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The Walkers Social Club sets for launch on Saturday
The Maravi Post
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August 19, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Walkers Social Club, a group of diverse professionals who walk every Saturday morning, will officially launch the group on Saturday 23 August 2025 with a 20 kilometre walk and a hospital donation in Thyolo. President of...
This Country Still Has No Access To INTERNET - Not South Sudan, Malawi, Liberia
India Herald
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Our lives are significantly impacted by the internet. We instantly use google when we need to go somewhere or look up anything. The majority of the apps we use on our phones are web-based. The internet is used in almost every nation on the planet,...
Financing reforms key to Africa’s food system goals, report
Africa Business Communities
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Unlocking diverse sources of funding will be essential for Africa to meet its agrifood transformation goals, according to a report from the Malabo Montpellier Panel. The study warns that fiscal pressures, climate shocks, and declining global aid...
Joyce Banda Unveils “Quick Fix” Plan to Rescue Malawi’s Economy, Draws Massive Crowd in Ntcheu
Nyasa Times
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August 4, 2025
The only female presidential candidate in the upcoming 2025 general elections, Dr. Joyce Banda, made a powerful return to the political stage on Sunday as she stormed Ntcheu town, drawing a massive crowd to her rally at the old depot in the area...
Men’s Netball Tournament Unveils Malawi Kings Squad
Nyasa Times
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August 12, 2025
The inaugural Aniz Mitha Men’s Netball Tournament, held over the weekend at the Blantyre Sports Arena, has successfully unearthed fresh talent for Malawi’s first-ever men’s national netball team, the Malawi Kings. According to the Netball...
Atupele Fires at Chakwera: “Malawians Are Angry — Use Your Vote to End the Suffering”
Nyasa Times
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August 12, 2025
United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi has unleashed a stinging attack on President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration, accusing it of plunging Malawians into “five years of relentless suffering” — and urging the nation to punish the...
Chakwera’s call for patience: An insult to Malawians suffering
The Maravi Post
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August 11, 2025
President Lazarus Chakwera’s recent plea for Malawians to “be patient” amid soaring prices of essential goods is nothing short of an affront to the dignity and intelligence of the very people he governs. His narrative reeks of insensitivity,...
Chakwera calls for patience, unity to achieve Malawi’s development vision by 2030
The Maravi Post
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August 11, 2025
MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has urged Malawians to remain patient and united as the country works towards a common national goal of meaningful development by the year 2030. He made these remarks on Sunday while joining...
US-Based Malawian Socialite Chacha Breaks Silence on Chris Loka Wedding Drama
Face of Malawi
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August 11, 2025
268 words • approx. 2 min read Malawian socialite Chawezi Banda, better known as Chacha, has finally addressed rumours surrounding her relationship with her former manager, Chris Loka, after she was noticeably absent from his wedding. Chacha, who...
Zambia, Malawi sign mutual agreement to trade agricultural commodities
News Diggers
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August 12, 2025
ZAMBIA and Malawi have signed a mutual recognition agreement, which will facilitate the trade of various agricultural commodities between the two countries. The commodities include maize, sorghum, rice, soybean, beans and groundnuts. Speaking...
UNGA 2025 schedule: Eyes on returning Trump and welcoming Syria's Al Shara to UN
The National News
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World leaders will converge on New York next month for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, facing a crowded agenda of protracted wars, climate change and UN reforms, with the spotlight firmly on the return of US President Donald Trump....
Malawi Electoral Commission approves 17 presidential candidates for 2025 Elections
The Maravi Post
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August 6, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has released the official list of approved candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for 16 September 2025. According to a statement issued by the Commission, a total of...
DPP launches nationwide campaign tour with APM
Malawi 24
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August 20, 2025
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has officially announced that Arthur Peter Mutharika, former President of the Republic of Malawi and current President of the DPP, will embark on a nationwide campaign tour. The tour is scheduled to commence...
Why Malawi presidential hopefuls pick female running mates
Deutsche Welle
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August 11, 2025
Malawi, a southern Africa nation of 21 million people, will hold elections on September 16. Several presidential candidates have nominated women as their running mates, marking a historic change for gender representation in Malawian politics....
Zambia warns US visa bond will cause financial 'strain'
IOL
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August 11, 2025
Zambia on Friday expressed "serious concern" at a new US measure requiring its nationals to post a bond of up to $15,000 to travel to the United States on business or tourist visas. The measure announced Tuesday, which also applies to nationals of...
Vitumbiko Mumba Blasts ‘Job Creation Deniers’: “Stop Insulting Hardworking Malawians”
Nyasa Times
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August 11, 2025
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) running mate Vitumbiko Mumba has come out swinging against what he calls “job creation deniers” who dismiss self-employment as legitimate work, accusing them of insulting thousands of hardworking Malawians who earn...
Malawi’s Turning Point: Can Politics Save a Sinking Economy?
Nyasa Times
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August 7, 2025
Malawians will vote on September 16 in a make-or-break election. The country is facing a deep crisis—one created and worsened by its own leaders. Getting out of this mess doesn’t need magic—just smart choices, clear goals, and leaders who care...
Fire Guts Part of Balaka Main Market
Face of Malawi
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August 11, 2025
Published on August 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM by Evance Kapito 181 words • approx. 1 min read Fire whose cause is not yet known destroyed at least four shops at Balaka main market with various merchandise around 11 pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Balaka...
ADF to raise US$5bn from capital market in three years
Business and Financial Times
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August 11, 2025
By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The African Development Fund (ADF) hopes to seek replenishment through capital markets for the first time in its 17th Replenishment cycle, aiming to raise US$5billion patient capital every three years to support...
China’s domestic market poised for continued growth
Capital FM Kenya
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August 11, 2025
BEIJING, China, Aug 11 — China’s domestic consumption market is poised to continue its growth momentum in the second half of the year, fueled by continuous implementation of stimulus policies and residents’ rising demand for high-end consumer...