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Lake of Stars returns to Nkhotakota with sustainability and green energy on top of music, tourism

Sep 06, 2025 12:02 PM Tamandani Hau

The Lake of Stars Festival is back on the golden shores of Lake Malawi, returning to Nkhotakota from 17-19 October 2025 at Fish Eagle Bay Lodge. With more than just a celebration of music and art, the festival has become a catalyst for economic growth, cultural exchange, and sustainable touri...

Sun King strengthens Malawi’s off-grid energy access

Sep 06, 2025 11:43 AM Patrick Kachere

Sun King, one of the leading provider of renewable energy solutions, has announced that it has reached over 180,000 households across Malawi through its solar products and services. The remarks were made on Friday in Lilongwe during the launch of the company’s refreshed logo and marketing camp...

SADC Observers urged to work with integrity in Malawi’s 16 September polls

Sep 06, 2025 11:34 AM Patrick Kachere

The Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mary Kachale has commended the importance of conducting refresher trainings for election observers to ensure credible electoral processes. Her remarks came as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mi...

Transparency at stake: MEC highlights observer's role, CSOs warn of legal risks

Sep 02, 2025 07:52 PM Patrick Kachere

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has underscored the crucial role of election observers in ensuring transparency and credibility in electoral processes. The remarks were made on Tuesday at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe during a stakeholder engagement meeting wit...

Sitolo solar Mid-Grid project lights up Mchinji communities

Aug 31, 2025 03:26 PM Patrick Kachere

Officials from the Sitolo Solar Mini-Grid project in Mchinji District say they are planning to upgrade their system, which is currently generating 80 kilowatts from 250 solar panels. The electricity is distributed to over 850 households and plans to reach up to 1,500 customers, with tokens pur...

Fuel Imports Flowing Smoothly, Says Ministry of Energy

Aug 30, 2025 02:06 PM Patrick Kachere

Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Energy, Alfonso Chikuni, says fuel importation under both the Government-to-Government (G2G) and Open Tender System suppliers is flowing steadily, with significant price advantages compared to neighboring countries. Chikuni made the remarks on Friday in ...

Development of pre-primary school curriculum still work in progress

Aug 29, 2025 11:16 AM Tapiwa Mbewe

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has distanced itself from a public notice regarding the new school and college curriculum. Christopher Banda, the Ministry’s spokesperson said work is still in progress in redesigning the curriculum that will be rolled out once all preparatory acti...