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Nine women nominated as running mates in Malawi’s 2025 elections mark historic progress toward gender inclusion, though political analysts debate whether this represents genuine transformation or strategic electoral calculation in the male-dominated political landscape.
Does Historic Wave of Female Running Mates Signal Gender Inclusion Progress? Read More »
Politics
MACRA’s new regulatory sandbox will revolutionize Malawi’s technology sector by enabling safe testing of IoT, AI, big data, and OTT innovations. Comprehensive analysis of impacts and opportunities for digital transformation.
MACRA’s Regulatory Sandbox: A Game-Changer for Malawi’s Digital Innovation Landscape Read More »
Technology
Analysis of Dr Dalitso Kabambe’s presidential candidacy and economic blueprint for Malawi, examining his Reserve Bank track record, transformation agenda, and political challenges ahead of September 2025 elections.
The Technocrat’s Gambit: Dalitso Kabambe’s Economic Blueprint for Malawi’s Renaissance Read More »
Politics
UK commits £2 million to support Malawi’s 2025 elections through UNDP partnership, addressing electoral capacity, voter inclusion, and conflict prevention while tackling national ID backlogs that threaten democratic governance and electoral participation.
UK Reinforces Commitment to Malawi’s electoral & Democratic Governance Read More »
Editors Pick, Politics
Coca-Cola’s $15 million AI-powered industrial investment in Malawi’s Lilongwe facility demonstrates strategic confidence in regional manufacturing potential despite economic challenges, introducing advanced technology while expanding export capacity and workforce development opportunities.
Coca-Cola’s $15 Million AI-Powered Industrial Investment Signals Confidence in Malawi? Read More »
Editors Pick, Technology
Malawi’s cultural tourism revolution empowers communities and transforms visitor experiences with authentic cultural immersion, community-based initiatives, and sustainable development that redefine the Warm Heart of Africa’s appeal.
Malawi’s Cultural Tourism Revolution Empowers Communities Read More »
Tourism
Analysis of Malawi’s hyperinflation crisis reveals the country is facing its worst economic disaster since independence, with 116% three-year cumulative inflation, 75% poverty rate, and millions facing food insecurity ahead of September 2025 elections.
Is Malawi’s Hyperinflation A Sign of the Worst-Ever Economic Crisis? Read More »
Economics, Editors Pick, Politics
Following President Lazarus Chakwera’s SONA misrepresentations on February 14, 2025, Malawi faces significant controversy and public outcry.
Beware of Chakwera’s SONA Misrepresentations: Lessons for Malawi Beyond 2025 Read More »
National, Must Read
This comprehensive analysis uncovers how Malawi’s Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan is revolutionising accountability for women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health.
Malawi’s tourism renaissance driven by visa-free travel for 79 countries, K62.7 billion investment, wildlife conservation successes, and sustainable tourism initiatives positioning the Warm Heart of Africa as a premier destination.
Malawi’s Tourism Renaissance: Can Visa-Free Travel Transform the Warm Heart of Africa? Read More »
Tourism
Malawi mourns the profound loss of former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others in the tragic Chilima plane crash and its aftermath.
The Unfolding Tragedy: Chilima Plane Crash Analysis and its Aftermath in 2025 Read More »
National, Must Read
As we examine the implications of Trump’s USAID freeze, the crisis for Malawi’s health sector reveals the profound consequences of halted funding.
How Trump’s USAID Freeze is Crippling Malawi’s Health Sector and What Comes Next Read More »
Health, International, Must Read
Samsung Innovation Campus graduates 31 students at MUST, demonstrating innovative approaches to addressing Malawi’s youth employment challenges through strategic technology education and public-private partnerships.
In February 2025, Malawi’s troop withdrawal from peacekeeping missions in the DRC sparked mixed reactions across the region, following President Chakwera’s announcement.
Malawi’s Troop Withdrawal from DRC: A Turning Point in Peacekeeping Missions Read More »
Editors Pick, International, Politics
In a landmark move, Malawi joins the Single African Air Transport Market, paving the way for significant economic and tourism growth in the region.
How SAATM Opens New Horizons for Malawi’s Economic and Tourism Growth Read More »
Tourism, Economics, Editors Pick
IFAD’s comprehensive ICT4D stocktaking in Malawi reveals how agricultural technology initiatives including e-extension platforms, digital financial solutions, and AI applications are transforming rural development and smallholder farming.
Malawi is currently gripped by a severe forex crisis, triggering a series of controversial police raids targeting homes and businesses in Lilongwe.
Malawi’s Forex Crisis: Raids Spark Debate Amidst Economic Turmoil Read More »
Must Read, Economics
Groundbreaking study comparing China and Malawi reveals significant cultural differences in how internet addiction affects mental health among university students, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive intervention strategies in global digital wellness approaches.
