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Malawi returnee turns skills learned abroad into jobs
08/30/2026August 30, 2026 After leaving South Africa amid rising anti-migrant tensions, this Malawian entrepreneur is creating jobs for other returnees. https://p.dw.com/p/5Jdev Many Malawians returning from South Africa amid rising anti-migrant tensions are struggling to rebuild their lives. But entrepreneur Ali Ajidah Pazzon has made his return into a success story.
Malawi fuel crisis deepens as oil shortages spread
Vehicles queue to buy fuel at a petrol station in Lilongwe southern Malawi Africa. Peter Titmuss/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Malawi’s fuel crisis amid uncertainty in the oil market shows no signs of abating. Even as the government reassures citizens that the country is not running out of fuel, most filling stations are dry, and the few with fuel are experiencing long queues. “At times, we have to trek in order to reach our destinations.
Malawi Fuel Crisis Deepens As Oil Shortages Spread
The fuel crisis has hit Malawi probably harder than anywhere else in Africa. The government has been forced to sell off precious gold reserves to buy fuel, but there is a severe cost to this, too. Malawi's fuel crisis amid uncertainty in the oil market shows no signs of abating. Even as the government reassures citizens that the country is not running out of fuel, most filling stations are dry, and the few with fuel are experiencing long queues.
Malawi fuel crisis deepens as oil shortages spread Original
05/05/2026May 5, 2026 The fuel crisis has hit Malawi probably harder than anywhere else in Africa. The government has been forced to sell off precious gold reserves to buy fuel, but there is a severe cost to this, too. https://p.dw.com/p/5D5JU The last time Malawi experienced similar fuel shortages, seen here in 2011, there were mass demonstrations as filling stations ran dry Malawi's fuel crisis amid uncertainty in the oil market shows no signs of abating.
Assistive technologies help Improve daily life for people with disabilities
By Chimwemwe Padatha Mobility of individuals with visual impairment is challenging in most African countries where access to assistive technologies is out of reach. Now, a 24-year-old Malawian youth, Hudson Mwangalika, has invented a wearable obstacle avoidance gadget for individuals with visual impairment. The gadget is worn like glasses and alerts users when they approach an obstacle. Chimwemwe Padatha has filed this report.
Malawi youth leads initiative to help vulnerable and teen moms
Tusaiwe Munkhondya, the founder of You Are Not Alone (YANA), a Malawi nonprofit, is using her organization to rescue abandoned babies, vulnerable children and teen mothers in the southern African nation. For VOA's Healthy Living, reporter Chimwemwe Padatha has more.
L'épilepsie, une préoccupation majeure de santé au Malawi
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Malawian woman creates haven for children, teen mothers
Tusaiwe Munkhondya knows what it’s like to feel alone in the world. She was abandoned by her mother at age six and raised by her grandmother. She now rescues abandoned babies, vulnerable children, and teen mothers in Malawi. Chimwemwe Padatha has this report.
Malawi's judiciary faces corruption investigation – DW – 11/13/2024
Malawi's Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has been investigating the country’s judiciary following accusations of corruption against judges and court officials. In October, Malawian lawyer Alexious Kamangila exposed allegations of judicial misconduct on social media platforms, including Facebook.
La phobie au Malawi : un mal invisible sans traitement
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USAID grants transform young lives in Malawi
High unemployment in the southeastern African country of Malawi is prompting many young people to create their own businesses. A U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded project called Business Acceleration for Youth (BA4Y) is helping people between the ages of 15-24 to turn their business ideas into sustainable enterprises. Chimwemwe Padatha has this report from Zomba.
Solar-powered tractor offers environmental alternative to farmers in Malawi
In remote areas of Malawi, access to energy remains a challenge for people, including farmers. Now, with the introduction of a new solar-powered machine, local farmers are hopeful that the technology-driven approach to agriculture will transform their lives for the better. Chimwemwe Padatha reports from Ehlekweni in the Mzimba district.
An orphanage in Malawi provides shelter to vulnerable children
In Malawi, according to the UN’s most recent statistics: over 15 percent of children under the age of 18 are orphans, due in part to the high prevalence of deaths from HIV and Aids. Now, a group called the Zoe Foundation is trying to give these at-risk children a future. Reporting from Ndodani village in Lilongwe, Malawi, Chimwemwe Padatha has more.
