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Christian Aid, CICOD donate...

Christian Aid and Circle for Integrated Community Development (CICOD) on Friday,  donated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) items to people affected by Cyclone Freddy at Ngabu Sports Club Camp and Pakamwa Camp in the areas of Traditional Authorities Ngabu and Makhuwira. 

Japan donates 28 vehicles,...

The Japanese Government, through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has donated 28 three tonner hino trucks and five units of cold rooms with generators to the Malawi Government.

Chilima for speedy rehabilitation...

Vice President, Dr. Saulos Chilima on Thursday  called for speedy rehabilitation of Muloza bridge which was partly swept away by floods.

Malawi Govt sees potential...

Secretary to the Treasury (ST) Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale has expressed Malawi Government’s commitment to providing continued financing for research, science, technology and innovation in an effort to achieve import substitution and wealth creation.

Christian Aid, CICOD donate WASH items to cyclone...

Christian Aid and Circle for Integrated Community Development (CICOD) on Friday,  donated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) items to people affected by Cyclone Freddy at Ngabu Sports Club Camp and Pakamwa Camp in the areas of Traditional Authorities Ngabu and Makhuwira. 

Japan donates 28 vehicles, 5 coldrooms to MOH...

The Japanese Government, through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has donated 28 three tonner hino trucks and five units of cold rooms with generators to the Malawi Government.

NATION

Christian Aid, CICOD donate WASH items to cyclone survivors in Chikwawa 

Christian Aid and Circle for Integrated Community Development (CICOD) on Friday,  donated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) items to people affected by Cyclone Freddy at Ngabu Sports Club Camp and Pakamwa Camp in the areas of Traditional Authorities Ngabu and Makhuwira. 

Vuwa Kaunda urges employment of information attaches in foreign embassies

Former Minister of Information in the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration, Symon Vuwa Kaunda, has urged the government to employ information attaches in its foreign missions to help in mobilizing resources for survivors of natural disasters.

Chakwera challenges developed countries to match words with action when helping...

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has challenged world leaders to match their words of solidarity with action in helping people affected by Tropical Cyclone Freddy with relief assistance.

HEALTH

Japan donates 28 vehicles, 5 coldrooms to MOH for Covid-19 response

The Japanese Government, through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has donated 28 three tonner hino trucks and five units of cold rooms with generators to the Malawi Government.

Zomba DHO working hard to arrest cholera spread

Zomba District Health Office (DHO) says it is doing everything possible to arrest the spread of cholera and cholera deaths in the district.

TB fight, leprosy elimination needs more investment

Deputy Minister of health Halima Daudi has expressed the need for more investment in efforts to fight against tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy in Malawi.

TRENDING

President Chakwera orders MDF deployment to assist  Tropical Cyclone Freddy victims 

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has ordered deployment of Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers in the Southern Region to render their logistical support in the affected areas ravaged by Cyclone Freddy.

MCP publicist Reverend Maurice Munthali resigns

Publicity Secretary for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Reverend Maurice Munthali has resigned from his position, citing the prevailing governance atmosphere marred by persistent corruption allegations and related scandals as reasons for his resignation.

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APM admits he has no solutions to Malawians’ problems

Former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has admitted for the first time since he was booted out of power in June 2020 that he has no solutions to the social and economic challenges weighing down Malawians at the moment.

Sunseed Oils Limited, GFRF join Operation Tigwirane Manja: Donate MK60m worth of relief supplies

Sunseed Oils Limited and Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF) – a welfare organization and working independently, and striving to help people who are suffering from catastrophes –have joined Operation Tigwirane Manja in an effort to fast-track provision of relief supplies to survivors of Tropical Cyclone Freddy.
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ENVIRONMENT

EDUCATION

SPORTS

CFRA for better officiation for 2023 football season

Central Region Football Association (CRFA) has appealed to Central Region Referees Association to improve their officiating standards in the coming football season.

POLICE NEWS

Police recover 579 of 588 bags of relief maize DPP councilor Cosmas stole

Police in Liwonde have recovered 579 of the 588 bags of maize, which the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) councilor for Mlomba Ward, Alexander Cosmas, stole from survivors of the Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Machinga district.

