Help build Malawi’s home on the internet.
We are a young team with a big job: answering the questions Malawians ask every day, clearly and honestly. If you can report, explain, translate or photograph Malawi, we want to hear from you.
Who we are looking for
Paid roles are listed here when they open. Right now we welcome freelance contributors and story pitches in these areas.
Reporters
People on the ground in Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu, Zomba and the districts who can find and check local stories.
Explainer writers
Turn science, technology, money and government services into plain steps anyone can follow.
Chichewa editors
Translate and polish our stories so they read naturally in Chichewa, not like a machine wrote them.
Photographers
Real photos of real Malawi: markets, matches, events and everyday life, with permission to publish.
Diaspora voices
Malawians abroad writing about work, study, money transfers and keeping close to home.
Builders
Developers and designers who want to make Zaku Tools and Zaku Games for Malawian readers.
What we value
Getting it right
We check facts before speed. A correct story an hour later beats a wrong one now.
Writing for everyone
Simple words, short sentences, and respect for the reader’s time.
Malawi first
Every story answers one question: why does this matter to people here?
Showing up
Reliable people who deliver what they promise, when they promise it.
How to apply
Email us
Tell us what you want to do, where you are based and why Zaku Malawi.
Show your work
Send two samples, links or files. New writers are welcome; a strong pitch counts.
Try a first piece
If it is a fit, we agree a first assignment together and take it from there.
Please include
- The role you are interested in
- Your town or city
- Your CV or a short summary of your experience
- Two samples of your work, or one story pitch
- The languages you write in
- A phone number we can reach you on
Ready to join us?
Email [email protected] with “Work with Zaku” in the subject line.
