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Salima-Lilongwe Water Project on track
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Salima-Lilongwe Water Project on track

Authorities say a multi-billion kwacha Salima-Lilongwe water project is on track as it has reached 29% completion in just six months of practical implementation. Read More...

Malawian politicians told to respect opponents while in power
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Malawian politicians told to respect opponents while in power

Calls are growing for Malawi’s political leaders to reflect on how they treat their rivals, as events in neighbouring Zambia offer a stark reminder of how quickly political fortunes can change. The discussion has been… ...

Prolonged mourning and the burden of loss: Unpacking the psychological and physical toll on African bereaved families
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Prolonged mourning and the burden of loss: Unpacking the psychological and physical toll on African bereaved families

In African societies, death is not just a personal loss but a deeply communal affair, surrounded by cultural expectations, obligations, and prolonged mourning periods. While these rituals can offer comfort and connection, they also expose… ...

All set for anti-MEC leadership demos, Malawians urged to defend democracy
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All set for anti-MEC leadership demos, Malawians urged to defend democracy

Malawians in Mzuzu, Lilongwe, Mangochi, and Blantyre are set to take to the streets today Thursday, June 26, 2025, demanding the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja and Chief Elections Officer… ...

Mounting pressure on MEC as youth confidence plummets ahead of 2025 elections
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Mounting pressure on MEC as youth confidence plummets ahead of 2025 elections

With less than three months before Malawians head to the polls, confidence in the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is rapidly eroding especially among the country’s youths. A new Afrobarometer survey conducted between 2024 and 2025… ...

One NICO Top 12 Netball Cup set for launch this weekend
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One NICO Top 12 Netball Cup set for launch this weekend

In a major boost for Malawian netball, NICO Group, in partnership with the Netball Association of Malawi (NAM), will launch the One NICO Top 12 National Netball Cup this Saturday at the Blantyre Sports Arena… ...

Atupele Muluzi: The Polished Statesman with the Resume to Lead Malawi
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Atupele Muluzi: The Polished Statesman with the Resume to Lead Malawi

He’s not just a name. He’s a brand. Atupele Muluzi has officially stepped back into the political spotlight—armed with a sharp academic profile, a wealth of government experience, global exposure, and deep political roots that stretch to the very heart of Malawi’s democracy.

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

Lilongwe District Council approves June 26 CfCE demonstration demanding MEC leadership resignation
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Lilongwe District Council approves June 26 CfCE demonstration demanding MEC leadership resignation

The Lilongwe District Council has officially written to Citizens for Credible Elections (CfCE), permitting them to hold an anti-MEC leadership demonstration on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The development follows a consultative meeting held in the… ...

Opinion: “We Just want to work”: The struggle of informal traders in Malawi
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Opinion: “We Just want to work”: The struggle of informal traders in Malawi

I bustling streets of Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial hub, informal traders form the backbone of the local economy. Selling everything from fruits to second-hand clothes, these traders, many women, are not just vendors. They are breadwinners,… ...