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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.

Lipiri Area Prog. has changed our lives in ways we never thought possible

The Government has commended World Vision Malawi for its dedication and commitment in transforming lives of people in the country.

World Vision Mw celebrates 18 years of transformative impact

World Vision Malawi (WVM) has expressed satisfaction on the impact it has made through its 18-year journey at Lipiri Area Programme (AP) in Dowa district.

Youth participation in agriculture declines in Malawi, report suggests recommendations

A recent study conducted by MwAPATA Institute, in collaboration with the National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCM), has established that there is a decline in youth participation in agriculture and agri-food systems, posing a potential threat to Malawi's economy.

Department of Immigration enhances decongestion efforts for passport applicants

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services says it has initiated strategies to alleviate overcrowding and long queues for passport applicants amidst a surge in demand for these services.

UTM Party Announces Departure from Tonse Alliance, commentators not surprised

The UTM has announced it has left the Tonse Alliance with immediate effect, citing a betrayal of the Alliance Agreement by the partners.

Sife Mw, Dan Lu, Smack mourn ‘Soldier’ Lucius Banda

Musicians in the country have described the death of music icon Lucius Banda as a huge loss to the country’s music industry.