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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.

Tigers Coach Slams Poor Officiation in Karonga United Clash

Christopher Nyambose, the coach of Tigers Football Club, has expressed his frustration with the poor officiation during their recent 2023 Tnm Super League game against Karonga United. 

Underdogs Rise to the Occasion: Extreme FC Shocks Fans with Sensational Upset over Mighty Mukuru Wanderers

In a thrilling encounter at the BNS Stadium, debutants Extreme FC clinched their first victory of the 2023 Tnm Super League season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over the formidable Mighty Mukuru Wanderers. https://wp.me/pdc0gp-1MX

Primary School Teacher Arrested for defiling a 13-Year-Old Pupil

A primary school teacher has been apprehended by the Mchinji District Police for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a 13-year-old pupil. 

Experts Stress Cross-Sectoral Approaches for Boosting Domestic Resources in Eastern Africa’s Reproductive Health Sector

Nairobi, Kenya - In a recent coordination meeting organized by the Eastern Africa Reproductive Health Network (EARHN), experts emphasized the crucial need for cross-sectoral strategies to mobilize domestic resources for reproductive health in Eastern Africa.

Malawi Government Suspends Scrap Metal Exportation

In a joint effort, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, in partnership with the Ministry of Homeland Security, have implemented a six-month suspension of scrap metal exportation to combat the increasing incidents of vandalism and illicit trade.

Chizuma’s ACB criticized for effecting arrests before investigations

Malawi Law Society (MLS) and a private-practice lawyer, Justin Dzonzi, have criticized Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Martha Chizuma, for arresting corruption suspects or making public pronouncements against public officers before conducting thorough investigations linking them to corrupt practices.