[Nyasa Times] Drug Policy and Harm Reduction Platform (DPHRP Malawi Chapter) has reiterated calls for the Government of Malawi to decriminalize drug use in an effort to reduce harm among users.
[Nyasa Times] Survivors of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have pleaded with the Government of Malawi and other stakeholders to seriously consider increasing funding to NCDs fight to prevent untimely deaths of productive citizens.
[Nigeria Health Watch] When Ruth Kasau discovered she was expecting her first child in 2014, her initial joy was quickly turned to despair. She and her husband, both farmers, faced the daunting reality of unaffordable maternity care.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Leader President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, on Sunday hosted high level Chinese delegation.
[Nyasa Times] Member of Parliament for Chikwawa Nkombedzi Constituency and Minister of Water and Sanitation, Abida Mia, has called on the residents of Chikwawa and Nsanje to take part in the ongoing voter registration exercise under the third phase.
[Nyasa Times] In a bold move to tackle the current biting economic challenges facing Malawi, the country's youths have teamed up to form their own political movement, the National Youth Alliance (NYA).
[Nyasa Times] For Thomson Mpinganjira, the dream of transforming Mighty Mukuru Wanderers into Malawi's football powerhouse has turned into an unending cycle of disappointment. After pouring over K2 billion into the Lali Lubani Road outfit over three seasons, the business mogul and philanthropist is now openly voicing his frustration over the state of football in Malawi.
[Nyasa Times] Dr. Michael Usi and Dr. Dalitso Kabambe may share similarities as new faces in Malawi's political arena, but their approaches to voter engagement couldn't be more different. While both are striving to solidify their political brands, Usi's grassroots strategy puts him leagues ahead of Kabambe, who remains stuck in a technical and media-centric campaign style that struggles to resonate with key voter groups.
[Nyasa Times] As Atupele Muluzi declares himself "ripe, equipped, and ready" to lead Malawi in 2025, the nation faces a critical decision. After years of traveling the world to learn, he promises transformative leadership grounded in a bold economic and social vision. However, the question remains: does his track record, combined with his lineage and the challenges of Malawi's political landscape, inspire confidence or caution among Malawians?
[Nyasa Times] In a bid to stabilize Malawi's fuel supply, the government has unveiled a new government-to-government (G2G) arrangement for importing fuel, which experts say promises to offer more favorable terms than the current open tendering system. The new system, set to be fully operational by March 2025, will see the National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) as the sole fuel importer. This move, spearheaded by the Ministry of Energy, is expected to reduce fuel shortages and stabilize fuel prices, benefiting both
[Nyasa Times] The Deloitte forensic audit of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) during Dalitso Kabambe's tenure as governor has unearthed disturbing evidence of financial mismanagement, favoritism, and blatant disregard for governance standards. These findings cast a long shadow over his credibility and suitability for leadership, particularly in a country grappling with economic instability and a crisis of public trust in its institutions.
[Nyasa Times] The Industrial Relations Court (IRC) in Blantyre has ordered the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) to compensate former Flames coach Meke Mwase with K440 million for unlawful termination of his contract, redeployment, and constructive dismissal.
[Nyasa Times] On the night of November 27, 2024, President Lazarus Chakwera took to the podium in the capital, delivering a sweeping national address that laid bare the struggles Malawi faces while outlining bold measures to combat fuel shortages, political violence, food insecurity, and voter registration challenges. With a mix of humility and resolve, the President presented a roadmap designed to guide the country through these turbulent times.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's fields are on the brink of despair as the country faces an alarming fertiliser deficit, with only 150,000 metric tonnes (mt) of the critical input available against an annual demand of 400,000mt. The shortfall, driven by acute foreign exchange (forex) challenges, has cast a shadow over the country's agricultural season, threatening food security for millions.
[Nyasa Times] Prolonged blackouts have gripped parts of Malawi as the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) struggles to cope with a surge in electricity faults caused by stormy weather. The persistent rain and strong winds, particularly in Blantyre and Lilongwe, have wreaked havoc on Escom's transmission infrastructure, leading to widespread power outages.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi continues to grapple with widespread hunger and food insecurity despite billions of kwacha funneled into the Agricultural Input Program (AIP) and other agriculture-focused initiatives over the years. Analysts and stakeholders now question the efficiency of these investments as the country registers only minimal improvements in combating hunger.
