Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to regional solidarity by donating a second tranche of humanitarian aid to Malawi, as the country battles food insecurity caused by prolonged dry spells.

In Malawi, sending parcels through public transport (minibuses and taxis), popularly known as zobanduka, remains a preferred option for many. For Emily Chikopa, a resident of Thyolo Boma, using minibuses to send parcels — regardless of the route — is fast and convenient.

“You just exchange contacts with drivers. The driver calls the receiver to wait at the bus stage or depot. Not long after, the parcel reaches the receiver,” she explained.

More than one million adolescents in Malawi remain out of school, with fewer than one in five children achieving age-appropriate literacy, UNICEF has warned.

A ruthless drug syndicate is thriving in Blantyre, where a dangerous surge in crystal meth use is destroying young lives while authorities remain largely silent.