Owen Chomanika

Minister calls for scaling up youth led ecosystem restoration

Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change Dr Owen Chomanika, has called for the mainstreaming and upscaling of youth led ecosystem restoration programmes as a strategy for climate adaptation, job creation, and green economic transformation.

Malawi rolls out $10.8 million programme to combat post-harvest losses and boost food security

With climate shocks eroding crop yields and post-harvest losses worsening food insecurity, Malawi has officially launched the RE-GAIN Programme—a $10.8 million initiative funded by the Green Climate Fund and spearheaded by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).

Ntchisi’s Kalumo installed Traditional Authority

Deputy Minister of Local Government Unity and Culture, Owen Chomanika has installed Peter Kabvumbula as Traditional Authority (TA) Kalumo of Ntchisi district.

Deputy Minister urges enhancement of local film presence and values

Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity, and Culture, Owen Chomanika, has urged the creative industry in the country to diversify their approaches in showcasing local films. 

Government installs TA Nthalire in Chitipa

Government on Thursday installed Griffin Kaonga as Traditional Authority (TA) Nthalire in Chitipa District with a call for peace and unity amongst the people in the area.

President Chakwera warns against abuse of relief items

Amidst reports of theft of relief foodstuffs meant for Tropical Cyclone Freddy victims, President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has warned that his government will unleash law enforcement agents to deal with the culprits.

Kazako, Kaliati, Mkaka, others axed from cabinet

President Lazarus Chakwera has announced a new cabinet which has been reduced by 13% compared to the previous cabinet.