Chair of the regional bloc, Malawi President Banda, urges western countries to review their policies on Zimbabwe
Malawi President Joyce Banda also expressed concern about an anti-smoking lobby being championed by WHO officials
Mercer University team provides doctors to clinic near Zomba
Critics say they are costly, and prevent funding for other agricultural projects
US group VoiceFlame uses writing and other forms of creative expression to empower girls and women in Malawi
But police force spokesman takes issue with report, insists current staff is not corrupt
Recent studies indicate that 85 percent of violence against women and girls is perpetrated by men
Campaign prevents up to 8,000 households from contracting diarrhea
Officials say initiative allows Malawians to become economically independent through savings and loans programs
Joyce Banda rejects 2007 Declaration of Table Mountain which calls for repeal of criminal defamation and 'insult' laws to protect press freedom
Studies show many girls stay home each month due to lack of access to the napkins
Teachers say some students go without cooked food at school because of lack of firewood for cooking
Program targets seven districts across Malawi and aims to build on the country’s success in combating HIV and AIDS
Former information minister Patricia Kaliati and former deputy foreign affairs minister Kondwani Nankhumwa are among those believed to be detained
Malawi has no law outlawing witchcraft, and no legal definition of witchcraft, yet there is continuing persecution of those denounced as witches
The Girls Empowerment Network says tradition perpetuates the practice
Health ministry official blames drug theft by medical workers for dire situation
Critics say the initiative promotes laziness
Breweries strongly object to the move
Health authorities engage in water purification initiative
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