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Catholic Bishop urged youths to take part in politics
By Joel Chirwa Mzuzu, August 31, Mana: Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of the Catholic Diocese of Karonga has urged Catholic youths in the country to be active in politics with the goal of attaining the common good of less privileged people. Mtumbuka was speaking during a memorial mass service celebrated in honour of the former Vice President, Late Dr. Saulos Chilima, and eight others who died in plane crash in June this year.
Malawi Prison Service calls for positive attitude towards inmates
By Joel Chirwa and Esther Ndhlozi Mzuzu, August 17, Mana: Malawi Prison Service’s Acting Public Relations Officer for the northern region, Macbeth Wansambo has called for positive attitude from the public towards prison inmates by getting involved in supportive initiatives that are geared towards their reformation.
Chakwera donates to St Peter’s Parish in Mzuzu
By Joel Chirwa MZUZU-(MANA)-President Lazarus Chakwera and the First Lady, Monica Chakwera, on Sunday attended a mass service at St. Peter’s Cathedral Catholic Church of Mzuzu Diocese, presided over by the auxiliary bishop of the diocese, Bishop Yohane Nyirenda. The President’s attendance to the event coincided with Golden Sunday, a fundraising event the faithful of the parish towards various development projects taking place in the parish’s jurisdiction.
Mumba pledges to prioritize people over politics
By Joel Chirwa & Esther Ndhlozi Mzuzu, July 22, Mana: An aspirant for Vice President position in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba has promised to prioritize people over politics. He made the promise Sunday during the launch of his Manifesto at Katoto Secondary School ground in Mzuzu. Mumba said the country was tired of politicians who do not meet people’s needs.
Speak out against the wrongs in Church- Bishop Mtumbuka
By Joel Chirwa Mzuzu, December 14, Mana: Pastoral Chairperson of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) Reverend Bishop Martin Mtumbuka has urged the church's laity to safeguard the church and openly speak against any wrongs and ills that go against the church doctrines and teachings.
Malawi Police Service women officers urged to be vibrant in fighting GBV
Members of Northern Region Police Women Network have been urged to take a leading role in fighting gender based violence (GBV) by ensuring that all perpetrators of GBV related crimes are brought to book. The call was made by Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Emmie Soko in Mzuzu on wednesday at the end of Operation Basad. Operation Basad empowers female police officers across Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to take leading roles in fighting crime.
Chakwera receives hero’s welcome in north
By Tawonga Moyo & Joel Chirwa Mzuzu, September 5: Hundreds of people on Tuesday gathered at Katoto Roundabout and Mzuzu Airport in Mzuzu City to welcome President Dr Lazarus Chakwera and the First Lady Monica Chakwera to the northern region where the President is expected to preside over a number of government functions.
Malawi Veep Chilima hails role of youth in development
By Joel Chirwa Mzuzu, August 18: Vice President Dr. Saulosi Chilima has described the country’s youth as an important asset that can contribute immensely to national development if their skills are energies and harnessed. Speaking at Mzuzu Stadium on Friday when he headlined this year’s International Youth Day, Chilima said government recognises the value of the youth hence it came up with a national development blueprint, Malawi 2063 which is youth-centered.
Chilima hails youths role in development
By Joel Chirwa Mzuzu, August 18, Mana: Vice President Dr. Saulosi Chilima has described the country's youth as an important asset that can contribute immensely to national development if their skills and energies are harnessed. Speaking at Mzuzu Stadium on Friday when he headlined this year's International Youth Day, Chilima said government recognises the value of the youth hence it came up with a national development blueprint, Malawi 2063 which is youth-centered.
Youths urged to take leading role in addressing climate change
By Joel Chirwa Mzuzu, August 16, Mana: The youth in the country have been urged to take a leading role in efforts towards addressing climate change. The remarks were made by District Youth Officer for Mzimba North, Misheck Msokwa on Wednesday in an interview on the sidelines of preparation for the commemoration of International Youth Day to be held from 17 to 18 August.
