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President Mutharika appoints Roza Mbilizi as Agriculture Minister, George Patridge as Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism Minister

October 17, 2025

* Mbilizi is former Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) Deputy Commissioner General and was elected as MP for Machinga North representing the DPP * Widely regarded as one of Malawi’s most respected corporate figures, Partridge brings a wealth of experience from the financial and industrial sectors By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed two more ministerial positions, giving the post of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development to Roza Fetch Mbilizi and that of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism…

Living in the shadows: The daily realities of Malawi’s rainbow community

October 17, 2025

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Transgender woman from Mzimba * A survey called ‘Under Wraps’ conducted in 2019 estimated that over 186,000 individuals identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer in Malawi at that time * The number must have likely grown as more people come out despite stigma and legal risk * The survey also revealed that nearly nine in every ten Malawians surveyed at that time described same-sex physical intimacy as “unnatural” and that they would attack an LGBTQI person By…

Former President Bingu wa Mutharika strengthened Malawi-Scotland bilateral partnership in 2005

October 16, 2025

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* As all is set for Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney’s visit to Malawi — a significant opportunity to renew commitments, celebrate progress * And explore future areas of collaborations that align with Malawi’s national development blueprint, MW2063 By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA The Malawi-Scotland bilateral partnership was strengthened by former President late Bingu wa Mutharika in 2005 signed at the Bute House in Edinburgh when he was hosted on a four-day visit at the invitation of former First…

MEC rolls out centidaily countdown to 2030 general election

October 14, 2025

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* The next General Election will take place on the third week of September that year — thus 17th September 2030 as according to Section 67 (1) of the Constitution * Provided that where it is not practicable for the polling day to be held on the Tuesday in the third week of September, the polling shall be held on any day, within seven days from that Tuesday, appointed by MEC Maravi Express After President Arthur Peter Mutharika assumed…

Malawian Dr. Louis Nthenda who made history by inviting Malcolm X to Oxford Union debate in 1964 dies aged 86

October 14, 2025

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Dr. Nthenda (left) with Malcolm X in 1964 * Dr Nthenda has departed in body, but your spirited fight for a better Malawi will always march on. You loved Malawi more than Malawi ever loved you. One day, a better Malawi will sooner than later definitely come * Dr Louis Nthenda, a bastion of intellect, wit, wisdom, knowledge and scholarship, has left us while remaining in us in the memory of things that we can read and recall By Duncan…

AACC Economic Justice and Accountability Champion Rev. Maulidi commends President Mutharika’s decision to relocate some key parastatals back to Blantyre and Zomba

October 13, 2025

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Rev. Maulidi * For Malawi to develop, there is indeed the need to enhance administrative balance that will lead to efficiency as the leadership works towards rebuilding the economy * Let us pray for Malawi and its leadership as the citizenry looks forward to a stable economy for the improvement of their livelihood—Rev. Maulidi By Duncan Mlanjira The All Africa Conference of Churches Economic Justice and Accountability (AACC) Champion, Rev Baxton Maulidi has commended the speed at which the…

President Mutharika relocates MACRA, MEC, MHC headquarters back to Blantyre; Malawi Prisons to Zomba City

October 13, 2025

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* Reversing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration’s decision that was ordered for government institutions to be based in the Capital City * Government is committed to ensuring effective governance, equitable regional development, and enhanced service delivery across the country * There is need to strategically realign and relocate certain government institutions to promote administrative balance and efficiency By Duncan Mlanjira In exercise of his Executive Order, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has relocated headquarters of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA),…

Speaker and Deputy Speakers of Parliament to be elected October 22 as MP’s assemble for orientation and swearing-in

October 9, 2025

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* Under the theme; ‘From Election to Action: Empowering Parliamentarians for Impactful Legislation, Governance and Transformative Leadership’ * Key note opening address to be presented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Fenella Frost * Other speakers include Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Lu Zu and European Union EU Ambassador, His Excellency Daniel Aristi Gaztelumendi By Duncan Mlanjira The Speaker of the National Assembly as well as Deputy Speakers are expected to be elected on Wednesday, October 22 as…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres hails Mutharika’s choice of female Vice-President

October 6, 2025

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* Describes it as a significant step towards achieving gender parity at all levels and encouraging continued efforts to promote women’s participation in governance * African Union Commission and its observers states that the appointment of a woman to the vice-presidency reinforces regional calls for inclusive leadership across Africa * As expectations are high with experts outlining key priorities for Mutharika’s new government administration * Analyst George Chaima commends Mutharika for announcing partial Cabinet appointment of Ministers Mwanamveka and…

ESCOM beats electricity connection target under Malawi Electricity Access Project

October 6, 2025

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* 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 the right path toward achieving universal access to electricity—CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda By Duncan Mlanjira As of Friday, October 3, 2025, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited successfully connected a total of 180,752 households to electricity through the Malawi…