Department of Disaster Management Affairs says the cyclone — later downgraded to a tropical storm — blew roofs off schools, health facilities and homes
Government and charitable agencies say they are prepared for the aftermath
Severe food shortages affect more than one quarter of the country’s population
A new initiative is reshaping the lives of smallholder farmers and students in Malawi. The Home-Grown School Feeding Program is bridging the gap between agriculture and public primary schools, resulting in improved nutrition for students and economic empowerment for farmers. Lameck Masina reports.
High rates of sexual violence have been documented during conflicts in Ethiopia, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, says the report, which adds that in those countries, rape was used as a weapon of war to denigrate, disempower, and demoralize communities
The payments are to help mitigate the impact of El Nino, which has destroyed their crops
Malawi's first female flight crew, Captain Yolanda Kaunda and First Officer Lusekelo Mwenifumbo, is working to inspire the next generation of aviators. The pair have organized airshows to give children opportunities to see aircraft up close. Lameck Masina reports from Lilongwe.
The World Bank is helping Malawi's vulnerable communities address the impact of the climate-related disasters, such as cyclones and drought, that the country has been facing since 2022. Participants say increased community involvement would lead to more immediate outcomes from the program.
Malawi, with help from the World Food Program, has received its first shipment of more than 19,000 tons of maize from Ukraine. The food aid will help feed millions of Malawians currently dealing with food shortages exacerbated by El Nino-induced drought. Lameck Masina reports from Blantyre.
Female banana farmers in northern Malawi have found a creative solution to combat the impacts of climate change, which have recently devastated their crops. They are making wine from overripe bananas that go bad because of extreme conditions.
Malawi has faced food insecurity for the past three years because of natural disasters that also affected other parts of southern Africa
The resurgence is thanks in part to Food and Agriculture Organization-funded programs aimed at revitalizing the country’s banana industry
The country had declared the end of its worst cholera outbreak in July
Veterinary experts say country has recorded 450 dog deaths since April, when first cases of aflatoxin contamination were identified in Blantyre
Christina Malaya, known as Jetu, breaks the internet with her amapiano-style tracks
Ruth Chirwa is hosting a fashion show that aims to break down barriers between people with disabilities and those without
Africa's first solar-powered tractor is undergoing field tests in Malawi. Experts say the hand-operated "Aftrak," or Africa tractor, could help smallholder farmers improve crop yields. Lameck Masina reports from Mzimba district in northern Malawi.
A trio of athletes from Malawi, Uganda and Britain advocating for the inclusion of youth with disabilities at the United Nations’ upcoming Summit of the Future
Malawian authorities say arrival marks beginning of regular fuel transport to country via refurbished rail line from Nacala, Mozambique
Country has registered no cases or deaths from cholera in 26 of its 29 health districts for the past four weeks
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