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Hidden Gold, Cave Dwellers, and the Paradox of Poverty in Rural Malawi: A Social Worker's Eye-Opening Journey
“Upon arrival, I was struck by the eerie silence pervading the market—unlike any other I had experienced—where people engaged in their trades without…
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Winston Mwale
Months of Suffering: Cyclone Freddy's Lingering Impact on Malawi
LILONGWE, Malawi – Months after Cyclone Freddy devastated southern Malawi, leaving hundreds dead and countless communities decimated, the trauma and…
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Winston Mwale
Africa’s Wildlife Populations Plummet by 76% in 50 Years, Signalling a 'System in Peril'
The Living Planet Report 2024 serves as a stark reminder that biodiversity loss is not just an African issue but a global crisis demanding urgent and…
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Winston Mwale
Dzalanyama Deforestation Threatens Lilongwe City's Water Supply
Decades of deforestation, illegal logging, and unsustainable farming practices have stripped Dzalanyama's ability to regulate water flow and storage…
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Winston Mwale
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Everyone’s Fight: Kaning'ina Forest Under Siege
Preserving Kaning'ina Forest is crucial not only for biodiversity but also for the local communities who depend on the forest for their survival.
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Once-abandoned 23-year-old woman rescuing, fostering vulnerable children, young mothers in Mzuzu
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Zimbabwe Women's Group Launches Year-Long Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence
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Meet Africa's $16 billion man, Dr. Mandla Lamba
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Malawi's 2023 MSCE Examination Results Out: 54.40% Pass Rate, but Some Schools Hit 0%
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50 media professionals selected for Elevate Scholarships by INMA, Google News Initiative
AfricaBrief's Editor-in-Chief, Winston Mwale, IS ONE OF THEM!!
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Kulima Better: Sowing Seeds of Hope
A new, bold, and real project is underway to teach a hungry nation how to produce its own food while also empowering local communities! Better Extension…
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Winston Mwale
Zimbabwean Journalist Daphne Machiri Wins World TB Day Photo Contest
Winners, including Machiri, are from India, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe.
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Winston Mwale
WHO Assembly to Tackle Pandemic Agreement, Financing in May
The WHA78 serves as a critical platform for setting global health policy and approving the WHO’s budget, addressing current and future health…
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Poor Sanitation in Malawian Schools Drives Up Female Dropout Rates
The Multiple Cluster Indicator Survey of 2020 found that 91% of women have appropriate materials with private places to change and wash at home.
Silver Strikers Cruise Past Songwe Border United in 4-1 Victory
The victory moved Silver to sixth place with seven points from four matches, while Songwe remains bottom with one point after six games.
Wanderers Climb to Second Place with 2-0 Win over Mafco
In other league action on Thursday, Silver Strikers defeated Songwe Border United 4-1 at Karonga Stadium.
FACT CHECK: MEC Denies Appointing MBC as Sole Broadcaster for 2025 Election Results Amidst Circulation of "Fake" Post and Document
Citizens are advised to be wary of information from unofficial sources and to rely on official communications from the Malawi Electoral Commission for…
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Winston Mwale
Mulanje Voter Verification Sees Good Turnout After Rains, Official Says
The commissioner encouraged all registered voters in areas where the exercise is active to participate.
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