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SXDKS Mining Limited plans to explore copper and gold in Karonga’s Mwakaboko area, a move expected to boost Malawi’s foreign exchange. Officials promise environmental safeguards as locals welcome development but warn against displacement and livelihood risks.

President Peter Mutharika has made two more additions to his Cabinet bringing the number of Ministers to five.   Dr. George Partridge who once served...

DPP Vice President for the Northern Region, Jappie Mhango, has hailed Chitipa Central MP Fiskani Banert Nyondo’s decision to join the ruling party, describing it as a step towards uniting efforts to drive development in the district and the nation.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has mourned the deaths of Malawians who perished in the Limpopo bus crash that claimed 43 lives on Sunday. The President and First Lady have extended condolences to the bereaved families, as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms ongoing efforts to identify victims and assist survivors in South Africa.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed former Speaker of Parliament Richard Msowoya to lead the SADC Electoral Observer Mission to Tanzania ahead of the country’s October 29, 2025 General Elections.

President Peter Mutharika has warned against anti-government protests and accused Malawi’s civil society organizations of lacking internal democracy, urging them to reform and “clean their own house” before criticizing government leadership.

DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba says the party has taken note of MBC Director General George Kasakula’s apology to former President Peter Mutharika — but insists it may be “too late to save Jerusalem,” calling for MBC’s disciplinary committee to review Kasakula’s conduct.

SADC Chairperson and Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has called for peace, calm, and high voter turnout as Seychelles heads into its second round of presidential elections, urging political leaders and citizens to uphold democratic values and stability.

Mzuzu’s Rabies Vaccination Campaign targets 9,000 pets to curb the spread of the deadly virus. Pet owners are urged to vaccinate dogs and cats by October 31 and report strays to ensure community safety and disease prevention.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has promised sweeping reforms to rescue Malawi’s struggling economy, calling for discipline, integrity, and a new work culture in government.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi has donated four tents to the Malawi Blood Transfusion Service to facilitate blood collection activities. RBM representatives praised MBTS's vital role in public health, emphasizing their commitment to community initiatives. The tents aim to enhance donor comfort and efficiency during mobile blood collection, addressing logistical challenges.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated President Arthur Peter Mutharika on his return to power, pledging continued UN cooperation with Malawi on peace, human rights, climate action, and gender equality under his new administration.