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World Vision Donates $378,577 Worth of Wheelchairs and Medical Equipment to Malawi

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World Vision Donates $378,577 Worth of Wheelchairs and Medical Equipment to Malawi

By Shaffie A Mtambo

In a move to improve the lives of children with disabilities in Malawi, World Vision has donated wheelchairs and medical equipment valued at $378,577 (K643 million). The donation, which includes 340 wheelchairs, will be distributed to various health centers and hospitals across the country.

Deputy Minister of Health, Noah Chimpeni, commended World Vision for their generosity, stating that the donation is timely and aligns with the government’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Malawi National Disability Act.



Chimpeni expressed gratitude for World Vision’s commitment to working with the poor and oppressed, and acknowledged the government’s role as a partner in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable communities, especially those with disabilities.

The donation will benefit 4,700 children with disabilities, along with their caregivers, in districts such as Mzimba North, Kasungu, Dowa, and Ntchisi. World Vision’s Director of Operations, Charles Chimombo, emphasized the organization’s commitment to promoting access to services for children living with disabilities in the country.

The medical supplies will be distributed to 20 district hospitals, 20 health centers, and two referral hospitals: Kamuzu Central Hospital and Mzuzu Central Hospital.This donation will significantly improve healthcare and accessibility for people with disabilities in Malawi.

Chakwera to deliver the SONA speech for the country’ solutions

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Chakwera to deliver the SONA speech for the country’ solutions

By Vincent Gunde

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera will on Friday the 14th February, 2025 deliver the State of the Nations Address (SONA) –a speech that will determine the course of the country’s economic recovery, national stability and hope for every Malawian struggling to survive.

This is a moment where the President must rise to the occasion and offer real solutions to the crisis, SONA is not for politicians alone, it is for Malawians, the speech affects the country’s economy, jobs, the future and the well-being of the children.

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to deliver his laat SONA


The country is in distress, the Kwacha has lost value making everything more expensive, inflation is at its highest for families to choose between food and survival, for the farmers in the villages, the lack of affordable fertilizers has destroyed the hope of food security in the country.

Political Analyst Burnett Munthali in his speech of Wednesday, called on every Malawian to pay attention to the Chakwera’s SONA, listen carefully, and hold the country’s leaders accountable saying Malawi deserves better, children deserve better and the country’s future depends on it.

Munthali said the President speech is the peoples’ chance to hear the solutions that will determine whether the nation is sinking further into crisis or begins to recover, urging Malawians to listen to the SONA.

He said the SONA has the future of our economy, jobs and livelihoods-how the government plans to create jobs, attract investors, revive businesses, debt and financial stability to be addressed, food security which is a national concern to be addressed, energy and infrastructure to be fixed and corruption to be confronted.

“The SONA is not just words, it is the blue print of our future, every Malawian must listen, analyze and question,” reads Munthali’s speech in part.

Munthali said this SONA is a test for Chakwera’s leadership beyond the economy saying the president speech must restore faith or confirm fears that his administration has failed advising the President not to deliver vague statements or excuses-he must give concrete solutions that offer real hope and a path forward.

RFA collects K12.7 Billion from Toll Gates

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RFA collects K12.7 Billion from Toll Gates

By Twink Jones Gadama

The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has collected a staggering K12.7 billion from toll gates across the country, according to the organization’s latest financial reports. The revenue was generated from various toll gates, including the newly established ones, which were introduced in November 2021.

Speaking in an interview, RFA’s Spokesperson Masauko Mngwaluko, revealed that the organization has been working tirelessly to ensure that the toll gates are efficiently managed to generate revenue for the country’s road infrastructure development.



“We are pleased to announce that our efforts have yielded positive results, with a total collection of K12.7 billion from the toll gates,” Mngwaluko said. “This revenue will be used to finance various road projects across the country, including the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing roads.”

RFA introduced its first toll gate at Chingeni in 2021, followed by the launch of another toll gate at Kalinyeke in Dedza. The organization plans to establish more toll gates in strategic locations to increase revenue collection.

Mngwaluko further disclosed that K3.8 billion of the collected revenue will be used to finance the rehabilitation of the Phula-Mpasa road, which connects Kamwamba to Zalewa. The project is expected to improve road safety and reduce travel times for commuters.

The collection of toll gate revenue is a significant milestone for RFA, which has been working to improve the country’s road infrastructure. The organization’s efforts have been commended by various stakeholders, including the government and the private sector.

The toll gate revenue collection is also expected to have a positive impact on the country’s economy, as it will reduce the financial burden on the government to fund road projects. This, in turn, will enable the government to allocate more resources to other critical sectors, such as healthcare and education.

The collection of K12.7 billion from toll gates is a significant achievement for RFA, and it demonstrates the organization’s commitment to improving the country’s road infrastructure. As the organization continues to work towards its goal of providing safe and efficient road networks, it is expected that the toll gate revenue collection will continue to grow, thereby contributing to the country’s economic development.

Project Hope Namibia lays off 3000 workers in Malawi

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Project Hope Namibia lays off 3000 workers in Malawi

By Twink Jones Gadama

Project Hope Namibia, a USAID-funded organization, has terminated the contracts of approximately 3000 employees working in eight districts across Malawi. The sudden decision has left many workers reeling, with some expressing disappointment and frustration.

According to sources, the US government had issued a stop-work order, but the organization’s decision to lay off such a large number of employees has raised eyebrows. When approached for comment, officials from Project Hope Namibia requested more time to respond to the matter.



The Executive Director of the Employers Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM), George Khakhi, has described the layoffs as “unfortunate” and has appealed to the Malawi government to create more job opportunities to support the affected workers.

Project Hope Namibia has been implementing a $60 million project aimed at preventing new HIV infections and improving the health, well-being, and protection of children, adolescents, and young women living with, affected by, and vulnerable to HIV. The project’s sudden decision to lay off workers has raised concerns about the impact on the organization’s goals and the welfare of the affected communities.

As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Malawi government will respond to the ECAM’s appeal and what measures will be taken to support the laid-off workers.

‘Dolo Kwambiri Amavotera Chakwera’music challenge attracts over 220 song submissions

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‘Dolo Kwambiri Amavotera Chakwera’music challenge attracts over 220 song submissions

By Chisomo Phiri

The ‘Dolo Kwambiri Amavotera Chakwera’ music challenge has garnered an impressive response, with over 220 song submissions from artists across various genres.

According to the organisers,the judging process for the music challenge starts today in Lilongwe, where a panel of esteemed judges will carefully select 15 songs to proceed to the next round.

President Chakwera


The judging panel comprises notable music industry professionals, including musician Graiton GD Pasanje of the Dare Devils music group, music producer Tapps Bandawe, and Sophie Mponda.

With five categories and only three songs advancing from each, the competition is expected to be fierce.

The ‘Dolo Kwambiri Amavotera Chakwera’, promises a lucrative prize of K5 million each for the five winners.

The competition was introduced by Minister of Labour Vitumbiko Mumba during last year’s youth concert at CIVO Stadium in Lilongwe.

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