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Stakeholders call for urgent action on media viability and journalists’ safety

Media stakeholders have called for urgent measures to address the growing challenges threatening media viability, press freedom, and journalist safety in Southern Africa.

Stakeholders urge nationwide breast cancer awareness to combat rising cases

Stakeholders across Malawi’s health sector have emphasized the urgent need for widespread awareness on breast cancer as a critical step to curb the disease’s alarming rise.

MISA Malawi urges community journalists to hold local leaders accountable

The Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi chapter has called on community radio journalists to hold local duty bearers accountable, especially at the grassroots level.

NICE Advocates for Media Role in Election Transparency

As the country heads towards the tripartite elections in 2025, the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has underscored the critical role of journalists in fostering transparency during the upcoming elections. 

Government commits to uphold media freedom

Malawi's President, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, has affirmed his government's unwavering dedication to upholding media freedom, ensuring journalists can write and publish without fear of interference, as the nation marked World Press Freedom Day.

DAI Global UK launches CJC Malawi programme

The Malawi Government has emphasized the importance of coordination among stakeholders in the disaster risk management and climate change sector to effectively address the impacts of climate change in the country.

Govt’s commitment on corruption fight draws mixed reactions

Experts and commentators have expressed mixed reactions to State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera’s sentiments on the fighting against corruption.

Alarming surge of HIV/AIDS among adolescent girls in Malawi

The National AIDS Commission (NAC) has sounded the alarm over the surging rate of new HIV/AIDS infections among teenage girls in Malawi as compared to their male counterparts.

MISA Malawi calls journalists to action ahead of 2025 election

Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has challenged news reporters in the country to hold politicians accountable ahead of the 2025 tripartite elections.

Duo nabbed for possessing hemp in Mchinji

Police in Mchinji are keeping in custody two men for allegedly possessing Cannabis Sativa, commonly known as Chamba, without the required permit.

Chakwera advises newly graduated military leaders to embrace examples and leadership in service

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, who is also the Commander In-Chief of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), has called upon senior command and staff of the MDF to lead by the examples set by their superiors. 

MISA Malawi strengthens leadership with new NGC appointments

Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has announced the co-option of two distinguished professionals, Mrs. Lilian Khofi and Mrs. Chikondi Kasambara, into its National Governing Council (NGC).