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Malawi still at the crossroads—part 4
The Nation Malawi
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August 28, 2025
A picture worth a thousand words As we near the end of this five part series, a reminder of what we have seen so far and why the upcoming September 16 General Election is so important for economic governance. Whoever wins will have to contend with...
Malawi's High Commissioner to South Africa Stella Ndau calls for digital inclusion for African women
IOL
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High Commissioner of Malawi to South Africa, Stella Hauya Ndau has delivered remarks at the University of Johannesburg, focusing on the critical issue of digital exclusion of women in Africa. Ndau made the remarks at the Women for Impact:...
Malawi set to run out of TB drugs in a month after US, UK and others cut aid
The Guardian
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August 28, 2025
Malawi is facing a critical shortage of tuberculosis drugs, with health officials warning that stocks will run out by the end of September. It comes just months after the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that the country had successfully...
Malawi losing out
The Nation Malawi
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August 28, 2025
Malawi is failing to generate significant foreign exchange revenues from beryllium ore, a critical mineral used in high-tech sectors due to informal trading and lack of production capacity, it has emerged. Ministry of Mining mining engineer Joseph...
Farm Subsidies Boost Fertilizer Use, Maize Yields in Malawi
Bioengineer.org
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August 28, 2025
In the heart of Malawi, a significant transformation is underway, centering around the country’s agricultural productivity. Recent research by Nyirongo and Khataza sheds light on the intricate relationship between farm input subsidies and...
Kuhes needs K87bn for pharmaceutical plant
The Nation Malawi
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August 28, 2025
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (Kuhes) says it will need $50 million (K87 billion) to establish a pharmaceutical plant in Blantyre to boost local production of quality medicines and vaccines. Speaking in Blantyre yesterday during the...
KUHeS significantly contributing towards Malawi’s development of sound health care system
Maravi Express
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August 28, 2025
The second graduation after its unbundling from the University of Malawi * Developed Changu, an innovation created jointly by KUHeS students and scientists from the University of Australia for rapid diagnosis of syphilis — been instrumental in...
Peter Mutharika Remains a Beloved Leader Among Many Malawians
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 28, 2025
Former President Peter Mutharika continues to enjoy strong support across Malawi, with many citizens praising his leadership style and policies during his time in office. Despite leaving power in 2020, Mutharika’s popularity shows no signs of...
Malawian artist Rashley’s tears expose mental health crisis in creative industry
The Maravi Post
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August 27, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-When musician Rashley went live on Facebook this week to apologize for a 2021 scandal, he did more than say “sorry.” He broke down in front of the nation, pleading for forgiveness while admitting he had been “suffering in...
Malawi achieves global 95-95-95 target ahead of December 2025 deadline
Nyasa Times
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August 27, 2025
National AIDS Commission (NAC) 2025 data estimates shows that the country has successfully achieved the global 95-95-95 targets by the end 2024 ahead of December, 2025 deadline. The estimates also highlights the the decline of HIV prevalence among...
From Galway to Malawi: How Máire Ní Fhátharta’s legacy lives on in an African classroom
Galway Advertiser
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Thousands of miles from the Atlantic shores of Silverstrand, where she tragically lost her life last November, the memory of Máire Ní Fhátharta is now making a powerful impact in a small rural school in Malawi. Thanks to a generous €5,000 donation...
African leaders call for stronger accountability to improve women, children adolescents’ health
Star
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Leaders during the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC75) held in Lusaka on August 27, 2025 / Screengrab. African leaders and partners have called for urgent action and accountability to accelerate progress in the...
Standard Bank’ Sustainability Report 2024 invigorates Malawi’s future growth
The Maravi Post
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August 27, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The just launched Standard Bank’ Sustainability Report 2024 focuses on driving sustainable economic growth by creating value for the societies through building sustainable business developments. Standard Bank Chief Executive...
Malawi Govt nods to Paramount Holdings’ Eagle Nano Urea Fertilizer: Agriculture Minister Kawale set for launch
The Maravi Post
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August 26, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Government through ministry of agriculture has certified Paramount Holdings Limited’s Eagle Nano Urea Fertilizer for distribution. Consequently, Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale is expected to officially launch the...
The Walkers launches in style
The Maravi Post
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August 28, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Walkers Social Club, a group of diverse professionals who are involved in fitness walks every Saturday launched their group in style at the weekend with a 22.45-kilometre fun walk and a donation of various medical items...
Lilongwe teen boy arrested for whipping Church member to death during deliverance session
The Maravi Post
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August 26, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Lilongwe Police have are keeping in custody Yohane Mphatso, a 19-year-old man accused of causing the death of a congregant during a controversial church deliverance session at Zamkutu Zion Church on August 6, 2025. According...
Enock Chihana’s tax scandal: Why should Malawians trust him with fraud leadership?
The Maravi Post
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August 27, 2025
…..AFORD under Chihana has been cozying up to the DPP, positioning itself as part of a so-called “Northern Alliance.… …..But Tuesday’s revelations make that partnership look less like a political strategy and more like a convergence of convenience...
Atupele Muluzi: The Youth’s Torchbearer Malawi Cannot Ignore
Nyasa Times
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August 27, 2025
As Malawi marches toward the September 16 polls, one reality is undeniable: this is a youth election. More than half of our population is under 35, and 1.2 million new voters—mostly young people—have registered to vote for the very first time. In...
Minneapolis Mass Shooting, CDC Director Fired, Biden Admin and Gaza Aid
The Maravi Post
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August 28, 2025
Investigators in Minneapolis are working to determine why a heavily armed 23-year-old opened fire at a Catholic school on Wednesday morning. The new Director of the Center for Disease Control has been fired less than a month after being sworn into...
MAGLA boosts NPL Mothers’ Fun Run initiative with MK20 million
The Maravi Post
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August 28, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has donated MK20 million towards this year’s Nation Publications Limited (NPL) Mothers’ Fun Run, scheduled for October 2025. Initially, MAGLA planned to donate MK15 million to...