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Karonga Town Water Project to resume in two weeks

Chief Executive Officer for the Northern Region Water Board, Francis Munthali has said government has set aside K4 billion for the completion of the Karonga Town Water Project.

WVM moves to strengthen water, sanitation sector

World Vision Malawi has begun developing its 2026-2030 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Strategic Plan, aligning with the government’s vision for improved water and sanitation access across the country.

Communities hail Titukulane Resilience Food Security Activity for improving water access in Mangochi

Communities in T/A Chamba and Ntonda in Mangochi have praised the Titukulane Resilience Food Security Activity for constructing and rehabilitating boreholes, improving access to clean drinking water. Supported by USAID and a consortium of NGOs, the initiative has reduced waterborne diseases and poverty, enabling better social and economic participation in the area.

LCPWP key to clean water in Chikwawa

Communities laud introduction of the project describing it as ideal as it addressed water challenges people faced for a long time

WaterAid Malawi to drill first ever borehole in Ntchisi East’s Kandodo II Village

Seven villages under Senior Group Village Head (SGVH) Kandodo II and his subjects in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kasakula in Ntchisi will, for the first time since they were created, drink from safe source, thanks to WaterAid Malawi.

Mchinji village gets tap water for the first time

People of Group village head Wirima Traditional Authority Gumba in the remote part of Mchinji District have for the first time in their lives gained access to tapped water.

WaterAid Malawi awards four schools with water tokens for promoting hygiene, menstrual health among learners

WaterAid Malawi – a nonprofit making organization advocating for access to safe and clean drinking water for all – has awarded four primary schools for promoting menstrual health, general sanitation and hygiene among learners.

NWRA engages Chitipa ADCs in water resource management

Senior Civic Education and Public Relations Officer for National Water Resources Authority (NWRA), Masozi Kasambara, has asked area development committees (ADCs) in Chitipa to ensure water related developments taking place in their areas have approval from the Authority.  

Standards, guidelines crucial in addressing WASH challenges

Deputy Director for Child Affairs in the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Justin Hamela, says national minimum standards and guidelines for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are essential in dealing with WASH related challenges in Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDCs) in Malawi.

Thazima Water Supply System to enhance natural conservation

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera says Thazima Gravity Piped Water Supply System Scheme will go a long way in enhancing environmental conservation at Nyika National Park and surrounding areas.

WASH sector at the heart of Chakwera administration – Mia

Minister of Water and Sanitation Abida Mia has disclosed that the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are at the heart of President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s administration.