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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.

Govt revokes Kaunjika wholesaler licences, assures Malawians of economic measures

The Malawi Government has revoked all business licenses for wholesale traders importing second-hand clothing bales, ordering them to halt operations immediately until they reapply for registration.

Scorchers fall to Zambia in  friendly

Malawi’s national women’s football team, the Scorchers, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Zambia’s Copper Queens in an international friendly played over two days at REIZ Arena. 

Malawi stakeholders urge better coordination for effective climate risk financing

Stakeholders in Malawi’s climate and disaster risk financing sector have called for improved coordination and inclusivity to ensure effective access and utilization of funds under the Global Shield initiative.

Blantyre Synod disowns Ministers’ visit to APM, reaffirms non-partisanship

The Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) has distanced itself from a group of ministers who recently visited former President Arthur Peter Mutharika at his residence in Mangochi, stating that the visit was neither sanctioned nor approved by the church.

Law Society powerless on Kamangila’s perjury conviction

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) says it is unable to take disciplinary action against lawyer Alexious Kamangila, who was recently found guilty of perjury, unless the High Court issues a formal directive for an inquiry into his conduct.

Malawi’s healthcare system struggles amid rising disease burden

Malawi’s healthcare system is facing challenges as the country grapples with a rising burden of diseases, inadequate medical infrastructure, and a shortage of healthcare professionals.