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Man charged in murder investigation after scientist fatally injured on Dundee street
A 20-year-old man has been charged after police launched a murder investigation into the death of a scientist who was found seriously injured on a street in Dundee. Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, had been found in the city’s South Road at around 4:25pm on...

Digitise Malawi Economy, says Kalumpha
In an interview with Brian Banda of the Times TV, the Malawian UK-based international finance, trade, and investment expert, Rhodrick Junaid Kalumpha, suggested that digitizing the economy can significantly improve Malawi’s economic status across...

IAEA official urges Malawi to embrace nuclear technology for MW2063 national vision
* Nuclear science can be applied in agriculture, particularly in livestock production, where it helps detect pests and diseases that frequently affect animals * It can also be used in developing crop varieties that are more resistant to climate...

Chakwera sees an opportunity in Boko’s visit for cementing Malawi-Botswana bilateral relations
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi leader Lazarus Chakwera, has lauded President Advocate Duma Gedion Boko’s visit as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations between Malawi and Botswana Chakwera was speaking on Saturday, July 5 2025 at Kamuzu...

Meet Lilongwe’s Kaphiri innovator: Builds game-changing maize shellers, boosting agricultural productivity
On Saturday, 5 July 2025, The Maravi Post discovered a remarkable grassroots innovation in Kaphiri, a peri-urban area on the outskirts of Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe. In this modest community, a local man has taken initiative into his own...

Malawi and Colombia explore higher education collaboration
Kabwila withAmbassador Mina-Rojas * Colombia has strong commitment to international relations, particularly in education—Ambassador Mina-Rojas * Exchange programs for staff and students include in research, postgraduate training, and youth skills...

Summit urges bold reforms to deliver Malawi 2063
Malawian policymakers and civic leaders yesterday issued a renewed call for urgent, bold reforms to unlock the country’s development potential. Proposals range from irrigation-based agriculture and local manufacturing revival to large-scale energy...
Malawi opens National Cancer Center to ease burden of overseas treatment
LILONGWE, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Malawi's National Cancer Center officially opened on Wednesday, marking the end of decades of referring cancer cases to India, South Africa, Tanzania, and other countries for treatment that often came with hefty costs....

UTM leader Dr Kabambe echoes with Boko “Chakwera with MCP must concede defeat on September 14 polls”
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-UTM leader Dr Dalitso Kabambe has come clearly urging President Lazarus Chakwera and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to concede defeat during the September 16 polls. Wring on his Facebook page, the former Reserve Bank of Malawi...

Sharp Focus on Chakwera — Continuity of good governance or shift in leadership style?
As Malawi moves closer to the 2025 presidential elections, the nation finds itself at a critical juncture between continuity and change. At the center of this national conversation is President Lazarus Chakwera, whose first term has been marked by...

Bridging Science and Impact: Monitoring Progress and Fostering Collaboration Across Groundnut Programs in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia
“This partnership with CIMMYT’s Dryland Crops Program has been instrumental in revitalizing the legume research program; it has helped keep the legume program at ZARI-Msekera on the map.” —Gibson Mandas, Program Officer, ZARI, Zambia “The newly...

Private innovation stalled amid Malawi’s struggle to formalize gemstone sector
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-As Malawi doubles down on its Agriculture, Tourism, Mining ((ATM) strategy and recently expands it to include manufacturing,attention is once again turning to the country’s vast but underutilized mineral wealth. Among these,...

Running Mate Fever: Why Chakwera’s Next Move Could Make or Break Malawi’s Future
As the clock ticks toward Malawi’s September 16 General Elections, the political heat is rising, not over who wants to be president, but over who stands beside them. The word “running mate” is now louder than the word “president” itself. Why does...

Murder investigation launched after death of doctor in UK city
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a scientist in Dundee, with a 20-year-old man charged, police said. Police Scotland on Sunday named the victim as Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, who was a mother living in the area. Officers were...

Duma Boko ushers in new political era as Botswana’s first opposition president since 1966
In a historic political shift, Botswana’s 2024 general election delivered a surprising outcome that reshaped the country’s post-independence political narrative. Despite the departure of both the Botswana Congress Party and the Botswana Patriotic...

When News Broke
Just a few decades ago most people used — and trusted — the same news sources. Now, Americans are siloed in separate ecosystems, consuming conflicting depictions of reality. Misinformation runs rampant. Conspiracy theories flourish. And extremism...

The next president of Malawi after 16 September 2025
While it is unrealistic to predict a specific victor of the 2025 presidential race in our country, suffice to outline ten qualities that the electorate must consider when choosing a candidate of their choice. It is important to note that at the...

Kula granted critical minerals niobium project in Malawi
Kula Gold has taken a major step into the booming critical minerals sector after securing its exploration licence for the Wozi niobium project in Malawi, marking a strategic pivot towards a commodity class crucial to green technologies while...

The Green Revolution in a Bottle: Paramount Holdings Unveils Game-Changing Nano Fertilizer in Malawi
In a nation grappling with economic headwinds and a persistent shortage of foreign exchange, a silent revolution is brewing in the agricultural heartland. Paramount Holdings, a prominent player in Malawi’s business landscape, recently showcased...

Airtel Malawi takes a stand against online scams with AI-powered spam alert
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Airtel Malawi has taken a significant step in protecting its customers from fraud by launching an AI-powered spam alert service. This innovative tool provides real-time alerts to customers, helping them identify and avoid...