Lilongwe, November 4 (Mana): The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has emphasized the crucial role of coffee in providing strategic exports for many developing countries, noting its high demand that is growing at an annual rate of 2 to 2.5 per cent, largely driven by rising consumption in emerging markets.
Anticipation is growing among 40 young entrepreneurs selected to receive startup capital and business mentorship from the Paul Katema Foundation under the Young Builders Challenge Season One, after the organisation announced it will reveal the finalists this Friday, November 7, 2025.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that Malawi’s path to agricultural development and national food security remains long and uncertain if government efforts continue to prioritize food production while sidelining other critical sectors.
The Ministry of Labour says there is a need to revise the remuneration for artisans to match the hard work and skills they put into their jobs.
Farmers in Lilongwe have successfully mobilized MK7 billion under the Resource Mobilization Initiative, a program driven by the District Agricultural Extension Coordinating Committee (DAECC) in collaboration with key stakeholders such as One Acre Fund.
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