May 21
Malawi: Legal Restrictions Fail to Stop Unsafe Abortions - Copua
Despite current legal restrictions, unsafe abortions are still widespread in Malawi as over 100,000 abortions take place every year, country-wide. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Hails Iceland for Prioritizing Malawi in Its Foreign Development Policies
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has saluted the Government of Iceland for giving Malawi top priority in its foreign development programs. Read more »
Malawi: Matola Condemns Act of Vandalism of Power Infrastructure in Nchalo, Chikwawa
The Minister of Energy, Hon. Ibrahim Matola has strongly condemned the recent act of vandalism on power infrastructure at Illovo Sugar in Nchalo, Chikwawa district. Read more »
Malawi: NGOs Demand Report On Proceeds From Sale of Goods, Properties Confiscated From Refugees
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) advancing the rights of refugees and asylum seekers have challenged the Ministry of Homeland Security to urgently produce a report on proceeds… Read more »
Malawi: Concerned Citizens Threaten to Protest Against Nrb Registration of Minors
A group of concerned citizens has threatened to call for protests if National Registration Bureau (NRB) continue to register children below the age of 16 years in their current… Read more »
May 20
Malawi: NAP Says Direct Budgetary Support Crucial Step in Bolstering Malawi's Economy
The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) has described the resumption of the budget support by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as a crucial step in bolstering our economy. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Among Six African Countries Shining Over Increased Family Planning Uptake
Malawi is among six countries in Africa which have registered a sharp increase in the access and use of contraceptives globally over the past 12 years. Read more »
Africa: Tackle Afro-Pessimism to Address Africa's Socio-Economic Problems - Chakwera
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has advised African countries to tackle 'afro-pessimistic lenses' and start utilizing the potential of youthful populations, saying… Read more »
May 17
Malawi: Chakwera Launches Malawi Red Cross 2024 Flag Week, Donates K2m
President Lazarus Chakwera, who is also Patron of the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS), has today inaugurated the MRCS 2024 flag week with a donation of K2 Million. Read more »
May 16
South Africa: South Africa Suffers a Fresh Blow in Bushiri Case As Court Reject Protection of Witness From Being Grilled
It never rains but pour for South African government in the ongoing extradition case involving Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and wife, Mary, as the Chief Resident Magistrate Court has… Read more »
Malawi: Human Rights Lawyers Organisation Takes Up Poor Woman's Illegal Vending Case in Lilongwe
A human rights lawyers organisation has bailed out a Lilongwe woman who is facing prosecution for illegal vending in the Capital City by providing her with probono services in… Read more »
May 15
Malawi: Chakwera's Popularity Dwindles, Potential Defeat Looms in 2025 Elections
As the 2025 presidential elections approach, there is a growing sentiment among Malawians that incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera may not be able to secure a second term in… Read more »
Malawi: CSOs Strategize On How to Avert Voter Apathy, Violence in 2025 Elections
Leaders of civil society organizations (CSOs) advancing electoral justice and good governance on Monday converged in Lilongwe to reflect on potential factors that would cause voter… Read more »
Malawi: Presidential Hopeful Tobias Milward Says Govt Will Settle for Exchange Rate Based On Technically Sound Assessment
Nzika Coalition leader and presidential aspirant, Milward Tobias, has disclosed that, if voted into power in the 2025 General Elections, his government will settle for an exchange… Read more »
May 13
Malawi: Chakwera Leads Malawi in Signing 16 Trade Agreement With 37 Indian Investors, Move to Boost Exports
The country's exports to India are expected to drastically increase following the signing of 16 trade agreements between some Indian investors and Malawian institutions including… Read more »
Malawi: Analysts, Govt Shocked With APM Remarks of Calling On Chakwera 'To Open Up Central Region'
The government has labeled the call by former president of Malawi and DPP leader Peter Mutharika as unwarranted, asking President Lazarus Chakwera to open up the central region for… Read more »
Malawi: 83-Yr-Old APM Reiterates He Is Winning Next Year, Calls Chakwera a Tribalist, Only Appointing From Central Region
Former president Peter Mutharika yesterday reiterated his message that he will contest and win in next year's poll but took a considerable swipe at President Lazarus Chakwera's… Read more »
May 09
Malawi: Civil Society Groups Criticize Decision To Discontinue Veep Chilima's Case
A grouping of 16 civil society organisations (CSO), under the banner of National Advocacy Platform (NAP), has ganged up against the decision made by the Director of Public… Read more »
Africa: Continental Study On Children Without Parental Care in Africa Launched
Minister of Gender Community Development and Social Welfare, Jean Muonaoauza Sendeza, on Wednesday led leaders of the civil society organizations (CSOs) and government officials in… Read more »
Malawi: Returning Children to School As an Impetus to Recover From Effects of Natural Disasters in Nkhota Kota
Zenius Milward and his fellow learners were happily enjoying an English lesson at Msenjere Full Primary School in Nkhotakota when an unexpected visitor forced its way into their… Read more »
Malawi: Lilongwe Moves Towards No Blackouts Again As Kanengo Power Substation Doubles Power Supply
Officials from Escom are now over the moon after Kanengo Power Substation has doubled its power supply to 158 megawatts from 85 megawatts. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Improves On World Press Freedom Index Ranking
Malawi has made tremendous improvements in the promotion and safeguarding of media freedom, according to the 2024 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders. Read more »
Malawi: ACB Given 14 Days to Disclose Money Spent On Investigating, Prosecuting Discontinued Case
In a quest of transparency and accountability, a grouping of CSOs in the country have demanded the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) should, within 14 days from 8th May, update… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Airlines to Introduce New Flights to Three Countries
The Malawi Airlines says it is introducing new flights to three countries namely Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. Read more »
Malawi: Vendors in Limbe Decry Inadequate Space, Pacific Tower Offers Solution
Vendors plying their trade in Limbe Central Business Area have expressed concern over the inadequate space, which they say is hindering the growth of their businesses. Read more »