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National Bank Calls for Private Sector Role in Disaster Response
National Bank Calls for Private Sector Role in Disaster Response
Apr 18, 2026 09:34 AM By Ivy Tunkete Mwanyongo

National Bank of Malawi has underscored the need for the private sector to partner with the government in times of disaster. Chief Risk Officer for the bank, Charles Ulaya, said when disasters occur, the government becomes overwhelmed, making it difficult to assist affected individuals on its ...

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MHEN calls for sustained financing towards sanitation and hygiene
MHEN calls for sustained financing towards sanitation and hygiene
Apr 16, 2026 04:37 PM By Mellie Chipula Bayani

On Tuesday, Malawi Government launched implementation plan for Executive Order No. 2 of 2026 on sanitation and hygiene. According to Malawi government this is a landmark directive aimed at strengthening public health standards across the country. Among others, the order mandates that all ...

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Poster for It is false that Former HRDC Chairperson, now AFORD Vice President Timothy Mtambo is planning for the anti-government protests
It is false that Former HRDC Chairperson, now AFORD Vice President Timothy Mtambo is planning for the anti-government protests
My Democracy, My Digital Rights Project Nov 13, 2025 10:43 AM

ᴄʟᴀɪᴍ A Facebook post by the Africans Magazine, Malawi Voice and Ticheze Media among many pages are alleging that Timothy Mtambo, a former Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Chairperson, currently serving as Vice President for the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) plans to return to HRDC and h...

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Poster for Umunthu FM calls for strengthened advocacy on legal reforms for safe abortion
Umunthu FM calls for strengthened advocacy on legal reforms for safe abortion
Patrick Kachere Oct 29, 2025 03:40 PM

The coalition of two organizations, Umunthu FM and Ladder for Rural Development (LAFORD), under "Community Voices for legal reforms project" have called for intensified advocacy towards reviewing legal reforms on safe abortion in the country Speaking on Tuesday in Salima during a two-day m...

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