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PIJ calls for stronger investigative journalism

Catherine TintoSeptember 17, 2026

The Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) has called on journalists to strengthen investigative reporting to help hold power holders accountable for the delivery of public services. PIJ Editorial Director Gregory Gondwe made the call in Blantyre during a one-day investigative journalism training organised by PIJ in partnership with Hivos for journalists from various media houses....

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...

Local government minister engages CSOs on strengthening CDF accountability

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Malunga Phiri has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with civil society organisations (CSOs) to strengthen accountability in the implementation of the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (RCDF). Phiri made the remarks during a roundtable meeting with CSAT, the only civil society organisation that attended among those invited...

Power cuts to ease significantly by December- Energy Minister

Minister of Energy Jean Mathanga has assured Malawians that power cuts will reduce significantly by December this year. She made the assurance on Tuesday while touring Nkula power station, where works are under way to increase generation capacity. The visit comes as continued power outages affect businesses and households across the country. Mathanga said she...

Analyst says Moyale’s poor home run not about venue change

Moyale Football Club’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have nothing to do with the change of venue, according to sports analyst Pickford Kamanga. Kamanga was reacting to Moyale’s winless run at Mzuzu Stadium since returning from Rumphi Stadium, where the team has played four matches, losing 1-0 to Silver Strikers, drawing 2-2 with Masters FC, 2-2...

Blackout at Bingu Stadium sparks concern

The Ministry of Sports has admitted that the blackout that disrupted the Masters FC and Karonga United match at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe was disappointing, as stakeholders have raised concerns over the management and maintenance of the facility. Ministry spokesperson McMillan Mwale told Capital FM that the stadium has backup generators designed to switch...

Moyale home struggles continue

Moyale FC’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have continued since their return from Rumphi Stadium, with the team yet to register a home victory in four matches. The latest setback came on Sunday when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Silver Strikers in the FDH Bank Premiership. Innocent Shema scored the decisive goal in the seventh...

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