Politics
Abida Mia calls peace in Phalombe
Phalombe, September 15, Deputy Minister of Lands Abida Mia has warned against political violence but to peacefully co-exist for development to continue in the country. Mia was speaking in Phalombe during...
All is set for DPP elective convention-Dausi
Blantyre, July 2: The much awaited Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) elective convention preparations are over as delegates have arrived in Blantyre in readiness for the event. Speaking to journalists on Sunday...
Chakwera is ready to accept defeat, but expects to win
Lilongwe, May 20: The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential hopeful, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, on Tuesday said he would accept any outcome of the general elections despite expecting a win. Chakwera was...
Education
CAHESH, Optichem donate face masks to CK learners
Chikwawa,October 6, Campaign for Health Education, Sanitation and Hygiene (CAHESH) alongside Optichem fertilizer manufacturer and distributor in Malawi donated face masks to standard 8 learners from 10 schools in Chikwawa...
17 UNIMA researchers receive grants from government
Zomba, May 25: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has presented a K8.5 million grant to 17 upcoming University of Malawi researchers to carry out research in various fields. The presentation...
- Action for Adolescents Festivals crucial in reducing primary school drop out
- British Council priorities inclusion in its education commitment
- Children with disabilities have transitional problems from CBCC to primary school
- Children without uniform should be allowed in class – Government
- CI Primary School partners with Police on road safety
General
5 in for conniving in theft deal
Two Omega Security guards and three criminals are in police custody waiting to answer theft charges in court for suspecting them to have stolen assorted items from Sana Cash and Carry in Blantyre. Police have identified the guards as Gerso...
CHHR to incorporate minority groups in HIV AIDS fight
Unless government include high risk groups in national HIV programming and funding priorities, Malawi will not achieve anything in the fight against further spread of HIV, Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) alerted district o...
Health
Hospital staff urged to be dedicated in the delivery of health services
Lilongwe, May 3, 2017: Government has asked members of staff to be dedicated and work professionally in the provision of health services to people. The Minister of Health Dr. Peter Kumpalume...
Inadequate personnel, working materials compromise health services in Malawi
Nkhotakota, May 16, 2017: National Organization of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (NONM) President Dorothy Ngoma has appealed to the government, through the current meeting of parliament, to consider allocating...
Environment
“Keep the City Clean and Green” Campaign to be launched in LL
Blantyre, April 26, 2017: Lilongwe City Council (LCC) through the office of the Mayor intends to lead the city in the launch of the Keep the City Clean and Green...
Association bemoans deforestation in Machinga
Machinga, September 5: Nkula Water Users Association (WUA) in Machinga has expressed concern over increased levels of deforestation saying the malpractice has negative implications on the water supply to consumers...
Features
Lilongwe communities correcting environmental wrongs
Lilongwe, October 18, 2020: Some communities in the country's capital, Lilongwe have realized the folly of wanton cutting down of trees, and are now putting things right. The locals in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Masumbankhunda are paying the price of their actions that have left them m...
Changing the world through technology
Lilongwe, October 7, 2020: They are three young men from diverse professions on a mission, but share a common vision- a great passion in transforming Malawi through technological advancements. Meet Kondwani Mshali, a theologian, Emmanuel Chatima, a physiotherapist and Steven Ng’oma, a statistician....
A stitch in time saves nine
Mchinji, September 21,2020: That Malawi’s population is growing at an alarming rate is naked truth. The country’s population has more than trebled in the past 20 years. That has put unprecedented pressure on social service delivery and the environment. With this population boom, the arable land s...
Agriculture
Inadequate funding in research stalling legume sector growth
Lilongwe, April 13, 2017: Lack of huge investment in research and innovations towards the legumes subsector is stalling the growth of the industry in the country, agricultural experts say. The legume...
Nsanje opts for solar power irrigation
Nsanje, July 14: Nsanje District Irrigation Officer, Movete Mkandawire, says the problem of drought which the district has been facing over the years can be alleviated by adopting solar powered...
