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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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Cholera, Understanding the Disease and Prevention Measures

Cholera is a highly contagious and life-threatening disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

Introducing “Life Purpose”, an Inspiring New Book by Ketson Kayuni

At the age of 20 years, Ketson Kayuni, a student of Internal Auditing at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), has made a significant contribution to the world of motivation and self-discovery with his new book titled "Life Purpose", which offers a comprehensive guide to uncovering a person's true potential and reaching life goals.

USAID’s AgDiv project to change lives

If soy bean prices this growing season will go as high as K800/per kg as they did in the past two seasons, 23-year-old small-scale farmer, Fatinesi Beliyamu, is likely to pocket at least K640,000 from her 0.6ha piece of land, which is expected to give her at least 800kg of soybean harvest!

DoDMA relief food: a stitch in time

The excitement on the people’s faces could be seen a mile off as they thronged Chawantha ADMARC located in Chawantha Village, Traditional Authority (TA) Kalolo, in Lilongwe on that Wednesday.

Preparing banana and plantain suckers for planting to reduce pests and increase yield

Agriculture is considered Malawi’s economic mainstay. Overall, agriculture makes up nearly 40 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and is by far the country’s largest employer.

Exploring the Revolutionary Significance of the John Chilembwe Uprising

John Chilembwe's Uprising was an African nationalist campaign against British colonial rule in Nyasaland, present-day Malawi. The uprising, which lasted just four days, is seen by many as a revolutionary event in the history of Africa’s struggles for decolonization and independence.