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MUB grins at tax-removal on disability assistive devices
The Malawi Union of the Blind (MUB) has commended government’s decision on zero-rate taxes on adapted motor vehicles, prosthetic limbs, hearing aids, and other assistive equipment. The union says the move will remove longstanding financial barriers that have prevented many persons with disabi...
Youth participation in forthcoming by-election excites advocates
The Young Politicians Union says the growing representation of young people in the forthcoming by-elections is a positive sign for the country’s democracy. Executive Director of the Young Politicians Union, Clement Makuwa, says the development shows that young people have realised they are age...
Mpinganjira Dismisses Criticism of President Mutharika’s SONA
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Director of Legal Affairs, who is also Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Chipiliro Mpinganjira, has dismissed criticism that President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) lacked strategies to address the country’s challenges, desc...
Engineers Battalion targets 10,000 trees in 2025-2026 tree planting season
The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) of the Engineers Battalion in Kasungu has embarked on an initiative aimed at planting over 10,000 trees across its military cantonment and surrounding communities. Speaking during the launch of the initiative at Mziza Primary School ground in the area of Senior C...
Malawi Revenue Authority touts EIS as boost to VAT accountability
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) says the rollout of a new Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue collection technology, known as the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), will enhance transparency and accountability by enabling real time monitoring of sales transactions. The remarks were made on Saturd...
MHEN raises alarm over sewer leak discharging into Lilongwe river
The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has expressed serious concern over a leaking sewer pipe discharging untreated sewage into Lilongwe River. MHEN Executive Director, George Jobe says the leaking sewer line, located behind a building south of SANA Mega Shop, is posing a significant public ...
MP pushes for new infrastructure at Kasungu Secondary School
The Member of Parliament for Kasungu Municipality Constituency, Noel Mkubwi, has expressed concern over poor infrastructure standards at Kasungu Secondary School, saying the situation requires urgent attention. Mkubwi made the remarks on Wednesday during a visit to the school, where Deputy Min...
Retired public servants demand increased pension allocation to clear arrears
Retired public servants under the Public Pensioners Forum (PPF) have pleaded with the government, through the Ministry of Finance, to consider increasing the allocation of pension funds to clear outstanding gratuity arrears for pensioners in the country. Dyson Mutipe, the Forum’s Chairperson, ...
Civil society warns parties against imposing candidates
Civil Society Organizations in the country have urged political parties to follow their party constitutions by providing equal platforms for all aspirants, including youths, during the upcoming by-elections. Both the Young Politician Union and the Center for Democracy and Elections (CEDE) note...
Government stands firm on raw minerals export ban
The government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mining, has reiterated its stand on the temporary ban on exporting raw mineral resources as a way to ensure local value addition. Minister of Energy and Mining Jean Mathanga made the remarks on Thursday during a familiarization tour at Shayona...
ACB pushes for legal reforms to strengthen oversight of high-value public procurement
Concerned with the increasing corruption risks in infrastructure projects, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is proposing amendments to public procurement laws to grant the bureau authority to vet high-value procurement processes. Chembezi said corruption risks exist at multiple stages of infra...
Tribunal committee key to addressing rising land dispute cases in Kasungu
Kasungu District Council has constituted the land tribunal committee aimed at resolving and responding to the rising cases of land disputes in the district. The land tribunal committee, comprised of four Senior Chiefs, the Magistrate, and the Registrar of Lands, is chaired by Senior Chief Mwas...
Nkhotakota District Council reduces tree-planting target to improve survival of seedlings
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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...
Green Skills Training Key to Environmental Protection
Youth Forum for National Transformation (YOFONAT) has emphasized that training young people in green skills is key to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. Executive Director for YOFONAT Chifundo Robert said equipping youth with skills in areas such as renewable ene...