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Record-breaking dry spell leading to starvation, water shortages in Southern Africa

Mar 17, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A record-breaking dry spell has plunged Southern Africa into a dire situation, affecting vast areas and is driving communities to the brink of a humanitarian emergency. According to a report by David Mutua, the region… ...

A Comparison and Contrast of Economic Growth in Malawi and Zambia in 2023

Jul 05, 2023 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Malawi and Zambia are two neighboring countries in Southern Africa. Both countries have experienced economic challenges in recent years, but their economic growth prospects for 2023 are different. Malawi's economy is expected to grow by… ...

Economic Growth in Malawi Vs. Economic Growth in Zimbabwe 2023

Jul 04, 2023 Burnett Munthali 0 &

The economic growth prospects for Malawi and Zimbabwe in 2023 diverge significantly. Malawi's economic outlook appears grim, with a projected GDP growth rate of only 0.7%. In contrast, Zimbabwe is expected to experience a notable… ...

HWPL’s peace movement still going strong

Jul 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Heavenly Culture World Peace and Restoration of Light (HWPL) has been fighting for peace over past eight years, including taking a lead in the Mindanao Peace Agreement in the Philippines. HWPL led the civilian peace… ...

Southern Africa Trust: Providing a bridge of hope for women cross border traders

Apr 23, 2021 Macmillan Mhone 0 &

In a time where employment opportunities in the semi-skilled sector are limited, informal cross border trade has become the go-to economic activity for thousands of Malawians, particularly women, looking to generate income. Informal cross border… ...

Millions face hunger under COVID-19 lockdown regimes

Apr 17, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Amnesty International has called on governments to provide food to citizens under lockdown regimes, as millions of people in Southern African countries such as Malawi face hunger. In a statement on Thursday, the rights group… ...

Government urges SATA to eliminate roaming charges

Feb 28, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology, Mark Botomani, has appealed to members of Southern Africa Telecommunication Association (SATA) to eliminate roaming charges. Botomani said this during the opening of the Capacity and Traffic… ...