Livingstonia Synod calls for reconciliation on July 20 killings
By Joel Chirwa Mzuzu, July 21, Mana: The Church and Society of Livingstonia Synod has appealed to government to convene an indaba with families of demonstrators who were killed by police on 20 July 2012 during anti- government demonstrations. Speaking on Thursday at Zolozolo Cemetery during commemoration prayers for 11 people who were killed during anti-government protests in Mzuzu, Reverend Chipasi Chirwa said the dialogue could facilitate attainment of national reconciliation and healing.
Agriculture Minister Kawale urges tobacco farmers to supply quality leaf
By Joel Chirwa MZUZU-(MANA)-Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale has urged farmers in the country to strictly adhere to supplying good quality leaf at the ongoing auction market for them to reduce rejection rate and obtain maximum earnings from their product. The Minister made the call Wednesday, May 10, 2023 during the official opening of the Mzuzu Auction Floors where he also expressed satisfaction with the prices offered by the buyers.
Agriculture Minister Kawale urges tobacco farmers to supply quality leaf
By Joel Chirwa MZUZU-(MANA)-Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale has urged farmers in the country to strictly adhere to supplying good quality leaf at the ongoing auction market for them to reduce rejection rate and obtain maximum earnings from their product. The Minister made the call Wednesday, May 10, 2023 during the official opening of the Mzuzu Auction Floors where he also expressed satisfaction with the prices offered by the buyers.
Chief Mtwalo of Mzimba speaks against politicizing Constituency Development Fund - Malawi Voice
By Joel Chirwa Mzuzu, Mana: Senior Traditional Authority Mtwalo of Mzimba has appealed to National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust to intensity public awareness on Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to protect it from being politicised. Mtwalo made the appeal during a stakeholders meeting which was organized by NICE Trust to update the stakeholders on the organisation’s ongoing activities, challenges and successes.
Development committees advised consider planning for agriculture related projects
M’mbelwa District Council has urged Village and Area Development Committees to include agriculture related projects in their plans as the council prepares to formulate District Development Plan (DDP) which will run from 2022 to 2027. Director of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources for M’Mbelwa District Council, Ezra Mbendera said this Wednesday in Mzuzu during 2022 Agriculture Fair which was organized by Mzimba North Agriculture Office.
Late crop harvesting impacting negatively on agro production in Mzimba
Mzimba District Agriculture Office has observed that late crop harvesting was one of the factors leading to low agricultural production and increasing incidence of food shortages in most farming households in the district. Director of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources for M’mbelwa District Council, Ezra Mbendera expressed the Wednesday during the launch of three-day Agriculture Fair for Mzimba North District.
MEC Worry As Women, People with Disabilities Shun Polls
By Joel Chirwa and Blessings Kaunda Mzuzu, August 24, Mana: Chairperson for Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale, has expressed concern over lack of participation by interest groups such as women and people with disabilities in the August23, 2022 Local Government By-elections. He was speaking Wednesday in Mzuzu when announced results of Local Government By-election which were conducted in Shire Ward in Balaka, Wenya Ward in Chitipa and Lupembe Ward in Karonga.
MACRA Scales Up Fight Against Cyber Crime
By Joel Chirwa Mzuzu, July 30, Mana: Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says despite introducing a regulation that enforces registration of sim cards as a measure to curb fraud and other related cyber-crimes, the initiative is paying little dividends. MACRA Deputy Director of Consumer Affairs, Kelious Mlenga, made the remarks Friday in Mzuzu during an interaction meeting between the authority and the media.
Mzuzu City Council petitioned
By Joel Chirwa and Patrick Ng’ambi Mzuzu, June 15, Mana: A group of concerned people of Msongwe Ward have petitioned Mzuzu City Council (MCC) to relieve the Ward’s councillor, Kondwani Brian Nyasulu of his duties for missing Ward and Council meetings extensively. The People on Tuesday marched from Msongwe to Mzuzu City Civic Offices where they presented the petition which was received by MCCs Public Relations Officer (PRO), McDonald Gondwe.
Malawi: Kamlepo Defends MPs' Control Over CDF - Nice Holds Debate for Aspirants in Rumphi East
By Joel Chirwa Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Rumphi East Constituency Kamlepo Kalua says Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is at the discrete control of sitting MPs to enable them seal developmental gaps in their areas. Kalua was speaking during a parliamentary seat aspirants' debate organised by National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust at Luwuchi in the district.
