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Mvera Innovation City to boost investment, tech development in Mw

Malawi is poised to host its first-ever Innovation City at Mvera in Dowa District, marking a transformative milestone in the country’s digital and economic development.

All Set for Miss Malawi 2025

Organisers of this year’s Miss Malawi pageant have announced that preparations are complete for the 2025 edition of the competition.

Govt to register people with disabilities for better support

In a bid to enhance identification and ensure that people with disabilities can fully enjoy their fundamental human rights, the Ministry of Health has announced plans to begin the registration of individuals with disabilities across the country. hea

Malawi mourns demise of human rights advocate Charles Ben Longwe

One of the country’s renown human rights advocate Charles Ben Longwe has passed on Wednesday evening in Thyolo district.B

ADMARC expresses concern over malpractices in maize sales

The Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has expressed deep concern over reports of malpractice in the purchasing and selling of maize at its depots across the country.

WVM calls for urgent action on child development crisis

World Vision Malawi has raised concerns over a national crisis in child development, attributing it to early childhood malnutrition, health disparities, and inequalities in access to education.

WVM moves to strengthen water, sanitation sector

World Vision Malawi has begun developing its 2026-2030 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Strategic Plan, aligning with the government’s vision for improved water and sanitation access across the country.

CHRR describes Chakwera’s SONA as a missed opportunity

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has described President Lazarus Chakwera’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), presented today, as a missed opportunity, arguing that it failed to provide tangible solutions to the challenges Malawians are currently facing.

UDF condemns political violence against women

Oxfam and WORLEC will hold a press briefing on political violence against women in Lilongwe on Wednesday, while the Malawi Police Service will launch an anti-violence campaign targeting women in politics at Chinsapo the same day.

Malawi’s democracy on trial: politicians clash over erosion of protest rights

The battle over Malawi’s constitutional right to peaceful demonstrations has ignited fierce debates in Parliament, with accusations of violence and authoritarianism threatening to unravel the nation’s democratic fabric.

Nutrition Dialogues to inform future interventions, drive sustainable solutions

World Vision Malawi held a series of nutrition dialogues in Nkhoma, Lilongwe, engaging children and community stakeholders to address the root causes of child hunger and malnutrition.

CSAT urges media to use ATI Law for greater parliamentary transparency

The Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT) has challenged media practitioners in the country to leverage the Access to Information (ATI) Law to enhance transparency and accountability in parliamentary processes, ensuring vital information reaches citizens, especially in rural areas.

CYAMA condemns youth involvement in political violence

The Christian Youth Association of Malawi (CYAMA) has called on all political parties in the country to desist from exploiting young people in acts of political violence as the country approaches the 2025 general elections.

A Social grouping denounces a call for MEC Chairperson’s resignation

A social grouping under the banner "Citizens for Justice and Equity" has condemned opposition political parties in the country for demanding the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson, Chief Justice Anabel Mtalimanja, deeming the calls for her resignation unlawful.

Malawi lags behind in forest plantation fee structure, new study reveals

A recent study by the MwAPATA Institute has highlighted significant inefficiencies in Malawi's forest plantation fee structure, leaving the country trailing behind regional counterparts such as Kenya, Zambia, and Tanzania.

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