Malawian urban star Kelvin Before Gumbi, widely known as KBG, is gearing up to represent the country at the first-ever African Social Media Influencers Summit to be held from 7–8 May 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. KBG says he intends…
People living with visual impairment in Malawi may soon experience greater independence and safety, thanks to a newly developed smart walking stick designed to help them navigate their surroundings with ease. The device, created by a Mzuzu University (Mzuni) Third-Year…
In a bid to move in line with countries that have made more ground in the development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA), an innovation department under the Malawi University of Science and Technology…
An association of visionary young men based in Nkhotakota is using farming as a launchpad to success. The association, operating under the name Tilimbike Youth Club is made up of young farmers who are cultivating crops such as Rice, Cassava,…
A Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) graduate, Francis Kandodo is using knowledge he obtained from university to transform his life economically through farming. Kandodo, who graduated from LUANAR in 2022 with a degree, is now on course…
A University of Malawi (UNIMA) student, Alia Umali has developed a device which is can transform the country’s health sector. Umali, based in Ndirande Township in Blantyre has developed a device called “E-Health Monitoring System” which she says is capable…
In a quest to improve academic growth, a Chikwawa-based organisation, Community Focus (COFO) has donated school bags to 112 learners from Mantchombe Primary School in the district. COFO says the donation has been made under a special sponsorship initiative being…
Hassan Bakali, a resident of Traditional Authority Machinjiri in Zomba, has embarked on a mission to restore forests devastated by charcoal burning in his area. Bakali’s journey began in 2023, after he gained insight into the effects of climate change.…
As one way of uplifting education standards, a Chikwawa-based organisation, Community Focus (COFO) has donated essential learning materials to 2,000 learners from Mantchombe Primary School in the district. The donation was made under a special initiative called “Njira Project” which…
Community members from Machinjiri Village in Traditional Authority Machinjiri in Zomba are beaming with joy after teaming up to construct a bridge at Machinjiri stream. Led by Machinjiri Village Natural Resources Management Committee (VNRMC), people in the community joined hands…