The people behind Zaku Malawi.
Editors, reporters and writers based in Malawi and connected to readers around the world. Each one owns the sections they know best, so you always know who wrote what, and why they are the right person to write it.
Founder & Publisher
Gift Mwale
Gift started Zaku Malawi in 2025 to give everyday Malawi questions one trusted home online. He sets the direction of the site, decides what we build next and still writes when a story needs him.
Managing Editor
Christopher Banda
Christopher runs the newsroom day to day. He plans what we publish, checks facts, sharpens headlines and makes sure every story reads well on a phone.
Reporters and writers
Explainers Editor
Mercy Mhango
Mercy leads our guides and science explainers, from ESCOM tokens to gene editing. She turns confusing topics into plain steps and shows why they matter in Malawi.
Sports & Economy Reporter
Kondwani Tembo
Kondwani covers sports and the economy, from Super League weekends to fuel and maize prices. He follows the numbers so readers get clear updates fast.
Community Reporter
Tadala Chirwa
Tadala reports on communities and everyday life across Malawi. She grew up in Blantyre and looks for the real voices behind the headlines.
Arts & Culture Writer
Tiwonge Phiri
Tiwonge writes about music, the arts and the culture Malawians talk about after work. She believes good stories should feel close to home.
Want to write for Zaku Malawi?
We are always looking for reporters, writers and contributors across Malawi and the diaspora.
