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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...

MEC launches 17 March by-elections, clarifies election guidelines

Jan 16, 2026 11:01 AM Humphreys Bomba & Ivy Tunkete Mwanyongo

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has on Thursday launched and released the calendar for the by-elections in the five constituencies and nine wards that did not conduct elections on 16th September 2025 general elections. The forthcoming 17th March 2026 by-elections follow the death of cand...

Mutharika urged to address renewed fears over safety of persons with albinism

Jan 14, 2026 04:08 PM Gift Asibu

The Association for Persons with Albinism of Malawi (APAM) has called on the President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to directly engage with the albinism community and clearly outline concrete measures being taken to ensure their safety. APAM President, Young Muhamba, says fresh fears have ...

Government orders nationwide land audit amid rising illegal land acquisitions

Jan 14, 2026 08:32 AM Patrick Kachere

Minister of Lands, Chimwemwe Chipungu has called for a nationwide land audit aimed at addressing challenges related to illegal land acquisition and corruption. Chipungu made the remarks on Tuesday in Lilongwe, emphasizing that while Malawians have the right to acquire land, the process must be...