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Merck Foundation unlocks Classrooms for a Thousand Girls
New scholarship initiative aims to end child marriage and open doors to education across Africa and Asia. By Ed-Grant Ndoza – Malawi News Agency For schoolgirls from financially struggling families, the future just got brighter. Across Africa and Asia, where millions of children still lack access to quality education, poverty is no longer an insurmountable barrier for high-achieving girls from low-income backgrounds.
Spotlight on Ngoni Culture and Art
It is not long time ago, when some people of the Northern part of Malawi especially Mzimba, could not be separated from their Livestock, like chickens, goats and cattle. In remote past, families who could not afford to raise kraals ( khola) were deprived of options beside sharing with animals their dwelling houses, to guarantee their safety .
Malawi: Forest Plunder in Chikangawa Threatens Raiply Malawi Exports
Raiply Malawi Limited Chikangawa Plantation Manager , Nathaniel Nthala has warned that economic gains government is benefiting from the company will drastically diminish if plunder of forests resources continues to be rendered a blind eye. Nthala: Chikangawa forest Nthala made the warning Tuesday during a ceremony his company was donating desks to Kasangazi Primary School in the area of Chief KampingoSibande in Mzimba District.
Malawi: Foot and Mouth Disease a Crisis Mzimba, Government
By ED-Grant Ndoza Mzimba — Government says it has committed K400 million towards the fight against foot and mouth disease outbreak in Mzimba District. Deputy Director of Animal Health and Field Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Food Security, Dr. Gilson Njunga, disclosed the development in the district Tuesday when he briefed stakeholders on the ban of the sale of goats, sheep and pigs and their products such as meat.
Malawi: Norway Pledges Maximum Support Towards Inclusive Education in Malawi
By ED-Grant Ndoza -Mana The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Malawi has registered its total commitment to team up with the Malawi government in providing a conducive environment for learners with disabilities in primary schools excel in their education.
Malawi: Norwegian Embassy Pledges Total Support to Inclusive Education
By ED-Grant Ndoza Mzimba — The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Malawi has registered its total commitment to team up with government in providing conducive environment for learners with physical challenges in primary schools to achieve their goals in education.
Malawi: Community Involvement Crucial in the Fight Against Killings of People With Albinism
By ED-Grant Ndoza The Malawi Police Service has said the fight against killings of people with albinism will only be a success if members of the community take an active role in tracking down perpetrators of the vice. The remarks were made recently by Commissioner of Police in the North, Hannings Mlotha during awareness campaign meeting on violence perpetrated on people with Albinism, held at Manyamula Community Ground, in Mzimba District.
Malawi: Youth Influx to Rsa in Mzimba Worries Government.
By ED-Grant NdozaMzimba — Government has expressed worry with increasing numbers of young people in Mzimba District trekking to Republic of South Africa (RSA) in search for jobs. Minister of Civic Education, Culture and Community Development, Grace Obama Chiumia expressed the concern recently when she presided over the 2018 International Literacy and Skills Development Day Commemoration at Manyamula Skills Development Centre Ground in Mzimba District.
Malawi: President Mutharika Calls for Promotion of Cultural Practices for National Development
By ED-Grant NdozaMzimba — President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika has assured Malawians of his government committed to support cultural practices which he said are vital for the development of the country of the country. The President was speaking Saturday during the cerebration of Umthetho cultural festivity of the Mzimba Ngonis at the foot of Hora Mountain in the district.
Malawi: President Mutharika Pays Homage to Late Inkosi Ya Makosi M'mbelwa Iv, Condoles Family
By ED-Grant NdozaMzimba — Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika accompanied by the First Lady, Professor Gertrude Mutharika, Sunday condoled with Paramount Chief Mmbelwa V and members of the chieftaincy following the death of Paramount Chief Mmbelwa 1V who passed on in 2013 at the age of 59. Mutharika made the courtesy call to Paramount Chief Mmbelwa V at his Edingeni Headquarters in Mzimba district. The Mutharikas were then taken to the Mausoleum of the late chief, where they laid wreaths.
Malawi: Multibillion Kwacha Project to Alleviate Mzimba's Water Woes
By ED-Grant NdozaMzimba — The water sector in the country has had its fair share of challenges especially in supplying adequate and safe water to large sections of the population. Increased population over the years has even worsened this challenge of inadequate water supply in most parts in the country. Mzimba urban area in the northern region has not been spared from this challenge.
Malawi: New Land Law to Promote Welfare, Dignity of Malawi Women - Landnet
By ED-Grant NdozaLandNet, a non governmental organization (NGO) affiliated in issues of land governance, has hailed government for the enactment of Land Act, a Law it observed will safeguard and promote the welfare and dignity of women and other marginalized members of the society.
