Malawi’s mining manifesto

In less than 90 days, Malawians will go to the polls. Politicians will make many promises. However, concrete promises are required for improving governance in the mining sector. Malawi has many missing minerals. They are mined secretly. They are taken out …

13-year-old boy’s hands amputated after police torture in Malawi

A Malawi court recognised as “torture” a case in which a 13-year-old boy lost both hands after being tied up in police custody, the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) said on Friday. The child was held in police custody in the small southern African …

Blow to Malawi: Star Footballer Snubs Scorchers for Nigeria

  In a stinging blow to Malawi’s women’s football ambitions, USA-based striker Chioma Okafor has rejected a call to play for Malawi, choosing instead to represent Nigeria at international level—despite being born on Malawian soil. The Football Association …

“Invisible No More”: Stakeholders Demand Action as Sickle Cell Crisis Persists in Malawi

As Malawi joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on Thursday, health stakeholders sounded the alarm over what they call a “silent national crisis” — the continued neglect of sickle cell disease, one of Malawi’s most …

Game-Changer for Malawi: Chakwera’s Vision Gets Boost as China Mining Deal Sealed

Malawi’s mining sector is poised for a major transformation following the signing of a groundbreaking deal between the Government of Malawi and Chinese multinational giant, Hunan Sunwalk Technology Group. The agreement, sealed on June 16, 2025, on the …

Malawi Intensifies Fight Against Child Labour with Sustainable Measures

The Government of Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to ending child labour through sustainable and community-driven initiatives, as it prepares to join the global community in commemorating the World Day Against Child Labour. Speaking at a press …

Inclusive action: Malawi’s role in championing global peace

As the world grapples with rising conflicts, climate crises, and nuclear threats, Malawi is being urged to champion global peace through inclusive action by promoting justice and empowering its citizens, especially the youth, to become agents of change. …

Inua Advocacy raises alarm over treatment of Congolese Asylum seekers in Malawi

As the world observes World Refugee Day, Malawi-based human rights organisation Inua Advocacy has issued a statement urging greater accountability, compassion, and protection for refugees, particularly in light of recent troubling reports involving …

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary Report - 20 June 2025

Pre-WAFCON 2024 Friendly: Morocco maul Malawi 4-2

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Despite trailing 0-2 to the visiting Malawians till the 41′ of the game, Morocco’s senior women’s football team Atlas Lionesses came from behind to wallop their opponents 4-2 in a pre-tournament international …