Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Malawi |

Malawi advances efforts to finalize its Health Labour Market Analysis for Evidence-based Health Workforce Planning and Development

The comprehensive HLMA report with evidence-based policy questions will facilitate a multisectoral technical dialogue to build national cross-sectoral consensus on policy directions for health workforce development, employment, and management in Malawi

Achieving SGD3, Universal Health Coverage by 2030, and health security and PHC-oriented and resilient health systems hinges on the sufficient capacity of a well-trained and motivated health workforce to provide the essential health services at all levels of care.  The Ministry of Health, with technical support from the World Health…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Egypt - Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation in a Meeting with Ambassadors of 7 African Countries: His Excellency (H.E.) President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Regularly Emphasizes Boosting Cooperation and Integration with the Continent's Countries to Create a Joint Economic Future

The meeting discussed efforts to achieve development in the continent and the joint relations between Egypt and sisterly and friendly countries to face the challenges confronting African nations

Joint African Action is the Only Way to Face Challenges and Conflicts and Build a Development Model Based on the Exchange of Expertise The Egyptian Private Sector Plays a Pivotal Role in Infrastructure Development in Many Countries... We are Open to Transferring Our Development Expertise and Experience Integration with African…

Source: UN Women - Africa |

Women at the Frontlines of Peace: Malawi’s Quiet Revolution

In villages once torn by land disputes, political tensions, and gender-based violence, women are stepping into roles traditionally reserved for men—mediators, advocates, and leaders in peacebuilding

In the heart of southern Malawi, a quiet revolution is unfolding. In villages once torn by land disputes, political tensions, and gender-based violence, women are stepping into roles traditionally reserved for men—mediators, advocates, and leaders in peacebuilding. Their efforts, supported by the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) through UN…

Source: United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) |

At the World Health Summit, global parliamentarians meet with partners to strengthen political leadership in ending Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Discussions focused on improving access to HIV services, eliminating stigma and discrimination, and ensuring the protection of rights for women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people, who continue to face disproportionate barriers in accessing healthcare

Parliamentarians from around the world met with policymakers and partners at the World Health Summit in Berlin to foster dialogue on how to mobilize political will, defend equal rights and build inclusive and sustainable responses to HIV. “Parliamentarians have long been a cornerstone of international efforts to end AIDS, pushing…

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Source: Afreximbank |

Afreximbank allocates US$100 million Afreximbank Trade Facilitation Programme (AFTRAF) line of credit to NBS Bank Plc Malawi

AFTRAF programme enhances the confidence of counterparties in the settlement of international trade transactions and improves correspondent banking relationships by supporting critical imports into Africa

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has signed a facility agreement with NBS Bank Plc Malawi (NBS Bank) to provide NBS Bank with a US$100 million Afreximbank Trade Facilitation Programme (AFTRAF) line of credit to support the bank’s growing trade finance portfolio and enable it to continue to effectively meet its…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

African Mining Week (AMW) to Feature Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Malawi, South Sudan, Zimbabwe and Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) Ministers

Taking place from October 1 – 3, 2025 in Cape Town, African Mining Week will host several African ministers in high-level panel discussions, exclusive networking and deal signings

As more African governments introduce investor-friendly laws to enhance mining frameworks, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 will bring together several African mining ministers to showcase opportunities across their jurisdictions. Confirmed ministerial participants include Martin Gama Abucha, Minister of Mining, South Sudan (https://apo-opa.co/4fYrotI); Winston Chitando, Minister of Mines and Mining…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Malawi Must Uphold Integrity of September Election or Risk Spiraling into Democratic Decay

The warning signs of voter apathy, political violence, contested electoral authority, unequal campaign conditions and biased media coverage are symptoms of a democratic system under strain

Malawians will go to the polls on September 16 to vote for the president and Members of Parliament. At this juncture, Malawi finds itself in an unenviable environment with questions about the impartiality of its electoral commission, and the protection of rights critical for a credible, free and fair election,…

Source: Portal do Governo de Moçambique |

Japan-Malawi Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The two ministers also concurred to further strengthening cooperation in responding to various regional and international challenges

On August 20, commencing at 5:58 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with Hon. Ms. Nancy Tembo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi, who is visiting Japan to participate in the in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on…

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa |

Bridging the gap between research and extension to promote adoption of sustainable land and water management practices in Malawi

Agriculture extension is the vehicle through which knowledge, technologies and innovations are transferred from researchers to users

At the crack of dawn, Mefa Kapokosa, a farmer from Mzimba, Malawi is already up, hoping to quickly finish preparing breakfast for her family and leave for the maize field. This is a typical day for Mefa and other women in her community, who depend on farming for food and…

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa |

Low cost-high impact, affordable farming solutions for sustainable food security

FAO is promoting the use of low-cost sustainable land and water management practices such as production of organo-mineral fertilizers such as Mbeya

The rising cost of agricultural inputs especially inorganic fertilizers, is one of the issues impeding production among small holder farmers in Malawi, therefore affecting food security. Due to land degradation, farmers who cannot afford inorganic fertilizer often harvest barely enough food for household consumption. In response to the problem, the…