[Nyasa Times] Commissioner of Labour in the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Development, Hlalerwayo Nyangulu, has expressed Malawi Government's commitment to ensuring that workers are productive, protected and safeguarded against workplace injuries and diseases.
[Nigeria Health Watch] In the rural district of Chikwawa, 400 kilometres from Blantyre, Malawi, pregnant women are getting ready to go to the local hospital for antenatal care. Upon arrival, their experience begins with prayers and hymns before they receive a lecture about the importance of regular check-ups during pregnancy.
[Nyasa Times] As the People's Party (PP) prepares to chart its course for the 2025 General Elections, questions linger over whether former President Joyce Banda, whose leadership tenure was marred by the infamous Cashgate scandal, is the right figure to lead the party forward.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's political landscape is buzzing with activity as President Lazarus Chakwera and former President Peter Mutharika embark on separate tours today, urging citizens to register for the upcoming 2025 General Elections.
[Nyasa Times] Combined efforts to get every child and mother vaccinated against diseases are paying dividends in the area of Village Head (VH) Chiute of Traditional Authority Mlonyeni in Mchinji district.
[Nyasa Times] In a deeply personal and moving address, President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera openly acknowledged a flaw in the design of Malawi's Presidential Palace--a flaw that reflects a much broader challenge facing the country. Standing before the nation on November 27, 2024, during the launch of the 2024 MACODA Flag Week, Chakwera shared an experience that would forever change the way he viewed public spaces and their accessibility for people with disabilities.
[Nyasa Times] Mr. President, in 2020, Malawians entrusted you with the highest office in the land, not because they were blind to the challenges ahead, but because they saw hope in your leadership. They watched as you stood at the pulpit of politics, promising to exorcise the demons of corruption, impunity, and despair that had possessed this nation under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). They believed in your words because you radiated honesty, integrity, and empathy--a man of God in a sea of political darkness.
[Nyasa Times] The President of the United Transformation Movement (UTM), Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, has issued a public plea for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU) to step in and help address Malawi's escalating political and economic challenges.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi is burning, and its people are crying out for leadership. The fuel crisis is paralyzing livelihoods, the economy is on its knees, and the call for free and fair elections next year grows louder with each passing day. Yet, as ordinary Malawians brave the streets to demand accountability, one question looms large: Where is Peter Mutharika, the leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), when his country needs him most?
[Nyasa Times] The scenes that unfolded in Lilongwe yesterday paint a chilling picture of political violence in Malawi--scenes that should have no place in a democracy. Once again, the Malawian public witnessed a disturbing assault on their right to peacefully protest, as armed police and a group of masked assailants, wielding pangas and other weapons, viciously targeted unarmed protesters. This disturbing episode, which took place for the second time in just two weeks, begs a critical question: Why is President Lazarus
[Afropop] Back in 2002, 18 year-old Yobu Maligwa was walking down the street in the capital city of Lilongwe in Malawi, the small land-locked country bordering Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique. Coming towards him was another teenager of the same age, Yosefe Kalekeni, who was strumming on a four-string homemade banjo (in Malawi, a "guitar" refers to an electric guitar, while an acoustic guitar is called a "banjo"), which he was still learning to play. Yobu stopped him and told him that he too wanted to be a musician
[Nyasa Times] Government has underscored the need for more access to finance as it will help in execution of ideas into practical work.
[Nyasa Times] In a powerful demonstration of leadership and advocacy, Malawi's First Lady, Monica Chakwera, officially launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign at Mpasa Ground in Phalombe District today.
[Nyasa Times] In recent months, Lilongwe City Council has repeatedly resorted to the tired excuse of "police being too busy" to justify cancelling or obstructing planned demonstrations by the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI). This flimsy rationale, often invoked at the last minute, only serves to undermine the fundamental democratic right to peaceful protest. It is becoming increasingly clear that this tactic is less about security and more about silencing dissent. The government and