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Chakwera Skips Blantyre Inauguration, Illovo Raises Sugar Prices, and More

Reported by Suleman Chitera Here are the top trending stories making headlines across Malawi this morning Chakwera Withdraws from Mutharika’s Inauguration After Security Threats Former President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has reportedly withdrawn from attending the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika, citing security concerns. According to a […]

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Botswana Foreign Affairs Minister Phenyo Butale Arrives in Malawi Ahead of Prof. Peter Mutharika’s Inauguration

By Burnett Munthali Blantyre, October 4 – Botswana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Phenyo Butale, has arrived in Malawi. He touched down at Bakili Muluzi International Airport in the commercial city of Blantyre. Minister Butale is in the country to attend the inauguration of President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Stadium. His visit underscores the […]

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Kamuzu Stadium Bursts with Energy as Malawians Gather for Prof. Peter Mutharika’s Swearing-In

By Burnett Munthali The atmosphere at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre is electric, with a sense of jubilation and anticipation hanging in the air. As the clock struck 6 a.m., thousands of enthusiastic Malawians from all walks of life had already converged on the stadium gates. They were eager to secure prime seats for the highly […]

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Traditional Dance Troupes Add Color to APM and Ansah’s Swearing-In Ceremony

By Suleman Chitera Blantyre, October 4, 2025 (ManaNews) – Traditional dance troupes brought vibrant energy to Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre as they performed in honor of President-elect Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika and Vice President-elect Justice Dr. Jane Ansah during their historic swearing-in ceremony. Among the standout performances was Ingoma by Maseko Ngoni from Ntcheu, who […]

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Electric Atmosphere at Kamuzu Stadium as Malawians Gather for Historic Swearing-In Ceremony

By Burnett Munthali The atmosphere at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre is electric, filled with jubilation and anticipation. As the clock struck 6 a.m., thousands of enthusiastic Malawians from all walks of life had already gathered at the stadium gates. They were eager to secure prime seats for the highly anticipated swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Professor […]

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Fredokiss says voters chose Mutharika out of frustration and hardship

By Suleman Chitera Newly elected Member of Parliament for Blantyre City Zingwangwa Constituency, Penjani “Fredokiss” Kalua, has said Malawians voted for President Arthur Peter Mutharika out of anger and frustration caused by persistent economic and social hardships. Speaking ahead of Mutharika’s swearing-in ceremony at Kamuzu Stadium on Friday, Kalua said recent national challenges influenced the […]

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Chakwera, Zamba Barred from Mutharika’s Inauguration

By Suleman Chitera With just a few hours left before President-elect Peter Mutharika is officially sworn in, shocking developments have emerged surrounding the inauguration programme. The latest revised schedule confirms that outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera and Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba, will not be in attendance at the historic event. Chakwera […]

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Regional Political Party Strength and Parliamentary Representation in Malawi’s 2025 Tripartite Election

By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s 2025 Tripartite Election has reshaped the country’s political landscape, with regional political party strength and parliamentary representation defining the balance of power. According to the latest parliamentary seat distribution, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has emerged as the clear national powerhouse, while independents and regional parties continue to play influential roles. […]