In Malawi, a unique wildlife management effort is underway at Majete Wildlife Reserve. Conservation experts are performing birth control methods on lions. The goal is to control the lion population and that their prey — including antelope — continue to thrive. Lameck Masina reports from the wildlife reserve in the Chikwawa district.

A new initiative is reshaping the lives of smallholder farmers and students in Malawi. The Home-Grown School Feeding Program, championed by the U.N. World Food Program, is bridging the gap between agriculture and public primary schools, resulting in improved nutrition for students and economic empowerment for farmers. Lameck Masina reports from Blantyre.

Malawi's first female flight crew, Captain Yolanda Kaunda and First Officer Lusekelo Mwenifumbo are working to inspire the next generation of aviators. The pair have organized airshows with the Malawi air force to give children opportunities to see aircraft up close. Their most recent event, held Saturday, attracted around 1,000 underprivileged children. Lameck Masina reports from Lilongwe.

The World Bank is helping Malawi's vulnerable communities address the impact of the climate-related disasters, such as cyclones and drought that the country has been facing since 2022. Participants say increased community involvement would lead to more immediate outcomes from the program. Lameck Masina reports from the Karonga District in northern Malawi.

A women’s legal aid clinics and camp courts are conducted in most remote areas in Malawi representing children and women in criminal and civil cases. VOA’s Esther Githui interviews lawyer Hazel Olithia Miseleni on this and more.

Ruth Chirwa is transforming the fashion industry in Malawi and other developing countries, winning awards and gaining international recognition for her designs. Chirwa's fashion line, Upie Collection, is hosting a fashion show next month that aims to break down barriers between people with disabilities and those without. Lameck Masina reports from Mzuzu city in northern Malawi.

Africa's first solar-powered tractor is undergoing field tests in Malawi. Experts say the hand-operated "Aftrak," or Africa tractor, could help smallholder farmers improve crop yields. Lameck Masina reports for VOA from the Mzimba district in northern Malawi.

In remote areas of Malawi, access to energy remains a challenge for people, including farmers. Now, with the introduction of a new solar-powered machine, local farmers are hopeful that the technology-driven approach to agriculture will transform their lives for the better. Chimwemwe Padatha reports from Ehlekweni in the Mzimba district.

In Malawi, according to the UN’s most recent statistics: over 15 percent of children under the age of 18 are orphans, due in part to the high prevalence of deaths from HIV and Aids. Now, a group called the Zoe Foundation is trying to give these at-risk children a future. Reporting from Ndodani village in Lilongwe, Malawi, Chimwemwe Padatha has more.

The World Health Organization, WHO, says more farmers in Malawi have begun to benefit from shifting away from tobacco cultivation, just months after the country ratified a treaty that aims to address public health risks associated with tobacco. However, some farmers say there are challenges due to a lack of markets for their crops. Lameck Masina reports from Blantyre.