Malawi: Council Urges Residents to Calm Down Over Potholes On New Road
By Joel Chirwa Rumphi — Rumphi District Council director of public works, Allan Chitete has assured residents of the district that government will do all it can to ensure that Rumphi-Nyika-Chitipa Road, which is under construction is of high quality. The assurance comes following a concern by one of local leaders that a stretch from Bumba to Chikwawa has started developing potholes even before the road has been handed over to authorities.
Malawi: Tumbukas Commemorate Gonapamuhanya - Minister Nankhumwa Says Culture Crucial in Tourism Development
By Carren Mumba and Joel ChirwaMinister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa said on Saturday culture plays an important role in the promotion of tourism, thereby contributing towards the country's economic development. Nankhumwa was speaking during the Gonapamuhanya Tumbuka Cultural Festival at Bolero in Rumphi District where he represented the President Prof. Peter Mutharika.
Malawi: President Mutharika Launches Construction of Rumphi-Nyika-Chtipa Road
By Joel ChirwaRumphi — President Mutharika launches construction of Rumphi-Nyika-Chitipa Road President Arthur Peter Mutharika has said he will ensure that the country develops beyond recognition with improved transport network that will facilitate the country's economic development. Mutharika was speaking Thursday at Bolero Rural Growth Centre Ground in Rumphi when he addressed a rally after launching the 241 kilometre Rumphi-Nyika- Chitipa Road construction project.
Malawi: Ethiopian National Arrested for Entering Malawi Illegally
By Joel Chirwa -ManaMalawi Police in Rumphi have arrested a 25-year-old Ethiopian national Salam Ashoro for entering Malawi illegally. Rumphi police spokesperson Victor Khamisi said Ashoro was arrested at Chinyolo in Rumphi along Karonga-Mzuzu road after police received information that two vehicles coming from Karonga direction heading towards Mzuzu had carried illegal immigrants.
Rate of teenage pregnancies increases by three percent in Malawi
Rate of teenage pregnancies has increased by three percent in Malawi Rumphi, February 01, 2018: The Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) Health Commission says Malawi needs to review its strategies to arrest increasing cases of teenage pregnancies that have defied efforts and interventions to reverse the situation.
Malawi: Court Orders Deportation of 22 Illegal Immigrants
By Joel ChirwaRumphi — Rumphi First Grade Magistrate Court has ordered the deportation of 22 illegal immigrants believed to be Ethiopian nationals who were arrested at Ntchenachena Trading Centre in the district for entering into the country without relevant travel documents.
Malawi: Man Hangs Himself After Wife Joins Savings Scheme
By Joel ChirwaRumphi — A 42-year-old man over the weekend hanged himself after picking a quarrel with his wife who had allegedly joined a Village Savings and Loans (VSL) group without informing him. Rumphi Police spokesperson, Victor Khamisi, confirmed the incident Sunday in an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana) and identified the deceased as Titus Shawa from John Nyirenda Village in the area of Traditional Authority Jalavikuwa in Mzimba District.
Malawi: Rumphi District Registers Decrease in Sexual Crime
By Joel ChirwaRumphi — Rumphi Police Station has registered a decrease in sexual crimes between January and September from 43 percent last year to 35 percent this year. Most of the cases involved children below the age of 18 years. Rumphi Police Officer-In-Charge, Assistant Commissioner Denis Banda confirmed the development in an interview Friday saying the decline resulted from increased collaboration with other stakeholders working in child protection and against gender based violence.
Malawi Police Arrest 3 Men Over Discovery of Fake K2000 Scam
By Joel ChirwaMalawi Police in Rumphi District have arrested three people for possessing counterfeit money in K2000 bank notes amounting to over K1 million. Rumphi Police spokesperson Victor Khamisi confirmed the arrest in an interview, saying the suspects were picked from different locations around Rumphi Trading Centre. He said police got wind of the incident after a local farmer had sold three bales of Burley tobacco at a price of K250, 000 but noticed that some of the notes looked abnormal.
Nyika National Park to receive 30 elephants
Rumphi, July 21, 2017: The Department of National Parks and Wildlife will relocate 30 elephants from Liwonde National Park in the southern region to Nyika National Park in the northern region. National Parks and Wildlife Division Manager responsible for the northern region, George Nxumayo told a District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting in Rumphi that the translocation will start this month end to early August.
