Lazarus Chakwera’s Betrayal: The Lake Malawi Dilemma and the Erosion of National Sovereignty

By Jones Gadama The issue of Lake Malawi, a vital resource and a symbol of national pride for Malawians, has become a contentious topic under the leadership of President Lazarus Chakwera. Despite the historical claims and sentiments expressed by previous …

SADC Summit to Unlock Malawi’s Tourism Potential

By Jones Gadama Malawi’s tourism sector is on the cusp of a major boost, thanks to the upcoming Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) summit. The event, which celebrates 25 years of regional integration and sustainable development, is expected to bring …

62 inmates sit for 2025 PSLC exams in Malawi Prisons

By Shaffie A Mtambo BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Prison Service (MPS) has disclosed that 62 inmates are currently sitting for 2025 Primary School Leaving Certificate Examinations (PSLCE) in seven centers across the country. Initially, 84 inmates were …

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary Report, 23 May 2025

Gaza’s Health System Collapses Under Israeli Assault as Malawi’s Support for Israel Faces Scrutiny

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Gaza’s health system is collapsing under the weight of continued Israeli military operations, with most hospitals damaged, destroyed, or overwhelmed. According to WHO, “only 19 of Gaza Strip’s 36 …

MEC Releases Updated Electoral Calendar: Malawi to Hold Presidential Elections on 16 September

…Results to Be Announced by 24 September …Malawi general elections key dates Malawi will now hold its tripartite general elections—presidential, parliamentary, and local government—on 16 September. The Malawi presidential election results are expected to …

Malawi to make the most of Kayelekera

By Kingsley Jassi” As Kayelekera Uranium mine gets closer to reopening in September this year, there are mixed views on the actual national benefits but the company and experts say the country has a fair deal. Under the law, the government gets up to 15 …

Malawi Law Society backs senior counsel appointments

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has backed the process and legality behind the recent presidential conferment of the honour of Senior Counsel (SC) on 12 legal practitioners, including two posthumous recognitions. This week, President Lazarus Chakwera …

Poor fiscal discipline cost Malawi ECF, insists IMF

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained that poor fiscal discipline cost Malawi the four-year $175 million (about K306 billion) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) which automatically terminated due to lack of review last week. Responding to The Nation …

Reform will test Malawi’s discipline

Malawi’s exit from the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) on 15 May has brought the country to a defining moment in its economic journey. After years of policy reform tied to donor conditionality, the path forward is no longer …