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‘MPs must scrutinise IMF deals’

Recently, President Lazarus Chakwera and Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola-Banda announced austerity measures to lessen the biting…

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Proposed minimum wage unrealistic—Employers

Recently, the Reserve Bank of Malawi announced a 44 percent devaluation of the kwacha followed by a hike of fuel…

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Democratic governance receives new watchdog

 As the count-down to the 16 September 2025 General Elections gathers momentum, some stakeholders have surfaced and are spelling out…

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Let’s hold duty-bearers accountable—Chibwana

In a democracy, Civil Society Organisations are critical as they advocate for human rights, the needs and priorities of the…

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‘Govt negligence pushing food security on the brink’

Malawi’s economy heavily relies on rain-fed agriculture, with smallholder farmers playing a vital role in producing the nation’s food. However,…

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Maneb prides over four yearsof curbing exam leakages

 The Malawi national Examinations board (Maneb) has released the 2023 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examination results seven weeks…

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Chreaa fights for OneStop Centres funding

 The Centre for Human Rights Education, Advice and Assistance (Chreaa) is implementing a project titled Access to Paralegal Aid Services…

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New RA board chair speaks

In this interview with our Lilongwe Bureau Chief Edyth Kambalame, the Roads Authority’s new board chairperson Matilda Matabwa speaks on…

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Sowing economic seeds in irrigation

Green Belt Authority (GBA) chief executive officer Eric Chidzungu marked a year since taking over the leadership mantle. The relatively…

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UNFPA speaks on population and development

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs estimates that Malawi’s population is currently at 20.9 million, with a projection of…

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