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Exorbitant fees and procedural delays frustrate Mulalo Fertilizer project commencement
<p style="text-align: left; ">Renowned business tycoon Napoleon Dzombe has expressed frustration over what he describes as exorbitant fees and procedural delays in obtaining certification to commence fertilizer production at his factory in Dowa District.</p><p style="text-align: left; ">Dzombe ma...
Malawi public universities students’ union seeks presidential intervention over 100 percent university fee hike
<p style="text-align: left; ">The Malawi Public Universities Students Union (MAPUSU) says it will seek an audience with President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika following a sharp increase in tuition fees at public universities.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="text-align: left; ">The union’s presi...
Government Assures Mwadzama Residents on Land Acquisition for Proposed Ethanol Project
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Systemic failures rock Immigration Department, Ombudsman report reveals
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MOAM welcomes fuel reduction, CDEDI criticizes the reduction as insufficient
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Poor Women Representation in Development Structures Persists in Nkhotakota
<div style="text-align: left;"><p class="isselectedend">Nkhotakota District continues to face poor representation of women in various development structures, a development authorities say is undermining inclusive growth and development.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="isselectedend">The concerns em...
Poor road network kills tourism at KNP
<div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Kasungu Wildlife Conservation for Community Development Association (KAWICCODA) h...
Nkhotakota Communities Urged to Promote Peace Amid Rising Mob Justice Cases.
<div style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-weight:normal; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">The Director of the Department of National Unity in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Emmanuel Bambe, has urged communities in Nkhotakota Distr...
Under Funding Stunting Malawi’s Arts Sector, Former National Theatre Association president says
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MCTU, ECAM Backs Government Minimum Wage Review
<div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Government, employers and workers' representatives have defended the recently gazetted minimum wage, describing it as a...
Governance Expert Cautions Against Patronage in Diplomatic Posts
<p class="isselectedend" style="text-align: left;">As the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament started interviewing and vetting individuals selected to serve as Malawi's representatives in foreign diplomatic missions on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, governance expert Makhumbo Munthali say...
Inside Malawi’s maternity waiting homes: the hidden use of labour -inducing herbs.
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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...
National Bank Calls for Private Sector Role in Disaster Response
National Bank of Malawi has underscored the need for the private sector to partner with the government in times of disaster. Chief Risk Officer for the bank, Charles Ulaya, said when disasters occur, the government becomes overwhelmed, making it difficult to assist affected individuals on its ...
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 ...
Stakeholders Urge Flood Survivors in Nkhotakota to Relocate as Relief Support Reaches 200 Households
Board Member for YISSAH Foundation, Dellings Sadick Phiri, has called for a collaborative approach in supporting and engaging in development activities, emphasizing that such responsibilities should not rest solely on the government. Phiri made the remarks when the organization recently donate...
Nkhotakota Concerned Citizens Petition Council Over Land and Water Issues
A grouping of concerned citizens calling itself Nkhotakota First and Concerned Citizens has criticized officials in the government departments responsible for lands and water, accusing them of failing to perform their duties in the interest of people in Nkhotakota district. The grouping made t...
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 ...
MHEN calls for expansion of dialysis centre’s to improve access to kidney treatment
The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has called on government to gradually expand dialysis centers to more districts across the country in order to improve access to life-saving treatment for patients with kidney disease. MHEN says the expansion should prioritize underserved areas such as t...
MHRC reaffirms commitment to women’s rights
The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and promoting women’s rights as fundamental human rights, free from discrimination, violence, and exclusion. The remarks come as the world commemorates International Women’s Day under the theme “Give to Gain,...