Two arrested over theft, illegal possession of firearms in Lilongwe

Lilongwe Police arrested two people over illegal possession of four fire arms and 47 live ammunition, suspected to have been stolen from a certain government department in Lilongwe.

DPP Ward Councillor Alexander Cosmos arrested for ‘diverting’ relief items

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) councillor for Mlomba Ward in Machinga, Alexander Cosmos, is in police custody over alleged diversion of relief items.

Seven Arrested in Connection to Series of Murder in Lilongwe

Lilongwe Police have arrested seven suspects in connection to a series of murder incidents that have been taking place in Area 36 and surrounding locations since January this year. 

HUMAN RIGHTS

CRS Malawi Women call for equity as they commemorate International Women’s Day

Catholic Relief Services (CRS-Malawi Women) last week joined the international community in commemorating this year’s International Women’s Day with a call to the world to embrace equity.

Undule against blank cheque approach to abortion advocacy

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) Board Member Undule Mwakasungula has urged human rights activists in Malawi to exercise caution when advocating for abortion, stressing that life must not be terminated willy-nilly.

CSOs push for court determination on unsafe abortion 

After Parliament failed to debate the Termination of Pregnancy Bill (TOP), some civil society organizations (CSOs) are pushing the Judiciary to deliver its determination on unsafe abortion, which is reportedly affecting women's and girls' right to health in this country.

Child rights literacy project reduces child abuse cases in Dedza

Dedza district has registered a decrease in cases of child rights violations, thanks to a child rights literacy project, which National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust is implementing in conjunction with the Malawi Law Commission.

Police Officer acquitted of defilement charges due to inconsistent state evidence

A police officer, who was accused of defiling a 16-year-old girl, has been acquitted by the Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe. 

CCJP demands judicial accountability in cases of killings of persons with albinism

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has challenged the Judiciary in Malawi to provide evidence of its commitment and seriousness in trying criminal cases bordering on attacks, abductions and killings of persons with albinism.

ENTERTAINMENT

Mingoli music bash unveils three international artist

Organisers of the Ku Mingoli Music Bash have unveiled three international artists and one local artist to headline the music event

Frank Kaunda tackles disappointments, heartbreaks in new single ‘Nango’ 

Malawian artist, Frank Kaunda has continued to make good on his promise to release a song every month in 2023 with the release of his second single titled 'Nango' on March 3, 2023.

MultiChoice grows operations through Decoder Service Centers

MultiChoice has disclosed plans to introduce a Decoder Service Centre in order to provide GOtv and DStv customers with technical support through decoder diagnostics, repairs, swapping of decoders under warranty and the sale of hardware and accessories.

JEG Tellem impresses in new single, Momo

The country’s urban music industry has been on fire since the dawn of the 2023 year with the likes of Sean Morgan and Mzuzu-based rookies, Pop young and Merchah taking center stage with their hit songs, Ndizagenda, Mesa, and Naji respectively.

Dan Lu’s controversial single draws mixed reaction

A video snippet of an unreleased single Take My Body by renowned afro-pop artist Dan Lu aka Dan Lufani has attracted mixed reviews with a majority slamming it for its explicit lyrical content.

Poet Tendai Shaba partners with former President Dr. Joyce Banda in a poem project

Malawian poet Tendai Shaba has partnered with former President Dr. Joyce Banda on a new poem, which addresses gender gaps ahead of International Women’s Day 2023.

Queenfyah is 54 African Mamas Ambassador

The country's renowned reggae and dancehall music artist, Merrium Pondani, popularly known as Queenfyah in music showbiz has been selected to represent Malawi as an ambassador for "54 African Mamas", an initiative aimed at combating the relentless abuse of women in the music industry.

HD Plus Creations eyes for Apongozi TV series season 2

One of the country’s renowned media consultancy and advertising agencies, HD Plus Creations says it envisions coming up with season 2 of its TV series dubbed ‘Apongozi’  following the success of season 1 of the  TV series.

Wikise, Pop Young spice up cultural event in Tanzania

Malawi musicians Wikise and the fast-rising Afro star Pop Young on Friday evening spiced up the Malawi Cultural Day event held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.