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NYCOM reaches out to youths with sexual health services at Mulhako

Noel MkwailaOctober 17, 2026

The National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) has stepped up efforts to promote sexual and reproductive health among young people attending the Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Festival at Chonde Cultural Village in Mulanje. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, NYCOM is offering sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) information and services,...

From humble beginnings to the helm of MACRA: Dr. Nkoloma’s journey of resilience and innovation

Noel MkwailaOctober 7, 2026

For Dr. Mayamiko Nkoloma, success did not begin in a boardroom or behind the desk of the Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). It began in a modest family, in primary school classrooms in Lilongwe and Zomba, and later in the lecture rooms of the Polytechnic, now the Malawi University of Business...

Mzimba, Maseko Ngoni heritage bodies defend traditional monarchies

Kelvin TemboSeptember 9, 2026

The Mzimba Heritage Association and the Maseko Ngoni Heritage Trust have defended the constitutional and historical basis of their traditional monarchies, saying their institutions are recognized through customary law and do not undermine the authority or unity of the Malawian state. The two organizations, representing the institutional and cultural secretariats supporting Inkosi Ya Makhosi M’mbelwa...

Malawi’s Ireen Navicha showcases culture at Miss World Dances of the World

Noel MkwailaSeptember 3, 2026

Malawi’s representative at Miss World 2026, Ireen Navicha, has showcased the country’s cultural heritage on the international stage during the Dances of the World event in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Navicha joined 110 other contestants at the cultural showcase on September 2, where participants used traditional costumes, music and dance to celebrate the identities of their...

Ireen Navicha still in Miss World race

Noel MkwailaAugust 23, 2026

Malawi’s representative at Miss World, Ireen Navicha, remains in contention for the crown despite her name being absent from the recently released Top 60 Model list. The omission sparked speculation that Malawi had been eliminated from the competition. However, Miss Malawi officials have clarified that the list relates to one of several challenge events being...

Local systems engineers ready to change trajectory

Joseph MaziziAugust 11, 2026

A local information technology service provider, Easybooks Solutions, has called for greater support for local innovators and indigenous systems engineers instead of relying on foreign technology, saying this could help Malawi save much-needed foreign exchange. Managing Director of Easybooks Solutions, Samson Fiado, made the call on Tuesday in Lilongwe during the handover of Easybooks Accounting...

Umthetho festival kicks off today

Kelvin TemboAugust 5, 2026

The annual Mzimba Ngoni cultural celebration, the Umthetho Cultural Festival, gets underway today at the foot of Hora Mountain in Mzimba District. Three-day festival, which runs until Saturday, is being held under the theme ‘Mzimba United for Sustainable Development and Land Utilization.’ As in previous years, the event is expected to attract visitors from neighboring...

Debate erupts over Miss Malawi’s Miss World representative

Noel MkwailaJuly 22, 2026

Debate has ensued on social media following the decision by Miss Malawi organisers to appoint 1st Princess, Ireen Navicha as Malawi’s representative at this year’s Miss World pageant instead of reigning Miss Malawi, Thandi Chisi. The discussion follows the announcement that Navicha, 21, will represent the country at the global beauty contest to be held...

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...

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

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 19, 2026

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

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 19, 2026

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

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 18, 2026

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...

Haiya rewards beach soccer stars with K3 million bonus each after Seychelles triumph

Joseph SazuzeOctober 18, 2026

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya has approved an increase in the Beach Soccer National Team’s winning bonus from K500,000 to K3 million per player following the team’s victory over Seychelles yesterday. The bonus rewards the team’s outstanding performance and qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), while demonstrating FAM’s commitment to...

Agroecology could boost African farm yields and cut costs, a new report finds

Kelvin TemboOctober 18, 2026

A new report by ActionAid says agroecology could increase crop yields, cut farming costs and strengthen climate resilience across Africa, calling on governments to redirect agricultural subsidies towards sustainable farming practices. The study, which examines evidence from 10 African countries, says the approach could improve farmers’ incomes and food security, but warns that the transition...

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