Environmental NGO works to reduce flood of plastic waste
About 75 of the Malawians displaced by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa have returned home. Malawi's government repatriated them on Thursday, after they spent weeks at a guarded camp in Johannesburg. Some say they will never go back to South Africa. Others are not so sure. Lameck Masina reports from Blantyre.
Plastic pollution continues in Lake Malawi despite a recent ban on the use of plastics. Conservationists say the plastic is putting a strain on aquatic life in the lake. Studies have warned that the fish stock in the lake could be depleted by 2050 unless the pollution stops. Lameck Masina reports from Lakeside district of Mangochi.
Scores return after xenophobic attacks
Villagers set up by-laws to curb overfishing
Malawi is trying to find ways to contain overfishing in its largest body of water, Lake Malawi. The third largest lake in Africa has long been the economic hub for thousands of fishing communities along the lakefront areas. However, locals say unsustainable fishing practices and climate change have led to dwindling catches, forcing some fishermen to look for alternatives. Lameck Masina reports from the town of Mangochi.
Malawi has crowned Ms. and Mr. Albinism during the country's first ever beauty pageant for albinos, held in the capital Lilongwe.
Malawians have crowned a Mr. and Ms. Albinism during the country's first ever beauty pageant for albinos, held in the capital Lilongwe. The Association of People with Albinism organized the event as part of efforts to destroy myths which have led to attacks on albinos in Malawi and other African countries. Lameck Masina reports from Lilongwe.
More than two dozen people with albinism have been killed since 2014 and more than 100 are missing
People Serving Girls at Risk says, on average, it handles about 200 cases per year
More than 100 expectant mothers had their uteruses removed at the country’s referral hospitals, according to a report by Malawi’s ombudswoman
The camp takes place yearly at the Malawi University of Science and Technology
Hundreds of teen girls have benefited from science camps
One hundred teenage girls from secondary schools in Malawi have this month undergone "Girls in Science" camp at the Malawi University of Science and Technology ("MUST"). The camp aims to develop girl’s interest in science fields long believed to be a male domain. Lameck Masina has the story from Thyolo district of southern Malawi.
Albinos are targeted by so-called witch doctors who use their body parts in rituals and potions that are supposed to bring good luck
Protest organizers vows to intensify protests until Jane Ansah resigns as MEC chairperson
Some analysts warn the country might be headed toward anarchy as protesters vow to hold rallies twice a week
Opposition groups, however, say Jane Ansah mismanaged the recent election in which President Peter Mutharika won a second term
Opposition groups remain defiant in challenging results of May 27 elections
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