Category: Malawi

Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, is defined by its topography of highlands split by the Great Rift Valley and enormous Lake Malawi. The lake’s southern end falls within Lake Malawi National Park – sheltering diverse wildlife from colorful fish to baboons – and its clear waters are popular for diving and boating. Peninsular Cape Maclear is known for its beach resorts.
President: Lazarus Chakwera Trending
Capital: Lilongwe
Recognised regional languages: List: Yao; Tumbuka; Tonga; Sena; Lomwe; Ngonde; Lambya
Population: 18.14 million (2018) World Bank

Malawi

Malawians head to the voting booths in 8 days’ time!

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025 Global AuthorMalawians voting0 comment

By Janet Karim 15 And if it seems evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. — Joshua… Read More

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Malawi: 2025 Elections 22 presidential hopefuls present papers to MEC

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Global Author2025 Elections 22 presidential hopefuls, Malawi

By Janet Karim 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get… Read More

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Malawi must learn and appreciate more about role of the VEEP

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Global AuthorBingu WA Mutharika, Joyce Banda, Malawi, Saulosi Chilima

By Janet Karim 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 16:15-17 Of the six presidents that Malawi has had since the… Read More

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Freeing Malawi’s youth from the yokes of marginalisation

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Global AuthorFreeing Malawi's youth

By Janet Karim Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. — 1Timothy 4:12 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with… Read More

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Do not make laws with “certain people” in mind….

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 Global AuthorMalawi Parliament, Peter Mutharika

By Janet Karim So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s wrath subsided. – Esther 7:10 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. (1 Corinthians 13:11). In July… Read More

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Malawi’s inflation rate takes a slight uptick

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 Global AuthorDr. Simwaka, Malawi's inflation rate

By Twink Jones Gadama Malawi’s inflation rate has edged up to 28.5% in January 2025, marking a slight increase from the 28.1% recorded in December, according to the latest figures from the Reserve Bank of Malawi. This marginal rise, driven primarily by a surge in food prices, has interrupted the downward trend in inflation observed in recent months. The increase… Read More

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Help the Malawian voter to understand the DPP and UTM alliance

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 Global AuthorDPP and UTM alliance, Kabambe, Peter Mutharika

By Janet Karim Help the Malawian voter to understand the DPP and UTM alliance 2 The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’ — Judges 7:2 14 But Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What is this lowing… Read More

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My Take On IT – All hands-on deck in a democracy in our land

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 Global Authordemocracy in our land

Janet Karim All hands-on deck in a democracy in our land 15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in… Read More

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All hands-on deck in a democracy in our land

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 Global AuthorLazarus Chakwera, Malawi

BY Janet Karim 15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or… Read More

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Malawi: Defending voter rights amid government non-compliance: A citizen’s guide

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 Village ReporterMEC’s insistence on using the Smartmatic system

By Burnett Munthali As Malawi prepares for upcoming elections, citizens are increasingly concerned about the government’s reluctance to ensure compliance with voter rights. Key issues, such as the National Registration Bureau’s (NRB) failure to provide adequate services at registration centers and the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) insistence on using the controversial Smartmatic system, have raised alarm bells. These challenges, if… Read More