Chimwemwe Banda

Politics & Security

Malawi

Chimwemwe Banda covers politics & security for 1WG's Malawi desk.

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Power Shifts from Capital Hill to Villages as CDF Jumps to K5 Billion Per Constituency

Malawi-Politics-Feb 13, 2026

Power Shifts from Capital Hill to Villages as CDF Jumps to K5 Billion Per Constituency

Malawi's President Peter Mutharika has announced a significant increase in the country's Constituency Development Fund (CDF), jumping it up to K5 billion per constituency annually. The new allocation is set to shift power from Capital Hill to local communities, with projects such as clinics and schools taking center stage.

Malawi Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive to Protect Children Under 10

Malawi-Health-Feb 11, 2026

Malawi Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive to Protect Children Under 10

Tesla Cybertruck Brings Rare Glimmer of Hope to Malawi Amidst Economic Woes

Malawi-Tech-Feb 11, 2026

Tesla Cybertruck Brings Rare Glimmer of Hope to Malawi Amidst Economic Woes

Malawi, a small landlocked country nestled in southeastern Africa, has long struggled with the legacy of neo-colonialism and economic instability. The nation's history is deeply intertwined with its former colonial ruler, Britain, which imposed strict agricultural policies, including the exportation of surplus maize, leaving Malawians with limited access to this staple food source.