UN praises President Mutharika for intensifying GBV fight
ANYANGWE: There is hope for the future of Malawi - Pic from Twitter (@anyangwe4) Mzimba, November 26, 2017: United Nations (UN) Saturday praised President Peter Mutharika for taking bold steps towards fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV). Speaking during launch of 16 days of activism against GBV held at Mzimba Community centre ground, UN representative in Malawi, Clara Anyangwe commended Mutharika, for championing He4She initiative in the country.
Malawi: Survey Finds 'Free' Primary School Education Not Free in Mzimba
By Ed-Grant Ndoza -ManaPrimary education is not free in Mzimba South as learners are asked to pay money which is in sharp contrast with government policy which stipulates that no pupil will, directly or indirectly, pay for basic education. A survey carried out by Mzimba Education Network (MZIDEN) has revealed that teachers and school management committee (SMCs) come up with norms which force pupils to pay money to finance certain school activities.
Primary Education not free in Mzimba
Mzimba, November 17, 2017: Primary education is not free in Mzimba South as learners are asked to pay money which is in sharp contrast with government policy which stipulates that no pupil will, directly or indirectly, pay for basic education. A survey carried out by Mzimba Education Network (MZIDEN) has revealed that teachers and school management committee (SMCs) come up with norms which force pupils to pay money to finance certain school activities.
Malawi: Zambian National Jailed 5 Years for Stealing From Church
By Ed-Grant NdozaChitipa — A 34-year-old Zambian national has landed himself in one of Malawi's prisons after being found guilty of stealing construction materials for a Pentecostal Church in Chitipa District. Chtipa Magistrate Court Monday sentenced Davie Simphamba, 34, to five years imprisonment with hard labour (IHL) for stealing the materials from Masuka Pentecostal Holiness Association Church in the area of Senior Chief Kameme.
Malawi: Reverend Kanyimbo Jailed for Possessing Ivory - Chitipa Magistrate Hands Four Years Sentence
By Ed-Grant Ndoza -ManaChitipa Magistrate Court Tuesday sentenced a 26-year-old man to four years imprisonment with hard labour (IHL) for being found in possession of ivory of an African elephant. The court heard that Reverend Kanyimbo was arrested on August 23 in a rest house at Nthalire Trading Centre in the district following a tip from game rangers from Nyika National Park.
Man’s life ends at 40 in fight over a woman
Chitipa, July 23, 2017: The adage that ‘life begins at 40’ was proved wrong in Chitipa District Thursday when a 40-year- old man allegedly killed his 40-year-old colleague in a fight over a woman the two were dating. Flyson Simengwa, 40, killed Teckson Sikwese, 40, when the two collided at Flora Ulambo’s house near Rufita Trading Centre in the area of Chief Mwaulambia.
Malawi: UN Women, Police Fight for Rights of People With Albinism
By Ed-Grant NdozaChitipa — Malawi Police Service (MPS) says it has increased its efforts to completely stump out abuses and violation of rights of people living with albinism in the country. The commitment was sounded Wednesday by Northern Region Commissioner of Police, Martha Suwedi, when she received a donation of assorted items from United Nations Women (UN women) at a ceremony held at Rufita Trading Centre in the area of Chief Mwaulambia in Chitipa District.
Malawi: UN Women, Malawi Police Fight for Rights of People With Albinism
By Ed-Grant NdozaMalawi Police Service (MPS) says it has jacked up its efforts to completely stump out abuses and violation of the Rights of people with albinism.
Malawi: MHRRC Says Corruption Causing Poverty, Misery in Rural Communities
By Ed-Grant NdozaMalawi Human Rights Resource Centre (MHRRC) has warned in strongest terms that it will remain an insurmountable challenge for rural communities to attain meaningful development unless concerted efforts are made to wipe out theft and massive corruption muzzling development programmes. Acting Director of MHRRRC, Emma Kaliya said during an interface meeting held at Wenya Traditional Court , in the area of Chief Mwenewenya, in Chitipa District.
Chitipa DC ‘sorry’ for sidelining MPs, councillors in projects
Chitipa District Commissioner, Grace Zione Chirwa Saturday had no option but to go down to her knees to apologize on behalf her secretariat team for sidelining councillors, members of Parliament (MPs) and chiefs in implementing crucial donor and government funded development projects.
Chitipa DC makes Tanzania green
Chitipa District Commissioner, Grace Zione Chirwa finished 2015 calendar year in a style as she led a delegation which comprising district council sector heads, local NGOs representatives, councillors and members from business community in joining officials from Ileje District in Tanzania in a special tree planting exercise, Thursday , December 31.
MHRRC urges Chitipa councillors to jack up
Malawi Human Rights Resources Center (MHRRC) has strongly warned that unless councillors in Chitipa District wake up from their slumber, it will be a farfetched dream for people in the district to expect sound and sustainable socioeconomic development.
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