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Sugar cane cutters on their way to work cycling through the sugar cane fields, Nchalo, Malawi
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Malawi

Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world. Half of its population lives below the national poverty line and a quarter lives in extreme poverty. This page collates DW's latest content related to Malawi.

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Reports & Analysis

Healthworkers wear protective gear as they see cholera patients

Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa

Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa

Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of a deadly cholera outbreak in southern Africa.
HealthApril 17, 2024
Residents cross a road damaged by rains in Tula, Tana River county in Kenya

Malawi, Kenya and Mali in the path of climate change

Malawi, Kenya and Mali in the path of climate change

Many countries are being hit by the effects of climate change, including extreme drought, floods and a heat waves.
ClimateApril 11, 202401:38 min
Children play on climbing frames with pull-up hoops in a school playground

Is corporal punishment an effective way to discipline kids?

Is corporal punishment an effective way to discipline kids?

Listen to how the discussion went down in Ghana and Malawi.
SocietyApril 10, 202419:59 min
Both Zambia and Malawi have declared drought disasters, and Zimbabwe may soon follow suit.

Severe drought in southern Africa leaves millions in need

Severe drought in southern Africa leaves millions in need

Both Zambia and Malawi have declared drought disasters, and Zimbabwe may soon follow suit.
ClimateMarch 31, 202401:43 min
The teenager Ernest Andulu installs a wind turbine to bring electricity to his village Chinguwu in Malawi.

A teen innovator brings light to his village

A teen innovator brings light to his village

An 18-year-old innovator harnesses energy from wind and water to light up his community!
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 19, 202401:35 min
Aerial photo of Victoria Falls

Why some African countries have strange shapes

Why some African countries have strange shapes

Mosts of Africa's borders today were drawn up in Berlin in the late 19th century – and the consequences are drastic.
HistoryMarch 1, 2024
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In the spotlight

A man sits in front of a computer at an internet cafe

Malawi: Free internet in public facilities

Malawi is rolling out a program to provide free internet in all public facilities to allow millions to access online.
TechnologyOctober 14, 2023
Eco Africa-Sendung

Cool boxes for rural farmers

To keep food from spoiling in Malawi, an NGO is brining simple cooler boxes to rural farmers.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 12, 202202:15 min
A group of children with albinism in rural Tanzania

Verdict shines light on anti-albino prejudice

A priest, a cop and 10 others were found guilty of murdering and mutilating a 22-year-old for the pigment of his skin.
Law and JusticeJune 28, 2022
DW Africa Sendung #273 l Malawi waste

Single-use plastic activism in Malawi

Meet Malawian activist Gloria Majiga-Kamoto, who helped push her country to ban thin plastics.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 4, 202203:31 min
DW Eco Africa 01.10.21

A DIY hydroelectric turbine to power a village

Colrerd Nkosi built a hydropower plant and could set an example for Africa’s potential waterpower. 
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 30, 202102:41 min
Low water levels at Lake Mead

What does the future hold for hydropower?

Hydropower has long been seen as a reliable, flexible source of clean energy. Could climate change herald its end?
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 27, 2021