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Climate conversations change when women are in the room
The Times Group Malawi
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July 31, 2025
WIDESPREAD—Use of firewoodBy By Katrina Kosec, Amanda Clayton, Amanda Lea Robinson & Boniface Dulani: Around the world, climate change is being tackled, not just in parliaments and global summits, but also in villages and farming communities. In...
Malawi Women in Water Sector Launch Empowerment Network
Nyasa Times
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July 24, 2025
The Professional Women in Water Sector Network (PROWIWS) has been officially launched to champion the participation of women and girls in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives in Malawi. The launch took place on Wednesday during a...
Malawi Ranks Among Africa’s Top 10 Most Powerful Passports in 2025
Nyasa Times
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July 23, 2025
Malawi has achieved a major diplomatic milestone—ranking among Africa’s top 10 most powerful passports in the Henley Passport Index 2025. With a visa-free score of 73, Malawi is now tied at 8th place with Morocco, overtaking key regional players...
Malawi’s Catholic Bishops to Mark World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 27
Nyasa Times
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July 24, 2025
The Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has announced that the Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be commemorated on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in line with global Catholic observance. This annual celebration is...
Africa’s plan to bring electricity to 300 million by 2030 takes hold
The Citizen
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Abuja. Nigeria is leading the way to make Mission 300 a reality. It’s one of Africa’s boldest electrification drives yet. The Mission aims to connect 300 million people in Africa by 2030 through national reforms, regional coordination, real-time...
Priest states Russian Orthodox Church in Africa not to colonize it
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Orthodox Church is not aiming to impose colonial influence in Africa through its religious mission, according to Father George Maximov, chairman of the Missionary Department of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa. Speaking to...
Chiyamwaka hails 5G rollout as key driver of Malawi 2063 vision
Malawi 24
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July 26, 2025
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Digitalisation, Baldwin Chiyamwaka, has described Telekom Networks Malawi’s (TNM) launch of its 5G network as a strategic leap forward in achieving the country’s long-term development...
Karim aims for electoral victory without party sponsorship
Malawi 24
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July 31, 2025
The immediate past Member of Parliament for Chikwawa South Constituency, Illias Karim, says he is confident of securing another five-year term of office when constituents go to the polls on 16th September to elect new office bearers. He made the...
NBM Plc, Press Trust empower rural Malawi with solar-powered health, education facilities
Malawi 24
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July 26, 2025
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc and Press Trust have intensified their drive to uplift rural communities through clean energy, handing over solar-powered installations at two vital institutions in Mangochi and Balaka districts this week. On...
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle risk being overshadowed by Prince William's children
The News International
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle risk being overshadowed by Prince William's children Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at risk of losing spotlight to by Prince William's children. The couple face the loss of their $100 million Netflix deal, royal experts...
Mtumbuka drums up support for UTM’s Chiradzulu Nguludi parliamentary aspirant, Touts Kabambe as Malawi’s economic saviour
Capital Radio Malawi
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July 26, 2025
UTM Senior Member, Matthews Mtumbuka, has urged the people of Chiradzulu Nguludi Constituency to vote for Mwayi Lancy Mbewe as their Member of Parliament in the forthcoming 16 September elections. Dr Mtumbuka, who is also UTM’s presidential...
Islamophobia watchdog role given to Prevent critic
Unherd
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July 23, 2025
A new organization established by a charity that claims the Prevent anti-extremism strategy “actively harms Muslims” has been awarded a £2.5 million Government contract to monitor Islamophobia. The newly formed British Muslim Trust will be funded...
Malawi Bureau of Standards urges business to be competitive
The Times Group Malawi
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July 23, 2025
The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has called on businesses to embrace innovation, sustainability, and quality assurance to remain competitive in both local and regional markets. Speaking in Blantyre on Monday during a Product Certification...
Lights, Camera, Movie Night! 9 Of The Best Picks For All Ages
The Seattle Medium - Washington State
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July 31, 2025
Parenting Today When you want to spend quality time together as a family on the weekend, consider starting a movie night tradition! There are countless quality films suitable for kids of all ages that don’t have to be boring for the adults in the...
Embattled Prophet Shepherd Bushiri may escape justice in South Africa amid mysteriously missing of key extradition documents in Malawi
The Maravi Post
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July 25, 2025
PRETORIA-(MaraviPost)-Controversial Prophet Shepherd Bushiri may never face justice in South Africa after key extradition documents mysteriously vanished in Malawi. The development has cast serious doubt over the upcoming September hearing,...
PM Ngurare launches ‘End Learning Poverty for All’ campaign on behalf of President Nandi-Ndaitwah
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, has officially launched the End Learning Poverty for All in Africa campaign, in which the country will strive to improve learning challenges among learners, especially...
Malawi Higher Education Minister Dr Kabwila pushes for Africa’s EdTech adoption
The Maravi Post
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July 22, 2025
By Gift Chiponde NAIROBI-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Higher Education Dr. Jessie Kabwila, delivered an inspiring keynote address at the African EdTech 2030 Vision and Plan Forum, urging African countries to take the lead in shaping their own digital...
Parties react to Ipor survey, outline plans
The Nation Malawi
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July 31, 2025
As candidates turn to issues troubling voters most af ter closure of presentation of nomination papers today, The Nation’s interviews with some presidential contenders and party spokespersons show a deficit of fresh ideas to solve the country’s...
Calls for constitutional reform emerge after Malawi Parliament dissolution
The Maravi Post
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July 24, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The recent dissolution of the Malawi Parliament has sparked a wave of public opinion and debate on the need for constitutional and legislative reforms. One of the key points raised is the accuracy of the legal provisions...
Malawi court praised for decision declaring crime of defamation unconstitutional
JURIST
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July 22, 2025
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) praised the High Court of Malawi’s unanimous decision on Monday, which decriminalized the former crime of defamation. CPJ spokesperson, Muthoki Mumo, said: Malawi’s Constitutional Court has taken a...