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

October 3, 2025

* 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 Nyoka & Danai Nesta Kupemba, BBC The son of Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe has appeared in a Harare court charged with drug possession. Robert Mugabe Jr, 33, was arrested on Wednesday morning as he…

Notable MPs back in august House include Kaliati, Bande, Mkaka, Gwengwe, Kunkuyu, Namalomba, Mkumba, Lipipa

October 2, 2025

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* Old guards include Mwanamveka, Chaponda, Enoch Chihana, Jappie Mhango, Khumbo Kachale, Nankhumwa, Vuwa Kaunda, Mchacha, Kutsaira * Making their debut include popular music artist, Skeffa Mlongoti Chimoto; Paulosi Norman Chisale; journalist Tailos Bakili; prominent female golfer, Roza Mbilizi * As well as Kamlepo Kalua’s son, Fred Fredokis Kalua and former NGORA executive director, Edward Chileka-Banda, among others By Duncan Mlanjira Notable Members of Parliament (MPs) that have managed to earn the trust and confidence of constituents to represent…

Chakwera applauded for his decision to attend Mutharika inauguration as democratic maturity

October 1, 2025

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* First, he conceded defeat, and now he has chosen to attend the ceremony. This sets an example for future leaders especially for our young ones, that peaceful transitions are possible * Chakwera to attend together with his Vice-President Michael Usi along with former presidents Bakili Muluzi and Joyce Banda By Judith Maluwa, MANA Political analyst Caesar Kondowe has described President Lazarus Chakwera’s decision to attend the inauguration of President-elect Peter Mutharika and Vice-President-elect Jane Ansah as a historic…

President-elect Mutharika warns those found abusing transition period to be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law

October 1, 2025

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* After receiving reports that some government officials are abusing the transition period to push through questionable contracts and payments * Also alludes to that the government officials are engaging in corrupt practices and carrying out irregular promotions, recruitments and transfers By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the swearing in as the 7th President of the Republic of Malawi, President-elect Arthur Peter Mutharika indicates that he has received reports that some government officials are abusing the transition period “to push…

Malawi can reduce fuel costs by diversifying import sources through regional fuel pooling—economic analyst Thomas Ngoma

October 1, 2025

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* This will allow negotiating bulk procurement contracts with favourable terms. Malawi must invest in expanding the capacity of strategic fuel reserves to buffer against global price shocks * Transport infrastructure enhancements, especially rail links to Mozambican ports, can cut logistics costs. We also need digitising procurement and distribution systems to curb inefficiencies and leakages By Duncan Mlanjira As observers contend that the decision by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to increase fuel pump prices effective today, October 1,…

Walter Nyamilandu pledges to advance governance lessons from football administration to foster progress for people of Nsanje South West

October 1, 2025

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* As an executive member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), I have the privilege of representing Malawi at continental level, advancing leadership, governance, and development across Africa * Together we can build a stronger, fairer, and more prosperous Malawi. Let’s walk his path of unity, change, and progress together By Duncan Mlanjira Having been officially declared as the winner of September 16 Parliamentary election for Nsanje South West, former Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu-Manda…

Airtel Africa’s AI-powered spam alert service detects over 205 million spam SMSs in 6 months including Malawi

September 30, 2025

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* In 13 of its markets — including Malawi where the service detected over 8 million spam SMS messages cumulatively * Kenya recorded the highest spam volume with 68 million messages flagged followed by Tanzania (47 million) and Zambia (33 million) * Overall, there has been a 12% reduction in spam messages since the launch of the Airtel Africa SPAM Alert service — with Nigeria recording the highest drop of 84% By Duncan Mlanjira More than 205 million spam…

MEC to conduct parliamentary re-elections in four constituencies

September 30, 2025

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MEC chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja * Blantyre West Constituency was halted following the death of a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate, Michael Isaac Chisala * In Nkhotakota Liwaladzi, the process was paused after candidate Daniel Binda petitioned the court to review MEC’s decision to reject his nomination papers, citing underpayment of nomination fees * While results in Lilongwe Mtandire-Mtsiriza Constituency, although voting took place, were nullified following a complaint regarding the handling of invalid votes * * Which were…

Kamuzu family members lose their Parliamentary seats in Kasungu to independent candidates

September 30, 2025

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* Former finance minister, Ken Kandodo; former health minister, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda and former 1st deputy speaker of Parliament, Madalitso Kazombo * All representing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) along with Mike Bango and Paul Nkhoma who lost to People’s Party and DPP candidates * By Duncan Mlanjira Three family members of the country’s first Head of State, late Ngwazi Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda — Ken Kandodo, Khumbize Kandodo-Chiponda and Madalitso Kazombo — have lost their Parliamentary seats in Kasungu…

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

September 29, 2025

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* 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 leaders who truly deliver Maravi Express A concerned and a heartbroken Malawian has delved deep into outgoing President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s administration, which he has shared on social media as follows: As an ordinary Malawian deeply disappointed by the outcomes of recent…