Representing the SADC
A Global Hunger Index Report of 2023 says Malawi is one of 125 countries in the world to face serious hunger and malnutrition this year. The report has ranked Malawi at number 88 as a country that will face serious hunger as well as nutrition issues in 2023-2024 lean season. The 2023 GHI report shows … Read More “Malawi: Report Says Malawi to Face Serious Hunger, Malnutrition” »
Chipata, Zambia — As we approach the forest in the village to appreciate Andrew Mbewe’s beekeeping enterprise, a bee from a hive close to the edge of the natural woodland stings him on the cheek. He steps back quickly, waving everyone away from danger, as he grimaces and grumbles in pain while trying to take … Read More “Zambia: Communities Taking a Sting Out of Poaching With Alternative Livelihoods” »
OpenHarvest, a digital application that was developed by one of the worlds technology company, IBM® — in collaboration with global non-profit Heifer International — has proved successful for over 200 smallholder farmers in Mchinji District to Developed through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, the OpenHarvest app is set to empower more Malawian smallholder farmers through technology … Read More “Malawi: IBM® and Heifer International Empowering Malawian Farmers With Smart Farming Technology Through Openharvest App” »
Blantyre — Malawi has made its first successful large-scale harvest of wheat after years of attempts to find a variety of grain suitable for its soil. Wheat farming is seen as a solution to mitigate the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on grain imports to the African continent. Ronald Ngwira, chief executive officer of Malawi-registered … Read More “Malawi Makes First Large-Scale Wheat Harvest” »
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera on Friday witnessed the first large-scale harvest of wheat seed at Mpale Farm in Madisi, Dowa District which will see the country saving US$20 million in forex when exports begin. Officials from the ministry of Agriculture said the wheat farm will be producing 90 metric tonnes wheat harvest, which is 50 … Read More “Malawi: Chakwera Witnesses First Ever Large Scale Wheat Harvesting” »
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has said the desire of his administration is to achieve food security that promotes self-reliance in addition to upholding human dignity. Chakwera made the sentiments when he launched the 2023 Affordable Input Programme (AIP) at Kavidebwere Full Primary School in Kasungu. He observed that the past subsidy programmes did not help … Read More “Malawi: Chakwera for Food Security That Promote Self-Reliance” »
Blantyre — Malawi has started distributing free corn and cash to more than 4 million people facing food shortages largely because of the impact of Cyclone Freddy, which washed away thousands of hectares of crops in March. The move is in response to a recent report that said the situation is expected to worsen until … Read More “Malawi Begins Free Food Distribution to Hunger-Stricken Citizens” »
Largest alcoholic beverages producer, Castel Malawi has called on Malawians to exercise caution on the roads by among other things, drinking responsibly, to avoid accidents. Castel Malawi Human Resources and Corporate Affairs Director, Gloria Zimba made the call during the launch of a Road Safety Awareness Campaign in Blantyre on Friday. The campaign, which will … Read More “Malawi: Castel Malawi Calls for Responsible Drinking” »
Malawi Government says it needs K226 billion to feed 4.4 million people facing acute hunger. Commissioner for Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) said the government has already provided part of the money for the purchase of the food. According to Malawi Vulnerability Assessment report, about 4.4 million are facing hunger this year mostly because … Read More “Malawi Government Needs K226bn to Feed 4.4 Hungry Stomachs” »
In its quest to address challenges facing smallholder farmers and increase agricultural production and productivity, Centre for Agricultural Transformation (CAT) has partnered with students at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) in identifying and finding solutions to the challenges choking the agriculture sector. CAT is implementing the initiative through a five-year project … Read More “Malawi: U.S.$13,500 Cat Project Engages Varsity Students in Identifying, Addressing Challenges Facing Smallholder Farmers” »
