Malawian banking magnate Thom Mpinganjira has made history by becoming the country’s first billionaire in US-dollar terms, following a meteoric surge in FDH Bank’s share price that has propelled the value of his indirect stake to $1.12 billion. According to…
An alliance of farmers operating, under the name Chamunya Cooperative, is earning rewards through production and supply of honey products. The cooperative, based in Kajembe Kumwenda Village in Traditional Authority Chindi in Mzimba District has over 300 members divided into…
In a quest to generate extra funds and achieve economic independence, government-owned Rumphi Teacher Training College has ventured into farming. Officially opened in March 2024, the college is making strides in both crop and animal husbandry. Rumphi Teacher Training College…
A Lilongwe-based organisation, Girl Power for Change has donated school uniforms to disadvantaged learners at Yepa Primary School in Lilongwe in a bid promote to promote education. The organisation’s founder and executive director, Linda Phiri said the donation was also…
A youth-owned company, Adventures with Colby (AwC) has carved a niche in Malawi’s tourism sector as one of the country’s leading travel and expedition companies. The company has over the years developed expertise in hiking, trekking, camping and corporate team-building.…
Newly recruited Football Association of Malawi General Secretary Abdul Chiwalo is expected to get down to business from 18 August following his appointment two weeks ago. Football Association of Malawi (FAM) appointed the new General Secretary, replacing Alfred Gunda who…
President Lazarus Chakwera has underlined the need for Malawians to continue respecting customs and traditions, highlighting their significance in fostering national cohesion and cultural identity. Chakwera has also appeal to people in the country to respect other people’s traditions for…
About 113 children in Chikwawa district are beaming with joy after receiving essential items from Community Focus (COFO), an organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities. The donation includes clothes and blankets meant to bring warmth and comfort to the beneficiaries.…
In a move aimed at promoting economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods among young women, Girls on the Lead Young Feminist Movement has trained 70 girls in irrigation farming under its project, Her Livestock, Her Independence. The training, conducted in the…
A group of enterprising farmers, operating under the banner “Chigunyu Farmers Cooperative” is reaping rewards after venturing into groundnuts farming. The cooperative, based in Mpherembe in Mzimba comprise of 215 members. The cooperative’s chairperson, Samson Ng’oma has indicated that the…