Author : Florence Mwale

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Florence Mwale is a Malawian journalist working for Capital Radio Malawi. She is passionate about radio and online journalism. She considers using such mediums to put to light the issues currently affecting Malawians while giving them a platform to voice their concerns through the stories that she writes. Florence is an alum of the Women in News Leadership Accelerator Program and is currently part of the Young African Journalists' Accelerator Program.

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African leaders pledge to spend 20% of national budgets on education

Florence MwaleJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021

by Florence MwaleJuly 30, 2021July 30, 20210493

African leaders who attended the global education summit have pledged to allocate at least 20 percent of their national budgets. They are among 19 heads...

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“Apologize” Mw govt tells UK Times Newspaper

Florence MwaleJuly 29, 2021

by Florence MwaleJuly 29, 20210399

The Malawi government is demanding an apology and retraction by United Kingdom publisher Times Newspaper over what it terms as a malicious article about President...

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John Chilembwe statue to be displayed at Trafalgar Square in London

Florence MwaleJuly 8, 2021

by Florence MwaleJuly 8, 20210624

The statue of freedom fighter John Chilembwe has been chosen to be displayed at Trafalgar Square in London. Antelope, a sculpture by Malawian born artist,...

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Lilongwe sex worker nabbed for alleged defilement

Florence MwaleJune 29, 2021

by Florence MwaleJune 29, 20210770

Police in Lilongwe have arrested a 24-year-old woman for allegedly defiling two boys aged four and 15. The suspect is a sex worker and has...

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U.S. government boosts efforts to achieve zero hunger in Malawi

Florence MwaleJune 28, 2021June 29, 2021

by Florence MwaleJune 28, 2021June 29, 20210568

The U.S. government has released $9.5 million (about MK7.7 billion) to among others provide emergency assistance to vulnerable households, support livelihoods of community members, and...

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World’s first 3D printed school opens in Malawi

Florence MwaleJune 27, 2021June 27, 2021

by Florence MwaleJune 27, 2021June 27, 202101265

The world’s first school built with 3D printing has been officially opened in Malawi. Located in the lakeshore district of Salima, the school’s walls were...

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Malawi’s dry spells: The tale of an “irreversible” curse

Florence MwaleMay 10, 2021May 23, 2021

by Florence MwaleMay 10, 2021May 23, 20210175

It is only nine o’clock in the morning but already unbearably hot. Checking my cellphone, I am shocked to see that the temperature is at...

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Rise in local Covid-19 transmissions worrying

Florence MwaleJanuary 21, 2021

by Florence MwaleJanuary 21, 20210407

Malawi has recorded 992 new cases of Covid 19 a majority of which are locally transmitted. This is the highest number of new cases ever...

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Corona Virus: 2021cases surpassing 2020 record

Florence MwaleJanuary 14, 2021

by Florence MwaleJanuary 14, 20210462

Malawi has confirmed a record 591 new cases of Covid 19 and 21 deaths within 24 hours. These are the highest numbers ever recorded in...

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Dowa court sentences man for motorcycle theft

Florence MwaleJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

by Florence MwaleJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 20210413

The Dowa First Grade Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced a 19-year-old man to 36 months imprisonment with hard labour for stealing a motorcycle. The...