Deogracias Benjamin Kalima is a Malawian professional journalist. He dedicates most of his time to reporting on agriculture, rural livelihoods development, climate change and the environment.
His works have been published by several international online magazines like Greentumble (www.greentumble.com), Rural Reporters News Network (www.ruralreporters.com), and American environmental magazine Earth Island Journal (www.earthisland.org).
When the Rains Come Later, Stop Earlier and Fall Harder: Farming on Malawi’s Climate Front Line
In Malawi, farmers hit by Cyclone Freddy are using swales, rain gauges, weather stations, radio and SMS forecasts to adapt to erratic rains.
Can the Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Discovery Reduce Inequality?
Kasiya’s rutile and graphite discovery brings hope for jobs and services—but also raises concerns about land loss, pollution, and fair benefits.
Turning Waste into Gold, Actualising the Circular Economy
In Malawi, artisans and youth groups are transforming discarded plastics, paper and tyres into baskets, briquettes and bricks—turning waste into livelihoods.
Motorbike Taxis Redefine Public Transportation in Malawi
Lack of public transportation in Malawi has led to the growing of an informal sector of motorbike taxis popularly known as Kabaza across the country.
MALAWI: Mutharika Bounces Back, Rides on Rage, Wins Outright
Malawi’s 4th President Arthur Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) made a dramatic return to power by winning the General Election.
Mercury in Malawi: Doing Away with the Silent Killer
Mercury use in artisanal and small scale mining in Malawi is common, but not many people are aware of the deadly consequences that can result from exposure.
Data Cost Fall Powers Progress in Malawi
The cost of data in Malawi had been a cause for concern to many consumers where, in 2020, consumers were paying US$25 per one gigabyte.
The Wonder Plant That is Thabalaba (Miers)
Dr Noliya Mponya thinks Malawi needs to domesticate the Thabalaba plant, whose scientific name is Jateorhiza palmata.
Malawi’s Demand for Fish Swells Amid Declining Fish Stocks
Over the years, Lake Malawi, the fourth largest fresh water lake in the world by volume, has been losing fish stocks at alarming levels.
Malawi Rated Poorly on Economic Freedom
Malawi continues to be rated “mostly unfree economy” as seen in the latest 2025 index of Economic Freedom, published by the WSJ and the Heritage Foundation.