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Nkhotakota aspiring women candidates psychologically ready to accept poll results

Sep 12, 2025 05:05 PM Gift Asibu

Ex-Member of Parliament for Ntcheu Mbwanje, Nancy Chaola Mdooko has urged aspiring candidates to prepare their minds for the outcome of the 16th September polls. Mdooko says candidates must understand that in every election there is a winner and loser, hence the need to accept the results earl...

NCC calls for protection of children during and after Elections

Sep 12, 2025 04:39 PM Patrick Kachere

The National Children’s Commission (NCC) has appealed for the full protection of children during and after the elections. Speaking on Friday during a press briefing at the Commission’s offices in Lilongwe, NCC Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe said this is a critical period that requires all stake...

NGO empowers local communities in biofertilizer production

Sep 12, 2025 10:42 AM Dyson Kamwana

At least 500 individuals from the area of Traditional Authorities Mwadzama and Kalimanjira in Nkhotakota district have started producing Terra Preta organic fertilizer for farming and business. These are beneficiaries of the Tikolore project which Humission Limited is implementing in the area....

Lilongwe Water Board launches Dzalanyama Springs

Sep 11, 2025 10:45 AM Patrick Kachere

The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has described its newly launched Dzalanyama Springs bottled water as a game-changer, citing its uniqueness and high standards that will ensure sustainability on the market. Speaking during the launch at the LWB bottling plant in Lilongwe, Board Chairperson Inkosi...

Desperate call for cybersecurity law enforcement amid growing cyberbullying cases

Sep 09, 2025 08:26 AM Tapiwa Mbewe

The Musicians Union of Malawi (MUM) says it has not received any official complaint of online bullying from female Musicians in the country. MUM President, Vita Chirwa said that although the association has come across social media posts from some artists complaining of cyberbullying , none of...

Lake of Stars returns to Nkhotakota with sustainability and green energy on top of music, tourism

Sep 06, 2025 12:02 PM Tamandani Hau

The Lake of Stars Festival is back on the golden shores of Lake Malawi, returning to Nkhotakota from 17-19 October 2025 at Fish Eagle Bay Lodge. With more than just a celebration of music and art, the festival has become a catalyst for economic growth, cultural exchange, and sustainable touri...

Sun King strengthens Malawi’s off-grid energy access

Sep 06, 2025 11:43 AM Patrick Kachere

Sun King, one of the leading provider of renewable energy solutions, has announced that it has reached over 180,000 households across Malawi through its solar products and services. The remarks were made on Friday in Lilongwe during the launch of the company’s refreshed logo and marketing camp...