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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.

Kapitapita returns to music industry with inspirational single

After years of silence in the music industry, renowned gospel artist Dustan Kapitapita has made a triumphant return with the release of a new single from his upcoming album, Chigonjetso.

Mpinganjira challenges Wanderers to CAF Tournament Quest

President and board chairperson of the Mighty Mukuru Wanderers, Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira, has issued a three-month ultimatum to the club to demonstrate their readiness for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederations Cup.

Chawinga calls for women football support

Malawi Women's Football National Team striker, Temwa Chawinga, has expressed disappointment with the lack of support for women's football in the country, attributing it to the underperformance of the national team.

CZ Police launch manhunt of unknown assailants

Police in Chiradzulu have launched a manhunt for people who have brutally killed a 78-year-old Edina Makhumba who was staying alone in an isolated house.

Commentators worried DPP squabbles will affect party’s 2025 elections preparations

Political and legal experts in the country have warned that intra-party disputes in the main opposition party Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will affect the party’s preparation for the 2025 tripartite elections.

Ministry calls for collective action to tackle student indiscipline in schools

The Ministry of Education has called for concerted efforts in bringing students’ indiscipline in the country’s schools to an end.