HIV fight takes on new test
Malawi’s gains in HIV prevention and treatment could come under pressure if health facilities lack the staff and resources needed to deliver services, even when essential medicines remain available, a…
Report exposes threats to press freedom
By Pemphero Malimba: Attacks on journalists are threatening the public’s right to information in Malawi, with a regional report documenting cases of intimidation, physical assaults and online harassment. The Media…
Scorchers singe Zimbabwe
By Peter Fote in Harare, Zimbabwe: The Malawi Women’s National Football Team underlined its growing reputation when it thrashed Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors 7-0 to set up a third-round tie against…
MPs probe drug theft as hospital stocks dwindle
By Brenda Kayo: The Health Committee of Parliament has launched an investigation into the alleged theft of medicines from public hospitals and weaknesses in the country’s drug distribution system amid…
UN agency calls time on El Niño response delays
By Deborah Madeya: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that the projected El Niño event could reduce Malawi’s cereal harvest by 30 percent…
Caf hikes annual subventions to K1.2 billion
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has increased annual subventions to its member associations (MAs) to $700,000 (approximately K1.2 billion) from $200,000. This represents an additional $500,000 to each of…
Kukoma eye One Nico national crown
Kukoma Diamonds Coach Noel Mussa has said the team is determined to build on its Southern Region dominance and challenge for the One Nico Top 12 Netball Cup national crown…
Inter Security Agencies games underway in Lilongwe
The 2026 Inter Security Agencies Sports Festival got underway at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe City Monday. The five-day event is expected to conclude on Friday. It has brought together…
12 years after completion, health centre remains shut
By Nelson Gonjani: For residents of Sub- Traditional Authority (STA) Tundulu in Kasungu District, accessing healthcare services can be a long, exhausting and distressing experience. With Kasungu District Hospital located…
Alliance Francaise relishes acoustic bliss amidst scarcity
On Thursday music lovers braved fuel scarcities that the country is facing to make it to the Sounds of Malawi Acoustic session at Alliance Francaise de Blantyre. The fuel deficiencies…
