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MRA, Mulanje DC in tree planting exercise
By Alex Chitwere Mulanje, February 15, Mana: Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) on Friday partnered Mulanje District Council in a tree planting exercise at Muloza Primary School, Traditional Authority Njema in the district. MRA Station Manager for Muloza Border, Adjison Maziwire said the revenue authority felt compelled to take part in a tree planting season by supporting the exercise with 1,000 tree seedlings as MRA operates within the community.
Chakwera warns against misuse of disaster relief items
By Alex Chitwere President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has warned officials, put responsible for the distribution of relief items against misusing the donations at the expense of vulnerable people. Chakwera issued the warning on Wednesday at Mulanje Stadium during a memorial service held in honour of Tropical Cyclone Freddy victims, where some development partners also pledged continued support to survivors. ""I am thankful for the support we continue to receive.
Chakwera attends Cyclone Freddy memorial service
By Alex Chitwere Mulanje, March 27, Mana: President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday joined the clergy and Malawians in a service of worship, commemorating one year since Tropical Cyclone Freddy hit most parts of the southern region.
Chakwera attends Cyclone Freddy memorial service
By Alex Chitwere Mulanje, March 27: President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday joined the clergy and Malawians in a service of worship, commemorating one year since Tropical Cyclone Freddy hit most parts of the southern region.
Mutharika decries use of Gondolosi among youths
Former Head of State Arthur Peter Mutharika has bemoaned a tendency by many youths in the country of using sex herbs such as Tonic Roots Mondia white, locally known as ‘Gondolosi’ to boost their sexual desire. Mutharika who is also the Patron for ‘Mulhakho wa Lhomwe’ made the remarks Sunday afternoon in Mulanje at Chonde Headquarters during the Mulhakho wa Ljomwe Cultural festival.
AG introduces economic and environmental sustainability project in Mangochi
Relief and Development, an arm of the Assemblies of God, AG Care has introduced a project called Economic and Environmental Sustainability (EES) in Mangochi. The intervention is aimed at enhancing livelihoods of rural households through forest management and other environmental related activities in Traditional Authority Jalasi. AG Care Executive Director, John Kanthungo disclosed this during a District Executive Committee meeting in Mangochi on Thursday.
World Bank and IMF pledges support to Malawi
World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have pledged to fully support Malawi in areas of need as one way of addressing challenges Malawi was currently facing. This was said when President, Dr Lazarus Chakwera after he held discussions with IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank Managing Director Axel Von Trotsenburg in Washington DC on Wednesday. He held discussions with IMF and World Bank on a number of key important issues.
Satisfaction recorded from Mtukula Pakhomo in Mulanje
Some beneficiaries in the social cash transfer programme in Mulanje District have expressed satisfaction with the support that the scheme has been rendering to them. The beneficiaries who were visited by Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Tuesday said that since the inception of the programme in 2014, they have made significant social-economic progress in their households.
Chakwera courts theology on mindset change
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has called on Malawians to embrace theological concepts in migration from current line of thinking, if the country is to succeed in its pursuit of Malawi 2063 Agenda. The President was speaking at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Thursday during the official launch of Theological Society of Malawi, which he presided over.
CfSC implements project on accountability for reduced poverty in Mangochi
Centre for Social Concern (CfSC) is implementing a two years project called Enhancing Transparency and Accountability for Reduced Poverty and Inequality in Mangochi as an extension to its previous project that focused on building Covid-19 resilient society.
Politicians hands off energy sector - Matola
Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has called on politicians in the country to refrain from interfering in the affairs of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and Electricity Generation Company Malawi Limited (EGENCO). Speaking at a press briefing dubbed Malawians Deserve to Know, the Minister of energy Ibrahim Matola has asked politicians to let the energy sector remain independent saying energy is the driver of the economy.
Japanese National, a Malawian Drown in Lake Chilwa
A 60-year-old Japanese national, Ichiro Imai and a Malawian John Juwawo, have on August 19, 2022 drowned in the waters of Lake Chilwa in Zomba District. According to Zomba Police Station Public Relations Officer (PRO), Patricia Sipiliano, it was reported that the late Japanese national was a fisheries sociologist and has been coming to Malawi periodically for studies where as Juwawo was a fisheries officer.
Zomba District Council to have Universal Beneficiary Registry
Zomba District Council is in the processes of formulating its Universal Beneficiary Registry (UBR), a data system that categories district households based on their income and vulnerability. Once completed, the district will join other district like Blantyre that started implementing the system few years ago.
UNDP Hand Over Power Station to Malawi
By Alex Chitwere Mulanje, August 9, Mana: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday handed over an off-grid power station to Malawi Government which connects more than 1000 households in Traditional Authority Sunganinzeru in Mulanje. Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola received the grid on behalf of Malawi Government.
