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Rising illegal forex trade worries Reserve Bank of Malawi
The Times Group Malawi
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August 22, 2025
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has said it has observed with concern the increase of illegal foreign currency transactions taking place across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, RBM Governor Macdonald Mafuta Mwale said illegal...
Atupele Muluzi advocates “business first” approach to stabilize Malawi’s economy
Malawi 24
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August 22, 2025
During a recent presidential debate, Atupele Muluzi emphasised the importance of prioritising business as a key strategy to stabilise Malawi’s economy. He argued that a strong and vibrant private sector is central to creating jobs, increasing...
Kenneth Kaunda: The Malawian who became the first president in Zambia
Zambian Observer
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August 22, 2025
Kenneth Kaunda: The Malawian who became the first president in Zambia The Livingstonia Mission arrived in Malawi in 1875 and settled at Cape Maclear in Mangochi. Later the Mission moved to Bandawe in Nkhata Bay. At Bandawe in Nkhata Bay, the...
Raven Duchess embarks on tour of South Africa, Malawi
Zimbabwe Independent
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Founded in 2004, the festival has grown to become one of Africa’s most renowned cultural events. FRESH off a breakthrough year that saw her charm stages across Southern and East Africa, Zimbabwe’s jazz-soul sensation Raven Duchess is poised for an...
Mutharika’s triumphant return to Lilongwe: A victory march heralding DPP’s inevitable ascendancy
The Maravi Post
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August 21, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-In the grand tapestry of Malawi’s political theatre, few moments resonate as profoundly as the recent entry of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika into Lilongwe. This occasion, marked by an overwhelming outpouring of popular...
Chakwera assures Malawians of cheaper fertilizer prices
The Maravi Post
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August 21, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has assured people in the country that he will ensure prices of fertiliser on the local market are reduced to allow farmers to access the commodity. Speaking during his whistle stop tour of Dowa on...
DPP’s Peter Mutharika Calls for Massive Turnout as Whistle-Stop Tour Reaches Lilongwe
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 22, 2025
Former President Peter Mutharika, who is also the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate, has just completed his whistle-stop at Ntcheu Boma on his way to Lilongwe. In his address to supporters, Mutharika urged Malawians to vote for him in...
2025 Presidential Debate: Joyce Banda outlines youth employment, skills development strategies
The Maravi Post
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August 21, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-During the presidential debate, former President Joyce Banda of the People’s Party (PP) addressed a question on how her administration would provide employment opportunities for Malawians. Banda highlighted that during her...
DPP, AFORD supporters gather in Lilongwe to welcome APM on whistle stop tours
The Maravi Post
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August 21, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Maravi Post has captured scenes of supporters from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) gathered at Total Filling Station in Lilongwe along the M1 road. They were waiting to welcome...
Funding cuts push Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp to the brink
FairPlanet
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“The future looks bleak for us,” said Eliane, who has lived in Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp since she fled Burundi as a child. For nearly two decades, the camp offered her safety, an education, even a university degree. But now, with UNHCR...
Peter Mutharika Promises a “New Malawi” After September 17 Elections
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 22, 2025
NTCHEU, Malawi – Former President Peter Mutharika, leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has promised Malawians a “New Malawi” if his party secures victory in the September 17, 2025 elections. Addressing thousands of supporters at a...
Of Mutharika, Chakwera’s 2025 Presidential debate boycott: Taking voters for granted, avoiding public scrutiny, potential backlash
The Maravi Post
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August 21, 2025
In a political landscape often marred by heated confrontations, the recent decision by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP’s) President Peter Mutharika and Malawi Congress Party (MCP’s) leader Lazarus Chakwera to boycott the much-anticipated...
Divine mandate: Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s triumphant entry into Lilongwe mirrors Jesus’ conquest of Jerusalem
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 22, 2025
In a spectacular display of unwavering support and devotion, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, the torchbearer of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), made a grand entrance into Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi, leaving a trail of awe and...
Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika Pays Tribute to Late Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 22, 2025
Former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika paid his respects to the late Vice President, Dr. Saulos Chilima. The gesture underscores the importance of honoring political leaders who have contributed significantly to Malawi’s governance....
Mutharika proves he is alive, ready for Malawi’s liberation
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 22, 2025
Former President of the Republic of Malawi who is also DPP leader Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, has proved to Malawians that he is not dead as some people reported and long queues of people who lined up along the M1 Road from Nsipe to...
DPP thanks Lilongwe residents for massive turnout during APM whistle-stop campaign
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 22, 2025
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has expressed gratitude to residents of Lilongwe for their overwhelming support during the ongoing nationwide campaign tour. On its official Facebook page, the party wrote, “Zikomo zikomo Lilongwe for coming...
Lindian secures $59m commitments for Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi
Mining Technology
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August 21, 2025
Lindian Resources has completed a two-tranche placement, securing A$91.5m ($59.2m) in commitments from institutional investors to develop the Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi. The company’s board has approved the final investment decision...
Malawi still at the crossroads—part 3
The Nation Malawi
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August 21, 2025
It was Mark Twain that said there are “lies, damn lies and statistics”. During this political season, we may expect to hear lots of statistics, and of course, promises. Last election in 2020, many promises were made, some of which were based on...
Namibia’s uranium: a critical analysis of sovereignty and exclusion in the global nuclear landscape and a leverage in geo-politics
Windhoek Observer
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PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) The intricate tapestry of international relations frequently reveals paradoxes that defy apparent logic. At the epicenter of such an enigma lies Namibia, an African nation...
“Malawi’s real economic recovery with affordable farm inputs lies in UTM leadership”-Kabambe pledges
The Maravi Post
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August 21, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-UTM President Dalitso Kabambe has pledged to restructure Malawi’s fragile economy and uplift the living standards of its citizens if he is voted into power in the upcoming presidential elections on 16 September. Speaking...