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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

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MERA bans buying of fuel in jerry cans across Malawi

Village Reporter
By Twink Jones Gadama The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has issued a stern warning against buying fuel in jerry cans, citing safety concerns and illegal trading practices. This directive affects fuel service stations in major cities, including Lilongwe, Zomba, Mzuzu, and Blantyre. Consequently, MERA aims to curb the rising cases of fuel trading malpractices, which undermine efforts to ensure… Read More
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Fuel scarcity hits Malawi: Transporters reveal forex woes as root cause

Village Reporter
By Twink Jones Gadama Malawi is grappling with a severe fuel scarcity, leaving many citizens stranded and concerned. The Transporters Association of Malawi (TAM) has shed light on the underlying issue, pointing to a crippling foreign exchange shortage that’s hindering fuel importers from paying their suppliers. According to TAM Spokesperson Frank Banda, the country’s fuel importers, Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL)… Read More
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Malawi future leaders, where are you? Your time has come!

Janet Karim,
By Janet Karim 9 Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them. – Exodus 3:9 14 I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. – Psalm 139:14 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold… Read More
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Globetrotting  Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera reaffirms strong ties with China at welcoming dinner

Village Reporter,
By Burnett Munthali Beijing, China – September 1, 2024 – During a recent welcoming dinner hosted by Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Mr. Han Zheng, Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera reaffirmed the enduring friendship and collaborative spirit between Malawi and China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2008, Malawi and China have forged a robust… Read More
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Speaker Gotani Hara urges support for President Chakwera amidst political tensions

Village Reporter
By Burnett Munthali In a recent address, Speaker of the National Assembly, Gotani Hara, made a compelling appeal for unity and support for President Lazarus Chakwera. Speaking metaphorically, Hara compared the current political situation to cooking nsima, Malawi’s staple food. She emphasized the importance of using the right kind of firewood for cooking to ensure that the dish is properly… Read More
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Malawi: Political Commentator Calls for Stiff Penalties Against Absentee MPs

Village Reporter,
By Twink Jones Gadama Renowned political commentator George Phiri has urged Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara to take drastic measures against Members of Parliament (MPs) who abscond from deliberations in the House. Phiri’s call comes amidst concerns over the high rate of absenteeism among MPs since the opening of Parliament on Monday. He argued that MPs are elected to… Read More
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US-based Malawians commemorate 60 years of freedom in grand style

Janet Karim
By Janet Karim And when your children ask you, ‘What does this ceremony mean to you? ‘ Then tell them, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt and spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians. — Exodus 12:25-27 US-based Malawian Diaspora held a three-day grand-style commemoration of the 60th (Diamond Jubilee)… Read More
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Commemorating 60 years of Malawi’s independence from British rule July 6, 2024

Janet Karim
By Janet Karim When Israel was in Egypt’s land, let my people go! … Go down, Moses, way down in Egypt’s land, tell old Pharaoh to let my people go…” – part of an African American spiritual Sixty years ago on July 6, 1964, the former protectorate of Nyasaland became independent from British rule, and changed its name to Malawi. Two years… Read More
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