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…
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) has organised a special “Research and Innovation Week” which will be held at the University’s campus in Blantyre. The event, scheduled for 11-12 August 2025, will be held under the theme Research…
In a bold move to strengthen its regional presence, FDH Bank plc has acquired a controlling 98.87 percent stake in Ecobank Mozambique SA (EMZ), following the signing of a definitive agreement with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of…
Link Community Development Malawi (LCDM), through its Climate Just Communities project, has distributed farm inputs worth over K47 million to 500 less-privileged households in Traditional Authority Symon, Neno District. The distribution aims to support irrigation farmers by equipping them with…
At least 200 women from Phalombe district have undergone a fashion and design training, thanks to a Muslim affiliated charity organisation called AQSA. The organisation says it decided to train the women as one way of empowering them economically. Abdul…
Mlambe Health and Social Trust has officially handed over a newly constructed Chaoloka Primary School to Group Village Head Saidi, under Traditional Authority Kumtumanje in Zomba, in a bid to improve access to education and curb school dropout rates among…
US-based Malawian forward Temwa Chawinga scored her ninth goal of the season on Friday night, helping Kansas City Current secure a 2-0 victory over Racing Louisville FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The Malawian striker found the back…
The 2025 edition of Lake Malawi Sailing Marathon has kicked off Monday at Cape Maclear in Mangochi with dozens of local and international sailors taking part in the marathon. The six-day marathon, which is scheduled to conclude at Chintheche in…
Ndirande Health Centre in Blantyre has received 30 high-quality hospital mattresses worth K4 million from St Andrews Clinics for Children (STACC) of Scotland, following a request made by a nurse during a recent visit by STACC researchers. The donation, made…