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.
It is another win for the poor Malawians as the High Court Judge, Zione Ntaba, has ordered the erstwhile governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to refund Malawians cash amounting to K14 million.