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NGO cites lack of inclusion, as Malawi mining sector fails locals
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Executive Director for the Foundation for Community Support Services (FOCUS) Kossam Munthari has called for increased investment and effective implementation of mining reforms to ensure greater benefits for Malawians.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" s...
From Stories to Change: SADC Journalists Close Gender Media Drive in Johannesburg
The Media Parity Project has concluded in Johannesburg with media practitioners from across the SADC region calling for stronger commitment to gender-sensitive reporting in newsrooms. The French Ambassador to South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, David Martinon, said the project has helped widen h...
Engineers Battalion targets 10,000 trees in 2025-2026 tree planting season
The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) of the Engineers Battalion in Kasungu has embarked on an initiative aimed at planting over 10,000 trees across its military cantonment and surrounding communities. Speaking during the launch of the initiative at Mziza Primary School ground in the area of Senior C...
Malawi Revenue Authority touts EIS as boost to VAT accountability
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) says the rollout of a new Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue collection technology, known as the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), will enhance transparency and accountability by enabling real time monitoring of sales transactions. The remarks were made on Saturd...
It is false that Former HRDC Chairperson, now AFORD Vice President Timothy Mtambo is planning for the anti-government protests
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...
Beyond the ballot
It was a hot afternoon in Nkhotakota Central Constituency at Chigumula Ground when Susan Namangale stood before a crowd of people, speaking with confidence and hope. As the founder of Dadaz Chess Academy and Former President of the Chess Association of Malawi, Namangale is known for promoting ...
Two Voices Rise: Women Break Political Barriers in Nkhotakota
When Dorothy Chikonje stood atop an open vehicle during former President Lazarus Chakwera’s whistle-stop tour at Dwambazi and Dwangwa markets, few believed Nkhotakota Dwangwa Constituency was ready to elect a woman to Parliament. But when official results were announced by the Malawi Electoral Co...
Illovo Reaffirms Commitment to Strong Ties with Cane Growers
The Illovo Sugar Company has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a strong working relationship with cane growers. Illovo Malawi Managing Director, Lenald Ngwira, made the remarks on Friday during the Growers’ Open Day at Chitowe Stadium in Dwangwa, Nkhotakota District. Speaking after t...
UTM's Kabambe Unveils Eco-Friendly Oil and Gas Plan to Boost Malawi’s Economy
United Transformation Movement (UTM) president Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has revealed plans to extract oil and gas from Lake Malawi using technology that he says will not harm the lake’s ecosystem, as part of efforts to boost the country’s economy through the mining sector. Speaking during a whistle...
NICO Hosts High-Level Brokers Workshop to Strengthen Insurance Ecosystem
NICO Life, NICO General, and NICO Pensions have pledged to continue having strategic partnerships by hosting a high-level Brokers Workshop aimed at enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing, and service delivery across Malawi’s life insurance sector. Held on Wednesday in Lilongwe, the worksho...