Nice to conduct political debates in Karonga by-elections

National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Trust says it will conduct political debates for candidates in the local by-elections in Karonga to give the electorate a chance to directly engage the contestants and make informed choices.

Chirumba Barracks FC wins MEC Tikavote Football Bonanza

Chirumba Barracks Football Club (FC) emerged winners of a one day Tikavote Football Bonanza which was organised by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) at Karonga Community Ground on Saturday.

200 000 fingerlings stocked in Nkhata Bay’s Linga Dam

Chief Irrigation Officer for Mzuzu Agricultural Development Division, Tinkho Msimuko Mpezeni has disclosed that 200 000 fingerlings have been stocked in Linga Dam which is located in the area of Senior Chief Fukamapiri in Nkhata Bay District.

Department of Immigration’s newly acquired machine printing more passports per day

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has disclosed that its efforts to resume printing of passports have been successful, with the newly acquired machine printing more passports per day.

UNIMA ICT students visit Old Mutual Malawi

In a bid to contribute to mentoring university students with real industry knowledge, one of the country’s leading financial services providers, Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited on Friday 15 March hosted over 70 students from the University of Malawi pursuing various ICT-related programs.

200 000 fingerlings stocked in Nkhata Bay’s Linga Dam

Chief Irrigation Officer for Mzuzu Agricultural Development Division, Tinkho Msimuko Mpezeni has disclosed that 200 000 fingerlings have been stocked in Linga Dam which is located in the area of Senior Chief Fukamapiri in Nkhata Bay District.

Department of Immigration’s newly acquired machine printing more passports per day

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has disclosed that its efforts to resume printing of passports have been successful, with the newly acquired machine printing more passports per day.

Japan supports Zomba Police College Hospital in healthcare

The embassy of Japan in Malawi has signed a K60 million grant with Zomba Police College Hospital for the importation of an ambulance to support the delivery of emergency health services in Zomba.

PIH scales up youth corners in Neno

Partners in Health (PIH) has scaled up youth corners in Neno in a bid to promote family planning and sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) services among the youth.  

Blantyre registers 9,519 cases of teenage mothers

Health experts in Blantyre said limited access to contraceptives and limited information on sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) and  school dropout among teens are major contributing factors to teenage motherhood that are also associated with birth complications.

Literacy level improves under the Maphunziro Mbambande project

In a bid to improve knowledge and understanding of a subject area which prepares every person for a better future; allowing every individual to feel prepared to take on new challenges; Healthwise has embarked on an education initiative called Maphunziro Mbambande which is being funded by World Vision under the Tiwerenge 365 project.

PS against vandalism of school infrastructure

Principal Secretary of Basic Education in the Ministry of Education Dr. Rachel Chimbwete Phiri has urged students against damaging school infrastructure as means of resolving misunderstandings, saying this is detrimental to provision of quality education in the country.

First Lady inspires needy students

First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera has implored needy students to work hard in school to achieve their educational goals despite facing challenging financial situations.

Private schools commend Chakwera for directing review of varsity students’ loans

Private Schools Association of Malawi (PRISAM) – an association of the owners of private schools in Malawi – have commended President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for directing relevant ministries to adjust upwards loans for university students.

Nzika Coalition tips Malawians on how to change things in 2025

Presidential aspirant and leader of the Nzika Coalition, Milward Tobias, has advised Malawians to take the 2025 General Elections as an opportunity for them to rewrite their aspirations by ushering in the type of political leadership the martyrs envisioned.

Endless DPP squabbles disturb Catholic bishops: “Malawians want parties that give priority to national interests”

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) – an association for the Catholic bishops in Malawi – has expressed disappointment with the endless squabbling in the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

MCP positive of 2025 elections

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) believes it will continue ruling the country come 2025 as people in the country are fully supporting the leadership of President Dr Lazarus Chakwera.

MRP administration won’t allow government branches to influence court judgments

Muvi wa Chilungamo Revolutionary Party (MRP) president Bantu Saunders Jumah has promised that, if voted into power in the 2025 General Elections, his administration will not allow government branches to influence outcomes of court judgments.

ENVIRONMENT

Protecting nature through climate sensitive public works programme

In a quest to protect nature and address the effects of climate change, communities under Climate Smart Enhanced Public Works Programme (CSEPWP) in Mchinji have put in place a number of ways to restore degraded landscapes and reforestation.

DCDC distributes 2,000 tree seedlings in Blantyre

Desire Child Development Centre (DCDC) Executive Director, Williams Kangawao, has advised communities at Chemusa in Blantyre to plant and care for tree seedlings to ensure forest cover that shall mitigate effects of climate change.

LWB making strides in conserving tree cover

Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) says it is making progress in its efforts to conserve tree cover along Lilongwe River, which happens to be its catchment area. 

Empowering the Next Generation: Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice

In the context of the African Union's theme for 2024, "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa," a transformative initiative is taking center stage – the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice.

Strategy to engage communities in protecting natural resources

As one way of protecting natural resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change has developed a new strategy which involves local communities to end deforestation in the country.

Communities demand revision of National Parks and Wildlife Act

Community members from areas surrounding Nyika National Park and Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve in Malawi have asked government to revise the current National Parks and Wildlife Act, saying it is not serving the interests of people.

Old Mutual, Seed Co partner in a tree-planting initiative

Old Mutual Malawi Limited and Seed Co Malawi Limited have forged a partnership aimed to complement national efforts to address environmental degradation.

Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V faults forestry officers over deforestation in Mzimba

Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V has admonished forestry officials in Mzimba for failing to check deforestation and encroachment of forest reserves in the district.  

Government encourages tree planting along river banks

Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change Michael Usi has encouraged Malawians to utilise the National Forestry Season by planting more trees along the river banks as one way of restoring and protecting the rivers and conserving the environment.

Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Cohort IV Ignites Youth Empowerment for Global Climate Action

In a momentous stride toward empowering young African activists in the realm of climate justice, the fourth cohort of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice was recently launched during the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance's (PACJA) retreat in Addis Ababa.

Council for improved hygienic practices

Chairperson for Dowa district council Mayamiko Kambewa has asked people in the district to observe good hygiene practices especially during this rainy season, to avoid the risk of outbreaks of water borne diseases.

EGENCO embarks on tree planting exercise

Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) has embarked on an ambitious project to plant 35,000 trees along the Shire and other rivers in the 2024 tree planting season.

Council advises communities to protect trees

Dowa district council has appealed to communities to protect and take good care of trees planted in their catchment areas to realize high percentage of survival rate.

Traditional leader urges children to be proactive on issues of climate justice

Traditional Authority (TA) January of Thyolo district has urged learners in his area to be on the forefront in championing issues of climate justice as the district intends to plant 1,5 million trees in the current forestry season.

Blantyre to plant one million trees

Blantyre District Council has earmarked to plant one million tree seedlings in different areas in the 2023/2024 National Forestry Season which started on December 15, 2023 and runs to April 15, 2024.
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