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Finance Ministry Asked to Address Key Challenges Facing Young People

Jan 20, 2026 11:10 AM By Witness Deborah Mhango

The Concerned Youth Organisation (CYO) in Mchinji District has called on the Ministry of Finance to review key policy issues that can help improve the future livelihoods of young people in the country. CYO Project Officer Aubrey Chidziwitsano made the remarks as the Minister of Finance, Joseph...

Salvation for All Ministries Assists Flood-Affected Families in Nkhotakota.

Jan 20, 2026 09:18 AM By Ivy Tunkete Mwanyongo

The Founder and leader of Salvation for All Ministries International, Apostle Clifford Kawinga, says the ministry seeks to bring hope and smiles to families facing hardship, especially those affected by disasters. Apostle Kawinga says the ministry believes it can impart a message of hope, part...

Ministry of Defence pushes Defence Policy review to improve service delivery

Jan 16, 2026 05:11 PM Patrick Kachere

The Ministry of Defence has underscored the need to revise the country’s Defence Policy in order to address gaps in service delivery and improve planning in both the short and medium term. The remarks were made on Friday in Lilongwe when officials from the ministry appeared before the Parliame...

Green Skills Training Key to Environmental Protection

Jan 16, 2026 11:25 AM Mellie Chipula Bayani

Youth Forum for National Transformation (YOFONAT) has emphasized that training young people in green skills is key to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. Executive Director for YOFONAT Chifundo Robert said equipping youth with skills in areas such as renewable ene...

Nkhotakota flood victims raise sanitation fears as government moves to prevent cholera

Jan 16, 2026 11:10 AM Tamandani Hau

Growing congestion in flood evacuation camps across Nkhotakota district is fuelling anxieties over sanitation and disease, prompting government officials to reassure communities that cholera will be contained. Deputy Minister of Health Charles Chilambula issued the assurance on Thursday after ...

MEC launches 17 March by-elections, clarifies election guidelines

Jan 16, 2026 11:01 AM Humphreys Bomba & Ivy Tunkete Mwanyongo

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has on Thursday launched and released the calendar for the by-elections in the five constituencies and nine wards that did not conduct elections on 16th September 2025 general elections. The forthcoming 17th March 2026 by-elections follow the death of cand...

Mutharika urged to address renewed fears over safety of persons with albinism

Jan 14, 2026 04:08 PM Gift Asibu

The Association for Persons with Albinism of Malawi (APAM) has called on the President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to directly engage with the albinism community and clearly outline concrete measures being taken to ensure their safety. APAM President, Young Muhamba, says fresh fears have ...