Hundreds of girls in rural Malawi are staying in school longer thanks to a program that provides bicycles and other support. Georgina Kamuyanja, a Form Four student at Utale Community Day Secondary School in Balaka, used to walk several kilometers each morning, often arriving tired and late. Now, with a bicycle from the Girls MARZ Project, she reaches class early and alert.
The initiative, run by the Concerned Youth Organisation, the Centre for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children, and Oxfam in Malawi, has given 500 secondary school girls in Balaka and Machinga bicycles, school fees, uniforms, learning materials, and solar lamps. Officials say these resources help reduce dropout rates and improve academic performance. At a...
The Citizen League Organization says it will closely monitor newly sworn-in members of Parliament in Chikwawa district to hold them accountable for campaign promises. Francis Mazinga, the group’s chief executive officer, urged MPs to consult residents before launching development projects, warning that top-down approaches often miss local needs.
Mazinga emphasized that meaningful engagement with constituents could improve how the Constituency Development Fund is used, calling it a powerful tool for change if managed properly. His remarks follow a pattern where lawmakers have historically failed to involve communities in decision-making.
The Malawi National Assembly’s 52nd session is set to begin on October 31, when President Peter...
The National Economic Empowerment Fund Limited reopened its offices on October 29, 2025, but loan disbursements remain on hold. The organization stated that it is reviewing and refining its lending procedures to better align them with its policies and strategic objectives.
While new loans are not being issued, NEEF confirmed that loan repayments must continue as scheduled. Branches are open to accept payments, and staff will follow up with borrowers who have overdue or upcoming installments. The fund emphasized that all payments are accurately recorded and receipts are provided to maintain transparency.
NEEF also denied rumors that borrowers would not have to repay their loans, calling such claims false. It warned that failure to...
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has relaunched Malawi’s Farm Input Subsidy Programme, setting the price of fertilizer at K10,000 per 50-kilogram bag for smallholder farmers. Speaking at the opening of Parliament’s 52nd session, he said 1.1 million households will each receive two bags of fertilizer and a 5kg seed pack this farming season. He warned against counterfeit fertilizer sales, calling them a criminal activity, and ordered enforcement by the Malawi Bureau of Standards and the police.
Mutharika cited economic challenges, including 28.2 percent inflation, foreign exchange shortages, and a public debt of K21.6 trillion. To address food insecurity, his government will import 200,000 metric tons of maize from Zambia for four...
Comic Elder, a popular Zimbabwean comedian, will receive 10 years of free medical care for himself and his parents from Pacific 24-hour Hospital. The hospital announced the gift as recognition of his positive influence and ability to uplift the public through humor. Officials said the gesture also aims to show support for artists whose work benefits society.
The offer follows a series of high-profile rewards for the comedian, whose real name is Leroy Tadiwanashe Zawari. On October 23, 2025, he received a new double-cab vehicle worth about US$45,000 from President Emmerson Mnangagwa after winning the Best in Comedy Award at the National Youth Symposium in Harare. Days later, businessman Wicknell Chivayo pledged US$150,000 for Zawari to...
The Zimbabwe Football Association has received more than 200 applications for the vacant Warriors head coach position, including submissions from prominent international figures. The online portal closed on Thursday after a month-long recruitment window.
Among the applicants are Chris Hughton, former manager of Tottenham Hotspur and Ghana; Harry Redknapp, former Tottenham boss; Bruce Grobbelaar, a former goalkeeper of the Warriors; and Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet. Others reportedly in contention include Sam Allardyce, Egyptian coach Mohamed Fathi, Rwanda’s Adel Amrouche, and German tactician Winfried Schäfer, who previously served as Ghana’s technical director.
ZIFA required candidates to hold a CAF Pro or UEFA Pro License and have at...
England-born striker Macauley Bonne has called for a return to Zimbabwe’s national team following the departure of coach Michael Nees. Citing the urgency of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, Bonne argued that Zimbabwe cannot afford to rely on inexperienced players and needs proven goal scorers like himself.
Bonne said he remains ready to contribute immediately, claiming even half a match would be enough to prove his value. He described AFCON as a high-stakes tournament with no room for experimentation. Reflecting on his connection to Zimbabwe, he spoke emotionally about representing Mbare and young fans who see hope in his performances. He emphasized that his goals carry meaning beyond the pitch.
Having previously faced challenges...
Zimbabwe has sent a shipment of anti-retroviral drugs to Botswana to help address a temporary shortage in the neighboring country. The consignment, which departed Harare on October 30, 2025, comprises a mix of donated and loaned medication, with 20 percent provided as a donation and 80 percent loaned between the two governments.
Botswana had experienced delays in receiving ARVs ordered from international suppliers, creating gaps in treatment at public health facilities. Zimbabwe, which maintains sufficient stock through its national supplier NatPharm, responded quickly to prevent treatment interruptions for Botswanan patients. Anti-retroviral drugs are critical for managing HIV, and missed doses can lead to drug resistance and serious...
Former Zimbabwe U18 rugby player Campbell Nyakudya has been released on US$200 bail after being charged with rape and theft in Harare Magistrates Court. The 23-year-old, a former student of Falcon College, appeared before Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa and did not enter a plea.
The charges stem from an incident on October 25 at Karma Night Club in Harare. Court records state the complainant, a well-known socialite, went to the club with friends but later found them gone. She resumed drinking from her glass while searching for them and soon lost consciousness. She awoke naked, covered only by a cloth, in the parking lot of Chisipite Shopping Centre.
Witnesses said she had been thrown from a moving vehicle. She reported missing her iPhone...
