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Peter Ngwenyama

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.

Ministry, MACRA engage teachers on sign language use

The Ministry of Education in collaboration with Malaŵi Regulatory Authority (MACRA) have engaged 70 secondary and primary school teachers across the country to impart them with knowledge and skills on the use of sign language in schools.

Malawi to participate at International crafts festival in India

Malawi will participate in the 37th Surajkund International Crafts Festival slated for 2nd to 18th February in New Delhi, India. 

Tobacco estimates survey commences from 15 January to 2 February 2024

The Tobacco Commission (TC) has disclosed that it will conduct the first round of Crop Estimates Survey for 2023/2024 tobacco farming season scheduled to run from 15 January to 2 February, 2024.

Congestion spreading TB in Malawi prisons

Malawi Prison Services (MPS) has cited congestion as the...

ABC Clinic donates audiology equipment to Ministry of Health

The African Bible College (ABC) Hearing Clinic and Training Center has provided audiological equipment to the Ministry of Health.

DPP MPs demand convention before July 2

Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) backbenchers have asked the party leadership to call for a convention before July 2 to elect the leadership of the party.

Tobacco farmers are number one forex producers-Chakwera

President Lazarus Macathy Chakwera has described tobacco farmers as the number one foreign exchange (forex) producers in Malawi.

Amref Health Africa commits K60m to restore healthcare facilities in Phalombe, Chikwawa

Amref Health Africa has committed K60 million to support the restoration of health care facilities in Phalombe and Chikwawa districts, following the devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy, which hit southern part of Malawi.

2023 tobacco marketing season opens April 12

The Tobacco Commission (TC) has announced that the 2023 tobacco marketing season will open on 12th April by State President Lazarus Macathy Chakwera at Lilongwe Auction Floors.

Stigma, discrimination affecting early detection, completion of treatment in leprosy

National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP) has described stigma and discrimination as the major challenges in early detection and successful completion of treatment in persons affected by leprosy disease in the society.

UNHCR appeals to Malawi authorities to reconsider decision on relocation of refugees

United Nations Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has appealed to the Malawi Government to reconsider its decision on relocation of refugees.Â