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Malawi Urged to Intensify Awareness on Caesarean Sections

In Malawi, only 4.6% to 6% of institutional births are performed via caesarean section, below the World Health Organisation’s recommended 5–15%, according to KUHeS. This indicates that many women who need the procedure s

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RBM launches new payments strategy to drive digital economy

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has unveiled a National Payments Systems Strategy to accelerate the country’s transition to a digital economy between 2026 and 2030, building on gains in financial inclusion and digital t

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Govt welcomes $52.5m maternal health investment

Government has welcomed a $52.5 million investment by Unitaid, describing it as a critical step in addressing persistently high maternal deaths in Malawi. Deputy Minister of Health, Charles Chilambula, made the remarks d

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Social cash transfer a pathway to self-reliance

The Social Cash Transfer Programme in Mzimba is no longer just a safety net for beneficiaries, but is increasingly becoming a pathway to self-reliance. Government, in partnership with CRECOM, says many beneficiaries are

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ESCOM’s OFC injects K10 million into MACRA ICT Awards

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi’s (ESCOM) Optic Fibre Communications (OFC), an autonomous division under ESCOM,  has injected K10 million into the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) ICT Innov

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Government Mega Farms Unit targets productivity gaps

Malawi’s Mega Farms Unit has intensified efforts to address productivity gaps in government-run agricultural projects through targeted skills training aimed at improving crop production, livestock management, irrigation,

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Maranatha Academy distances itself from false accusations

Maranatha Academy has dismissed allegations about its employment practices, describing them as “false, defamatory, and malicious.” In a statement, management denied claims that staff go for months without pay, saying suc

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First Lady calls for increased cleanliness

First Lady Madame Professor Getrude Mutharika has called on citizens in the country to uphold a high level of cleanliness and participate in efforts to maintain a healthy environment. The First Lady made the call at Goli

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Malawian Women Urged to Compete for K600 Million AGRA WAYA Awards

Malawian women agripreneurs have been urged to apply for the 2026 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA), which offer a prize pool of $300,000, about K600 million in grant funding. Launched in Maputo, Mozambique, d

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NBS Bank distances itself from Charity Shield Trophy presentation row

NBS Bank plc has distanced itself from the controversy surrounding the trophy presentation incident at the 2026 NBS Charity Shield held at Bingu National Stadium, emphasising that it played no role in the events that unf

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Malawi intensifies fight to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has renewed its commitment to eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), such as bilharzia and intestinal worms, by 2030, following the release of new nationwide research findin

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Malawi revives banana industry under FAO-China initiative

Malawi has intensified efforts to restore its banana industry with renewed focus on smallholder farmers and sustainable value chains under the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative. Deputy Minister of Agricu

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