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Delayed regulations stall full implementation of Malawi’s disaster risk law

As Malawi approaches the next disaster season, the effectiveness of its legal tools to manage and reduce risks hangs in the balance, awaiting the political will to turn policy into protection.

New $3.6M MACI initiative launched to unite farmers, fix markets, and double yields

A new $3.6 million agricultural initiative aimed at transforming Malawi’s soybean and groundnut value chains was officially launched in Lilongwe on Tuesday.

AGRA dangles K540 million prize for African women agripreneurs

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced the opening of the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA), offering up to $300,000 (about K540 million in grants to female agribusiness innovators across the continent, including Malawi.

CSOs calls for transparency, peace, responsible engagement ahead of Sept 16 general elections

Civil society leaders in Malawi have warned against rising political violence and demanded increased transparency from electoral stakeholders, urging a peaceful and credible electoral process.

IMF walks away: Malawi’s missteps sink ECF program

As concerns grow over Malawi’s stalled Extended Credit Facility (ECF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), civil society organizations (CSOs) and economic experts are offering divergent views on what went wrong — and what should happen next.

Govt pushes land reforms to local level

The Government of Malawi has stepped up its decentralisation agenda by transferring land administration services to district councils, a move aimed at improving access, governance, and transparency in land registration and management.

15.25% LPG price hike sparks outrage among energy advocates

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced an upward revision of the maximum retail price for Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), a move that has ignited concerns among environmental advocates and stakeholders across the country.

MACRA hosts workshop to strengthen disaster preparedness in SADC region

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says advancement of emergency telecommunications strategies is vital for natural disaster preparedness across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Ministry of Edu., Plan International unite to enhance girls’ education

The Ministry of Education has emphasized the urgent need for a more robust and coordinated effort to improve girls' education in the country, particularly in undeserved rural areas.

Chitipa United Assistant Coach, Gift Mkamanga, passes away

The football fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the sudden passing of Gift Nathaniel Mkamanga, the Assistant Coach of Chitipa United FC.

Experts urge for greater collaboration to boost Malawi’s CDRFI

Malawi is making progress in addressing the rising threats of climate change and natural disasters, but experts stress the need for stronger collaboration among key stakeholders to improve climate and disaster risk financing.

AFIDEP research rekindles debate on population and climate action

As the global community gears up for the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, set to take place this November in Baku, Azerbaijan, new research by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is igniting a fresh debate on the link between population growth and climate action.