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World marks Desertification and Drought Day

As the world is marking the desertification drought day on Thursday, more than 1,000 animals died on a Northern Cape game farm over the...

Maravi Post Reporter on 16th Jun

Payback! Chakwera rewards militant HRDC leaders with ambassadorial posts

HRDC leadership rewarded for fight against Mutharika and DPP LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Reports reaching this publication show that President...

Lloyd M’bwana on 16th Jun

South Africa icon Nelson Mandela’s home turned into a hotel

Maravi Post Reporter on 16th Jun

CDEDI says Thyolo’s landless people peaceful demos on despite DC’s disapproval

Business

Maravi Post Reporter on 16th Jun

Azimo offers free remittances amid gloomy World Bank predictions

– – Azimo, the digital money transfer...

Maravi Post Reporter on 16th Jun

FDH bank launches student’s mentorship program

FDH Officials and Chichiri secondary school teachers...

Maravi Post Reporter on 16th Jun

Egypt: African Development Bank approves loan of €83 million for Egypt’s electricity sector to spur economic recovery from Covid-19

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank have approved...

Maravi Post Reporter on 16th Jun

Sustainable and Responsible Finance

The webinar, titled Sustainable and Responsible Finance: Lending...

Maravi Post Reporter on 16th Jun

10 Best Profit-Making African Business Ideas

– – Despite the impact of the pandemic, the African...

Maravi Post Reporter on 15th Jun

FDH Bank empowers women through fruit tree planting

Ngalande (right) presents a fruit tree to Kaliati BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-As...

Maravi Post Reporter on 15th Jun

Appointment of Director, Financial Management, Mr. Jacques DJOFACK

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment...

Maravi Post Author on 15th Jun

Dissecting Chakwera’s Tonse 2021/2022 national budget

Finance Minister Felix Mlusu By Rick Dzida It is my belief...

Richard Kayenda on 15th Jun

Opposition DPP punches holes in Chakwera’s Tonse 2021/2022 national budget

Mwanamveka MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-The former ruling party, Democratic...

Maravi Post Reporter on 15th Jun

Appointment Announcement : Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Dr. Beth Dunford

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment...

Maravi Post Reporter on 14th Jun

Building back better: African Development Bank to launch Strategy for Economic Governance in Africa

What: Launch of the Strategy for Economic...

Maravi Post Reporter on 14th Jun

G7 Development Finance Institutions and multilateral partners to invest over $80 billion into African businesses over the next five years

The G7 DFIs, the IFC, the private sector arm of the African Development...

Opinion Pages

Maravi Post Reporter on 17th Jun

The Twitter Twist: Inside The Damage Control War Between Dumb And Dumber And Associates By Kennedy Emetulu

I’m not happy to say what I’m about to say, but I just have to say it. I know there are lots of people who would take exception to me...

Maravi Post Reporter on 17th Jun

Those Who Know The Ills Of Darkness Should Not Harm The Moon By Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed

For decades Nigerians have been battling with all kind of illnesses, the pains are too much to bear. The strength to withstand the...

Maravi Post Author on 15th Jun

Has MK6.2bn Covid-19 funds scam gone to death bed, Mr President Chakwera?

Maravi Post Author on 15th Jun

Muslim women are not allowed to visit graveyards when loved ones die: Find out why?

Sports

World Vision Malawi donates balls to Mchinji schools

By Edwin Mbewe LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-World Vision Malawi on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 donated 207 footballs to Primary and Secondary Schools and...

#Euro 2020: Rudiger ‘bites’ Pogba as Germany lose shamelessly to France

MUNICH-(MaraviPost)-Germany defender, Antonio Rudiger, appeared to have bitten Paul Pogba, as they lost 1-0 to France in their Euro 2020 opener on...

Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace as Portugal beats Hungary 3-0

By BBC Sport Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to play in five men’s European Championships Cristiano Ronaldo became the top scorer...

