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The country has been experiencing persistent fuel shortages, with critics branding the G2G deal a failed strategy. Some have gone further, accusing government of being scammed by foreign suppliers.

Phalombe communities are reaping benefits from the TRANSFORM Climate Resilience Project, which promotes afforestation and irrigation farming to fight climate change. The initiative is restoring degraded land, enhancing food security, and empowering farmers with sustainable, climate-smart practices.

MCP has accused AFORD supporters of assaulting its candidate Chikondi Chisale and vandalizing property in Kasungu Central. The incident, condemned by MCP’s Dr. Jessie Kabwila, highlights rising tensions ahead of Malawi’s September 16 parliamentary by-elections.

In Dedza, the Youth Initiative for Community Development (YICOD) has empowered women and youths by distributing 60 goats to boost livelihoods, promote climate-smart farming, and support economic resilience in communities under Traditional Authority Kachere.

A Kabaza rider died and two passengers were injured in a road accident on Sunday along the old Chileka road in Ndirande. Police say the motorcycle was hit by a minibus and later collided with another vehicle.

Minister Richard Chimwendo Banda has urged chiefs to support government programs and foster unity. He made the call during the elevation of Traditional Authority Mponela to Senior Chief in Dowa.

Stakeholders in Chitipa District have condemned Wotazs Group Construction for delivering substandard work on the K150 million Kamilang'ombe concrete deck bridge in Senior Chief Nthalire's area. The bridge, now partially collapsed, was found with major cracks even before it opened to road users. Local leaders and district officials are calling for accountability, as the contractor admits fault and promises to deploy a new team.

Despite tough anti-trafficking laws prescribing life imprisonment, Malawi’s fight against sex trafficking remains crippled by poverty, fragile investigations, and weak court evidence. The launch of a new media training manual in Lilongwe has reignited calls for journalists to shine a stronger light on systemic failures, cultural drivers, and survivor protection gaps.

The arrest comes barely a day after MRA conducted a search at the residence of Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president, Enock Kamzingeni Chihana, in Lilongwe as part of investigations into alleged customs offences.

Dr. Cecilia Maliwichi-Nyirenda has emphasized the critical role of research in strengthening Malawi’s infrastructure and socio-economic systems. Speaking at the 2025 National Research Dissemination Conference, she urged researchers to translate their findings into tangible innovations that support the Malawi 2063 development agenda.

A LUANAR student has called on the Malawi Government to introduce tax incentives for agribusinesses, citing taxes as a major barrier to smallholder farmers and young entrepreneurs. Speaking at the National Research Dissemination Conference in Lilongwe, he argued that tax holidays could boost investment and profitability in the sector, aligning with Malawi 2063 goals.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has confirmed searching the Lilongwe residence of Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president Enock Chihana as part of investigations into the importation of goods, a move the party has dismissed as politically motivated ahead of the September elections.