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Parliament still holds key to Abortion Bill
In May 2021, Parliament rejected the Termination of Pregnancy Bill which seeks to amend the Abortion Law. Currently, the law…
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Neef turns around fortunes
The National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef), which is a government microfinance institution, has made a surplus. Neef, formerly known as…
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‘Act should be consistent with international laws’
Government, through the Law Commission, has embarked on the review of the 1989 Refugees Act. Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and…
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Why delays on death benefits?
Recently, there have been accusations against government departments relating to delays in disbursing funds to beneficiaries of deceased estates. Our…
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Umodzi turns around President Hotel’s fortunes
The Umodzi Holdings Ltd is a 100 percent government shareholding business that has been around since 2012. It comprises the…
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Chreaa fights for One Stop Centres funding
The Centre for Human Rights Education, Advice and Assistance (Chreaa) is implementing a project called ‘Access to Paralegal Aid Services…
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MAP reflects on its battle against disabilities
On December 9, Malawi joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. A…
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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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‘I am still a UDF senior leader’
Former United Democratic Front (UDF) president ATUPELE MULUZI has come out in the open to declare his candidacy in the…
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Study recommends insects farming for livestock feed
A latest study report by Mwapata Institute has recommended for promotion of insect farming, especially Black Soldier Fly (BSF), as…
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‘We support open civic space’
Leadership Institute for Transparency and Accountability (Lita) has lately been conducting workshops on building resilience of civil society leadership. Our…
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