The parliamentary system in Malawi

Malawi, therefore, has a unicameral legislature in practice. The National Assembly has 193 members of Parliament (MPs) who are directly elected in single-member constituencies using the simple majority (or first-past-the-post) system and serve five-year …

Tanzania directs schools to teach ‘correct’ Lake Malawi map

The government of Tanzania has directed schools and teachers in the country to use a map that shows the border of Lake Malawi running through the middle of the lake. The memo to the Ministry of Education in that country comes at a time when there is a …

16-Year-Old Girl Dies, Husband Hospitalized From Drinking Poison After Witchdoctor Duped Them K1.3 Million In Balntyre

A 16-year-old girl has died, and her 21-year-old husband has been admitted to Mlambe Hospital in Blantyre after drinking poison following a dispute with a witchdoctor. Chileka police spokesman Jonathan Philipo said the couple went to the witchdoctor in …

Acting Vice president for LEF party Rev Dr. Chimwemwe Mangani Defects to DPP

In a significant political shift, Rev Dr. Chimwemwe Mangani, the acting Vice President for the Liberation for Economic Freedom Party (LEF), has officially defected to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). This move, which comes as a surprise to many, has …

Chakwera’s Christmas Cancellation: A Desperate Ploy to Upstage Mutharika

By Twink Jones Gadama In a shocking display of pettiness and desperation, President Lazarus Chakwera has been exposed for canceling former President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s Christmas visit to the Mangochi District Hospital. The move, which has left many …

Controversy in Senegal: Minister Calls Riflemen “Traitors”

Shameless faith leaders fail to smear mud on Archbishop Msusa’ remarks

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Un identified group of concerned faith leaders has publicly criticized Archbishop Thomas Msusa’s comments regarding the credibility of the inquiry into the plane crash that involved former Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others …

Of Madam Triephornia Bender Mpinganjira’ desperate attempt in abusing court on tax invasion’ warrant search

By Falles Kamanga BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court this week issued an interlocutory order restraining the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) from searching and seizing motor vehicles belonging to Diplomats Car Hire. The MRA …

Suspicious Church Leaders Refuse to Disclose Identities, Fueling Controversy Over Plane Crash Report Criticism

By Twink Jones Gadama The controversy surrounding the suspicious church leaders who held a press briefing on Thursday to discredit Catholic Bishop Thomas Msusa’s remarks over plane crash’s report has taken a new turn, with many questioning their true …

Sikhalo Foundation brings hope, relief

By Harold Kapindu Sikhalo Foundation, a start-up non-profit organization based in Lilongwe Malawi, is on a mission to bring hope and relief to the most vulnerable members of society. Despite being newly established, the foundation has already made a …