Malawi: Senior Chief Asks Government to Outlaw Morning Hours Beer Drinking
By Joel ChirwaRumphi — Senior Chief Mwankhunikira of Rumphi District has asked government to ban taking of beer and other alcoholic substances during morning hours saying the practice has negative impact on productivity. Mwankhunikira made the call Wednesday during a Rumphi Police Station Executive Committee (SEC) meeting. He said the country needs to learn from neighbouring Tanzania where drinking joints are not allowed to operate during morning hours.
Malawi: Group Demands Public Involvement in Development Projects
By Joel ChirwaRumphi Residents Association (RRA) has asked government to revisit management procedures for projects under Local Development Fund (LDF) to allow more public involvement. RRA Programs Officer, Emmanuel Kalua Thursday told Rumphi District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting that projects under this arrangement are difficult to monitor as there is no community involvement.
With Trees Disappearing, Malawi Turns to 'Earth Bag' Houses
MZUZU, Malawi (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - At the local brick kiln, a truck laden with logs pulls up and unloads. Soon smoke is billowing, as a new set of bricks bakes inside. Malawi’s construction industry relies heavily on bricks – and the wood needed to make them is a major reason the country’s indigenous forests are fast disappearing.
With trees disappearing, Malawi turns to 'earth bag' houses
Malawi’s construction industry relies heavily on bricks – and the wood needed to make them is a major reason the country’s indigenous forests are fast disappearing. But an unusual home construction technique – using dirt or sand packed into plastic sacks and stacked – is now being tried out in Rumphi, in the north of the country, as a way to cut back on bricks and save what’s left of the region’s forests.
With trees disappearing, Malawi turns to "earth bag" houses
MZUZU, Malawi (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - At the local brick kiln, a truck laden with logs pulls up and unloads. Soon smoke is billowing, as a new set of bricks bakes inside. Malawi’s construction industry relies heavily on bricks – and the wood needed to make them is a major reason the country’s indigenous forests are fast disappearing.
With trees disappearing, Malawi turns to 'earth bag' houses
MZUZU, Malawi (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - At the local brick kiln, a truck laden with logs pulls up and unloads. Soon smoke is billowing, as a new set of bricks bakes inside. Malawi’s construction industry relies heavily on bricks – and the wood needed to make them is a major reason the country’s indigenous forests are fast disappearing.
Malawi: Rumphi to Benefit From Sanitation Business Project
By Joel ChirwaRumphi — Rumphi District will benefit from a sanitation business project called Sanitation Business Model, which is aimed at equipping poor households to have sustainable sanitation facilities so that they attain an open-defecation-free (ODF) status. The eleven-month project will be implemented in the area of Traditional Authority Mwankhunikira by A Self Help Programme (ASAP) and Design Management Consultants (DMC).
Substandard construction work of K400mil Rumphi stadium irks minister
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa, Tuesday expressed disappointment with the poor quality of construction work being done on the nearly K400 million sports stadium in Rumphi District. Nankhumwa: Not pleased with construction work of Rumphi Stadium Nankhumwa registered his dissatisfaction on Tuesday during his tour of Local Development Fund (LDF) projects. In Rumphi he toured the sports stadium which is currently under construction.
‘Nightmare’ flooding wreck Rumphi after rivers overflow
Several residents are feared to be homeless and to have lost personal property around Rumphi Boma to massive floods that battered the district following two and half hours of rains that poured down on Friday. Floods render families homeless According to residents in the five villages of Mputa, Jeyeka, Malima, Zikome and Mkhwema, houses have been destroyed and people’s property such as bags of maize, fertilizer, clothing and beddings all swept away.
Malawi Police nab 66 Ethiopians in Ntchenachena Hills: Illegal immigrants
Scores of foreign nationals continue infiltrating into Malawi in spite of the country’s ceaseless efforts to stop the scourge by instituting their arrest on countless occasions. The illegal lags from Enthiopia arrested in Malawi Last Sunday’s development was no isolated case when police in Rumphi arrested 66 Ethiopian nationals and charged them with entering the country without valid documents.
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