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Shot During Protests, Forgotten After: Victims Families’ Demand Justice
<div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Almost 8 months have passed after a 20 year old Grant Rajab Phiri of Chiwaula Village in Traditional Authority Malengachanzi in Nkhotakota district was allegedly shot dead by Po...
Local NGO calls for upward revision of Kasungu market fees in Kasungu
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Smallholder Tea Farmers hit by low prices: Mulanje
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Health Experts Raise Concern Over Growing Use of Sexual Performance Enhancement Substances
<div style="text-align: left;"><p>Health experts have expressed concern over the growing use of drugs and other substances by some men who believe the products can enhance their sexual performance.<o:p></o:p></p> <p data-start="548" data-end="784">Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) Executiv...
Women Forums eyes containment of obstacles to girl’s education in Nkhotakota district.
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MHEN calls for sustained financing towards sanitation and hygiene
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 ...
Agriculture Ministry Releases Farm Gate Prices, Draws Mixed Reactions from Stakeholders
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has announced the release of minimum farm gate prices for strategic crops for 2025/2026 season with various stakeholders receiving the development with mixed reactions. According to a communique addressed to the public and signed by...
Fuel Price Hike Sparks Concern Among Minibus Owners: A Local Reality of Global Power Plays
In March 2026, Malawians woke up to a sharp increase in fuel prices announced by the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA). Petrol rose from K3,499 to K4,965, a 41.9% jump, while diesel climbed from K3,500 to K4,945, representing a 41.3% increase. The hike was justified by MERA as a response ...
Government stands firm on raw minerals export ban
The government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mining, has reiterated its stand on the temporary ban on exporting raw mineral resources as a way to ensure local value addition. Minister of Energy and Mining Jean Mathanga made the remarks on Thursday during a familiarization tour at Shayona...
Government orders nationwide land audit amid rising illegal land acquisitions
Minister of Lands, Chimwemwe Chipungu has called for a nationwide land audit aimed at addressing challenges related to illegal land acquisition and corruption. Chipungu made the remarks on Tuesday in Lilongwe, emphasizing that while Malawians have the right to acquire land, the process must be...
No more under water deals: women challenging lake Malawi exploitation
The Sun had just begun to rise above Vinthenga Beach in Nkhotakota but the shoreline was already alive with the sharp smell of fresh fish and the hum of women calling out prices as the morning catch arrived. Among them stood Mariam, a widow and mother of three who agreed only for a written co...
Restoring dignity: Nkhotakota opens first fistula ward for women
Nkhotakota District Hospital, located at the Boma of Malawi’s lakeshore district of Nkhotakota, serves more than 20,000 people referred from government health centers and mission hospitals across the district. Inside the hospital, there is a special waiting area, locally known as “Kodikilira”,...
Nkhotakota District council plans to crackdown roadside illegal vending
Nkhotakota district council has announced plans to crack down on roadside vendors at Nkhotakota boma, aiming to enforce market regulations and improve trading standards. Public Relations Officer for Nkhotakota district council Wongani Mkandawire notes that the council recognizes the rise in un...
EU, backs renewable energy expansion power to Malawi's economic growth
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Malawi, Daniel Aristi-Gaztelumendi, expressed EU’s commitment to advancing renewable energy in the country, particularly through the Energizing Development (EnDev) project, which aims to strengthen the market for climate-friendly technologies such as solar so...
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...
NGO empowers local communities in biofertilizer production
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
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...
Lake of Stars returns to Nkhotakota with sustainability and green energy on top of music, tourism
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
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...
Fuel Imports Flowing Smoothly, Says Ministry of Energy
Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Energy, Alfonso Chikuni, says fuel importation under both the Government-to-Government (G2G) and Open Tender System suppliers is flowing steadily, with significant price advantages compared to neighboring countries. Chikuni made the remarks on Friday in ...