Malawi orphanage provides shelter to vulnerable children
In Malawi, according to the U.N.’s most recent numbers, over 15% of children under the age of 18 are orphans, due in part to the high prevalence of deaths from HIV and AIDS among caregivers. The Zoe Foundation is trying to give these at-risk children a future. Reporting from Ndodani village in Lilongwe, Malawi, Chimwemwe Padatha has more.
VOA Political Series: Malawi lawmaker fights for youth inclusion in politics
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Fyness Magonjwa, Malawi’s youngest parliamentarian, has taken the lead in fighting for policies that promote youth inclusion in governance and politics in the southern African nation. Chimwemwe Padatha has details from the country's capital, Lilongwe.
Malawi youth advocate for employment opportunities in Israel
Malawian youths are urging the government to send them to Israel to work on farms through a labor export program that started in November 2023. The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding last month that will see close to 3,000 Malawian youths working on Israeli farms. Chimwemwe Padatha has this report from Lilongwe, Malawi.
VOA Series: Malawi corruption impacts road infrastructure development
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Economic experts say Malawian authorities should address corruption which according to several reports, including one issued in 2021 by the southern African nation’s Assurance Report on Public Infrastructure Projects, has affected the construction industry. Reporter Chimwemwe Padatha has this story from Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe.
Malawi Activists Lobby for Abortion Law Reforms
In Malawi, 35,000 backstreet abortions were carried out in 2022 and 2023, according to its health ministry. These unsafe procedures are just one reason support for abortion rights has increased in recent years. Chimwemwe Padatha has more from Lilongwe.
Malawi Activists Lobby for Abortion Law Reforms
In Malawi, 35,000 backstreet abortions were carried out in 2022 and 2023, according to its Ministry of Health. These unsafe procedures are just one reason support for abortion rights has increased in recent years. Chimwemwe Padatha has more from Lilongwe.
Cholera outbreak in southern Africa: a multinational fight – DW – 02/08/2024
02/08/2024February 8, 2024 The cholera crisis has fully engulfed southern Africa. As cases surge across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, lack of clean water and sanitation continue to threaten lives. https://p.dw.com/p/4c9td In Brondo in the southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), accessing clean water is essential for survival. Despite enjoying rich rainfall for much of the year, the region lacks proper water treatment.
Multinational fight to stop cholera in Southern Africa – DW – 02/08/2024
02/08/2024February 8, 2024 The cholera crisis has fully engulfed Southern Africa. As cases surge across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, and the DRC, lack of clean water and sanitation continue to threaten lives. Can SADC act quickly enough? https://p.dw.com/p/4c9td In Brondo in southeastern DRC, having clean water is essential for survival. Despite enjoying rich rainfall for much of the year, the region lacks proper water treatment.
Malawi Catholic Bishops Reject Blessings of Same-Sex Unions
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Catholic bishops in Malawi have joined other African bishops defying the recent Vatican declaration allowing the blessing of same-sex unions. Chimwemwe Padatha has more from the capital Lilongwe.
Malawi Sends Workers to Israel as Critics Call for Transparency
Malawi’s government is sending young people to work on Israeli farms amid the conflict with Hamas. Critics say the program is shrouded in secrecy and has exposed unemployment issues in the country. Human rights activists argue that young people are willing to take opportunities abroad, despite the risks. Chimwemwe Padatha reports from the capital, Lilongwe. Share Malawi Sends Workers to Israel as Critics Call for Transparency
Human Rights Organizations Condemn Refugee Treatment in Malawi
The United Nations says Malawi is home to tens of thousands of refugees fleeing conflict in Africa's Great Lakes region. However, human rights groups say some are being rounded up and moved against their will. For VOA, Chimwemwe Padatha reports from Lilongwe, Malawi.
Human Rights Bodies Condemn Treatment of Refugees in Malawi
The U.N. says Malawi is home to tens of thousands of refugees fleeing conflict in Africa's Great Lakes region. However, human rights groups say some are being rounded up and moved against their will. Chimwemwe Padatha has more from Lilongwe, Malawi.
