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Smallholder Tea Farmers hit by low prices: Mulanje
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CFTC finds 649 expired, uncertified products in 14 shops
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has uncovered 649 expired and uncertified products in 14 shops during inspections con...
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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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...
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 ...
Students lead the way in environmental conservation at Moyo Academy
In a show of commitment to protecting the environment, students at Moyo Academy in Nkhotakota District have planted 70 tree seedlings at their school premises, setting an example for the surrounding community on the importance of environmental conservation. The initiative brought together stud...
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...
Finance Ministry Asked to Address Key Challenges Facing Young People
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...
Breaking the Silence: One Woman’s Struggle and Hope After Forced Abortion
All of the 24 years she lived as a girl ended when she was impregnated by her older boyfriend. Shakida (not her real name), from Lunda Village in Traditional Authority Lunda in Salima District, was forced into an abortion by her boyfriend in 2023. “I was told to consume drugs to terminate t...
Women with disabilities demand equal access to SRHR services
Victoria Supuliyano, a teacher at Chilanga School for the Blind in the area of Senior Chief Kaomba, in Kasungu district recalls how negative attitudes from health workers affected her. During one antenatal visit in 2023 a nurse remarked, “even you got pregnant,” as if pregnancy were impossibl...
Human-Wildlife Conflict Turning Women into Wildlife Defenders
The sun had begun dipping behind the trees in the midst of Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve at Chipungu village, 47 kilometers from Nkhotakota Boma as a 57 year old Christina Ngoleka offered her sharp welcome ready to share the experiences she has acquired in protecting her community and the wildlife....
Risk: Tackling SRHR challenges among girls in Nkhotakota
For 21-year-old Thandi Banda from Dwangwa in lake shore district of Nkhotakota, fear of judgment kept her from seeking reproductive health services. "I used to be scared to visit the hospital because people would gossip if they saw a young girl there, especially seeking family planning service...
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...
Silver Lead First Round of NBM Women’s Premiership
Silver Strikers ladies have finished the first round of the inaugural NBM Women’s Premiership top on the log table after amassing the maximum 27 points in nine matches. The Bankers remain the only team to taste defeat and, have a commanding seven-point lead over second placed sworn rivals Asce...
Jolobala Becomes Second Deputy Speaker After Contenders Withdraw
In a rare show of support for women’s leadership, Members of Parliament on Wednesday elected Esther Jolobala as Second Deputy Speaker after her male contender, Owen Malijani, withdrew from the race to promote gender balance in the August House. The elections, held on Wednesday following the sw...
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...
Making Malawi’s Music Scene Safe for Women
In Malawi’s music scene, women are creating beats, breaking records and inspiring audiences but online abuse threatens to silence their voices. From Cyberbullying and body shaming to threats and defamation, female artists face attacks that target their identity rather than their talent. Y...
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...