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Gift Nachuma – Contributor

TNM donates MK2 million to Zomba Press Club

As part of celebrating World Press freedom day which falls on 3rd May, Telekom Network Malawi (TNM) has donated K2 million to Zomba Press Club to support its charity work

Chikowi ADC threatens demonstrations over exclusion from Affordable Input Program 

In a bid to address their concerns over the exclusion of 11 group villages under Mtonya Constituency, Tradition Authority Chikowi, from the Affordable Input Program (AIP), the Chikowi Area Development Committee has given the Zomba District Council a seven-day ultimatum to revise the program's processes, failure to do so, they have warned, will result in widespread demonstrations.

MERA warns against illegal sale, storage of fuel

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has warned Malawians against illegal vending and storing of fuel, saying the law will take its course if caught.

Youth advocates appeal for mobile courts to address child marriages

Youth advocates recently took advantage of the meeting on Evidence Based National Advocacy on Child Marriage, Gender Based Violence and Harmful Practices that took place in Lilongwe to appeal for mobile courts to address child marriages and other sexual related crimes in rural areas.

Addressing Bilharzia in Zomba, District Health Office Issues Pragmatic Guidelines

Zomba District Health Office (ZDHO) has issued an advisory to residents, emphasizing the importance of avoiding open defecation as a preventive measure against bilharzia. 

NYASA Engineering Co Celebrates Remarkable Achievements of Founder and CEO Peter Ngwira

Management and staff of Nyasa Engineering Company Limited recently gathered at one place to celebrate and commemorate the birth of their Chief Executive Officer, Peter Ngwira. 

SRWB plans to open water bottling plant

Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) has revealed plans to construct a water bottling plant, which is estimated to cost US$2.066 million (approximately MK2.1 billion).

Ministry announces introduction of typhoid conjugate vaccine

The Ministry of Health through Zomba District Health Office has announced the introduction of the typhoid conjugate vaccine in Zomba.

Govt backs NICE on reintroduction of civics in school curricula

Directorate of Civic Education in the Ministry of Local Government, Unity, and Culture has backed the proposal by the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust to reintroduce civics in the school curricula by the end of 2024. 

Dzuka Malawi pushes for Atupele’s return to active politics

United Democratic Front (UDF)-connected movement calling itself Dzuka Malawi has asked the party leader, Atupele Muluzi, to resurrect from his retirement to prepare for the 2025 presidential race.

Govt to create Civic Education Hubs in all districts by 2030

The Department of Civic Education in  the Ministry of Local Government and Unity has promised to establish Civic Education Hubs in all districts by 2030.

Zomba Press Club cleans hospital premises in commemoration of Labour Day

Members of Zomba Press Club on Monday swept the premises of Zomba General Hospital as part of their commemoration of this year's Labour Day.