Malawi: 'Hands Off Mulanje!' - Fury As Mining Plan Threatens Malawi's Sacred Unesco Mountain

Mount Mulanje -- Malawi's newly declared UNESCO World Heritage Site and a lifeline for over a million people -- is under threat. A mining company wants to dig into its heart for… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi, Norway Sign $19.5 Million Health Sector Support Deal

The Government of Malawi has signed a US$19.5 million (approximately MK34.1 billion) financial agreement with the Kingdom of Norway, a move hailed as a major boost to the country's… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi's Economic Survival At Stake - IMF Mission to Decide Citizens' Future

Malawi stands at a crucial economic crossroads as an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission prepares to meet government officials in early November 2025 -- talks that could… Read more »

Malawi: Donor Confidence - Malawi Govt Secures Usd80million for Food Support

Minister of Finance Hon Joseph Mathyola Mwanamveka says his Ministry has secured USD80 Million which is K150Billion to support procurement and logistics for lean period maize. Read more »

Malawi: IMF Hails Malawi for Successful Washington Meetings

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Government of Malawi for holding productive and constructive discussions with the new administration during the Fund's… Read more »

Malawi: Scottish First Minister Hails Nbm Development Bank Model

Scottish First Minister, John Swinney has commended the development bank model being championed by NBM Development Bank Limited to support the growth of Small and Medium… Read more »

Malawi: China's $20 Million Debt Relief - Lifeline or Leverage?

China's decision to cancel two debts worth $20 million has been met with smiles and handshakes. On the surface, it looks like good news: a friendly nation helping Malawi breathe a… Read more »

Malawi: Is Malawi Getting a Fair Deal From China's Billions?

Between 2008 and 2012, China poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Malawi, funding some of the country's most high-profile projects -- from Parliament and the Bingu… Read more »

Malawi: EU Parliament Hails MEC, Raises Concerns On Campaign Rhetoric and Media Bias

European Union Parliament delegation representative Reinhold Lopatka has commended the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for what he described as a well-organized electoral process… Read more »

Malawi: International Community Set to Observe Malawi Elections

The European Union (EU) and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) have deployed election observer missions to Malawi ahead of Tuesday's general elections. Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC, Eisa Trains Electoral Observer Team Ahead of Malawi Elections

The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) has commenced a four-day training for its observers in Lilongwe ahead of Malawi elections to… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi's Fertiliser Surge Fails to Produce Tall Children - Report

Malawi may be topping African charts in fertiliser consumption, but the country remains a nation of short people, a new continental report has revealed--reminding policymakers that… Read more »

Malawi: EU Commends Nice for Fostering Participatory Democracy Through Political Debates

Head of Cooperation at the European Union (EU) delegation to Malawi, George Dura, has commended National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust fostering and… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi's New Passport Wins Global Recognition - ICAO-Compliant, Faster Printing, and Proof the System Works

Malawians can now travel with confidence after government confirmed that the country's new passports are fully compliant with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)… Read more »

Malawi: AGRA Eyes Soybeans and Groundnuts to Help Malawi Break Free From Tobacco Dependence

Malawi could double its export revenues within the next decade by shifting from tobacco to high-potential crops such as soybeans, groundnuts, and horticulture, a senior official at… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi's Economy in Deep Trouble, Urgent Reforms Needed - World Bank Warns

Malawi's economy is facing a worsening crisis marked by surging inflation, growing food insecurity, record-breaking fiscal deficits, and stalled reforms -- all exacerbated by… Read more »

Africa: Malawi Left Out As Trump Snubs Africa's Strategic Importance, Invites Only Five Leaders to U.S. Summit

Malawi is among the dozens of African countries excluded from a highly selective US-Africa business summit hosted by United States President Donald Trump, who has invited only five… Read more »

Africa: Mozambique Beats Hunger, Malawi Sinks - 8 Million Starving Despite Billions in FISP

As neighbouring Mozambique celebrates its removal from the United Nations' Hunger Hotspot list following a successful harvest, Malawi remains gripped by a worsening hunger crisis… Read more »

Malawi: Plan International Malawi Boosts Girls' Education With New Hostel in Nkhata-Bay

Plan International Malawi is stepping up efforts to keep the girl child in school, urging communities to prioritise girls' education despite the many challenges they face. Read more »

Malawi: Kabambe's IMF Misreporting Case Is Based On Weak Charges

The so-called IMF misreporting case--targeting former top government officials--is increasingly resting on shaky legal ground. Read more »

Malawi: UNFPA, Canada Inject $1 Million Into Bold Sexuality Education Drive for Malawi's Youth

In a high-impact move to tackle Malawi's deepening youth crisis, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Canada have launched a groundbreaking US$1.063… Read more »