Malawi U-17 coach Chatama confident ahead of COSAFA clash with Zambia

NORTON-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Under-17 national football team head coach, Enos Chatama, has expressed confidence that his side is fully prepared to take on Zambia in their crucial COSAFA U-17 Championship match scheduled for Sunday at Hearts Stadium...

WA rare earths experts to maximise Lindian Malawi development

Lindian Resources executive director Zac Komur said: “Stage 1 is in delivery following our approval of the final investment decision, with first production targeted in 2026. With approvals already in place for the stage 2 expansion, appointing DRA...

Cotton output, revenue tumble

Malawi’s cotton output has taken a significant hit, plummeting by 25 percent to 6 000 metric tonnes (MT) this season down from 8 000MT last year, data show. This drastic decline starkly contracts with the projected 22 000MT, dealing a harsh blow...

Mutharika takes early lead over Chakwera in Malawi election

Malawi's former president, Peter Mutharika, has taken an early lead in this week's election, in which he faced off against incumbent Lazarus Chakwera. Meanwhile, Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja has cautioned...

Donors plan funding cuts to Malawi beyond 2027—UN

The United Nations says beyond 2027, most donors are already signalling reduction in their funding to Malawi, which will put a further strain on sustainability of social sector spending. The move comes at a time most development partners have...

Former President Chakwera has vacated Kamuzu Palace and now relocated to his private house in Salima

BREAKING NEWS….. Outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera has started packing and moving his belongings from Kamuzu Palace to his private residence. As at 22:30, a second Van was loading getting ready to depart for Chakwera’s private residence to drop...

Peter Mutharika leads Malawi presidential race with 66% of votes

LILONGWE: Former President Peter Mutharika has established a commanding lead over incumbent Lazarus Chakwera in Malawi’s presidential election according to provisional results. Mutharika secured approximately 66% of valid votes from 24 of the...

ANALYSIS | When History Speaks: From Zambia 1991 to Malawi Today

In October 1991, Zambia experienced one of Africa’s most dramatic political transitions. Barely 90 days before the election, President Kenneth Kaunda (KK) appeared supremely confident. For 27 years, UNIP had ruled without challenge. Opposition...

Kabambe Concedes Malawi Election, Congratulates Mutharika on Victory

LILONGWE — Dalitso Kabambe, the UTM Party’s presidential candidate, has conceded defeat in Malawi’s general election and congratulated former president Peter Mutharika on what appears to be a decisive victory. In a statement released late on...

Japan to train 30,000 Africans on AI; Malawi uses AI for farmers

Homepage > News > Business > Japan to train 30,000 Africans on AI; Malawi uses AI for farmers Japan will train over 30,000 African students on artificial intelligence (AI) in the next three years as part of an extensive plan to boost development,...

Peter Mutharika Opens Huge Lead in Malawi Presidential Election Results

By Suleman Chitera Lilongwe, Malawi – Former President Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has taken a commanding lead in the Malawi presidential race, according to official results released by the Malawi Electoral Commission...

APM Crowned Before MEC Speaks – DPP Declares Victory in Malawi Election

Published on September 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM by Evance Kapito 226 words • approx. 2 min read Blantyre turned into a sea of blue on Sunday night as Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters celebrated what they described as an early victory for...

Chakwera officially opens Saulos Klaus Chilima Highway, Mzimba Street

By Pempho Kantayeni LILONGWE-(MANA)-President Chakwera has stated that infrastructure projects such as the six-lane highway are key to unlocking economic potential by enhancing mobility and efficiency. The President made the remarks during the...

Kamlepo Kalua pleads with Chakwera to leave Kamuzu Palace

Freedom fighter and activist Kamlepo Kalua, has pleaded with President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to leave State House reminding him that Malawians in all the districts across the country have spoken, rejecting him to be their President. Kalua said it...

Ignoring the will of the people: Legal, political, and future consequences of tampering elections in Malawi

By Burnett Munthali Tampering with election results or disregarding the duly elected president represents a direct threat to the democratic foundations of Malawi. Under the Constitution of Malawi, the will of the people, expressed through free and...

President Hichilema admits fears of losing 2026 elections, as Malawians reject one-term President Chakwera

308 Views President Hakainde Hichilema has revealed his fears of losing the forthcoming 2026 Presidential polls, as the country faces unprecedented challenges. His fears comes at the time Malawians have voted President Lazarus Chakwera out after...

Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika has a strong lead in partial election results

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika held a strong lead over incumbent Lazarus Chakwera in partial results… BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika held a strong lead over incumbent Lazarus...

Baby Pearls fall short to Malawi in final seconds

[Photo Credit: Netball Fiji] Team Fiji’s under-21 netball side suffered a heartbreaking 52-51 loss to Malawi at the Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar this evening. Played at the Europa Sports Complex, the contest was a fast-paced and physical...

Baby Pearls lost to Malawi 52-51

The Baby Pearls lost their first match in the Netball World Youth Cup 52-51 last night to Malawi. It was an electrifying contest between Baby Pearls and Malawi in the third round of a pool match, where Malawi pulled off a last-minute play and got...

Ex-President Mutharika leads Malawi presidential race with 66% of votes

LILONGWE (Reuters) -Malawi’s former President Peter Mutharika has built a commanding lead over incumbent Lazarus Chakwera in the Southern African country’s presidential election, provisional results from two-thirds of councils showed on Monday....