Spain held to goalless draw by Sweden as Czech Republic’s Patrik Schick stunner downs Scotland

Spain’s Pedri reacts disappointed after the Euro 2020 soccer championship group E match between Spain and Sweden in Sevilla, Spain, Monday, June...

Milan Skriniar fires Slovakia to victory against Poland

Slovakia’s Milan Skriniar celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group E match between Poland...

Chitipa, Karonga share spoils in TNM Super League

Chitipa, Karonga share spoils By Lusekero Mhango KARONGA-(MaraviPost)-Chitipa United and Karonga United played out a goalless stalemate in a TNM...

Tanzania beat Malawi in friendly match

Tanzania players celebratibg a goal Tanzania’s Taifa Stars managed to beat Malawi 2-0 in an international friendly match on Sunday at the Benjamin...

Technology

Through the looking glass: an optimist’s view of West Africa’s ten-year prospects

By Titilayo Adewumi, Regional Sales Director: West Africa at SAP LAGOS, Nigeria, 15 June 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- What will West Africa...

8 Best Apps – iPhone & Android Casino Apps

If you are a fan of casino gaming, you understand that the sector has undergone various transformations to become what it is today. In the past, people...

Oilserv leverages SAP S/4HANA to empower data-driven decision-making

LAGOS, Nigeria, 8 June 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Following a period of rapid growth and a landmark new pipeline contract, one of Nigeria’s...

Africa Week of Action for Child Online Protection launched

– – The African Telecommunication Union (ATU) and Child Online Africa (COA) will host the first ever Africa Week of Action for Child Online...

SAP Expanding World’s Largest Business Network

New Industry Solutions Will Drive More Sustainable Business Performance Christian Klein – CEO and Member of the Executive Board, SAP SE WALLDORF, Germany,...

Chinese tech giant’s global cloud strategy may give Beijing ‘coercive leverage’

Huawei’s operation worldwide BEIJING-(ANI)-Despite growing scrutiny over Huawei’s operation worldwide, a new report suggests that Chinese...

LifeStyle

World marks Desertification and Drought Day

As the world is marking the desertification drought day on Thursday, more than 1,000 animals died on a Northern Cape game farm over the last few months...

South Africa icon Nelson Mandela’s home turned into a hotel

The late Mandela PRETORIA-(MaraviPost)-Nelson Mandela’s Houghton Estate home on 13th Avenue will soon be opening to guests as a bespoke five-star...

CDEDI says Thyolo’s landless people peaceful demos on despite DC’s disapproval

Landless people in Thyolo By Iommie Chiwalo BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s watchdog, Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives...

Opposition party in streets of Ethiopian capital ahead of vote

Ethiopia goes to polls next Monday despite growing concern over the credibility of the vote as well as a famine in war-torn Tigray. This is the first...

Chakwera to face unemployed youths’ vigils at Mzuzu State Lodge

MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-A grouping of unemployed youth, trading under ‘Malova Youth Association’, plans to hold vigils at Mzuzu State Lodge till government...

#Euro 2020: Rudiger ‘bites’ Pogba as Germany lose shamelessly to France

MUNICH-(MaraviPost)-Germany defender, Antonio Rudiger, appeared to have bitten Paul Pogba, as they lost 1-0 to France in their Euro 2020 opener on...

Swedish-British presenter & model Ulrika Jonsson strips naked to support men’s mental health campaign

LONDON-(MaraviPost)-A 53-year-old Swedish-British presenter and model Ulrika Jonsson stripped completely naked to support a men’s mental health...

Embarrassing! Ugandan infidelity married woman gets stuck to her lover during sex

KAMPALA-(MaraviPost)-There was an embarrassing, as well as a dramatic incident in Gulu city, in the Northern Region of Uganda on Wednesday morning,...

Côte d’Ivoire: Girls reinforce personal empowerment as rugby players

Less popular than football or handball, the women’s rugby community is taking up more and more space in the world of sports in Côte d’Ivoire....

