Development

Reaping more from irrigation

For decades, some farmers struggling with hunger in Neno District tilled fertile spots along a crocodile-infested section of the Shire…

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Covid ripping girls’ futures

As schools gradually reopen, a 15-year-old disguised as Aida will not return to class because she is three months pregnant.…

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Bill renews abortion debate

A lawmaker determined to present the proposed termination of pregnancy law in Parliament wants his colleagues to “vote with a…

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Protecting health workers

Clinician Thokozani Mphatso is terrified of going to Mpatsa Health Centre which he heads. The public facility near Phalombe Boma…

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Collecting water puts women and girls at risk in Malawi

Accessing potable water is as easy as switching on a tap for people living in developed nations – but it…

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Saving street children

The government set last Sunday as the deadline for children to vacate the streets, but the problem persists. The hustle…

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Money in empty bottles

Our Staff Writer JAMES CHAVULA catches up with cashing in on empty bottles while reducing and reusing the familiar waste…

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Rice husks to power communities

Malawi’s rice-growing districts are being buried in rising heaps of husks, which expose widespread gaps in waste management. The piling…

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A pregnant woman’s victory over Covid-19

Penelope Kakhobwe for Unicef Malawi Nadu Molegeni can now smile as she has recovered from Covid -19. Relating her experience…

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Taxing carbon emissions

Malawi is among the countries bearing devastating effects of climate change, including unpredictable weather conditions such as floods and droughts…

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