Climate injustice choking women, girls’ lives
Scorched maize field in Mkanda Extreme weather shocks manifested through the late onset of rains, prolonged dry spells, and floods have increased in frequency and...
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Redefining Motherhood: Unmasking C-section stigma
When it comes to bringing new life into the world, every birth story is unique. Yet, amid the anticipation and excitement, there are times when...
‘My life is at risk’: Living with epilepsy in Malawi
Saulos Kamphulusa struggles to find jobs because of his medical condition[ Photo credit: Kenneth Jali] For Saulos Kamphulusa, the sheer thought of knowing that he...
Local insurance industry catches the digital penetration euphoria
At the heart of Malawi’s insurance sector, a quiet revolution is taking place, one that promises to reshape the industry’s landscape and touch the lives...
Escaping the financial burden of widowhood
Chifundo Macheso is a 43-year-old woman from Kambenje Village, Traditional Authority Nkanda in Mulanje District. Her husband died in 2005 and left her with five...
Celebrating International Women’s Day with a call for continued action
Malawi, like many countries, has grappled with deep-rooted gender disparities, but the strides made in recent years are noteworthy. As Malawi joins the rest of...
Chithyola Banda, Tchereni litmus test
Today, Malawians will know what the combination of Simplex Chithyola Banda as Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Betchani Tchereni as Secretary to Treasury...
SOCIAL CASH TRANSFER RESHAPES LIVES IN DEDZA
In the serene landscapes of Dedza in the central region of Malawi, the echoes of transformation resonate through the narratives of resilient women who have...
MALAWI HAS POTENTIAL IN AI —TECH EXPERT
In a bid to transform Malawi into a self-reliant nation, information technology expert Bram Fudzulani is advocating for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across...
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT NEW COVID VARIANT XBB.1.5?
What is XBB.1.5? It is yet another offshoot of the globally-dominant Omicron Covid variant. Omicron has outperformed the earlier Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta coronavirus variants...