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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.

Incredible Opportunity as Malawi Seeks Life-Changing Investments at African Summit

State President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is set to attend the 2023 African Heads of State Human Capital Summit Meeting on 26th July 2023 in Dar es Salaam in the United Republic of Tanzania.

NWRA to Close Non-Compliant Boreholes to Safeguard Water Quality

In a bold move to preserve the purity of the nation's water resources, the National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) has issued a stern warning that all non-compliant boreholes in the country’s cities and towns will be shut down within 90 days.

Lilongwe Police hunt Village Headman’s killers

Police in Lilongwe have intensified efforts to apprehend a group of individuals suspected of being responsible for the murder of Village Headman (VH) Mnduwa in Mitundu yesterday.

APM gets unwavering support for DPP presidency

Forty four (44) members of Parliament belonging to the former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) have pledged their unwavering support for Peter Mutharika in the upcoming party's elective conference scheduled for July next year.

Two Nabbed for Stealing Millions of Cash: Police Crack Down on Notorious Theft Ring

In a major breakthrough, two individuals have been apprehended by the Lilongwe Police for their alleged involvement in a series of high-profile thefts amounting to millions in cash and valuable items. 

Catholic Bishops, Other Faith Leaders Organize Nationwide Anti-Homosexuality Protests

In a united effort, Catholic bishops in Malawi, alongside leaders from other faith groups, have announced plans to hold nationwide demonstrations against the promotion of homosexuality.Â