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Young Achievers for Development Calls for Action on Youth Welfare

Catherine TintoAugust 13, 2026

Young Achievers for Development has called for stronger interventions to address challenges facing young people in Malawi, saying the country still has a long way to go in promoting youth development and welfare. Speaking as Malawi commemorates International Youth Day, the organisation’s Executive Director Jefferson Milanze said continued cases of young people dying by suicide...

MUST Urges More Girls to Pursue Science and STEM Careers

Catherine TintoAugust 10, 2026

The new Vice Chancellor of the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mwapatsa Mipando, has urged secondary school girls to pursue science subjects, saying increased participation of girls is essential to advancing scientific innovation in the country. Mipando was speaking during the closing of a two-week Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) camp...

MDF not grabbing land, says defence minister

Catherine TintoJuly 31, 2026

Minister of Defence Feston Kaupa has dismissed claims that the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) is grabbing land from local communities, saying the military is only re-establishing the boundaries of land that legally belongs to it. Kaupa made the remarks while responding to concerns raised in Parliament by Nkhatabay South legislator Emily Chinthu Phiri, who asked...

Lake of Stars organisers promise bigger festival

Catherine TintoJuly 30, 2026

Organisers of the 2026 Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival say preparations for this year’s event are at an advanced stage, with more than 70 artists expected to perform during the three-day celebration of music, arts and culture. Speaking to Capital FM, Festival Director Sharmila Elias-Taijala said this year’s festival will build on the success...

Police arrest suspect in murder of Dr Atughanile Chomo

Catherine TintoJuly 9, 2026

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested a 25-year-old man, Macmillan Mvevula, in connection with the murder of Dr Atughanile Chomo, whose body was discovered at her residence in Mount Pleasant, Blantyre, on July 7, 2026. According to Malawi Police Service Deputy National Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Alfred Chimthere, the suspect was arrested following an...

The echoes in the wires: digital violence and the 16 days of activism.

Catherine TintoFebruary 4, 2026

Every year, the world unites from 25 November to 10 December to observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global movement dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening commitments, and inspiring collective action to end violence against women and girls. Originating from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991, the campaign has become...

Men’s role crucial in cancer prevention

Catherine TintoJanuary 22, 2026

Malawi continues to face one of the world’s highest cervical cancer burdens, yet a significant gap remains in its prevention efforts: men are still missing from the conversation. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), the virus responsible for cervical cancer, is transmitted sexually, and both men and women can carry it. According to the World Health Organization...

Beyond perpetrator and rescuer: men’s shared role in dismantling gender-based violence (GBV)

Catherine TintoDecember 2, 2025

As Malawi marks the 16 Days of Activism, a period dedicated to confronting the realities of gender-based violence (GBV), the conversation is beginning to shift toward an often overlooked but essential truth: men are not only part of the problem, they are also an indispensable part of the solution. A 2021 Annual Gender-Based Violence Disaggregated...

Hichilema pledges to work harder after securing second term

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for renewing their trust in him, pledging to focus on development, unity and prosperity during his second term. In a message following his victory in the presidential election, Hichilema said the election had demonstrated Zambia’s commitment to peace, democracy and the rule of law. “This election showed the...

Mnangagwa commends Mutharika for promoting regional peace

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for his leadership and commitment to promoting peace and security in the Southern African Development Community –SADC. He was speaking at the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa. Capital FM’s Noel Mkwaila reports; CUE IN

Stakeholders urge accountability as Parliament passes 14 bills

One of Parliament’s core mandates is to make laws that respond to the needs and objectives of the country. However, the effectiveness of these laws ultimately depends on how well they are implemented, monitored and enforced. During Parliament’s five-week meeting, which commenced on 7 July and ended on 7 August 2026, lawmakers passed bills aimed...

CSOs welcome mining devolution

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that participated in the Malawi National Alternative Mining Indaba have welcomed the Government of Malawi’s decision to commence the devolution of mining functions and responsibilities to Local Government Authorities. The Ministry of Mining announced in a circular dated 10 July 2026 that District Mining Officers will now report to District Commissioners,...

Scorchers’ WAFCON qualification highlights growing role of corporate support

The Malawi Scorchers’ qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals is highlighting the growing role of corporate partnerships in supporting the country’s national teams. This is the focus of the latest edition of TheOMGbrief, a newsletter published by Malawi-based Outreach Media Group, which examines the Scorchers’ WAFCON journey and their partnership...

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