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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.

Mzuzu Central Hospital isolates 5 over suspected Marburg infection

Mzuzu Central Hospital has isolated five patients over suspected cases of Marburg virus infections.

MPs authorize government to borrow MK105bn for Lake Malawi Water Supply Project

In a significant move that will bolster the water supply system in Lilongwe City, the Malawi Parliament has passed a Bill authorizing the government to borrow K105 billion from two local commercial banks.

Standard Bank Withdraws Sponsorship from Division One Leagues in Malawi

In a turn of events for Malawi football, Standard Bank has withdrawn its K46.1 million sponsorship from the Division One leagues in the country’s three regions, barely a year after signing a three-year deal with Football Association of Malawi (FAM).

CSOs, legislators call for redesigning of AIP

The Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and civil society organizations (CSOs) have called for the redesigning of the Affordable Input Programme (AIP)0, observing that the programme currently overshadows other activities under the Ministry of Agriculture.

Death toll from Cyclone Freddy in Malawi nearly doubles to 190

The impact of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi has caused the death toll to rise to 190, according to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma). 

Amnesty International calls for compensation for Malawi and Mozambique after Cyclone Freddy

Amnesty International has called for Malawi and Mozambique to be compensated for the loss and damage caused by Cyclone Freddy, as they are among the least responsible for climate change.Â