At the University of Malawi (UNIMA), a glaring accommodation crisis is quietly shaping the lives of thousands of students, especially…
Long hours, low pay
“I wake up at 4am every morning and go to bed around 11pm,” says a 36-year-old Zomba-based domestic worker, Zione.…
Experts raise concerns over agency relocations
When the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) transferred its head offices from Blantyre to the capital, Lilongwe in 2023, followed by…
Women leading in peace mediation
What would give a woman the confidence to stand and mediate even in issues involving leaders? The simple answer is…
Activists applaud Mutharika for gender equality efforts
When Patricia Wiskes, a relatively young woman, joined active politics in 2023, her mission was simple but ambitious to serve…
Women Aspirants Face Violence Ahead of Malawi’s Elections
By Augustine Muwotcha United Democratic Front parliamentary aspirant, Esther Jolobala, recounted her own harrowing experience of political violence, an incident…
Dzaleka refugee camp faces uncertain future amid aid cuts
Dzaleka Refugee Camp, located in Dowa District about 41 kilometers from Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, is home to over 57,000 refugees…
Denied Healthcare: The Silent Struggle of Key Populations in Malawi
Chikwawa District, in Malawi’s Lower Shire, buzzes with activity under an unforgiving sun. Temperatures often soar above 40°C, a heat…
Integrity, ethics in public sector questioned amid rising corruption levels
Since its establishment and commencement of its operations in 1998, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has been a beacon of hope…
Youth decry ATI noncompliance, misprocurement as NACS II phases out
In 2019, Malawi commenced the implementation of a five-year National Anti-Corruption Strategy II (NACS II) with the aim of cementing…
ACB’s private sector graft fight shot in the arm
Corruption continues to be one of the key challenges hindering the social and economic development of many economies globally including Malawi.…
Restoring forest landscapes in Zomba
Not long ago, Pirimiti Hill Forest Reserve, located in the area of Traditional Authority Mwambo in Zomba, was an open-access…