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The kwacha (/ ˈ k w æ tʃ ə /; ISO 4217: MWK, official name Malawi Kwacha [2]) is the currency of Malawi as of 1971, replacing the Malawian pound. It is divided into 100 tambala . The kwacha replaced other types of currency, namely the British pound sterling , the South African rand , and the Rhodesian dollar , that had previously circulated ...
The service sector accounts for 51.7% of Malawi's national GDP. Notable industries are tourism, retail, transport, education, health services, telecommunication and the banking sector. The Government of Malawi holds shares in many important companies, such as Malawian Airlines (51%) and Press Corporation Limited. Press Corporation Ltd. is the ...
A man in Malawi was convicted of insulting President Lazarus Chakwera after posting a TikTok video that shows an animated figure with Chakwera's face superimposed on it doing some wacky dance moves.
This article lists events from the year 2025 in Malawi. Incumbents. President: Lazarus Chakwera; Vice-President: Michael Usi (since 21 June) Events.
Malawi's main opposition party, the Democratic Progress Party endorsed on Sunday former President Peter Mutharika to be its candidate in next year's presidential election. Mutharika, 84, who was ...
Maula Prison was established in 1971, during the presidency of Hastings Kamuzu Banda. It was built to replace the old Lilongwe Prison, which was deemed too small and inadequate. [ 2 ] The prison was designed to hold 500 prisoners, but it has often been overcrowded, holding up to 1,500 inmates.
The Malawi prison system, managed by the Malawi Prison Service, has 23 district prison stations, which are either first class or second class prisons. [1] Zomba Central Prison built in 1935 is the only maximum security prison in the country, holding prisoners with long sentences or serious offences.
The Malawi government said Wednesday that Vice President Saulos Chilima will be honored with a state funeral after he died in a plane crash along with eight other people. President Lazarus ...