UNDP hand over power station to Malawi Government
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday handed over an off-grid power station to Malawi Government which connects more than 1000 households in Traditional Authority Sunganinzeru in Mulanje. Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola received the grid on behalf of Malawi Government.
Mulanje Mountain to have cable cars
Minister of Culture and wildlife Dr. Micheal Usi on Sunday launched a community sensitization program for the Tourism Investment Plan which among others has integrated a cable car resort at Mulanje Mountain. Speaking during the ceremony at Chisitu Grounds, Usi said the government will make sure that Mulanje district attracts as many tourists as possible in order to boost the economy of the country.
Incessant rains wreck havoc in Mulanje
Heavy rains on Monday disrupted peace in Mulanje District as houses were destroyed resulting in people sustaining injuries and rendered homeless. The most affected areas were surrounding Nkando Trading Centre where more people are in destitution after losing household property. Police Public Relations Officer for Mulanje, Gresham Ngwira confirmed in an interview with Malawi News Agency that one person had lost life and at least 32 reported injuries of various degrees.
Malawi: Msungama Inaugurates Expansion of Neno Youth Centre
Neno — Minister of Youth and Sports, Ulemu Msungama on Saturday handed over the civil works at the site for the expansion of Neno Youth Development Centre in Neno District. The facility, which will include offices, recreational facilities and hostels, will be an addition to the existing structures of technical activities. It was facilitated by Jobs for Youth (J4Y) Project.
Malawi: President Mutharika, Malawi Govt Spokesperson Hit At Amnesty International
President Peter Mutharika on Wednesday hit back at the Amnesty International and other human rights groups for blaming government after arrests of leaders of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) for planning to hold protests aimed at shutting down presidential residences. Two members of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) -- vice chairperson Gift Trapence and member Macdonald Sembereka -- were arrested Sunday after saying they would organize demonstrations.
Malawi: Mutharika Launches K175bn Shire Valley Transformation Project
Chikwawa — President Professor Peter Mutharika has launched the Shire Valley Transformation Project describing it as one of the largest irrigation projects in Southern Africa. The launch took place in Chikwawa under the theme: 'Irrigation and cash crops for a better life.' He said through the project, government is trying to move from rainfed agricultural dependence to irrigation farming so that the country should have food irrespective of good rains or not.
Malawi: Mutharika Hits Back At Human Rights Groups
Chikwawa — MANA President Professor Peter Mutharika on Wednesday hit back at the Amnesty International and other human rights groups for blaming government after arrests of leaders of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC). HRDC's chairperson Timothy Mtambo, Gift Trapence and McDonald Sembereka were arrested this week for planning to close down State residences, a move deemed treasonous.
Malawi Rural Electrification Programme Lights Up Neno
By Alex Chitwere -Mana Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Aggrey Masi has said the Malawi Rural Electrification Program (MAREP) which is in its eighth phase has seen several trading centres being connected to the national power grid.
Malawi: Boy, 19, Kills Own Grandmother
By Alex Chitwere Neno — A 19 year old boy is in police custody for killing his 98 year old grandmother in Neno District. Neno Police Officer-In-Charge, Denis Nankondwa said in an interview recently that the boy killed his grandmother on 30 December on allegations that she was bewitching his young brother who is sick. Nankondwa said the suspect whose name is Elison Chikondi hit his grandmother with a tree branch continuously to the extent that she broke her legs and arms.
Malawi: Cooperatives Touted As Game Changer for Local Farmers
By Alex ChitwereNeno — A Cooperative guru, John Mlangeni has called on government to promote establishment of cooperatives for smallholder farmers for the benefit of the country. Mlangeni of Community Enterprise Pathways for Sustainable Economic and Environmental Management Project told Malawi News Agency on Thursday at the end of a training his organization conducted for macadamia farmers in Neno district.
Malawi: Press Trust Hands Over School in Neno
By Alex ChitwerePress Trust Malawi on Thursday handed over a school worth over K100 million to Neno District to ease challenges faced by the education sector in the district. The organization has constructed the school as one way of promoting education in the district, according to a member of the Board of Trustees for Press Trust, Nancy Tembo. She said that education is a catalyst for development and that she hoped the school will help improve access to education in the area.
Malawi: Mutharika Assures Construction of Neno Road
By Alex ChitwereNeno — President of the Republic of Malawi, Professor Arthur Peter Muthalika says his government will make sure that the Neno- Tsangano road is constructed the soonest to change the face of Neno district as it is crucial to the development of the district. The president said this on Thursday when he officially opened the Neno rural growth centre where a stadium, bus depot, library and a modern hospital was constructed.
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