Terrific! Diabolic Spanish man jailed 15 years for killing, eating her mum

Spanish man jailed 15 years eating her mum MADRID-(MaraviPost)-Spanish court sentenced a man to 15 years and five months in jail after he sliced up...

Fear of unknown grips MCP zealots: Are you really on driving seat?

Chakwera, MCP leader By Rick Dzida It is an open secret now that President Lazarus Chakwera’s Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was on the opposition...

South Africa: thousands rush for “diamonds” in Kwazulu-Natal province

South Africa: Rush for Diamonds in Kwazulu-Natal On the outskirts of the small village of KwaHlathi — at five hours drive from Johannesburg in eastern...

Tunisia frees ex-presidential candidate Nabil Karoui

Tunisia’s judiciary on Tuesday ordered the release of opposition leader Nabil Karoui, six months after his arrest on financial corruption and tax...

Has MK6.2bn Covid-19 funds scam gone to death bed, Mr President Chakwera?

Covid-19 funds abusers A few months ago, almost every other Malawian was fired up and willing to do everything in their power to ensure that they...

Law & Order

CDEDI says Thyolo’s landless people peaceful demos on despite DC’s disapproval

Landless people in Thyolo By Iommie Chiwalo BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s watchdog, Centre for Democracy and Economic Development...

Terrific! Diabolic Spanish man jailed 15 years for killing, eating her mum

Spanish man jailed 15 years eating her mum MADRID-(MaraviPost)-Spanish court sentenced a man to 15 years and five months in jail after he...

Unskilled police officers transferred from Sanjika Palace over security lapses

By Tawonga Sesani BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Seven Malawi police officers have been transferred from Sanjika Palace in Blantyre days after...

Malawi’s immigration uniforms deal: Suppliers offer negotiated settlement to save taxpayer’s money

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Reliance Trading Company and Africa Commercial Agency, which supplied uniforms to the Immigration Department, have...

Lilongwe motorcyclist Patrick Mateyu convicted, fined for operating without licence

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Senior residence magistrate court siting in Lilongwe on June 14 2021 convicted and sentenced motorcyclist for...

Man shot on both legs for trespassing at Sanjika Palace

Man shot on both legs for trespassing at Sanjika Palace BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)—A Malawian is in agony at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital...

Deputy lands Minister Abida Mia pounces on Lake Malawi shores encroachers; Given 14 days ultimatum

Abida Mia pounces on Lake Malawi shores encroaching BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Dropping a 14 days ultimatum for private developers along the...

Malawi and Region Tourism

South Africa icon Nelson Mandela’s home turned into a hotel

The late Mandela PRETORIA-(MaraviPost)-Nelson Mandela’s Houghton Estate home on 13th Avenue will soon be opening to guests as a bespoke five-star...

5 Travel items that can make your journey less stressful

– – To ensure a safe and comfortable trip, it is important to carry the necessary items to help smoothen the journey. You wouldn’t want...

COVID-19 PCR Test Requirements to Travel to Ethiopia

– – Ethiopia’s borders remain open during the coronavirus pandemic. Foreign citizens are able to apply for an Ethiopian...

Boat with 160 passengers onboard sinks in Niger River

– – Nigerian authorities have said that a boat with 160 passengers onboard on Wednesday sank in the Niger River. The accident happened...

Water in Lake Malawi turns green

– – The water in Lake Malawi has turned green in a rare phenomenon that has raised concerns among citizens. Authorities in the country...

5 Ghanaians arrested in Dubai for drug trafficking, one jailed 10 years

– – Officials in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested five Ghanaians for trafficking drugs into Dubai. One of those arrested...

Sierra Leonean author projects African words with English alphabet

– – Vickie Remoe is a Sierra Leonean, journalist and activist who recently decided to launch a project to project African words with the...

The Best of Cape Town’s Nightlife

Famous for its stunning natural scenery and its best-known landmarks, Table Mountain and Cape Point, it is no surprise that Cape Town is South Africa’s...