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Deputy Minister of Health Halima Daud stresses the importance of mental health in the workplace

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Deputy Minister of Health Halima Daud stresses the importance of mental health in the workplace

By Burnett Munthali

Deputy Minister of Health Halima Daud has emphasized that even the healthiest employees can face physical and mental health challenges if they work in unhealthy environments. She made these remarks in Lilongwe ahead of the 2024 World Mental Health Day (WMHD), which will be observed tomorrow.

This year’s global theme is “It Is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.” Malawi will celebrate the day under a modified theme, “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace: Healthy Workforce is the Best Workforce.”

Halima Daud

Daud highlighted that prioritizing mental health in the workplace is crucial for creating a productive and supportive environment. She stated that when employers focus on mental well-being, it leads to reduced stress, lower absenteeism, and increased employee engagement.

World Health Organization (WHO) Representative Neema Kimambo added that workplace stress can stem from various factors, including discrimination, inequality, poor working conditions, underpayment, harassment, bullying, and lack of control. Addressing these issues, she noted, is key to safeguarding mental health in the workplace.

As Malawi joins the global community in commemorating this day, both Daud and Kimambo stressed the importance of taking action to create healthier, more supportive workplaces.

Malawi National Commission for UNESCO launches repository of folktales and traditional songs

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Malawi National Commission for UNESCO launches repository of folktales and traditional songs

By Burnett Munthali

The Malawi National Commission for UNESCO, in collaboration with other stakeholders from the eastern region, has officially launched a digital repository of folktales and traditional songs. The event is being held at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe.

This repository features a collection of video-recorded folktales and traditional songs, stored digitally, with the aim of preserving Malawi’s cultural heritage for future generations. The initiative seeks to prevent these stories and songs from fading into obscurity, ensuring that they remain a vital part of the nation’s identity.



The guest of honor at the event is Dr. Lovemore Mazibuko, a prominent cultural figure, alongside Q Malawezi, President Lazarus Chakwera’s advisor on arts and culture. Both dignitaries are present to witness the significant launch.

The event is being graced by various artists, including musician Temwah, the Music Crossroads Band, and a group of Ngoni performers from Mchinji. Storytellers and traditional performers are also entertaining attendees, making it a vibrant celebration of Malawi’s rich cultural legacy.

MEC urges master trainers to uphold integrity and professionalism in electoral processes

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MEC urges master trainers to uphold integrity and professionalism in electoral processes

By Burnett Munthali

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has called on Master Trainers to execute their roles with the highest level of integrity and professionalism during the country’s electoral processes. This message was emphasized by MEC Central Regional Elections Manager, Esimy Chisepeya, during a Master Trainers workshop held in Mponela, Dowa district.

Chisepeya highlighted the importance of elections, noting that such a crucial task requires individuals of impeccable integrity. “Elections are sensitive and require responsible handling. Negligence or lack of maturity can seriously compromise the entire process,” she said, stressing that it is essential for trainers to maintain the highest standards of conduct, even in situations where supervision is limited.



She further added that MEC is committed to ensuring fair and transparent elections and that this is only possible if every individual involved upholds their responsibilities with seriousness and dedication.

One of the Master Trainers, Febby Kagwamminga, echoed this commitment, vowing to carry out their duties impartially and to ensure that citizens’ rights to freely choose their leaders are protected. Kagwamminga emphasized that the integrity of the election process is paramount to strengthening democracy in Malawi.

The workshop aims to prepare Master Trainers who will, in turn, train others involved in the election process, ensuring that the upcoming elections are conducted efficiently and transparently.

Chang’anamuno opens main delivery lab meeting

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Chang’anamuno opens main delivery lab meeting


By Dean Chisambo

Minister of Mining Monica Chayang’anamuno on Tuesday officially opened the joint Energy and Mining Lab meeting for Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and power sector coordination in Lilongwe.

In her opening remarks, Chayang’anamuno emphasized the importance of the Main Delivery Lab for the energy and mining sectors, as the nation needs to thrive and produce enough energy.


She stated that the three-day meeting will focus on addressing challenges in the energy sector to ensure sufficient energy production for the country.

“This, in turn, will enable the nation to generate enough forex for various projects,” she said.

The minister added that the Main Delivery Lab aims to collaborate with key stakeholders to find solutions to generate enough energy for the nation.

Deputy Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, who is also Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), Dr. Janet Banda, mentioned that the lab brought together key stakeholders to discuss issues affecting the sector’s progress.

She explained that the PDU intervened to identify obstacles and find solutions, likening the lab to a kitchen where ideas are cooked and refined.

“In the pre-lab meeting, nineteen issues were validated, and solutions are expected to emerge from the Main Lab.

“Nine of these issues require problem-solving, decision-makers, and higher-level decisions,” said Banda.

Dr. Collen Zalengela, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) country lead, expressed their support for the PDU in running the delivery lab to unlock bottlenecks in the energy sector.

He emphasized their commitment to accelerating the development of Malawi’s energy sector, ensuring everyone in the country and industries have access to electricity.

Currently, Malawi has 567 megawatts and aims to achieve 1000 megawatts by 2030.

Chakwera congratulates Chawinga for Ballon d’Or nomination

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Chakwera congratulates Chawinga for Ballon d’Or nomination

By Linda Kwanjana

Malawi leader President Dr  Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera has extended a warm congratulations to Scorchers captain Tabitha Chawinga who plies her trade in France for earning her first ever women  Ballon d’Or nomination.

The Malawi leader said this an outstanding recognition which reflects her exception talent dedication and passion for football.

“We urge all Malawians to rally behind you and show their support, your achievements inspire us all,” Chakwera said.

Chakwera with Temwah, sister to Tabitha



He has therefore wished Chawinga the very best in the competition as she makes Malawi proud.

The Ballon d’Or is an annual football award presented by French magazine France Football since 1956 to honour the player deemed to have performed the best over the previous season.

Conceived by sports writers Gabriel Hanot and Jacques Ferran, the Ballon d’Or was based exclusively on voting by football journalists up until 2006.

Originally, it was awarded only to players from Europe and was widely known as the European Footballer of the Year award. In 1995, the Ballon d’Or was expanded to include all players of any origin that have been active at European clubs.

The award became a global prize in 2007 with all professional footballers from around the world being eligible; additionally, coaches and captains of national teams were also given the right to vote, before reverting to just journalists in 2016.

Between 2010 and 2015, in an agreement with FIFA, the award was temporarily merged with the FIFA World Player of the Year, and was known as the FIFA Ballon d’Or.

That partnership ended in 2016, and the award reverted to the Ballon d’Or, while FIFA also reverted to its own separate annual award, The Best FIFA Men’s Player.

In 2022, France Football modified the rules for the Ballon d’Or. The timing was changed so that awards were given not for achievements during a calendar year, but for a football season, and it was also determined that only a single journalist from each country in the top 100 of the FIFA Men’s World Ranking would be allowed to vote.

UEFA co-organizes the Ballon d’Or gala since 2024, with France Football retaining the voting system and the Ballon d’Or name.

Lionel Messi won the award a record eight times, and he is also the current holder of the Ballon d’Or, having won its most recent edition in 2023.

Cristiano Ronaldo won it five times and amassed a record eighteen nominations in his career.

Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff and Marco van Basten each won the award three times, while Franz Beckenbauer, Ronaldo, Alfredo Di Stéfano, Kevin Keegan and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge have each won it twice.

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