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Court battle over Ngwira case leaves Mzimba Hora constituents in uncertainty

Elections January 17, 2026 0

Mzimba Hora faces uncertainty after a Supreme Court stay order halted a by-election following the nullification of Martha Ngwira’s election.

Malawi, US Sign K1.6 Trillion Health Pact

National January 17, 2026 0

The MOU puts Malawi on a jointly decided five-year path to a more durable, responsive, and self-reliant health system, empowering Malawi to increase ownership of its HIV/AIDS response.

Karonga farmers eye sesame production as export demand grows

Agriculture January 16, 2026 0

Karonga farmers have been urged to grow sesame to benefit from rising export demand, structured markets and improved income opportunities.

Sports council mourns SKC

Sports June 13, 2024 0

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

National July 9, 2023 0

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

Business and Finance February 25, 2024 0

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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DCCMS advises people to inspect their buildings as Malawi expects more...

Flash Floods hit Nkhotakota

Flood Fury: Chikwawa’s Struggle

CISONECC urges stronger community–government dialogue to boost climate resilience

Jane Ansah’s nationwide relief tours are a lifeline, not a luxury

Funding gaps stall rollout of Malawi’s Disaster Risk Management Act 2023

AfDB hails Chiradzulu Council for smooth relief maize distribution

Delayed regulations stall full implementation of Malawi’s disaster risk law

Tropical Cyclone Jude affects 169 households in Mulanje

Malawi’s disaster toll rises: 39 dead, 483 injured

Nsanje’s ex-Makhanga inhabitants appeal for an irrigation scheme

Bearing the burden of disability in the face of climate change