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Malawi activists push reforms as research exposes gender gap in procurement

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New research reveals women-owned businesses access less than 10% of Malawi’s public procurement opportunities, prompting activists and officials to demand stronger enforcement of inclusive laws and reforms to address barriers facing women and women with disabilities in the country today.

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QMAM rolls out fertiliser loan scheme for muslim farmers nationwide

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The Qadria Muslim Association of Malawi has launched a nationwide fertiliser loan initiative targeting 10,000 Muslim farmers, aimed at boosting productivity, self-reliance, and food security.

US opts for strong bilateral agreements directly protecting its health interests

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Following its formal withdrawal of membership from the World Health Organization (WHO), the US is set to pursue global health leadership through strong bilateral agreements directly protecting its interests.

Malawi steps up birth registration campaign to meet SDG 16.9 target

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Government has acknowledged challenges in the national birth registration campaign but says intensified mobilisation, funding and partner support will help Malawi achieve SDG 16.9 and ensure legal identity for all children.

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Sports council mourns SKC

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Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) has described the death of Malawi’s Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima as untimely and a heavy blow to different sporting codes in Malawi.

Authorities applaud WASH Project for addressing cholera cases in Ntchisi

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Authorities at Ntchisi District Hospital have commended WaterAid Malawi for initiating Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project, which they say has contributed to the declining cases of cholera cases in the district.

National Bank commits to finance artisanal, small-scale mining in Malawi

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National Bank of Malawi (NBM) – a leading banking institution in Malawi – has expressed commitment to providing startup capital to artisanal and small-scale miners to facilitate growth of the sector.

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