Malawian Women Urged to Compete for K600 Million AGRA WAYA Awards
Malawian women agripreneurs have been urged to apply for the 2026 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA), which offer a prize pool of $300,000,...
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Maranatha Academy distances itself from false accusations
Maranatha Academy has dismissed allegations about its employment practices, describing them as “false, defamatory, and malicious.” In a statement, management denied claims that staff go...
Social cash transfer a pathway to self-reliance
The Social Cash Transfer Programme in Mzimba is no longer just a safety net for beneficiaries, but is increasingly becoming a pathway to self-reliance. Government,...
Govt welcomes $52.5m maternal health investment
Government has welcomed a $52.5 million investment by Unitaid, describing it as a critical step in addressing persistently high maternal deaths in Malawi. Deputy Minister...
Malawi Urged to Intensify Awareness on Caesarean Sections
In Malawi, only 4.6% to 6% of institutional births are performed via caesarean section, below the World Health Organisation’s recommended 5–15%, according to KUHeS. This...
Deadly myths fuel cholera surge in Mwanza
In the remote villages of Mwanza District, a deadly mix of misinformation and unsafe water is driving a surge in cholera cases, with some families...
Second chance for vulnerable students in Salima
By Trinity Kaphamtengo Elijah Chikumba stands confidently before his class at Beautiful Gate Academy in Salima, something that once felt like a distant dream. Growing...
Parliament commemorates late Bingu wa Mutharika
Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Shadric Namalomba, has described the late former president, Professor Bingu wa Mutharika, as a visionary leader who transformed Malawi. Speaking...
Parliamentary committees should track national budget — Suleman
Speaker of Parliament, Sameer Suleman, has called on the Budget and Finance Committee and other parliamentary committees to closely track the implementation of the 2026/27...
Phiri cracks down on corruption in councils
Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri has cautioned council officials against engaging in corruption and the abuse of public resources. Phiri made the remarks in...