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Mchinji’s unsung heroes driving immunization in hard-to-reach areas

A quiet revolution is happening in the remotest parts of Mchinji, where the nearest health facilities are often several kilometers away.

WORI brings hope to girls in Thyolo

In a district where 662 adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) underwent unsafe abortions between January and September 2024 alone, the story of one young woman from Traditional Authority (T/A) Bvumbwe puts a human face on a crisis many prefer to ignore.

World Press Freedom Day: Is the media really free?

As we commemorate this year’s World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May, I take time to reflect on...

Thriving Through Trials: Fighting the Battle Away from the Frontline

The then Minister of Homeland Security, Ken Zikhale Ngoma, used his power to weave lies and push a political agenda that harmed the very people I sought to protect—unarmed, vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers.

Vouching for women’s spaces in political leadership

Between June 10 and July 5, presidential, parliamentary and local government aspirants for the September 16 General Elections will collect nomination forms and present them to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) as an application package for their candidature.
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Close it down!

Timothy Mtambo’s Ministry of Civic Education and Unity wasn’t the only useless government office to be hastily closed and have the bearer fired like the way the president did, but also, now remains, the disasters department.  The department must be abolished to save funds and lives of citizens.

Msaka mocks the intelligence of Cyclone Freddy victims

Malawians are yet to come to terms with the devastation Cyclone Freddy has caused in the Southern Region and other parts of the country.

Stomach activism dilutes genuine fight for human rights in Malawi

Majority of the so-called human rights activists in Malawi have been found wanting as their cause is for personal gain and not national good as they claim.

President Chakwera, Polish and Maldives leaders discuss agriculture, tourism investment potential

President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Sunday held bilateral discussions with fellow world leaders on the sidelines of the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries where they discussed investment opportunities for Malawi in Agriculture and Tourism.

“Worse Off” Ngalande: Go fly the balloons

Every time Malawians are about to go to the polls, Malawi becomes the land of comedy and drama. As the saying goes “mvula ikagwa kuchuluka zoliralira”. This time there is no exception.

Valentine’s Day: A Day to Celebrate Love and Affection

Valentine's Day is a special occasion celebrated annually on February 14th. It is a day dedicated to celebrating love and affection between intimate companions.