For many young people in Malawi who leave school prematurely, the path to a stable future often seems blocked. Enock Mtambalika from Kapopo, Mzimba, was one such individual who faced a stagnant existence after dropping out in Form Two.

"I was just staying at home doing nothing and was struggling to buy small, small things that I needed on a daily basis," he recalled.

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has identified persistent gaps in the protection of human rights, including reports of torture in prisons, limited access to justice, employment discrimination against persons with disabilities, climate-change-induced food insecurity, restricted livelihood opportunities, and inadequate access to healthcare.

Traditional leaders in Rumphi, supporting Mtima Gondwe as the legitimate heir, have urged President Peter Mutharika to nullify the appointment of Joseph Bongololo Gondwe as Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe.

Mzuzu University’s Hope Initiative says betting, financial challenges and relationship problems as key factors driving the rise of mental health issues among students in institutions across the country.