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Nkhotakota District Council reduces tree-planting target to improve survival of seedlings

Feb 03, 2026 09:15 AM Mellie Chipula Bayani

Nkhotakota District Council has reduced the number of trees to be planted during the 2025/2026 tree-planting season as part of efforts to ensure better care and survival of seedlings planted in the previous season. The council officially launched the 2025/2026 tree-planting season on Thursday ...

Tree Planting Not Enough in Addressing Climate Change; Experts Warns.

Jan 22, 2026 09:58 AM By Tapiwa Mbewe and Tamandani Hau

Civil society actors and environmental experts have warned that Malawi’s current climate responses remain inadequate to match the severity of floods and droughts affecting communities, despite annual tree-planting exercises and the existence of environmental policies. The Civil Society Network...

Fuel Price Hike Sparks Concern Among Minibus Owners.

Jan 21, 2026 04:07 PM By Mellie Chipula Bayani

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced an upward adjustment in fuel prices, effective Tuesday this week. In a statement signed by its Board Chairperson, Lucas Kondowe, MERA said the petrol pump price has increased from K3,499 to K4,965, representing a 41.90 percent rise, w...

Government to strengthen youth opportunities through innovation fund

Jan 20, 2026 11:20 AM By Patrick Kachere

The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has pledged to support young people through the National Youth Innovation Fund, aimed at empowering youths to achieve self-sustainability. Mwanamvekha made the remarks on Monday at the Bingu International Conventio...

Finance Ministry Asked to Address Key Challenges Facing Young People

Jan 20, 2026 11:10 AM By Witness Deborah Mhango

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...

Salvation for All Ministries Assists Flood-Affected Families in Nkhotakota.

Jan 20, 2026 09:18 AM By Ivy Tunkete Mwanyongo

The Founder and leader of Salvation for All Ministries International, Apostle Clifford Kawinga, says the ministry seeks to bring hope and smiles to families facing hardship, especially those affected by disasters. Apostle Kawinga says the ministry believes it can impart a message of hope, part...

Ministry of Defence pushes Defence Policy review to improve service delivery

Jan 16, 2026 05:11 PM Patrick Kachere

The Ministry of Defence has underscored the need to revise the country’s Defence Policy in order to address gaps in service delivery and improve planning in both the short and medium term. The remarks were made on Friday in Lilongwe when officials from the ministry appeared before the Parliame...