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Africa makes progress on education, but girls still left behind

Kelvin TemboJuly 23, 2026

Africa has made significant progress towards achieving gender equality in education, but millions of girls remain locked out of secondary school, particularly in poor and rural communities. This is according to a 2026 UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report titled Gender Equity in Access to Education in Africa. It is the first in the three-part...

Government pledges permanent resettlement for displaced Kasasile families

Kelvin TemboJuly 23, 2026

The Government has pledged to permanently resettle families displaced from Kasasile in Nkhata Bay District, nearly two years after they were forced from their land and stripped of their livelihoods. In a press statement issued on Thursday, and signed by the Principal Secretary Amani Mussa, the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development says it...

Farmers demand lift of farm produce export ban

Kelvin TemboJuly 22, 2026

A group of farmers under the banner of the Mega Farmers Union has called on the government to lift the ban on the export of farm produce to enable farmers to sell their products in foreign markets, where they can fetch better prices and earn meaningful profits. The call is contained in a petition the...

Malawi records 95 percent wildlife crime conviction rate as conservation efforts expand

Kelvin TemboJuly 17, 2026

Malawi recorded a 95 percent conviction rate for serious wildlife crime cases during the 2025-26 financial year, the highest since 2017, as conservation authorities intensified efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and expand environmental protection programs across the country. The figures, released in the Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) 2025-2026 Impact Report, show that 97 percent of...

Seven convicted over theft and vandalism of LWB property

Kelvin TemboJuly 16, 2026

Seven individuals have been convicted by the Chiseka Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe for offences related to vandalism, theft, and fraudulent appropriation of water belonging to the Lilongwe Water Board (LWB).‎‎ The cases were heard before Second Grade Magistrate Rose Chirwa, who imposed fines and custodial sentences while ordering compensation to the LWB. ‎‎One of the...

Primary teacher diploma, degree rollout delayed to 2028-29

Kelvin TemboJuly 15, 2026

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has shifted the introduction of diploma and degree programs for primary school teachers in Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) to the 2028-29 academic year. The diploma and degree programs form part of the government’s education reforms over the next five years and have the potential to transform the education...

CSOs welcome court decision blocking Lin’s case withdrawal

Kelvin TemboJuly 14, 2026

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocating for environmental and wildlife protection have welcomed the High Court’s decision to dismiss the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (ACB) application to discontinue corruption charges against convicted Chinese wildlife crime kingpin Lin Yun Hua. Lin is facing corruption charges over allegations that he offered MWK30 million in cash and promised to complete the...

RHAM urges rainwater harvesting ahead of El Niño

Kelvin TemboJuly 10, 2026

The Rainwater Harvesting Association of Malawi (RHAM) is urging Malawians to embrace rainwater harvesting technologies to cope with the impending El Niño weather phenomenon expected during the 2026/27 agricultural season. This call comes after the Department of Meteorological Services warned that the country is likely to experience El Niño conditions, characterized by tricky rainfall patterns,...

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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