism, culture, and creative industries could...

Malawi Veep Elect Jane Ansah forgives critics, reveals family trauma from 2019 Elections

….A Story of Forgiveness and Family Pain BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Vice President-elect, Justice Dr. Jane Ansah, says she has forgiven and holds no grudge against those who insulted her and her family during the turbulent aftermath of the 2019...

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’s 2025 elections a benchmark for credibility and transparency in the SADC Region

* The political and security environment before, during, and immediately after polling day was calm—SADC electoral observation mission * Counting and results management processes were orderly, with results forms duly signed, copies distributed to...

Spirit's Monday chasing KC's Chawinga as NWSL Golden Boot race heats up

Leonard Solms CloseJack of all sporting trades. Author of my 11-year-old self's fantasy story about his road to FIFA World Cup glory. Perfecting the art of writing about people who do what I said I was going to do. Oct 2, 2025, 07:36 AM ET...

Malawi must carry forward from peaceful elections— PEFENAP

The People’s Federation for National Peace and Development (PEFENAP) has urged Malawi to build on the lessons from the just-ended elections, saying citizen power, strong institutions, and stakeholder unity were key to ensuring a peaceful and...

A postmortem analysis of Dr. Lazarus Chakwera’s Presidency in Malawi

* As odd as reverting to APM seems, Chakwera’s incompetence rendered it inevitable. It is hoped that he reflects deeply — perhaps retiring or undergoing profound transformation * He should prioritise tangible actions over rhetoric. Malawi requires...

Why Malawi Needs a Second Vice President: Justice Mwaungulu’s Case for Internal Checks in the Presidency

Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice Dunstan Mwaungulu, has weighed in on the ongoing debate about the office of the Second Vice President, making a compelling case for its importance in Malawi’s constitutional order. His reflections come as...

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B Feud Explodes as Kids Get Dragged Into Online Wa

251 words • approx. 2 min read The long-running beef between American rap queens Nicki Minaj and Cardi B has taken a shocking new turn after the two traded explosive insults online this week with family members being pulled into the drama. It all...

Parliament Without Clear Majority: Will Independents Define the Balance of Power in the House?

The 16th September General Election has produced a fragmented Parliament where independents, not political parties, are set to become the decisive force in shaping Malawi’s legislative agenda. Parliament has sent back report to committee Final...

Abida Mia Accused of Ordering Transformer Removal After Defeat in Chikwawa Nkombezi

The defeated Member of Parliament for Chikwawa Nkombezi Constituency, who also served as a cabinet minister in President Lazarus Chakwera’s Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration, Abida Mia, has come under fire for allegedly directing...

Kalahari: Original African Art At America’s Largest Waterparks

Left to right: Todd Nelson III, Todd Nelson Jr., Natasha Lucke, Shari Nelson, sculptor Godwill Ruona, Todd Nelson, and Ruona's assistant Eddie Zimunya in front of an ironwood elephant sculpture by Ruona acquired by the Nelsons at Victoria Falls...