Gladys Nthenda
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US Delivers Lifesaving Mpox Vaccines to Malawi
The United States Government on Friday donated 33,600 JYNNEOS vaccine doses to help the Malawi Government prevent the further spread of mpox. With this delivery and ongoing support from the U.S. government, including with vaccine planning and rollout, Malawi is strengthening its response to the mpox outbreak to protect its citizens. According to a press…
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Baptist women challenged to live purpose driven lives
The Baptist Women’s Union of Southern Africa Conference taking place in Lilongwe is viewed as a spiritual assembly and a birthing place for revival, to raise mothers of generations as found in Proverbs 31:25–29.
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Re-union as JB makes a comeback with Khumbo Kachali
The former President and former Vice President have reunited ahead of the 16 September 2025 General elections.
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EU threatens withdrawal of support for police Training
The event, which involved panga-wielding thugs assaulting demonstrators, journalists, and bystanders, raised serious concerns about the failure of Malawi Police and Defence Forces to protect citizens, prompting calls for a thorough investigation, accountability, and respect for constitutional rights such as freedom of assembly
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Mindset change vital in policy implementation-Extension staff
Some extension workers have noted that most farmers are so used to traditional habits and practices in crop and livestock production that it will take a lot of convincing for them to switch to modern ways of agriculture.
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US speaks on halting of Student Visas
US Chief of Mission Amy Diaz says the issuance of visas to foreigners is aimed at ensuring America’s territorial integrity and making sure that people are being vetted appropriately before being allowed entry. Her remarks followed the suspension of student visa issuance by U.S. Embassies across the globe last week. This comes in the wake…
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Agriculture Ministry plans to increase Farmer Field Schools to 180
In addition to the over 660 Farmer Field Schools which Malawi currently has, the Ministry of Agriculture has plans to add the schools to 180. Deputy Director Department of Agriculture Extension Services Kenneth Chaula disclosed this during training for extension staff aimed at strengthening their capacity in the establishment and running of Farmer Field Schools.…
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Vigilant press & engaged electorate vital for credible polls-US
As Malawi heads to the polls in September, the United States Government has described it as a very important chapter because it will determine the next stage of Malawi’s trajectory and the future of its children. Speaking during the 249th US Independence Day Anniversary celebrations, Chief of Mission Amy Diaz said her government stands with…
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NPC speaks on attainment of functional food systems
Against a background of fiscal challenges affecting access to inputs and supplies to boost food production, the National Planning Commission (NPC) has stressed on the need for Malawi to go for crops that are resilient in terms of climate change to withstand its negative impacts. NPC Research and Capacity Building Manager Dr. Andrew Jamali made…
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Sugar soars to K6, 000, Illovo says it’s managing the situation
Illovo Sugar Malawi says the current challenges in the availability of sugar is primarily being driven by informal cross-border trade that has led to the commodity being diverted by local traders to neighboring countries It said the development has created a shortage in some areas of the local markets, despite having released sufficient stocks to…
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Domestic workers to get K72,800 as Govt. revises minimum wage
Following consultations with different social partners, the Ministry of Labour has revised minimum wages for various categories by 40 percent effective 1st June, 2025. The development means that the minimum wage for domestic workers is now pegged at K72, 800.00 per month from K52, 000.00 per month. For those in retail shop employment with an…
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World Press Freedom Day: Is the media really free?
As we commemorate this year’s World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May, I take time to reflect on the threats to Free Expression and Media Freedom for journalists in Malawi and the African region with the case of Zimbabwean colleague Blessed Mhlanga who has been in detention since February 24, 2025 in mind. On Mach…