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Malawi rallies for collective action in fight against malaria

Memory Phoso -
Malawi urges national unity against malaria during SADC Malaria Week under "Together for a Malaria-Free Malawi." Government, partners and communities must use insecticide-treated nets, boost awareness, seek prompt treatment, and sustain collective action to reduce cases and save more lives.
International

SADC urges calm as Madagascar plunges into political chaos

Memory Phoso -
SADC has condemned the attempted coup in Madagascar and urged calm after President Andry Rajoelina fled the country following an alleged assassination attempt amid mass protests and military unrest. The regional bloc vows to help restore peace and constitutional order.
National

Pres. Mutharika appoints former Speaker Richard Msowoya as Head of SADC Electoral Observer Mission to Tanzania

Watipaso Mzungu Jnr -
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed former Speaker of Parliament Richard Msowoya to lead the SADC Electoral Observer Mission to Tanzania ahead of the country’s October 29, 2025 General Elections.
National

SADC Chairperson urges peaceful elections in Seychelles

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SADC Chairperson and Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has called for peace, calm, and high voter turnout as Seychelles heads into its second round of presidential elections, urging political leaders and citizens to uphold democratic values and stability.
Agriculture

Govt says climate change, resource limits for slow agricultural diversification

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Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Engineer Geoffrey Mamba, has highlighted climate variability, resource limitations, and gaps in mechanization and agro-industrialization as some of the major factors slowing progress in agricultural diversification and value addition.
National

MACRA hosts workshop to strengthen disaster preparedness in SADC region

Sosten Mpinganjira -
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says advancement of emergency telecommunications strategies is vital for natural disaster preparedness across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
National

Political will vital in domestication of SADC model law on GBV 

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As one way of responding to prevailing shortfalls in existing legislation on Gender Based Violence (GBV), Plan International Malawi has called for political will in domestication of the Southern African Development Committee Model Law on GBV.

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Standard Bank Malawi determined to turn economic shocks into opportunities to Malawi

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Standard Bank Malawi says tough times demand stronger partnerships, pledging to work with customers to turn economic shocks into growth opportunities despite forex shortages and high costs.

US advocates entrepreneurship for Malawi’s young professionals

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US Charge d’Affaires Jonathan Fischer says young people’s commitment to giving back is a big part of what makes programs like the Mandela Washington Fellowship successful over the long term.

Norway impressed with NASFAM interventions on women farmers’ empowerment in Malawi

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Norway has commended NASFAM’s women farmer empowerment initiatives in Malawi and pledged continued support during a high-level visit to NASCOMEX in Lilongwe.

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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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