National Youth Network of Malawi

25/05/2026

Newly elected Chairperson for the Mzimba South District Youth Network, Attorney Botha, has appealed to the M’mbelwa District Council to recognise the network as the main entry point for youth engagement in the district.

Speaking in an interview with in Mzimba District, Botha said the network is committed to mobilising young people and supporting the monitoring and evaluation of various youth-focused interventions.

He further pledged to promote meaningful inclusion and active participation of youths in decision-making structures and emphasised the importance of disability inclusion and gender mainstreaming.

Meanwhile, the District Youth Officer for M’mbelwa District Council, Yamikani Nyalungwe, called for improved coordination among youth groups, clubs, and their leaders to strengthen youth development initiatives across the district.

By Everister Lungu, Mzimba

17/05/2026

Umu ndi mmene Yona Mlakatuli Anachedzera ndi wathuwathu President wa achinyamata Salome Kadazi. Tibwerekeni nthawi yanu ndipo mumvere. 🔥🔥

25/03/2026

We are proud to see our Vice President, Emmanuel Namponya, leading conversations on strengthening SRHR communication in Malawi. Together, we continue to promote informed, ethical and impactful dialogue for our communities.

25/03/2026

The Secretary for the National Youth Network, Deborah Chuma , yesterday participated in the 4th Quarter Youth Technical Working Group (YTWG) Meeting held at BICC, Lilongwe aimed at reviewing progress in youth development, share best practices and strengthen coordination across the sector.

During the meeting, among other recommendations, the Secretary emphasized the need for the timely finalizing and release of CDF Guidelines to ensure that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is guided by clear, transparent, and timely regulations that protect communities and reduce abuse.

The Secretary also recommended that the Ministry of Youth, through NYCOM, should engage with the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) to support the production of certification systems that make it easier and more affordable for youth and community enterprises to obtain product and process certification, enabling them to access better markets.

As the National Youth Network, we remain committed to advancing youth-responsive policies, promoting meaningful youth participation, and contributing to sustainable development in Malawi.


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09/03/2026

Our National Youth Network Chairperson, Salome Kadazi, is currently in Johannesburg, South Africa, attending a Youth Expert Meeting on the Youth Engagement Framework organized by the Southern African Development Community-SADC

The meeting brings together youth leaders, government representatives, and regional stakeholders to strengthen youth participation in governance and advance youth economic empowerment across Southern Africa.

Salome is representing youth voices from Malawi alongside delegates from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture - Malawi and National Youth Council of Malawi, contributing to regional discussions on youth leadership and the demographic dividend.



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27/02/2026

The day is here

20/02/2026

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture has encouraged young people to begin engaging government authorities on accessing the K100 million constituency loan facility announced by President Peter Mutharika in his State of the Nation Address (Sona).

Director of Youth Judith Msusa made the call during a webinar held today, saying young people should not wait for the finalisation of guidelines before making enquiries.

She said government is currently developing operational guidelines for the loan facility alongside those for the Constituency Development Fund to ensure transparency and accountability.

National Youth Network chairperson Salome Kadazi proposed the establishment of Sona implementation structures, including district youth task forces and constituency youth forums, to help monitor disbursement and track funded projects.

Parliamentary Youth Caucus chairperson Jacob Kaumphawi said the responsibility to ensure the soft loan achieves its intended impact lies with the youth themselves, urging them to use the opportunity productively.

(Report by Euneas Zinyengo)

20/02/2026

19/02/2026

Our Chairperson Salome Kadazi will be part of the conversation.

Let's register and be part of the conversation.

We’re pleased to introduce Salome Kadazi as a Youth Discussant for the Post-2026 SONA Youth Webinar.

A passionate young leader and youth development advocate, Salome currently serves as the Chairperson of the National Youth Network in Malawi and a member of the Malawi 2063 Youth Core Advisory Panel. She is also Regional Youth Commissioner for Malawi Girl Guides Association.

With a strong background in youth advocacy, Salome has played a key role in coordinating youth-led initiatives, representing young people on high-level national platforms, and facilitating dialogue between youth, government, and development partners.

Her work focuses on amplifying youth voices in decision-making spaces, promoting inclusive and rights-based programmes, and strengthening youth networks to influence policy, budgeting processes, and service delivery.

As a Youth discussant, Salome will bring a powerful youth perspective, helping translate national policy direction into practical pathways for youth engagement, empowerment, and accountability in line with the aspirations of Malawi 2063.

Young people are central to national transformation.

This is your opportunity to engage, reflect, and shape how SONA commitments become tangible results for Malawi’s youth.

Click on link below to register and be part of the conversation!!.

https://bit.ly/3MMVVAD

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