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Over 25,000 to receive lean season support in Nkhotakota District

Nov 07, 2025 12:07 PM Tapiwa Mbewe

The Nkhotakota District Agriculture Office says almost 25,000 heavily affected families will benefit from the 2025\2026 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Program [LS-FIRP]. The District’s Director of Agriculture Services, Denis Emmaunel Zingeni said the programme demonstrates governments’ c...

Political analyst tells MCP to shut the mouth up

Nov 06, 2025 11:12 AM Dyson Kamwana

Events continue to unfold following the arrest of 15 suspects who are answering charges of acts of political violence that occurred in multiple districts prior to the 16th September 2025 general elections. The suspects are appearing before the magistrate court in Lilongwe where they have been ...

CHRR urges joint efforts in the fight against corruption

Nov 06, 2025 08:08 AM Patrick Kachere

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has called on Malawians and key stakeholders to unite in the fight against corruption by raising awareness and promoting transparency across all sectors of society. Speaking to Umunthu FM, CHRR Project Officer Dennis Mwafulirwa said advocac...

MACRA hails Africa Broadband Mapping System as a game-changer for internet access

Oct 07, 2025 12:16 PM Patrick Kachere

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says the introduction of the Africa Broadband Mapping System will help enhance high-speed internet connectivity and improve service delivery, even in remote areas across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the Bingu International Conventio...

MHRC, partners all for inclusive digital Access to Information

Oct 01, 2025 08:40 AM Patrick Kachere

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC), in collaboration with the Media Council of Malawi (MCM) and the Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR), says there is a need to tackle challenges limiting access to information by promoting inclusivity in the use of digital technologies. Th...

INUA Advocacy, stakeholders monitor review of Refugees Act of 1989

Sep 30, 2025 01:16 PM Dyson Kamwana

INUA Advocacy, a refugees’ rights defender, has expressed optimism that stakeholders, including the National Assembly, will endorse key priority areas in the Refugees Act 1989, currently under review. The Public Relations Officer, Brenda Twea says the organization, together with other stakehol...

Illovo Reaffirms Commitment to Strong Ties with Cane Growers

Sep 23, 2025 04:55 PM Ivy Tunkete Mwanyongo

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...