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LUANAR’s student-led Hope Seed AgroLink innovation raises hope for improved maize productivity

July 28, 2026

* Exploring opportunities to scale up the innovation beyond Kasungu following promising results that have seen maize yields increase from an average of 2.4 tonnes per hectare to 7.5 tonnes * The project tackles three major constraints affecting smallholder farmers — declining soil fertility, low productivity arising from traditional farming systems, and limited diversification By Rabecca Itimu, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) says it is exploring opportunities to scale up its student-led…

Cage fish farming progressing well in Likoma set to boost youths’ economic status

July 28, 2026

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* Likoma Agri-enterprise Youth Group is implementing the cage fish farming project with financial support of K25 million from Likoma Conservation Foundation (LCF) * A local non-governmental organisation under the Green Safaris Conservation Foundation, which is headquartered in the Netherlands By Ireen Mseteka Malawi News Agency (MANA) Cage fish farming is progressing well in Likoma District and is expected to create employment opportunities and improve the economic status of youths. In an interview on Monday in Likoma Island, secretary…

‘Timpondereze, alemera’: The culture holding Malawi back

July 21, 2026

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* Response to recent public discussion surrounding businessman Napoleon Dzombe’s fertilizer manufacturing investment has once again brought this issue into the national conversation * We need a cultural shift. From ‘Timpondereze’ to ‘Tilimbikitse’ — let us support one another. From ‘Alemera’ to ‘Adzathandiza dziko’ (his/her success can help build the nation) * When a Malawian builds a factory that creates jobs, saves foreign exchange and supports government policy, the question should never be whether that individual becomes wealthy By…

Malawi turns to aquaculture to bridge declining fish stocks

July 21, 2026

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* Ministry of Natural Resources considering tax and duty waivers for investors in cage fish farming as part of efforts to reduce the high cost of production and encourage more investment in the aquaculture sector * Many investors in fishing industry are struggling with expensive inputs and equipment required for fish farming * The Ministry of Finance will be engaged to explore possible incentives that can make the sector more affordable and attractive By Zenak Matekenya, Malawi News Agency…

DCCMS alerts of strong-to-very-strong El Niño event developing over the tropical Pacific Ocean

July 17, 2026

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* Likely to persist into 2027 and current updates indicate about 24% chance of surpassing the 2015/16 El Niño, which is the strongest event recorded since 1982 * DCCMS report consolidates area-specific advisories for all 28 districts of Malawi, grouping them into risk tiers * To support national and district-level contingency planning, and provides the complete district-by-district reference By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services Climate (DCCMS) alerts the…

Malawian investor Napoleon Dzombe’s fertilizer manufacturing project finally cleared

July 15, 2026

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* The delay largely resulted from the investor’s failure to submit the required documentation on time * Dzombe was issued terms of reference in July 2025 but took about nine months to respond * Eventually submitting the report on June 17, two days after the June 15 deadline By Patience Longwe & Frank Humphrey, Malawi News Agency (MANA) After months of protracted misunderstandings in meeting environmental review frameworks with Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA), Malawian innovative investor, Napoleon Dzombe,…

Malawi earns over US$184 million from tobacco sales

July 11, 2026

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* Representing 89.4 million kilograms of tobacco between April and July with an improved auction tobacco uptake of 42% By Alinafe Jonas, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Tobacco Commission has reported that Malawi has earned more than US$184 million — representing 89.4 million kilograms of tobacco between April and July with an improved auction tobacco uptake of 42%. In a report released on Thursday, the Commission states that improved auction tobacco uptake reflects better leaf presentation and increased buyer appetite…

Women farmers encouraged to join agricutural commercialisation cooperatives

June 30, 2026

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Amadoda Cooperative boosted with a tractor. In the middle is one of its women leaders, Jane Banda * Alone, it is difficult to access resources and markets, but together, we have a stronger voice and better opportunities * Cooperatives empower farmers to improve their livelihoods and build resilient communities * I believe in the power of collective action, especially for women farmers who often face barriers in accessing resources and good markets By Denis Mzembe, contributor Women farmers have…

Vocational skills new economic frontier—Standard Bank

June 24, 2026

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* As the financial institution invests K40 million towards it Business Incubation programme for agriculture graduates at DAPP Mikolongwe Vocational College in Chiradzulu * Vocational skills by the youth drive productivity in key macroeconomic sectors of the Malawian economy such as agriculture, manufacturing, construction and services By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc, maintains that vocational training has the power to transform the country’s economy through job creation, self-reliance and catalytic export of commodities as the Malawi Stock Exchange-listed financial…

Chief Research Scientist Dr. Nicholas Mphangwe advises tea farmers to adopt improved varieties to withstand climate shocks

June 20, 2026

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* Climate change has become one of the major threats to tea production, affecting both yields and the quality of tea * Years of research have resulted in the development of improved tea varieties capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions as well as disease and pest pressures By Mazunzo Pichesi, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Tea farmers in Malawi have been advised to adopt improved tea varieties that are resilient to climate change, diseases and pests in order to enhance…