Malawi news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Malawi today:

Politics

• President Lazarus Chakwera has launched a new initiative to promote transparency and accountability in government. The initiative, called "Open Government Partnership", aims to increase citizen participation in governance and reduce corruption. (Source: Malawi News Agency)
• The Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) has called for the government to increase the minimum wage to help workers cope with the rising cost of living. (Source: The Nation)

Economy

• The Malawi Reserve Bank has announced a 10% increase in the interest rate to curb inflation and stabilize the economy. (Source: The Daily Times)
• The government has launched a new program to support small-scale farmers in the country. The program, called "Agricultural Development and Market Access", aims to improve agricultural productivity and increase farmers' incomes. (Source: Malawi News Agency)

Health

• The Malawi Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign to promote vaccination against measles and rubella. The campaign aims to reduce the number of cases of these diseases in the country. (Source: The Nation)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical equipment and supplies to Malawi to help the country respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Malawi News Agency)

Sports

• The Malawi national football team, the Flames, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Mozambique 2-1 in a playoff match. (Source: The Daily Times)
• The Malawi Basketball Association has launched a new league to promote the sport in the country. The league will feature teams from across the country and will run for several months. (Source: The Nation)

Other News

• A severe drought has affected several districts in Malawi, leaving many people without access to clean water and food. The government has launched a relief program to help affected communities. (Source: Malawi News Agency)
• A group of Malawian students has won an international competition for their innovative solution to a social problem. The students, from the University of Malawi, won the competition for their project on sustainable agriculture. (Source: The Nation)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Malawi today.