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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.

Nkhakananga, 4 other refs suspended

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has handed a four-month suspension to referee Godfrey Nkhakananga for his involvement in the chaos that unfolded during the Airtel Top 8 match between Silver Strikers and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers at Bingu National Stadium, which ultimately led to the abandonment of the game.

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Stage Dramatic Comeback, Beat Civo 3-2 to Reclaim League’s Top Spot

In a thrilling encounter at Kamuzu Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets FC staged an impressive comeback to defeat Civil Service 3-2, reclaiming their position at the top of the league standings.

Save the Children, Plan set launch JOFA-ACTE Project to Combat Child Labor in Africa

Save the Children Malawi and Plan International Malawi are set to launch a Joining Forces for Africa: Acting to End Child Labor" (JOFA-ACTE) project on 30th August 2023 at Liwera Primary School, T/A Chimutu in Lilongwe District.

Wazisomo Muliya, Shammal Vocals take a jab at gospel artists’ worldly lifestyle

Renowned gospel song composer, writer and singer Stevie Wazisomo Muliya says the country’s gospel music is not progressing because most musicians’ lifestyle and character are worldly.

NCST partners AUDA-NEPAD, SFA Foundation to drive sustainable development through Grand Challenge Initiative

In a bid towards fostering innovation and propelling sustainable development in the country, the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) Malawi in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) is set to launch Grand Challenges Malawi Initiative on 30th August 2023 at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe.

Avokado courts Shammal Vocals, KB Gospel Singers on Amapiano single “Patsogolo”

After taking the country’s music circles by storm with a single he featured Billy Kaunda and Thoko Katimba, amapiano artist Avokado has again courted two gospel powerhouses – Shammal Vocals and the Kamuzu Barracks Gospel Singers in a new single titled “Patsogolo”, expected to hit airwaves on 1st September 2023.