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Malawi shines globally as 13 students secure prestigious Indonesian scholarships
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi has made a significant mark on the global academic stage after 13 of its students were awarded the prestigious Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship by the Government of Indonesia. This fully-funded program is...

“Teachers are as bedrock for quality education”-Dr Kabwila
LILONGWE-(MANA)-Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Jessie Kabwila has praised teachers as the key to quality education due to their hard work and dedication when it comes to teaching in the country. Dr Kabwila made the remarks on Thursday at the...

Amy Diaz Bids farewell, calls for democratic values in Malawi’s 2025 elections
Lilongwe, Malawi – July 11, 2025 – The outgoing United States Chargé d’Affaires to Malawi, Amy Diaz, has held farewell meetings with several opposition party presidential contenders, urging them to uphold democratic principles and maintain peace...

Today’s Editorial: Violence in MCP primaries threatens Malawi’s electoral integrity
The recent reports of violence and disputes during the Mzimba Central constituency primaries of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) present a disturbing reality that must not be ignored. While primary elections are a cornerstone of intra-party...

Biyela defends Malawi’s Mhango’s recruitment amid lifestyle concerns
PRETORIA-(MaraviPost)-Richards Bay FC chairperson Sifiso Jomo Biyela has defended the recruitment of Malawian striker Gabadinho Mhango, dismissing concerns about his partying past. Biyela believes that a player’s personal life shouldn’t affect...

Higher Education Ministry rolls out online application system for teachers training
By Jones Gadama The Ministry of Higher Education has launched a fully online application system for the Initial Primary Teachers Education (IPTE) programme in public Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) across Malawi. This move is part of the...

PAC demands clarity from Chakwera over Lilongwe protest violence
The Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a prominent interfaith body of religious leaders in Malawi, has condemned the Malawi Police Service for remaining silent on whether any arrests have been made following the violent protests that occurred in...

UNESCO adds Cameroon, Malawi sites to heritage list
Two cultural sites, in Cameroon and Malawi, were added Friday to the UNESCO World Heritage List, said the organisation, which has made boosting Africa's representation a priority. The Diy-Gid-Biy landscape of the Mandara Mountains, in the far...

World AFP UNESCO adds Cameroon, Malawi sites to heritage list
Two cultural sites, in Cameroon and Malawi, were added Friday to the UNESCO World Heritage List, said the organisation, which has made boosting Africa's representation a priority. The Diy-Gid-Biy landscape of the Mandara Mountains, in the far...

Malawi trail Tanzania in rally patronage—survey
Malawians have ranked second to neighbouring Tanzania out of 34 African countries in terms of patronising election campaign rallies organised by various political parties, an Afrobarometer survey has shown. Findings of the survey released in Ghana...

Maseko Ngoni launches cultural website to preserve heritage
The Maseko Ngoni cultural group has taken a significant step in preserving its rich cultural heritage by launching its official website www.masekongoni.org.mw, at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre Malawi’s Vice President, Michael Usi, who was the...

Bishop-elect of Lake Malawi presented to the country’s president
The Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Lake Malawi, the Rev Canon Daniel Kalonga, was formally presented to President Lazarus Chakwera at Sanjika Palace on Thursday, July 10, 2025, ahead of his upcoming consecration as the fourth bishop of the...

“Welcome to Maula Prison” surpasses 1 million views in 48 hours: Shocks, educates Malawians
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-In just two days, over one million people have watched the eye-opening film Welcome to Maula Prison on YouTube, setting a new benchmark for locally produced documentary storytelling in Malawi. The film, produced by 4Kaya...

Know your Presidential Aspirant: Reverend Hardwick Kaliya lacks coherent vision for Malawi
Reverend Hardwick Kaliya’s aspiration to become president is not a new phenomenon; it is a recurring theme in his public life that raises questions about his motivations and capabilities. While the notion of a religious leader entering the...

Save the Children, LUANAR partner in addressing children’s challenges
Save the Children International and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have signed an agreement that culminates into joint efforts towards addressing challenges that children face in Malawi. Save the Children has...

Malawi Soars as 13 Students Win Coveted Indonesian Scholarships
Malawi is basking in global academic glory after 13 of its brightest students clinched fully-funded scholarships to study at leading universities in Indonesia—making it one of the biggest global beneficiaries of the prestigious Kemitraan Negara...

Malawi Left Out as Trump Snubs Africa’s Strategic Importance, Invites Only Five Leaders to US Summit
Malawi is among the dozens of African countries excluded from a highly selective US-Africa business summit hosted by United States President Donald Trump, who has invited only five African leaders to Washington for a closed-door meeting focused on...

“It Was a Near-Death Experience”: Namiwa Blasts Security Forces for Inaction During Lilongwe Demos
Published on July 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM by Edgar Naitha 128 words • approx. 1 min read Political and human rights activist Sylvester Namiwa has accused Malawi’s security forces of betrayal following a violent attack on him during a peaceful protest...

Malawi’s brainpower on display: 13 students snatch top global Indonesian scholarships
In a major academic and diplomatic coup for the nation, thirteen Malawian students have beaten global competition to secure prestigious, fully-funded scholarships from the Indonesian government. The group’s success is a significant point of...

Khitchini Hub partners with Mibawa TV to boost Lilongwe’s creative scenery
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Khitchini Hub, a popular restaurant and event space in Lilongwe, has partnered with Mibawa Television to turn the city centre into a vibrant creative hotspot. The partnership will kick off on July 11 with a live show at...