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'I refused to sleep with sweetest, most beautiful woman over Malawi' — Matola
Former Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola says he rejected an offer to spend time with what he described as a very beautiful Rwandan woman rather than abandon plans to terminate Malawi's electricity supply contract with Aggreko. Matola made the revelation during an interview on Lab20 Podcast: The Hot Seat, published on YouTube by Lab20 Innovations on
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Minister Ben Phiri Says Officials Derailing Development Face Arrest, Dismissal
Minister of Local Government Ben Malunga Phiri has warned that officials who derail development through corruption will face arrest and dismissal from their positions. Phiri issued the warning on Tuesday in Mchinji during the launch of the 2026–2036 National Decentralisation Strategy, saying Malawians had for a long time been cheated through promises and made to
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@malawivoice 3 hours ago
FDH Bank Swipe to Mauritius winners cherish experience
Three winners of FDH Bank plc's Swipe to Mauritius Promotion say they enjoyed an all-expenses-paid trip to Mauritius after emerging grand prize winners in the card transaction campaign. The winners, who travelled to the Indian Ocean island on Saturday 3 October, 2026 and came back at the weekend, said they explored Mauritius with companions of
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Msaka Delivers on APM's Education Vision: First-Year Assessment Highlights Exceptional Progress
As President Arthur Peter Mutharika marks the first anniversary of his return to State House, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, under the leadership of Honourable Bright Msaka SC, is drawing attention to progress in expanding access to education, strengthening the teaching workforce and improving school infrastructure in line with the administration's education agenda.
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@malawivoice 3 hours ago
Mtambo, Two Others Turn to Court for Protection From Arrest
Former Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leaders Timothy Mtambo, Gift Trapence and McDonald Sembereka have turned to the Chief Resident Magistrate's Court in Lilongwe seeking protection from arrest over a case they say was discontinued six years ago. The three were arrested in March 2020 for allegedly threatening to hold demonstrations at State House. Their
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@malawivoice 6 hours ago
Spice Up Your Mother's Day Bedroom Life with Tseketseke, Chiswa B, Gondolosi
With Mother's Day celebrations falling on October 15, Warm Heart Herbs is offering discounted prices on its products, giving couples a chance to spice up their bedroom lives as they mark the special occasion. For many Malawians, Mother's Day is an opportunity to travel to the lake, spend time with loved ones and enjoy a
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Chakwera to miss burial of trusted aide on religious affairs
Former president Lazarus Chakwera will miss the burial of his former deputy adviser on religious affairs, Sheikh Hashim Abbas, who died on Tuesday at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe. Sheikh Abbas, who was receiving medical treatment at the hospital, is expected to be laid to rest at Chipande Village under Traditional Authority Chikowi in Zomba
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MUMBA BREAKS RANKS: CHAKWERA MUST GO IF MCP IS TO BOUNCE BACK
In politics, the most dangerous critique is not from the opponent across the aisle. It is from the man who sat next to you on the ticket. Vitumbiko Mumba, Lazarus Chakweras running mate in the September 2025 election and current Member of Parliament for Mzimba Central, has done what no other senior MCP figure has
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@malawivoice 15 hours ago
NBM Plc impressed with Scorchers' winning start to Olympic qualifiers
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has expressed satisfaction with the Malawi National Women Football Team's promising start to the Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers, saying the team's first-leg victory over Zimbabwe has boosted morale ahead of the return match in Harare on Tuesday. The Scorchers beat Zimbabwe's Mighty Warriors 2-0 at Bingu National Stadium (BNS)
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NICO Hailed for Boosting Grassroots Netball Through Top 12 Cup
The Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) has hailed NICO Group for its investment in netball, saying the One NICO Top 12 Netball Cup is helping identify emerging talent and create opportunities for girls to develop their skills. NAM president Vitumbiko Gubuduza said the three-day Southern Region playoffs, held in Blantyre, were well organised by the
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@malawivoice 21 hours ago
Pastor Chikuni urges congregants live exemplary life
Neno Baptist Church Pastor Liviel Chikuni has urged Christians to live an exemplary life anchored in sound doctrine. Pastor Chikuni made the call on Sunday during his maiden sermon at Neno Baptist Church in Neno District. Preaching on humility, he emphasized that Christians must not only profess the Word of God but also live by
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@malawivoice Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:28:33
Reverend Chakwera Off to Ghana
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Rev Lazarus Chakwera leaves for Ghana today at a time when his leadership is facing growing scrutiny from within the party. A statement from his office says Chakwera is travelling with his wife, Monica Chakwera, the former First Lady, for a series of engagements. The former Malawian leader Chakwera is
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@malawivoice Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:47:40
Catholics pray for Pope Leo XIV ahead of lung surgery
Catholics in Malawi and around the world are praying for and sending messages of goodwill to Pope Leo XIV ahead of surgery to remove a small nodule detected in his lung. The Pope disclosed the development on Sunday during the Angelus prayer, explaining that doctors had discovered a localised nodule during recent medical examinations. He
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@malawivoice Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:05
Parliament sets December 11 deadline for Mid-Year budget review
Parliament is scheduled to conclude its Mid-Year Budget Review Meeting on December 11, 2026, after commencing proceedings on November 9 in Lilongwe. The meeting will focus on assessing the implementation of the 2026/27 National Budget, alongside other parliamentary business, including the consideration of Bills and matters of national importance. According to a press release from
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@malawivoice Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:50:34
'MCP Was Founded by Northerners, Not Chewas' — Silvester Ayuba James Fires Back at Chimwendo Banda
Nkhotakota legislator and senior Malawi Congress Party (MCP) member Silvester Ayuba James has hit back at party secretary general Richard Chimwendo Banda, insisting that critics of former president Lazarus Chakwera will not leave the party despite calls for them to form their own grouping. James was responding to Chimwendo, who recently told MCP lawmakers who
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@malawivoice Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:22:46
Chakwera not eligible to stand at MCP convention, says Kabwila
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) publicity secretary Jessie Kabwila says Lazarus Chakwera cannot contest at the party's elective convention. Kabwila told Timveni Online that the MCP constitution allows Chakwera to remain party leader until 2028. However, when asked whether he could stand at the convention, she said: "Chakwera cannot stand." She maintained that the party has
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