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Eric Chiputula

Eric Chiputula

Articles by Eric Chiputula

Malawi sounds alarm over child malnutrition ahead of new National Strategy launch
Malawi News

Malawi sounds alarm over child malnutrition ahead of new National Strategy launch

The Government of Malawi has raised concerns over persistently poor nutrition among young children, with only 24% of children aged 6 to 23 months meeting the Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD), and a mere 8.7% achieving… ...

Bullets make history: Sixth Airtel final appearance 
Malawi News

Bullets make history: Sixth Airtel final appearance 

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have made history by becoming the first team to reach five consecutive Airtel Top 8 Cup finals, securing their sixth overall appearance, after defeating Karonga United 2-1 at Bingu National Stadium… ...

CSEC urges Malawi to address worsening education crisis
Malawi News

CSEC urges Malawi to address worsening education crisis

The Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has raised serious concerns over the state of education in Malawi, warning that poor learning outcomes and a lack of foundational skills among students could derail the country’s development… ...

Top athletes set to compete at the 2025 National Track and Field Championship at Kamuzu Academy
Malawi News

Top athletes set to compete at the 2025 National Track and Field Championship at Kamuzu Academy

Malawi’s finest track and field athletes are set to converge at Kamuzu Academy this Saturday, 21st June, for the 2025 National Track and Field Championship, organised by Athletics Malawi in partnership with the Malawi National… ...

DPP spokesperson clarifies party stance on alliances and running mate position
Malawi News

DPP spokesperson clarifies party stance on alliances and running mate position

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has reaffirmed its position on the allocation of leadership roles in political alliances ahead of the 2025 general elections, emphasizing that both the presidential and running mate slots will be… ...

Malawi Karate Federation to host historic first National Championship
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Malawi Karate Federation to host historic first National Championship

The Malawi Karate Federation (MKF) is set to make history this weekend with the launch of its first-ever Karate National Championship.  The highly anticipated event will take place today at Hope Green Light Secondary School… ...

MPICO bankroll Gateway Mall Netball League with K47 million sponsorship
Malawi News

MPICO bankroll Gateway Mall Netball League with K47 million sponsorship

A new chapter is set to begin in Malawi’s netball landscape as MPICO Group of Companies reaffirmed its support for grassroots talent with a boosted K47 million sponsorship for the 2025 Gateway Mall Central Region… ...

Malawi positions itself as a regional ICT leader with ATU Ratification
Malawi News

Malawi positions itself as a regional ICT leader with ATU Ratification

Malawi has taken a bold step toward asserting regional leadership in Africa’s digital transformation by officially ratifying the Constitution and Convention of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU).  The move underscores the country’s strategic intent to… ...

Court Adjourns Phwedo case to July 10: “State should have handled issues better” — Mchizi
Malawi News

Court Adjourns Phwedo case to July 10: “State should have handled issues better” — Mchizi

The Principal Resident Magistrate's Court in Lilongwe has adjourned the case involving film actor Phwedo, Tumpe Mtaya, to July 10, 2025. Phwedo, arrested on April 22, 2025, is currently out on court bail. He is… ...

Sweet doesn’t taste the same with the plastic on’ ended in tears
Malawi News

Sweet doesn’t taste the same with the plastic on’ ended in tears

Authorities in Dedza District have expressed concern over a surge in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young people, attributing the rise to misinformation, cultural beliefs, and the misuse or complete disregard for condoms. According to… ...