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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.

Youth Rights Campaigner Urges Caution in Handling Misunderstandings to Avoid Student Violence

A youth rights campaigner, Young Achievers for Development-YAD, has warned political and religious leaders in the country to handle misunderstandings with caution to prevent breeding violent reactions from the youth, including students 

APM Blames MCP-UTM alliance for 2020 presidential elections DPP loss

Former President Peter Mutharika has dismissed assertions that he is responsible for the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) loss in the 2020 presidential elections.

NEEF incurs huge losses due to Weak Systems, High Default Rate

National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has incurred a K13.6 billion loss while non-performing loans have also been increasing, the 2023 Annual Economic Report from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs reveals.

Flames secures a friendly match against Bangladesh

Malawi National Team – The Flames – has disclosed that it is set to play an international friendly match against Bangladesh’s Bengal Tigers on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.

Mount Meru Millers Fined MK4M for Discharging Untreated Wastewater

National Water Resource Authority (NWRA) has imposed an MK4, 000, 000.00 fine on Mount Meru Millers for discharging untreated wastewater into public waters.

MCP publicist Reverend Maurice Munthali resigns

Publicity Secretary for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Reverend Maurice Munthali has resigned from his position, citing the prevailing governance atmosphere marred by persistent corruption allegations and related scandals as reasons for his resignation.