Cholera Cases Rising in Malawi After Health Emergency Lifted
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Malawi is seeing a spike in cholera cases. This, just two months after the government lifted a public health emergency declaration that had been in place since early 2022. Chimwemwe Padatha has this story from Lilongwe, Malawi
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Malawi Maize Prices Spike, Worsen Food Insecurity
Malawian farmers say the southern African nation is facing natural and manmade challenges that have triggered food insecurity — developments happening after the price of maize rose by 110% in 2022, leaving families scrambling to pay for food items. For more, reporter Chimwemwe Padatha produced this report from Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe.
Soaring Maize Prices Threaten Food Security in Malawi
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. [Malawi has faced chronic food insecurity for years, but a 110% increase in maize prices from the previous year have made the situation worse. Chimwemwe Padatha has this report from the capital, Lilongwe. (Camera: Chimwemwe Padatha)
Technology Key for MW Economy Growth
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Daudi Suleiman has noted that Malawi’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has stagnated for long, raising the need to shift to other sectors like technology. In his remarks during the opening of a Cyber Security Conference for Academia in Lilongwe, Suleiman attributed the slow growth to low production.
Non-Revenue Water Cost Billions
The amount of water which the country is losing across all water boards, before it reaches consumers (Non-Revenue Water) has slightly increased from 35% last year, to 39% this year, officials have revealed. The loss translates to MK60 billion total annual revenue that the country’s water boards are failing to realise.
Nigerian Woman Arrested for Externalizing Forex
Police have arrested a 59-year-old Nigerian woman, Annie Uzoigwe for allegedly being found in possession of 48 000 US dollars (about MK52 million Kwacha). Deputy National Police Spokesperson, Alfred Chimthere has told Zodiak today that, the woman was intercepted at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. Chimthere said Uzoigwe will answer three charges of attempting to externalize forex, uttering force documents and illegal possession of forex.
UNCTAD Tips African Countries on Investments
A report by the United Nations Development Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has called on African leaders to champion the diversification of supply chains. Titled “The Potential of Africa to Capture Technology-Intensive Global Supply Chains” UNCTAD in the report notes that Africa has potential to build resilience of supply chains due to a number of factors that include, presence of natural resources.
Malawi’s Christian Community Protests Same-Sex Marriages
In Malawi, Christian leaders recently took to the streets to protest same-sex relations amid recommendations for a referendum by the southern African nation’s parliament to decide on whether to legalize same-sex marriages, despite arguments by civil society groups that say human rights should not be subject to a popular vote. For more, reporter Chimwemwe Padatha produced this report from Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe.
Malawi’s Parliament Recommends Referendum on Same-Sex Marriages
In Malawi, a southern African nation that criminalizes homosexuality, faith leaders have spoken out against same-sex relations. While parliament recommends a referendum on whether to legalize same-sex marriage, civil society organizations say human rights should not be subject to a popular vote. From the capital, Lilongwe, Chimwemwe Padatha has the story. Share Malawi’s Parliament Recommends Referendum on Same-Sex Marriages
Whistleblower Protection Laws: A Global Perspective
Whistleblowers are slowly losing trust in the media as noted, they are rarely sharing privileged information in fear of retaliation from either their bosses or those in authority. In recent years, a number of countries have ratified laws on whistleblower protection. These statutes are however not practical even though whistleblowing is considered a critical pillar in improving effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts.
Malawi Women Held Ransom in Middle East
Malawi Women Held Ransom in Middle East By Chimwemwe Padatha A civil rights group in Malawi has launched a crowdfunding campaign for women and girls stranded in Oman who had travelled to the country for job opportunities. An Oman rescue campaign was started by the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) with the aim of raising about 180 million kwacha (U$17,500) ransom to seek the release of 50 women and girls stranded in the country.
Malawi women held for ransom in Middle East – DW – 03/06/2023
A rescue campaign was started by the Malawian NGO Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) with the aim of raising about 2.5 million kwacha (U$2,456) ransom to seek the release of 50 women and girls stranded in Oman. The women and girls were reportedly recruited by middlemen with the promise of finding better jobs in the Middle Eastern country, but are now being held ransom and said to be living in deplorable conditions.
