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Pedestrians strongly advised to refrain from dancing, gathering or conducting any activities on extremely busy main roads

August 30, 2026

* As five die and 12 injured in Mangochi after being hit by a speeding motor vehicle whose driver lost control of * It hit a group of people who were dancing in celebration of traditional initiation ritual (chinamwali) while occupying both sides of the road By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Mangochi have strongly advised members of the public to refrain from dancing, gathering or conducting any activities on extremely busy main roads as this poses a serious danger…

Government promoting alternative building materials such cement blocks to phase out use of fire-burnt bricks

August 30, 2026

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* As Malawi loses over 25,757 hectares of forest annually with degradation rate standing at 0.77%, and deforestation at 0.66% * Where wood remains necessary, brick makers should be encouraged to obtain it from legally managed rather than customary woodlands or other unauthorised areas By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Ministry of Natural Resources indicates that Malawi loses an estimated 25,757 hectares of forest annually through human activities, with 14,192 hectares degraded and 11,565 hectares permanently deforested. In…

Water from SVTP canal expected to start flowing to Kambadwe and Mwanaalilenji cooperative farm blocks in October

August 29, 2026

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* As the Component 1 of SVTP Phase II continues to advance with temporary conveyance structure (intake area) at 85% and expected to be completed in September 2026 * Marking a major milestone that will enable farmers to begin irrigating their fields while water treatment and supply works is at 95% complete to be managed by Southern Region Water Board By Duncan Mlanjira Progress of the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (SVTP) is at an advanced stage with water from…

President Mutharika pledges to address financial challenges faced by Malawi Human Rights Commission

August 29, 2026

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Mutharika and the outgoing Commissioners at the farewell meeting * Acknowledged the important work the outgoing Commissioners have accomplished over the past three years * Including protecting the human rights of women, children, and the elderly, as well as advancing access to information By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika has committed to protecting human rights in the country by, among others, pledging to address financial challenges faced by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). According to a report…

Blantyre Water Board CEO Yeremia Chihana suspended pending inquiry into allegations of misconduct

August 28, 2026

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* Includes authoring a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Treasury, copied to the World Bank and the European Union falsely representing the Board of Directors seeking funds for an institutional modernisation programme * Purported appointment of an acting director of finance without the knowledge and approval of the Board * Obtaining of a K500 million overdraft facility from First Capital Bank on July 23, 2026 without the knowledge and/or approval of the Board of Directors By Duncan…

SMEs and agricultural cooperatives applauded for value-added products with potential for regional and international markets

August 28, 2026

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* Looking at the packaging, grading, and overall organisation, and the standard, is outstanding * Malawi is now well-positioned to engage in cross-border trade with diverse products—Ministry of Trade By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) The Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism has commended small & medium enterprises (SMEs) and agricultural cooperatives participating in the 22nd National Agriculture Fair, for producing quality value-added products with potential for regional and international markets. Through Component 3 of the Southern…

SFFRFM targets better input access with one-stop centres across the country

August 28, 2026

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* Designed to support smallholder farmers’ access to inputs by providing a variety of farming essentials under one roof * Currently we have 55 retail shops across Malawi, and our aim is to ensure that we have agro-farm inputs in all these shops throughout the year By Pempho Nkhoma, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Smallholder Farmers Fertiliser Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) has disclosed plans to roll out a one-stop centre initiative aimed at improving access to agricultural inputs to…

Lilongwe City planned for electric bus system

August 26, 2026

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Electric public buses being operated in Moscow * Inspiration drawn from Council’s participation at the International Transport Summit in Moscow in August 2026, where officials studied modern, clean, and efficient urban transport systems * We came back from Moscow inspired and convinced of one thing: Lilongwe deserves a public transport system that works for its people * This is our moment to build it right, from the ground up clean, reliable, and for everyone — Chief Executive Clement Stambuli…

Man electrocuted in Mangochi in suspected theft attempt

August 26, 2026

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Some areas in Mangochi are prone to flooding * He was found dead submerged in floodwater inside a nearby house, close to an electrical wiring box * This follows police records of theft involving electrical wires, doors, door frames and water appliances * From houses whose occupants abandoned them following flash floods at Mapila Village Maravi Express A 35-year-old man, identified as Cassim Tchunga Friday, has died after he was electrocuted while attempting to remove electrical wiring from a…

MEC refutes reports circulating on social media that chairperson Justice Mtalimanja’s entourage was prevented from leaving the country at KIA

August 26, 2026

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* They were scheduled to travel to Mozambique to attend an executive committee meeting of ECF-SADC scheduled for August 25-27 * MEC was, however, awaiting the necessary approval from the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) for the proposed travel to Mozambique By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has refuted reports circulating on social media that chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, Deputy Chief Elections Officer (Finance and Administration) and some senior officials were prevented from leaving the…