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Standard Bank Malawi wins two international awards for digital banking and community impact

August 20, 2026

* These awards reflect our commitment to driving Malawi’s growth through both innovation and purpose-led impact * As we continue to transform the banking experience through digital solutions, we are equally committed to investing in initiatives that improve lives and strengthen communities By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Malawi has been recognised at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2026 with two prestigious accolades; Best Bank for Digital Services Malawi 2026 and Best CSI Initiative Malawi 2026. Standard Bank Chief…

Malawi to host East, Central and Southern Africa’s College of Surgeons Scientific Conference

August 11, 2026

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* Malawi to showcases a decade of surgical growth since hosting the prestigious conference for the first time in 2016 * With a budget of US$750,000, Surgical Association of Malawi appeals for stakeholders support to successfully host the event * That will draw over 1,500 medical practitioners to be held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) from November 27 to December 4 By Duncan Mlanjira Surgical Association of Malawi is set to host the prestigious annual general meeting…

Actors urged to raise awareness on High Court of Malawi ruling on abortion

August 10, 2026

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Rev Martin Kalimbe urging actors to be agents of change on reproductive health * Discussions on sexual and reproductive health are regarded as taboos, and here in Malawi, taboos silence conversations * The silence on some SRHR issues, such as abortion, creates stigma which affects individuals from seeking safe, legal healthcare By Beatrice Ligomeka The Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJ) has urged actors to use their unique platforms and performances to educate audiences about Sexual and Reproductive Health and…

MUNA successfully completes charity Big Walk to mobilise K950 million support for Kamuzu Central Hospital short stay ward renovation

August 9, 2026

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* It was much more than a physical activity, it represented compassion, unity and a shared commitment to improving healthcare in Malawi — Malawi High Commission’s Chargé d’Affaires, Justice Agness Patemba * Given the scale of the undertaking, MUNA recognises that achieving this goal will require strong collaboration and support from partners in Malawi, the UK and internationally By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawian-UK Nurses Association (MUNA) charity Big Walk in Manchester, United Kingdom, to mobilise K950 million support for…

Malawian-UK Nurses Association to host charity Big Walk in UK tomorrow August 8

August 7, 2026

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* To raise funds for the renovation and modernisation of the Short Stay Ward at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe * To be joined in solidarity by the Malawi High Commissioner’s office in London lead by Charge de Affaires, Justice Agness Patemba * Whether you are in Malawi, the United Kingdom or anywhere else in the world, you can become part of this life-changing initiative * Together, we can build better healthcare facilities for future generations By Duncan Mlanjira…

Health rights advocate Dorothy Ngoma calls on importance of regular inspections of food processing companies

August 6, 2026

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* As Malawi Bureau of Standards unearths four companies at Mapanga Industrial Area in Blantyre processing food in filthy conditions * The affected companies are Dilydada Limited manufacturing cooking oil; Aimi Industries Limited (maize flour & cooking oil; 88 Brothers (cooking oil); and Tianma Company Limited (maize flour & cooking oil) * Each company has been suspended from production, charged quarantine fees for already produced goods and issued a non-compliance fee of MK2 million By Roy Howa, Malawi News…

Chioloko Primary School learners in Lilongwe sit at desks for the first time in 27 years

July 27, 2026

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* Courtesy of donation from African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) * Which has invested over K43 million as corporate social responsibility reaching out to over 3,000 pupils in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira For the first time in 27 years since it was opened, learners at Chioloko Primary School near Mitundu in Lilongwe are sitting at desks, courtesy of a donation from African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). ATIDI, formerly known as the African Trade Insurance Agency…

Health rights advocate Dorothy Ngoma cautions against pattern of unfulfilled promises by government

July 14, 2026

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* As she welcomes the announcement of construction of Blantyre District Hospital after government secures US$27 million loan from Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development loan * We started hearing about Blantyre District Hospital during President Bakili Muluzi’s time but over 20 years down the line, there isn’t even a stone or a brick By Frank Humphreys, Malawi News Agency (MANA) While welcoming the news that the Government has secured a US$27 million loan from the Kuwait Fund for…

NBS Bank supports Karonga market’s cleanliness drive

July 13, 2026

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* District Council committed to improving sanitation in the town as it recently acquired a refuse collection truck which collects waste from the market three times a week * However, the market’s vendors expressed concern over low participation by some business owners in community cleaning exercises as some only send their employees instead of personally taking part * Meanwhile, the Council Karonga District has intensified efforts to strengthen its preparedness and response systems for public health emergencies * Amid…

Partners in Health Malawi appeals for well-wishers’ support towards children victims of maternal death

July 4, 2026

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* When announcing heartening news that it has rescued twins after losing their mother at just three months old due to childbirth complications * Currently supports 5 pairs of twins, 2 sets of triplets and 12 other children and there are still more other children that need essential nutrients necessary for healthy growth and development * Such as either lactogen or Likuni Phala to provide their bodies with the but PIH Malawi only assists the infants according to its capacity…