Chakwera’s Sona a Mixed Bag - Analysts
In his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) titled “Delivering Economic Transformation and Governance Reform through Sacrificial Action and Service Excellence”, Chakwera assessed performance of almost all sectors of the economy. First under scrutiny was the country’s macroeconomic outlook where he admitted that a projection of 2.7 percent GDP growth in 2023 is unrealistic and that there are no prospects the economy will grow any better.
Uncollected Permits Cost Malawi Billions
Minister of Homeland Security, Ken Zikhale Ng’oma has revealed that the funds account for over seventy permit requests that are now gathering dust pending approval. The minister feels that maximizing collection of permits is a sure way to bolster Malawi’s economy. To date, according to Zikhale, close to eighty requests are pending approval of his ministry.
8 Malawians Displaced in Turkey Quake
The earthquake, the largest ever recorded in Turkey has killed over fifteen thousand people leaving millions of others displaced. Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that eight Malawians have since been displaced and are seeking temporary shelter. Spokesperson for the Ministry, John Kabaghe told Zodiak Online that efforts are still ongoing to know the exact number of those affected but indicated that no Malawian is reported dead following the incident.
South Africa Gas Tanker Malawian Casualties At 5
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, John Kabaghe told Zodiak Online, the latest death brings the total number of Malawians who have died to five. Kabaghe however denied disclosing particulars of the five but indicated that three were from the same family. He added that family members of the five have asked the Malawi High Commissioner’s office in South Africa to have their bodies repatriated.
COVID19 Resurfaces at Maula Prison
Prison spokesperson, Chimwemwe Shaba says the seven have already been put in isolation. Shaba told Zodiak Online, the seven are the only active cases as he indicates that the facility will soon roll out a massive screening of the inmates to prevent further spread. “These have already been isolated and that it means now we have to start of massive screening but for now we are testing those who are showing some signs,” said Shaba.
Cholera Abandoned Dead Bodies Discovered In Blantyre
Presidential Taskforce Co-Chairperson, Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda disclosed this Tuesday at the Government Faces the Press Media Engagement in Lilongwe. Minister Chiponda said the twelve were discovered from different places after succumbing to cholera. During the briefing, Chiponda maintained Government’s position to delay the opening of Primary and Secondary schools in the two cities of Blantyre and Mzuzu.
Untold Stories Of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Peter has difficulty standing. His posture is clearly poor. When he walks, Peter is almost tip-toing. This is Chibagala village in Blantrye, the village is in BCA Hills area. He is in the early stages of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), according to experts. And this, is Chibagala village in Blantyre. The village is in the BCA Hills area. On our visit this day, Zione, mother to Peter is busy pounding flour for the day’s meal.
Malawi emerges as transit hub for Ethiopian refugees – DW – 11/03/2022
| | 11/03/2022November 3, 2022 The discovery of 30 corpses after suspected human trafficking has highlighted the growing number of Ethiopians entering Malawi. https://p.dw.com/p/4Ixpd Malawi's porous borders are becoming major transit routes for refugees from other African countries such as Ethiopia, migration and human rights experts have said.
Child Registration, Vital In Child Abuse Fight
National Registration Bureau (NRB) on Tuesday, 27th September held a stakeholders consultation meeting in Lilongwe where various individuals shared views on areas of focus ahead of the exercise. During the meeting, other stakeholders wondered why Government intends to introduce the program at a time registration for adults is not complete.
Low Vaccine Uptake Worries Experts
Sandra Mapemba recommends working closely with local structures, such as chiefs, an intervention she hopes can enhance public trust on COVID-19 vaccination. Apart from chiefs, Mapemba told Zodiak Online that vaccine uptake requires mindset change, as such bridging information gaps around the vaccines would break circles of myths and fears.
Malawi: Is There a Media Clampdown in Malawi?
A complex debate on media freedom is underway in Malawi, with opinions strongly divided. It comes after authorities revoked the licenses of several independent broadcasters over unpaid fees. In August, the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) revoked the licenses of a number of private radio and television stations over what it said was the non-payment of license fees.
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