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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.

Atupele Declares Candidacy for 2025 Elections, Vows to Lead Malawi’s Transformation

Former United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has announced his intention to run for the upcoming 2025 presidential elections in Malawi. 

Flames Stuns Defending Champions Zambia in COSAFA Hollywood Bets Tournament

The Malawi National football team, Flames, has given the country an independence celebration gift by emerging victorious in a game against the defending champions, Zambia, in a thrilling Group B match of the 2023 COSAFA Hollywood Bets tournament.

DPP Lifts Injunction, Proceeds with National Governing Council Meeting

Former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has successfully lifted an injunction that had hindered its plans for a National Governing Council (NGC) meeting.

High Court Dismisses Refugees’ Application for Judicial Review 

High Court Judge Howard Pemba has dismissed an application for a judicial review filed by businessmen who claimed to be Malawi nationals, criticizing the claimants for targeting the wrong parties in their lawsuit. 

Black Leopards beckon back Mponda, appoints him head coach

In an exciting turn of events, Peter 'Mjojo' Mponda, the first assistant coach of FCB Nyasa Bullets, has been appointed as the head coach of his former South African club, Black Leopards. 

3 TNM Super League referees suspended over unprofessional officiation

Three top referees have been suspended from officiating football matches in the TNM Super League in Malawi due to their poor performances.Â