October 18, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Calls the Safety of 300 Malawians in Gaza, Demands an End to Gaza War
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera is calling for the safety of over 300 Malawians living in and on religious pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Israel. Read more »
Malawi: Jappie Mhango Appointed As North Malawi Vice President
Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has appointed prominent politician Jappie Mhango as the party's vice president for the northern region replacing Goodall Gondwe who… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Malawi: Legislator Chastises Opposition, Says DPP Is Sleeping On the Job
An opposition legislator in Mangochi has surprised his own Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for sleeping on the job, saying the party is failing to perform its core job of… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Presents Makanjira Centre for Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has said the Makanjira Centre for Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) is his special gift to women of childbearing ages in… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Braves Rough Terrain of Tattered Makanjira Road to Launch Maternity Wing Project in Mangochi
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera on Monday abandoned his presidential helicopter and travelled to Makanjira in Mangochi by road to experience what the people of Mangochi and all users… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Failing to Recruit Mzuzu Airport Feasibility Study Consultant
Donors are furious with the Malawi government over delays to kick start construction of Mzuzu Airport despite feasibility study funds being made available. Read more »
Malawi: Medical, Health Services Resume At Rumphi District Hospital Hours After Fire
Medical and health services have resumed at Rumphi district hospital, with Central Medical Trust swiftly stocking the hospital with medicine just hours after a devastating fire… Read more »
October 15, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Malawi Despite Economic Hardships
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has assured Malawians that his government remains committed to transforming the nation in spite of the economic problems weighing down on citizens. Read more »
Malawi: Water Authorities Urges Malawians to Declare Illegal Water Drilling Before Nov. 24
The National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) has urged institutions and individuals to declare boreholes which were drilled illegally before November 24, 2023. Read more »
Malawi: Cholera Is Back As Cases Surge in Nsanje
Cholera cases continue to surge in Nsanje as health authorities say 14 new cases have been recorded within a week, triggering fears of another outbreak. Read more »
October 14, 2023
Malawi: Fire Guts Rumphi District Hospital
Patients in wards at Rumphi district hospital were swiftly evacuated on Saturday after a raging fire gutted the hospital. Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Boycotts Catholic Church Function Due to Chakwera Presence
Former President Peter Mutharika on Saturday refused to honour an invitation to attend a Catholic Church event in Mangochi because of the presence of President Dr Lazarus McCarthy… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Malawi: President Chakwera Outlines Water Investment Plans to Stimulate Economy
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday outlined his ambitious plans to develop the water sector in Malawi, stressing that, beyond drinking and domestic use, access to clean… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Malawi: Cyclone Survivors Commend UN for Providing Reliable Healthcare Support
Survivors of the Tropical Cyclone Freddy sheltered at Bangula ADMARC in Nsanje have commended United Nations (UN) agencies in Malawi for mobilising and providing a robust… Read more »
Malawi: Concerned Citizens Geared Up to Save Michiru Mountain
A group of people calling themselves 'Concerned Citizens' have asked the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to deploy additional game rangers to the Michiru Mountain… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Urged to Ratify ILO C190 to Achieve Decent Work
The Plantations and Workers Union (PAWU) has urged the Malawi Government to seriously consider ratifying the International Labour Organization (ILO)'s C190 in order to address… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Malawi: Trafficking for Commercial, Sexual Exploitation Still a Serious Problem in Malawi
NGO Coalition on Child Rights (NGOCCR) has told the ongoing Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) CSO Programme Regional… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Malawi: Alliance Govt Clueless on Averting Suffering, Says Catholic Commission
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has said the socio-economic crisis Malawians are going through are a testament that the Tonse Alliance administration has lost… Read more »
Malawi: Economist Tchereni Advises Malawi Govt to Increase IMF Quota
Economist Dr Betchani Tchereni has advised the Government of Malawi to increase the quota in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the country to achieve more benefits from the… Read more »
Malawi: Security Agencies, Corporate Partners Collaborate to Strengthen Security in Malawi
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the Lilongwe City Council have agreed to hold a joint Freedom of the City march on 24 November 2023. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Needs to Have a Robust Labour Market Information System - - Labour PS
At the opening of labour inspectors capacity building workshop at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre, Secretary for Labour, Wezi Kayira indicated that lack of labour market information is… Read more »
Malawi: Government Calls for More Support in Education Sector
Minister of Education Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima has called upon various stakeholders and partners to consider pumping in more support in the education sector. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Malawi: Fuel Scarcity Disrupts Businesses in Malawi
Minibus operators say the current fuel scarcity in most parts of the country is impacting negatively on their business as the minibus operators are forced to buy the commodity on… Read more »
September 30, 2023
Malawi: Kasungu Records Increase in MDR-TB Cases
Kasungu district has recorded six cases of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in a short period of time. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Government Needs U.S.$207 Billion to Feed 4.4 Million Hungry Stomachs
Malawi Government says it needs K226 billion to feed 4.4 million people facing acute hunger. Read more »