The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has described environmental damage in Malawi as alarming, with the country losing about 32,000 hectares of forest every year.

Minister of Information and Communications Technology Shadric Namalomba has challenged Malawian journalists to champion a “story of hope” that aligns with the country’s long-term aspirations under the Malawi 2063 vision.

Government has announced that it is scaling up national efforts to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs), describing them as an escalating threat to Malawi’s public health and overall development.

The Ministry of Gender has expressed concern over the rise of digital-gender based violence, noting that victims often suffer depression, loss of self-esteem, and in some cases, suicidal thoughts.