Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera’s bombshell: MCP forced me to run

By Twink Jones Gadama Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has made a shocking revelation, claiming that he was coerced into running for re-election by influential figures within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), including Richard Chimwendo Banda and …

Malawi’s climate resilience efforts get over MK17bn boost

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Local Government, Unity, and Culture, Richard Chimwendo Banda,says the government has released over MK17 billion to promote service delivery and build resilience against climate change. Speaking on Tuesday in Blantyre, …

Malawi Reaffirms Commitment to Abolish Death Penalty, Says Justice Minister

Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo has reaffirmed Malawi’s determination to abolish the death penalty, a move welcomed by the Australian High Commissioner to Malawi, Minoli Perera. The commitment was highlighted during a meeting at the Ministry of Justice …

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary Report, 17 January 2025

Malawi earns high rank on rule of law

By Mercy Matonga: Malawi has been ranked second out of 16 low-income countries in upholding the rule of law. This ranking, according to the 2024 Rule of Law Index by the Chandler Foundation in collaboration with the World Justice Project, also reveals that …

Malawi Shines in Global Rule of Law Rankings

Malawi has earned a prestigious distinction from the World Justice Project (WJP), ranking as the second-best performing country globally in upholding the rule of law among low-income nations. This was revealed during the presentation of findings by the …

‘Audience is to blame for poor recognition of Malawi music’

Around 1970s, 1980s and 1990s Malawian local music was powerful and used to rule the local airwaves with some of the eminent artists captivating international audience with their scintillating local vibes. By then, musicians used to record their music on …

Malawi Congress Party Announces Secret Ballot Primaries to Strengthen Democracy

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has unveiled its roadmap for the highly anticipated primary elections, revealing a commitment to transparency and inclusivity by adopting the secret ballot system. The primaries, which will be conducted in two phases, are …

Malawi Commits to Abolish Death Penalty

Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo has assured the Australian High Commissioner to Malawi, Minoli Perera, of Malawi’s firm resolve to abolish the death penalty. Mvalo made the remarks on Thursday at the Ministry of Justice Headquarters in Lilongwe during a …

Malawi Ranks 2nd on Global Rule of Law Index

The World Justice Project (WJP) has ranked Malawi as the second-best performing nation in maintaining the rule of law and the top performer in fundamental rights among low-income countries worldwide. Presenting the findings earlier today in Lilongwe, WJP …