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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.

2024 MSCE pass rate sparks concerns over quality of education

The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) has announced the results of the 2024 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations.

Silver Strikers extends lead to 7 points with first home draw

Silver Strikers extended their lead in the league after a 1-1 draw against Moyale Barracks on Saturday afternoon at Silver Stadium, securing a 7-point advantage at the top despite dropping points at home.

Bullets take commanding 2-0 lead over Civil in Airtel Top 8

The much-anticipated 7th edition of the Airtel Top 8 Zamadolo Cup has kicked off with defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets defeating Civil Service United 2-0 at Kamuzu Stadium.

VP Usi calls for immediate reform of Mw’s forestry sector

State Vice President Dr. Michael Usi has called for urgent reforms in the forest plantation sector, urging all stakeholders to collaborate in protecting and managing Malawi's forests sustainably for the benefit of future generations.

Ministry cracks down on early school openings

The Ministry of Education has warned it will revoke licenses of schools which will be found opened before the official commencement of the new academic year on 16th September 2024.

Cloud of uncertainty hovers over Maneb, markers misunderstanding

Although the Ministry of Education has come in to resolve the misunderstandings between teachers marking the 2024 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations and the Malawi National Examinations Board (Maneb) uncertainty reigns over the matter.