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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.

Malawi Netball Icon Mary Waya Exposes Gender Imbalance and Pressures Faced by Female Players

Former Malawi Netball National Team captain, Mary Waya, has drawn attention to an ongoing predicament faced by female players in African netball – the conduct of specific male coaches. 

Youthful Malawian Researcher Receives Acclaim for Groundbreaking Work on Climate Resilience at Nairobi Mapping Conference

A 26-year-old Malawian researcher, Sarah Chirwa, has taken center stage at the ongoing 7th International Conference of the Regional Centre for Mapping and Resources Development (RCMRD) in Nairobi. 

NBM Spurs Village Bank Growth, Promotes Financial Inclusion

Malawi's financial landscape is witnessing a remarkable surge as the National Bank of Malawi Plc reports substantial growth in village bank memberships, heralding a new era of financial inclusion.

Malawi Government Lifts Cholera’s Public Health Emergency Status

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda announced Monday evening that cholera, which tragically claimed the lives of more than 1,700 individuals over the past year, is no longer categorized as a public health emergency within the country.

Malawi’s South Sudan Agricultural Deal Misses K900bn Mark Raises Accountability Concerns

Malawi has potentially missed out on an estimated $885 million (equivalent to around K900 billion) in a farm produce supply deal with South Sudan. 

Community in grief as tragic road claims 5

A devastating road accident on the Mchinji-Lilongwe M12 road at Chikhutu Village has resulted in the loss of at least five lives and left two others with severe injuries.Â