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  A month after the president of the Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) and Mayor of Blantyre City, Isaac Jomo Osman stood amid piles of rotting waste at Mzuzu market and ordered its immediate removal, traders say nothing has changed and their health continues to be at risk. In an interview vendors painted out that their health is not considered as traders despite the taxes that the pay to authorities at the market.  Agnes Phiri aged 34, who sells tomatoes and leafy vegetables, said she inhele this bad air every day and suffers from nausea due to the smell when ever she is at the market. "Despite these problems I can't stop coming here because I don't have any option, I feed my children with the same business", she said. Peter Mhone a 41 years second-hand clothes vendor, said cases of diarrhoea are sometimes caused by the same. “Almost every week someone is complaining of stomach problems,” he said. “We are working in a place that can easily bring cholera. We...

  Photo credit (Radio Pacis) Catholics around the world today marked Ash Wednesday, the solemn day that ushers in the 40-day Lenten season, a period dedicated to prayer, fasting and acts of charity in preparation for Easter. Across parishes, clergy and the faithful gathered for special liturgies emphasizing humility, repentance and renewal. Ash Wednesday holds profound spiritual significance within the Catholic Church. It marks the beginning of Lent, a season that invites believers to examine their lives, turn away from sin and renew their commitment to the Gospel through spiritual discipline. Clergy urged the faithful to live out the core pillars of Lent prayer, fasting and charity not only as religious obligations but as practical expressions of love, mercy and service to others. Church leaders also reminded congregants that Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence, underscoring its penitential character. The mood of the celebrations is reflective and reverent, settin...

The Malawi National Examination Board says all the lowest-performing districts in the just-released 2025 examination results are from the Southern Region, with Neno recording the least percentage of top grades. According to the information released, Neno emerged at the bottom with only 8.68 percent of students achieving grades A and B. It was followed by Chiradzulu with 10.14 percent, Nkhotakota with 11.68 percent, Balaka at 11.98 percent, and Mwanza at 12.75 percent. Other districts in the bottom ten include Machinga (13.00 percent), Phalombe (13.56 percent), Mulanje (13.82 percent), Nsanje (13.90 percent), and Thyolo with 14.11 percent. The figures highlight a worrying regional trend, as no district from the Northern Region appears on the lowest-performing list.

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has officially renamed key national infrastructure in honour of former Malawian leaders, in recognition of their contributions to the nation. According to a government statement issued from Capital Hill, the renaming exercise has been carried out under the powers vested in the President by section 89(1)(b) of the Constitution and section 5 of the Regional and District Boundaries and Place Names Act (Cap. 18:04). In Blantyre, Chileka International Airport has been renamed Bakili Muluzi Airport, in honour of Malawi’s second Head of State. In Lilongwe, the unnamed portion of the Lilongwe Western Bypass Road stretching from the M12 intersection to the M1 Kamuzu Procession Road intersection near Bunda Turnoff will now be called the Joyce Banda Highway, after the country’s first female president. Additionally, the Area 18 Cloverleaf Interchange has been named the Arthur Peter Mutharika Interchange, commemorating the leadership of Malawi’s fifth preside...

A group of 49 local farmers, comprising 32 women and 18 men, has benefited from a K40 million donation of farm inputs and equipment. The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) gave this donation to farmers in Chauwa Village, under Traditional Authority Mazengera in Lilongwe. The package included a solar-powered water pump, 100 bags of fertilizer, 500 kilograms of maize seeds, and 125 kilograms of beans. According to Humphreys Mdyetseni, NEEF's Chief Executive Officer, the initiative aims to enhance the country's food production capacity and reduce reliance on external sources. "This donation is part of our broader strategy to support farmers in Malawi," Mdyetseni explained. "We believe that by providing the right tools and resources, our farmers can increase their yields and contribute to the country's food security." The Chauwa Village farmers are expected to make the most of this opportunity, using the inputs to grow more crops and ensure a steady f...

Continuous heavy rainfall over the past five days has led to a devastating series of house collapses in the Msongwe area of Mzuzu. Nearly 15 houses have been affected, with two incidents involving homes falling on occupants. Fortunately, in both cases, no injuries were reported, despite the alarming nature of the incidents. Innocent Chilunga, a community member from Msongwe ward, confirmed the details, expressing relief that no one was hurt. However, the situation has raised significant concerns for many families residing in similar areas. With the rain showing no signs of abating, residents are fearful that more homes may collapse, putting lives at risk. The community is bracing for potential further damage as the rainfall continues. Local authorities may need to take preventative measures to ensure resident safety and provide support to those affected by these unfortunate events. (Copied  )