October 16, 2025
Malawi: MCP Is Dying From the Same Disease That Killed Its Government - - Chakwera's Indecision
Dr. Lazarus Chakwera must stop dithering. Malawi has had enough of his slow, hesitant, and overly cautious style of leadership. Five years of indecision at State House cost him… Read more »
Malawi: Nankhumwa Relentless in Pushing His Suitability for Speaker of Parliament
Dr. Kondwani Nankhumwa has intensified his campaign for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly, boldly positioning himself as the most qualified and unifying candidate… Read more »
Malawi: MRA Unveils Electronic Invoicing System to Empower Businesses Nationwide
In a landmark move toward digital transformation, the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is launching its cutting-edge Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) on November 1, 2025. This… Read more »
October 15, 2025
Malawi: Women in Parliament - Rising From 40 to 48 - Progress or Political Plateau?
When the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announced the results of the 2025 Parliamentary Elections, one number stood out -- 48 women elected to the 229-member National Assembly.… Read more »
Malawi: MEC Drowns in 83 Court Petitions After Election Fallout
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is under siege as losing parliamentary candidates from the September 16, 2025, General Election have filed 83 petitions in the High… Read more »
Malawi: Chihana's Swearing-in Stalls--Blue Alliance Left Guessing
The much-anticipated swearing-in of Second Vice-President-designate Enoch Chihana has been pushed to an unknown date, sparking whispers of tension and delay within the newly formed… Read more »
Malawi: Nankhumwa Vs. Suleman - Who Should Be Malawi's Next Speaker of Parliament?
As Malawi gears up for the October 29 elections for Speaker of Parliament, two heavyweights have emerged: Sameer Suleman, the DPP-backed first-time MP for Blantyre City Chigumula,… Read more »
Malawi: Too Much Money, Too Few Goods - Malawi Faces Rising Prices
Malawi is seeing more money in circulation than ever before, and experts warn this could push prices even higher. Read more »
Malawi: Shock in Mangochi - Former DPP MP Arrested for Alleged Murder Plot of Newly Elected MP for Same Constituency
Mangochi is reeling after police arrested former Mangochi Central MP Victoria Kingstone of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), along with three other party members, over… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga, Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Dies At 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and long-time opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has passed away at the age of 80. Reports indicate that he died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in… Read more »
October 14, 2025
Malawi: Malawi's Economy Is Bleeding - but It Can Still Be Saved
Malawi's economy is in serious trouble. Prices are rising, the kwacha is weak, and the country is struggling to buy basic imports like fuel and fertilizer. Behind every statistic… Read more »
Malawi: Blackout Nation - Malawi's Power Crisis Pushes the Country to the Brink
Malawi is sinking deeper into a power crisis that has left homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses in total darkness. The blackouts tormenting the nation are no longer just… Read more »
Malawi: Trillions Spent, Yet Malawi Still Hungry - What Exactly Is the Problem?
Malawi's hunger story is one of paradox and pain -- a nation that spends trillions of kwacha to feed itself, yet its people still queue for maize and battle starvation. Over the… Read more »
Malawi: Post-Election Violence Disrupts Business in Kasungu South
Tension remains high in Kasungu South Constituency following a violent clash on October 9, 2025, in which a group of about ten men allegedly attacked supporters of independent… Read more »
October 13, 2025
Malawi: Mutharika's Relocation Order - Bold Step for Regional Balance or a Snub to the North?
President Arthur Peter Mutharika's Executive Order No. 01 of 2025, directing the relocation of key government institutions from Lilongwe to Blantyre and Zomba, has sparked mixed… Read more »
Southern Africa: Northern Alliance Applauds President Mutharika for Appointing Former Speaker Msowoya As Head of SADC Electoral Mission to Tanzania
The Northern Alliance has hailed President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for appointing former Speaker of the Malawi Parliament, Right Honourable Richard Msowoya, as Head of… Read more »
Malawi: Freeze or Fumble? Govt's Parastatal Hiring Ban Tests Balance Between Discipline and Disruption
In a move that has sent shockwaves across Malawi's public sector, the new administration has ordered an immediate suspension of all recruitments and major procurements in… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command - Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes As Chief Whip
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has begun assembling his parliamentary leadership team, signalling a firm grip on legislative control as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)… Read more »
Malawi: Mtambo Dismisses Social Media Claims Linking Him to Planned Anti-Govt Protests
Former Minister of Civic Education and National Unity Timothy Mtambo has dismissed as false and misleading social media reports linking him to alleged plans for demonstrations… Read more »
Malawi: Is Sameer Suleman Fit to Be Malawi's Next Speaker of Parliament?
The Speaker of Parliament is one of the most powerful offices in Malawi's democracy--entrusted with enforcing parliamentary order, ensuring impartiality, upholding decorum, and… Read more »
October 10, 2025
Malawi: DPP MP Noel Lipipa Condemns DPP Hooligans On Kasakula - 'These Thugs Do Not Represent S'
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament Noel Lipipa has issued a fierce condemnation of the barbaric attack on Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director… Read more »
Malawi: Police Launch Manhunt After Suspected Arson At Chombe Rubber Plantation
Police in Nkhata Bay have launched a manhunt for unknown individuals suspected of setting fire to rubber trees at the Chombe Rubber Plantation in the district. Read more »
Malawi: CDH Investment Bank Handover K10m Cheque to Parliament to Support Capacity Building of New MPs
CDH Investment Bank has supported Malawi Parliament with K10 million towards the orientation and training of new Members of Parliament (MP's) scheduled to take place from 13 to… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Leaders Challenge Machinga Likwenu Election Results in Court
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leaders for the Eastern region, Bright Msaka and MacDonald Makanjira, have filed a petition in the High Court seeking to nullify the… Read more »
Malawi: A Chronicle of Former President Chakwera's Overseas Engagements - Were They Worth It?
Former President Lazarus Chakwera's tenure was marked by extensive international travel, with numerous trips aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and seeking foreign… Read more »
