Malawi Netball team, the Queens, suffered a tough defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe, by losing 48 baskets to 42. Unfortunately, this loss meant the Queens missed out on securing third place in the tournament. The Queens showed promise earlier in the tournament, securing a 52-39 victory over Zambia in their opener. However, they struggled […]
By Burnett Munthali The Insurance Institute of Malawi (IIM) has launched a new initiative aimed at educating the public on the critical importance of insurance, with the goal of improving the country’s low insurance penetration rate. According to Ruben Kamanga Kawerere, President of the Insurance Institute of Malawi, the current insurance penetration rate in Malawi […]
By Burnett Munthali The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has successfully concluded a groundbreaking Coding and Digital Advocacy Bootcamp aimed at addressing the digital challenges facing the nation and beyond. The bootcamp, which ran for a week, equipped participants with advanced coding skills and […]
By Burnett Munthali Health authorities in Chikwawa district have issued a stern call to the youth to adhere strictly to HIV and AIDS prevention measures, as new statistics indicate they are increasingly at risk of contracting the virus. Speaking during the World AIDS Day commemorations, Chifundo Manong’a, the district’s Principal Nutrition and HIV and AIDS […]
By Burnett Munthali Sawyer Owen Kanyumba, a prominent political commentator, has once again stirred the political scene with scathing remarks about the current administration’s failure to act swiftly in matters of national importance. In a recent statement on the Politics and Ideologies platform, Kanyumba drew comparisons between the leadership of former President Bakili Muluzi and […]
By Burnett Munthali Malawi is witnessing growing discontent among its citizens, with calls for a nationwide protest on December 19, 2024. Organized by a coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) and concerned citizens, the demonstration aims to express no confidence in President Lazarus Chakwera and demand his impeachment. The organizers cite several pressing issues that […]
By Burnett Munthali Rick Dzida’s remarks on the obligation of the Leader of the Opposition, Dr. George Chaponda, to provide evidence for his allegations against the National Registration Bureau (NRB) have sparked mixed reactions among Malawians. Dzida, emphasizing a logical principle that “whoever alleges must provide the evidence,” argued that the onus lies on Chaponda […]
The Malawi National Netball Team will face Uganda in the semifinals of the Africa Netball Cup in Namibia today. This follows the Queens’ success Thursday where they defeated Kenya 60-30 to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Africa Netball Cup. In another semifinal, South Africa, will face Zimbabwe in what promises to be […]
Southern Africa Advocacy Advisor for Care International, Chikondi Mkawa, says there is a need for youth and women to play a central role in fostering climate change initiatives. During a webinar organized by For Equality in collaboration with Green Girls Platform on Wednesday, Mkawa pointed out the importance of incorporating gender when planning and implementing […]
By Burnett Munthali Social commentator Rick Dzida has weighed in on the ongoing debate regarding allegations by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Dr. George Chaponda, that the National Registration Bureau (NRB) is secretly printing new national IDs. Speaking on the popular Politics and Ideologies platform, Dzida stressed the importance of evidence in political […]
