Environment MALAWI EXPECTS NORMAL TO ABOVE-NORMAL RAINS IN 2026/2027 SEASON Communities across Malawi have been urged to prepare early as the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) forecasts… Martha Chikoti · September 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Environment BURN TARGETS 2 MILLION BIOMASS STOVES FOR MALAWI BY 2030 Global clean-cooking appliance distributor BURN says it is targeting the distribution of at least two million biomass stoves in Malawi… Synd Kalimbuka · September 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Environment CHARCOAL PRODUCTION REMAINS A MAJOR CHALLENGE IN ZOMBA The Zomba District Forestry Office has expressed concern over the continued production of charcoal in the district, describing the practice… Boniface Chisale · August 13, 2026 · 1 min read
Environment TWO ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF LIVE PANGOLIN Police in Mangochi have arrested a traditional healer and a kabaza operator for being found in possession of a live… Martha Chikoti · August 13, 2026 · 2 min read
Environment ILLEGAL GOLD MINING IN ZOMBA RAISES HEALTH AND CHILD PROTECTION CONCERNS The illegal gold mining activities taking place along the Nambata Stream in Zomba are raising serious concerns over poor sanitation,… Boniface Chisale · August 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Environment BCC ORDERS NDIRANDE EVICTION Blantyre City Council has issued a 30-day eviction notice to people illegally occupying public land within the Ndirande Forest Reserve,… Synd Kalimbuka · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Environment MP CALLS FOR REVIEW OF WILDLIFE LAWS AS HUMAN-ANIMAL CONFLICTS ESCALATE Nkhotakota Liwaladzi Member of Parliament Thokozire Lunji Chanjo has called for a review of some laws governing communities living near… Synd Kalimbuka · July 17, 2026 · 2 min read
Environment MEPA APPROVES MULALO FERTILIZER PLANT IN DOWA AFTER REVISED ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has approved the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the proposed Mulalo Granular Fertilizer… Martha Chikoti · July 17, 2026 · 2 min read
Environment CSOs WELCOME COURT RULING BLOCKING BID TO DROP CHINESE WILDLIFE SMUGGLING CASE A coalition of environmental civil society organizations has welcomed a High Court ruling that rejected an Anti-Corruption Bureau request to… Martha Chikoti · July 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Environment KASAMBALA TELLS PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE HOW FAMILY ARRANGED AIR TRANSPORT FOR RALPH KASAMBALA’S REMAINS By Synd Kalimbuka Charles Kasambala, elder brother to former Attorney General Ralph Kasambala, has appeared before the Parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee… Synd Kalimbuka · June 17, 2026 · 2 min read