Development
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Gold rush risks nature
The chirping birds with periodic interjections of domestic animal sounds early in the morning used to wake up Pendwe villagers…
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Energising Louis’ business
In June, Louis Nsomba, a 20-year-old phone repairer with disability, was shattered as his old car battery, power inverter and…
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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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