Gemstone miners, who are artisanal small-scale miners, have given authorities at the Capital Hill up to Tuesday this week to lift the ban on mineral exports.
National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has expressed commitment to helping media bodies in promoting responsible and professional journalism in Malawi.
The Christian Associations Worldwide and Christian Association Worldwide of Malawi, Episcopal Bishopric Ordination for Interdenominational Bishops last weekend sanctified, ordained and appointed Bishop Priest-Rabbi Kabvina as the president of the Christian Association of Malawi.
One of Malawi’s longest serving human rights and governance advocates, Ollen Mwalubunju, has called for serious investment in mindset change interventions, warning that failure to do so will plunge the country in deep trouble.
Communities in T/A Chamba and Ntonda in Mangochi have praised the Titukulane Resilience Food Security Activity for constructing and rehabilitating boreholes, improving access to clean drinking water. Supported by USAID and a consortium of NGOs, the initiative has reduced waterborne diseases and poverty, enabling better social and economic participation in the area.
Mwakasungula said SKC’s contributions to the country were notable, and that the foundation is coming at the right time in ensuring that his vision and values prevails.
He said the review meetings will take the form, which the Public Sector Reforms Commission took in 2015 to mid-2017 except this time they will be broadcast live and there will be a feedback mechanism for the public to ask questions or clarification.
Economist and senior DPP official Dr. Paul Gadama has raised concerns over Malawi’s deepening economic crisis, citing persistent inflation, fuel shortages, and foreign exchange instability. He criticizes the government’s inadequate response, particularly its reliance on monetary policy without addressing structural weaknesses. Gadama calls for a holistic approach that includes targeted agricultural investment, energy reforms, and forex management to prevent further economic decline and social unrest.
