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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.

Health and Climate Change Experts Urge African Governments to Integrate SRHR into Climate Policies

Players in the health and climate change sectors have called upon African governments to prioritize the integration of Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) into climate change policies, warning that ignoring such aspects can lead to incomplete strategies that fail to address the needs of vulnerable populations.

Milward Tobias optimistic of winning 2025 presidential elections without alliance

Presidential aspirant and leader of the Nzika Coalition, Milward Tobias has expressed optimism that he will win the 2025 presidential polls without partnering with any political party.

Israel deportees face legal action as agents demand refund of costs

Twelve Malawians who were arrested and deported from Israel for contravening contractual agreements now face legal action as agencies demand to recover costs incurred during processing of their visas and air tickets, Nthanda Times has established.

Silver Strikers extend lead in Tnm Super League

Silver Strikers Football Club solidified their position at the summit of the Tnm Super League table with a commanding 0-2 victory away to Baka City at Karonga Stadium.

Malawi First Movement demands action over brutal killing of Imedi, two others

Malawi First, The People First, a coalition spearheaded by the controversial human rights activist turned politician, Bon Kalindo, has called on the Malawian government to expedite its investigation into the tragic killings of Superintendent Usuman Imedi, Samuel Samson, and Mussa Asabi.

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.