Malawi requests Mpox vaccine from WHO amidst growing concerns

By Jones Gadama The Ministry of Health has initiated a process of requesting the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the Mpox vaccine following the confirmation of two cases of the virus in Malawi. According to Adrian Chikumbe, Ministry of Health …

Floyd Shivambu’s Malawi visit raises alarms over ties with fugitive Bushiri

The man who is uMkhonto weSizwe party’s second in-command knowingly associated with Shepherd Bushiri, a fugitive, in Malawi. Floyd Shivambu is not an elected representative in parliament. He does not hold any official office in the public service. He is …

Chinese nationals detained for alleged trespass at Lindian rare earths project in Malawi

Australia-based Lindian Resources said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals were among a group of individuals detained by authorities for allegedly trespassing and attempting to collect geological samples at the company’s Kangankunde rare earths project …

Trespassers caught at Malawi rare earths project

Malawi turns to tubers to enhance import substitution

Ministry of Trade and Industry has  said the elevation of roots and tuber crops into the core of the country’s industrialisation strategy is key to import substitution. Speaking in an interview after a high-level workshop in Lilongwe on Thursday, Minister …

Katsonga urges Malawi to embrace local production to boost national economy

Mark Katsonga Phiri of the People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) has said that Malawi has great potential to produce goods that can help develop the country’s economy. He said Malawi does not need to depend heavily on imported products because the country …

$80 Million Justice Boost: Malawi, China Seal Landmark Deal for State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex

In a monumental step towards strengthening Malawi’s justice system, the governments of Malawi and China have signed an $80 million Implementation Agreement for the construction of a state-of-the-art Judicial Complex in Lilongwe—marking one of the most …

Analyst believes that Floyd Shivambu must explain his visit to Malawi to MKP leadership

A governance analyst was of the opinion that the MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu could be in hot water for his visit to Malawi Shivambu caused widespread outrage when he spent Easter Saturday with self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri Briefly …

Smileawi and Bridge2Aid join forces to train Oral Health Promoters in Malawi

Learn how you can help support their work. 21 April, 2025 / infocus  Nigel Milne, Vicky Milne, Shaenna Loughnane, Andrew Paterson and Jeremy Bagg   Smileawi and Bridge2Aid are two registered charities from opposite ends of the UK – but with common aims …

Unyielding spirit: An in-depth analysis of the determination of small businesses in Malawi

By Burnett Munthali Small businesses in Malawi represent a powerful force of resilience and innovation, often emerging in the most unlikely corners of the economy. Despite facing numerous challenges, small-scale entrepreneurs continue to persevere, driven …