Malawi to make the most of Kayelekera

By Kingsley Jassi” As Kayelekera Uranium mine gets closer to reopening in September this year, there are mixed views on the actual national benefits but the company and experts say the country has a fair deal. Under the law, the government gets up to 15 …

Malawi Law Society backs senior counsel appointments

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has backed the process and legality behind the recent presidential conferment of the honour of Senior Counsel (SC) on 12 legal practitioners, including two posthumous recognitions. This week, President Lazarus Chakwera …

Kanyenda Praises Maravi Post for Unbiased Reporting

By Jones Gadama Blantyre, Malawi – Prominent Malawian lawyer David Kanyenda has lauded the Maravi Post for its commitment to informing the public with unbiased news items. Kanyenda expressed his admiration during an interactive session with a reporter from …

Malawi could reap 50% revenue from Kayelekera

Malawi Government may have a 15 percent stake in Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga, but the country stands to earn at least 50 percent of total revenue generated, it has emerged. Lotus Resources Limited managing director Greg Bittar, whose company has a …

Poor fiscal discipline cost Malawi ECF, insists IMF

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained that poor fiscal discipline cost Malawi the four-year $175 million (about K306 billion) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) which automatically terminated due to lack of review last week. Responding to The Nation …

Reform will test Malawi’s discipline

Malawi’s exit from the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) on 15 May has brought the country to a defining moment in its economic journey. After years of policy reform tied to donor conditionality, the path forward is no longer …

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary Report, 23 May 2025

Nation divided in grief: Dual memorials for Chilima highlight political fault lines

One year after the tragic death of Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima, the country finds itself deeply divided over how to honor his legacy. Two separate memorial services were held—one organized by the government at the site of the plane crash, …

Federal system in Malawi to foster balanced development

A renewed call for the adoption of a federal system of government in Malawi has sparked debate among political observers and citizens, with proponents arguing that it could lead to more balanced and equitable development across all regions of the country. …

Solidarity Alliance condemns government’s CDF appeal, renews federalism call

The Solidarity Alliance Party, under the leadership of Dr. Victor Madhlopa, has strongly criticized the government for appealing a recent Constitutional Court ruling that strips Members of Parliament of control over the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) …