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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.

TotalEnergies launches ‘Helmet 4 Life’ initiative for motorcycle safety

TotalEnergies Marketing Malawi Limited has rolled out the 'Helmet 4 Life' initiative, providing 300 free helmets to motorcycle taxi operators, known as kabaza, in Blantyre. 

Government introduces special agriculture electricity tariff to boost farming sector

Government has implemented a specialized agriculture electricity tariff, allowing registered and certified farmers to enjoy a substantial 30 percent reduction in their electricity bills. 

Deputy Minister urges enhancement of local film presence and values

Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity, and Culture, Owen Chomanika, has urged the creative industry in the country to diversify their approaches in showcasing local films. 

Commonwealth envoy impressed with progress in climate change initiative in Malawi

The Malawi High Commission to the United Kingdom says it is impressed with the progress made in the implementation of the ‘Enhancing Access and Participation in Climate Change Policy Development and Implementation Project’ that Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) is implementing in collaboration with DAPP Malawi.

CfSC bemoans country’s rising poverty levels

The Centre for Social Concern (CfSC) has bemoaned the country’s high inflation rate, saying it has contributed to rising poverty levels among the citizenry.

Dan Lu delivers a message of hope through new song “Imfa”

Award-winning Afro Pop artist Dan Lu has taken the music scene by storm once again, this time with his emotionally charged new song and...