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Malawi to experience mixed rainfall patterns in 2025/2026 season

Malawi is set to experience mixed rainfall patterns in the 2025/2026 season, with most areas expected to receive normal to above-normal rains, while…

Sep 13

PLASTIC FIXERS - Malawi’s Proud Africa takes waste-to-fashion beyond borders

Proud Africa, a youth-led enterprise based in Mzuzu, is turning plastic pollution into opportunity by transforming discarded waste into stylish fashion…

Sep 9

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CLIMATE JUSTICE - African youths urged to take the lead in climate justice fight

Young people across Africa have been called to step up as frontline leaders in the fight for climate justice ahead of the Africa Climate Summit in Addis…

Sep 7

ANNUAL FRAME SURVEY - Expert urges deep dive in fisheries survey

The Annual Fish Frame Survey gathers vital statistics on fishing effort, including the number of fishers, fishing vessels, gear types, and landing…

Sep 1

August 2025

MINING - MMRA calls for harsher penalties to curb illegal mining in Malawi

The Minerals and Mining Regulatory Authority (MMRA) has urged Malawi’s judiciary to impose harsher penalties on individuals convicted of illegal mining…

Aug 7

July 2025

WILDLIFE CELEBRATIONS - Malawi marks 40 years of Lake Malawi National Park with joint celebration

In a vibrant celebration held in Monkey Bay, Malawi marked 40 years of Lake Malawi National Park’s UNESCO World Heritage status alongside World…

Jul 31

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TIME UP - Chilombo BVC says NO to Nkacha nets

Chilombo Beach Village Committee (BVC), with support from community policing and local fishers, has confiscated an illegal 430-metre Nkacha net during a…

Jul 24

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GRID CONNECTION - Mzimba communities embrace electricity to curb deforestation

Communities in Mzimba District are seeing a transformative shift thanks to the Malawi Energy Access Project (MEAP), which is connecting rural households…

Jul 24

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FRESHWATER - DMI University students visit fish conservation project at Lake Malawi National Park

The visit offered hands-on insight into sustainable fisheries management and community-led conservation efforts, highlighting the vital role of…

Jul 2

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BIOSPHERE RESERVE - Malawian CSO's raise their voices for Mt Mulanje Biosphere

A coalition of civil society organizations in Malawi has formed a new advocacy committee to safeguard the Mount Mulanje Biosphere Reserve amid growing…

Jul 2

June 2025

FISHERIES -National stakeholders supervise progress on UNESCO-Fish conservation project

National stakeholders recently visited UNESCO Fish Conservation Project in Monkey Bay, Mangochi, implemented by Departments of Fisheries and National…

Jun 19

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April 2025

Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve Sees Surge in Revenue for 2024

Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve is reclaiming its place as a haven for wildlife and a growing hub for eco-tourism and community development."

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Charles Mkoka