Malawi struggles to resolve debt issues

United Kingdom-based global affairs think- tank ODI Global says Malawi, alongside Zambia and Ghana are finding it difficult to finalise debt restructuring negotiations with Afreximbank and Trade and Development Bank  (TDB). In a report published on Tuesday …

Standard Bank And World Vision Partner To Combat Climate Change In Malawi

Malawi takes a step forward in enhancing education system resilience

By Jones Gadama The University of Malawi has launched the Africa Regional Education System Resilience Observatory (ARESRO), a groundbreaking project aimed at strengthening the resilience of education systems across sub-Saharan Africa. The project, …

Malawi Records 4% Drop in TB Cases Amid Funding Challenges

By Dorica Mtenje LILONGWE, (MaraviPost): Malawi has recorded a 4% drop in tuberculosis (TB) cases, with reported TB notifications declining from 19,029 in 2023 to 18,310 in 2024, according to the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP …

Malawi Government Engages Stakeholders to Revive Mining Sector

By Dorica Mtenje LILONGWE Maravipost: The Government of Malawi, through the Presidential Delivery Unit and the Ministry of Mining, has commenced high-level consultations with various stakeholders to address challenges hindering progress in the mining …

Malawi Court reserves ruling on bail for Chinese national accused of corruption

By Chisomo Phiri LILONGWE-(MaraviPost )-The Lilongwe Court on Wednesday reserved its ruling on bail application by Lin Yunhua, a Chinese national accused of corruption, to Monday, May 12,2025. Lin is alleged to have bribed public officers to live outside …

Standard Bank champions sustainable mining growth in Malawi

Standard Bank Malawi has positioned itself as a key financial and advisory partner in the country’s mining industry. It pledges continued support to both large-scale operations and small-scale miners as the sector gains prominence in Malawi’s economic …

CSOS pin hopes on ECD bill to transform Malawi’s early childhood sector

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector have expressed optimism that the proposed ECD Bill, once enacted, will significantly address longstanding challenges facing early childhood education and help Malawi …

Sweet Profits, Bitter Tears: How UK Sugar Giants Are Tied to Malawi’s Deadly Floods

In a small village called Kanseche in southern Malawi, a quiet night turned into a nightmare. On January 24, 2022, deadly floodwaters swept through homes while people slept. Children were ripped from their mothers’ arms. Families climbed trees and rooftops …

Kayelekera Turns to Costly Diesel as Malawi’s Power Woes Delay Grid Connection

  zKayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga, set to resume production under Lotus Resources Limited, will initially rely on expensive diesel-powered generators due to Malawi’s persistent electricity supply challenges and delays in national grid connection. …