Development
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Who said drama is dead? Politics had it all in 2024
In Malawi, drama is said to be dead and buried. In their tributes to the good ole days, theatre fanatics…
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Prison Bill still gathers dust
Malawi marked 60 years of self-rule in 2024, but relics of British colonial rule persist. The push for independence has…
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Neno’s partners in GBV war
Partners In Health (PIH) is spearheading the push to end gender-based violence (GBV) in Neno District. The non-governmental organisation has…
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When social cash transfers fund luxury
The World Bank ranks Malawi fourth poorest country in the world, with 70 percent of the population living on less…
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Eyes on community rain gauge
It is 8 o’clock in Balaka District, which is split by the Shire River. The sun is scorching, a typical…
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Direct cash transfers give farmers a boost
Two years ago, Lipululu Village was a cluster of grass-thatched huts cracking and falling apart. A mazy footpath split the…
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Cooperative with a dream
Billions have gone into various developmental initiatives in Malawi, but most projects collapse as soon as funding expires. The fragile…
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Unilia students find joy in giving
George Amos of Mwalija Village in Chikwawa District stutters into silence when asked about the nightmare he suffered on March…
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Experts discuss drought response
In the Shire Valley, farmers are grappling with hunger worsened by drought across southern Ma l aw i and swelling…
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Modern toilets for better health
A smell of fresh cement and the rhythmic scrape of shovels turning sand fill the air in Kapatavingwe Shaba Village,…
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