First Lady calls for increased cleanliness
First Lady Madame Professor Getrude Mutharika has called on citizens in the country to uphold a high level of cleanliness and participate in efforts to...
Category : Development
Government Mega Farms Unit targets productivity gaps
Malawi’s Mega Farms Unit has intensified efforts to address productivity gaps in government-run agricultural projects through targeted skills training aimed at improving crop production, livestock...
RBM launches new payments strategy to drive digital economy
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has unveiled a National Payments Systems Strategy to accelerate the country’s transition to a digital economy between 2026 and...
COMESA to launch $25 million facility to accelerate renewable energy transition
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is set to launch a $25 million Project Preparation Facility aimed at boosting renewable energy access...
COMESA adopts trade plan ahead of 25th Heads of State Summit
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Council of Ministers has approved a new Medium-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) for 2026–2030 ahead of the...
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...
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...
Cash transfer programme turning the tide for the elderly in Neno
By Yohane Taimu Beneficiaries of the Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP), locally known as Mtukula Pakhomo in Neno District, say the initiative is helping them...
MEDF owed K240 billion, tasked to recover loans from defaulters
The Government has launched the Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (MEDF), formerly the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF), with a renewed drive to recover unpaid loans...
Govt pledges completion of 12,500 security houses
By Charles Wahara Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu says the government will complete the construction of houses for staff and...