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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.

Police recover hidden riffle in Mchinji

Police in Mchinji have recovered an Avtomat Kalashnikova 47 (AK47) Riffle hidden underneath the soil in a farm estate at Chawala Village, T/A Kawere in Mchinji.

Police nub illegal medical drugs dealer in Mchinji

A 32-year-old Patrick Zulu is in police custody in Mchinji district for allegedly being found in possession of medical drugs without a license.

Kazako, Kaliati, Mkaka, others axed from cabinet

President Lazarus Chakwera has announced a new cabinet which has been reduced by 13% compared to the previous cabinet.

UK commits MK0.5 billion for Malawi’s Cholera response

The UK government has committed £500,000 (over MK0.5 billion) towards Malawi’s emergency response to combat their worst cholera outbreak ever recorded.

Prophet Bushiri bails out 65 Luanar needy students

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has come to the rescue of Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Luanar) students by paying a short-notice fee of K26 million.

Malawi Ministry of Tourism reaches an agreement with C.D. Leganés as a rotating main sponsor

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife has reached an agreement with Spanish Football Club CD Leganés to join the club’s rotating 'main sponsor' strategy carried out by the club which allows companies from various sectors to have the opportunity to associate with the club and enjoy the notoriety that comes from being a 'main sponsor'.