Cultural Practices Hinder Children’s Mental Health Advocacy in Malawi, Says ACE Director

The Alliance for Children Everywhere (ACE) Country Director Chisangalalo Ntonia has highlighted that Malawi is making slow progress in addressing children’s mental health issues, partly due to prevailing cultural practices. Ntonia emphasized the urgent need for increased advocacy and concerted efforts from all stakeholders, including the government, to tackle this growing concern. He made these… Continue reading Cultural Practices Hinder Children’s Mental Health Advocacy in Malawi, Says ACE Director

Paradiso Donates Bicycles to Aid TB Sample Collection in Malawi

A local non-governmental organization, Paradiso has launched an initiative to distribute Buffalo Bicycles to volunteers who travel long distances collecting tuberculosis (TB) samples. The effort aimed to ease their transportation burden and boost the fight against TB in Malawi. Paradiso’s Programs Manager, Limbani Mbetewa, stated in an interview that the organization plans to distribute 3,000 bicycles… Continue reading Paradiso Donates Bicycles to Aid TB Sample Collection in Malawi

Centenary Bank Partners with Airtel Money to Boost Financial Accessibility in Malawi

In a move aimed at improving financial accessibility for Malawians, Centenary Bank has launched the CenteValue and CenteFees in partnership with Airtel Money. Speaking at the launch event on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 in Lilongwe, Centenary Bank Managing Director, Godfrey Byekwaso announced that the agreement will allow parents to pay school fees via Airtel Money… Continue reading Centenary Bank Partners with Airtel Money to Boost Financial Accessibility in Malawi

Copyright Fund Challenges Malawian Artists: Think Global, Earn Foreign Currency

The Copyright Fund of Malawi has urged stakeholders in the arts sector to utilize their talent to help the nation source foreign currency. Announcing the winners of the 5th call for proposals today in Lilongwe, the fund committee’s chairperson, Robert Kapsyepsye, stated that talented individuals should start thinking beyond the country’s borders and market their… Continue reading Copyright Fund Challenges Malawian Artists: Think Global, Earn Foreign Currency

MEC Champions Women’s Empowerment for 2025 Elections

Media Engagement on Reporting Women issues in Public and Political Spaces, organized by MISA Malawi in partnership with Concern Worldwide under the Malawi Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it has placed a strong emphasis on fostering women’s empowerment throughout the electoral cycle as Malawi gears up for its general elections on September 16, 2025. The commission’s comprehensive approach aims to give room for women’s participation as voters, candidates, and electoral staff, signaling a concerted effort to achieve… Continue reading MEC Champions Women’s Empowerment for 2025 Elections

Likuni Parish CCJP Urges Chiefs to Champion Political Tolerance Ahead of Malawi’s General Elections

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) at Likuni Parish in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe has urged local chiefs to promote political tolerance as Malawi prepares for its general elections on September 16. This call was made during a meeting at the Parish, where CCJP and chiefs gathered to discuss how best they can… Continue reading Likuni Parish CCJP Urges Chiefs to Champion Political Tolerance Ahead of Malawi’s General Elections