In this investigation, Chikondi Mphande exposes how desperation for income is driving villagers into informal, illegal gold mines, where safety is non-existent and death is a constant shadow.

Kasungu stands as a grim example. Eight people died when a gold mine collapsed, turning a hunt for treasure into a hunt for bodies.

Airtel Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to creating employment opportunities for young people and advancing Malawi’s industrialization agenda in line with the Malawi 2063 vision. This follows the launch of Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) and 5G technology in Lilongwe.

A new Malawi Trade Report shows that the country’s exports declined by 7.1 percent in 2024, widening the trade deficit to US$2.36 billion.

Voting for the 2025 Year-End Awards, organised by National Product Magazine (NPM) — a leading business and entrepreneurship publication — officially closed last night after running from October 20.