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Malawi Police anger EU, risk losing funding
Malawi 24
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June 27, 2025
The European Union (EU) has threatened to withdraw its support for police training in Malawi, citing the Malawi Police Service’s failure to protect unarmed protesters who were violently attacked during demonstrations in Lilongwe on Thursday. EU...
PayChangu, Ulinzinga.com Join Forces to Deliver Malawi’s Fastest and Smartest Ticketing Platform
Nyasa Times
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July 2, 2025
In a major boost to Malawi’s entertainment and events industry, fintech giant, PayChangu, has partnered with Ulinzinga.com, one of its early products, to launch the country’s most efficient, modern, and accessible ticketing platform to date. The...
"We Are the Dream Diggers:" Poetry Becomes a Lifeline in Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp
OkayAfrica
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July 2, 2025
Charles Lipanda was only five years old when he became an orphan. By the time he was a teenager, he was fleeing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. When he was 14, he arrived at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, carrying the weight of trauma...
Council wants Team Malawi to better 2022 record
The Times Group Malawi
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July 2, 2025
The Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) has challenged Team Malawi to surpass the record of 37 medals it made during the 2022 edition of African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games. Team Malawi was scheduled to leave for the...
Onesimus Unveiled as Ecobank Malawi Brand Ambassador for New Promo
Face of Malawi
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July 1, 2025
213 words • approx. 2 min read Ecobank Malawi has officially unveiled celebrated Malawian Afro-pop star Onesimus, also known as “Africa Butter,” as the face of its latest customer campaign, “A Better Way to Transact and Win.” After weeks of...
Starting Late in Music Was a Blessing – ‘Tiwa Savage’ Reflects on Career, Motherhood, and Industry Pressures
Face of Malawi
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July 1, 2025
374 words • approx. 2 min read Nigerian music superstar Tiwa Savage has opened up about how launching her music career later than most artists became one of her greatest blessings. Speaking in a candid interview with Nigerian media personality...
A Beacon of Hope: Malawi’s new cancer centre opens doors, hearts
Malawi 24
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July 2, 2025
As the morning sun cast its light on the newly inaugurated National Cancer Centre in Lilongwe, emotions ran high – gratitude, hope, and resilience filled the air. At the centre of this historic moment stood George Zulu, Member of Parliament for...
Fama hails Apollo Cinema reopening
The Nation Malawi
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July 2, 2025
Filmmakers Association president Dorothy Kingston has hailed the support private companies provide to the local film industry. Her remarks follow the announcement of the imminent reopening of the Apollo Cinema in Blantyre which closed shop in...
Lilongwe protests turn violent
The Times Group Malawi
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June 26, 2025
Nationwide demonstrations aimed at forcing Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja and Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi to resign took a violent turn in Lilongwe on Thursday. According to our reporters in the capital city,...
Regionalism or reform: What drives the Malawian voter in 2025?
Malawi 24
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July 2, 2025
As Malawi approaches its highly anticipated September 2025 presidential election, a familiar question resurfaces: Is regionalism still the key deciding factor in how Malawians vote? Historically, Malawi’s political landscape has been heavily...
Women in the race: Is Malawi ready to elect a female president?
Malawi 24
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July 2, 2025
As Malawi prepares for the September 2025 presidential election, one question demands renewed attention: Is the country finally ready to elect a female president? Despite having had a female president once before— Joyce Banda, who served from 2012...
Panga-wielding group rescues journalists during Lilongwe’s Namiwa protests
The Maravi Post
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July 1, 2025
LILONGWE (MaraviPost)-In a dramatic turn of events during the demonstrations, a group of panga knife-wielding men unexpectedly came to the rescue of journalists who were being attacked by unidentified assailants attempting to steal from...
Malawian Rapper ‘Toast’ Announces Debut Album “Files” Dropping on 18 July
Face of Malawi
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June 25, 2025
238 words • approx. 2 min read Malawian rap sensation Gomezgani Kambwiri, popularly known as Toast, has announced the release date for his much anticipated debut album titled “Files,” which is set to drop on 18 July , 2025. Toast made the...
Malawi Clinches Lucrative Mining Investment Opportunity in Dubai
Nyasa Times
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June 26, 2025
The Government of Malawi has clinched a lucrative mining investment opportunity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a development that ignites hope and expectation for an increased revenue generation for socio-economic development for Malawi. The...
46 000 HIV+ Malawians ‘on the loose’, raise concern
The Nation Malawi
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July 2, 2025
Ministry of Health says there are about 46 000 HIV-positive Malawians who do not know their status and are consequently not on antiretroviral therapy (ART), raising concerns about spread of new infections. The ministry’s HIV and Viral Hepatitis...
Rights group calls for probe into Malawi protest violence ahead of elections
JURIST
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July 2, 2025
Human Rights Watch on Tuesday demanded that Malawian authorities investigate and prosecute armed men who attacked peaceful election protesters last week while police on scene declined to step in. The international rights organization stressed that...
Malawian politicians told to respect opponents while in power
Malawi 24
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June 26, 2025
Calls are growing for Malawi’s political leaders to reflect on how they treat their rivals, as events in neighbouring Zambia offer a stark reminder of how quickly political fortunes can change. The discussion has been reignited by the fallout...
MACRA Slashes Spectrum Fees in Game-Changing Move to Unlock Malawi’s Digital Economy
Nyasa Times
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July 1, 2025
In a move poised to redefine Malawi’s communication landscape, the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has announced a landmark 20% reduction in spectrum fees—ushering in what may be the most transformative policy shift for the...
Banks urged to champion SME growth for Malawi’s economic future
Malawi 24
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July 1, 2025
Malawi’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, has called on commercial banks in the country to take a more proactive role in supporting the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), describing them as the lifeblood of the national...
Limbani Dube and Warge Blast Podcast Malawi Hosts Over Sally Nyundo Disrespect: “He’s a Legend, Respect Matters!”
Face of Malawi
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June 30, 2025
491 words • approx. 3 min read Veteran Malawian reggae artist Limbani Dube, formerly known as Limbani Banda, has strongly condemned Podcast Malawi hosts Mista Gray and Blage over what he describes as “total disrespect” towards legendary musician...