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Solar power key to improving agro-industrialisation
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, March 12, Mana: Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, has underscored the need to broaden the scope of sources of energy to create more affordable and sustainable opportunities within the local set up in order to improve the agricultural sector in Malawi. He said more sustainable and affordable sources of energy would contribute positively to not only the development of irrigation but also livestock production and agro-processing among others.
Solutions for Energy challenge mapped, ready for Implementation
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, March 8, MANA: The Energy main delivery laboratory meeting at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) has agreed to review some laws in the energy sector as a means of dealing with the challenges in access to energy and generation of energy hiccups that the country is facing.
Minister for innovative solutions
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, March 6, Mana: Minister of Mining, Monica Chang’anamuno, has underscored the need for long lasting innovative solutions that transcends traditional boundaries by aiming not only to provide power but also empower communities in Malawi. She was speaking on behalf of Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, during the launch of the Energy Delivery Laboratory at the Bingu International Convention centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Wednesday.
Greenbelt Authority hands over Lweya Irrigation Scheme to contractors
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, March 4: Greenbelt Authority (GBA) has officially handed over a 700-hectare Lweya Irrigation Scheme in Nkhata Bay to SOS Construction Limited for rehabilitation and maintenance with the objective of developing and promoting climate smart commercial irrigation farming through infrastructure development.
Take care of information systems – Chakwera - Malawi Voice
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, February 29, Mana: President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has called for diligence in managing the country’s digital information systems for government to serve its citizens effectively and efficiently. Chakwera said it is important to secure information systems in accordance with prescriptions of the applicable laws and regulations of digital information systems whilst orienting all responsible officers on the proper guidelines to follow when under threat.
Take care of information systems – Chakwera
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, February 29, Mana: President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has called for diligence in managing the country’s digital information systems for government to serve its citizens effectively and efficiently. He said it is important to secure information systems in accordance with prescriptions of the applicable laws and regulations of digital information systems whilst orienting all responsible officers of the proper guidelines to follow when under threat.
MPs call for rehabilitation of courts
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, February 16, Mana: Some Members of Parliament (MPs) have asked government through the Ministry of Justice to consider renovating some magistrate courts in the country, which are currently in dilapidated state. Posing her supplementary question to the Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo in the August House, MP for Zomba Malosa Constituency, Grace Kwelepeta, bemoaned the dilapidated state of Domasi Magistrate Court which she said hinders timely responses to judicial cases.
MHRC BEMOANS VIOLATIONS OF ELDERLY PERSON’S RIGHTS
By Monica Tambala and Roselyn Phiri MANA Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the increased torture and trauma that elderly persons continue to face in the country which is, in some cases, fueled by cultural and traditional beliefs.
Malawi Government receives fertiliser from Government of Japan
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, December 6, Mana: Malawi Government has received over 3,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser from the Government of Japan with another 2,000 metric tonnes expected to arrive later this week. The fertiliser, which will benefit over 104,000 households has been donated through the Affordable Inputs Program (AIP) under which farmers are required to pay a K15,000 contribution to access the fertiliser.
MINISTRY LAUNCHES ‘ZANTCHITO SKILLS FOR JOBS’ PROGRAMME
By Monica Tambala MANA Ministry of Labour has launched the ‘Zantchito -Skills for Jobs’ programme aimed at improving the employability and self-employment opportunities of Technical Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) young graduates and young entrepreneurs, especially women.
Kunkuyu applauds DMI University for ICT skills training Project
By Monica Tambala Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, has applauded DMI St. John the Baptist University for its 'ICT Skills for All' project which is building human capacity through training as well as promoting the countries National ICT Policy.
Kunkuyu applauds DMI University for ICT skills training Project
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, September 13, MANA: Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, has applauded DMI St. John the Baptist University for its ‘ICT Skills for All’ project which is building human capacity through training as well as promoting the countries National ICT Policy.
Education Minister Wirima calls for mindset change on ODeL Learning
By Monica Tambala LILONGWE-(MANA)-Minister of Education, Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima has called on Malawians to embrace Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) as an alternative mode of learning citing its innovativeness, creativity and ability to allow access to quality education for every Malawian regardless of their geographic location and socio-economic background.
Minister calls for mindset change on ODeL Learning
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, June 1: Minister of Education, Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima has called on Malawians to embrace Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) as an alternative mode of learning citing its innovativeness, creativity and ability to allow access to quality education for every Malawian regardless of their geographic location and socio-economic background.
Escom Denies Free Electricity Connection
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, March 9, MANA: The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has denied allegations that it is offering free electricity connections to 180,000 households across the country. Writing on their Facebook page, the corporation says all the rumours circulating in the media are false as they are only connecting to already paid customers.
China Keen on Promoting Social, Economic Development of Malawi
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, March 9, MANA: The Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China to Malawi, Long Zhou has expressed commitment of the Chinese Government in supporting the social and economic development of Malawi through various skill development and grants.
Malawi: Unlicensed Scrap Metal Dealers Fuelling Rampant Vandalism of Government Infrastructure
Following the arrest of a 26-year-old Nevas Chimphanje for allegedly vandalising Electricity Supply Corporation (ESCOM) overhead power transmission line in Dzalanyama Forest in Lilongwe last week worth K9.8 million, the public attributed the rampant vandalism of government infrastructure is due to unlicensed scrap metal dealers.
Malawians Condemn Unlicensed Scrap Metal Dealers
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, MANA: Following the arrest of a 26-year-old Nevas Chimphanje for allegedly vandalizing Electricity Supply Corporation (ESCOM) property worth K9.8 Million, Malawians took to social media to condemn the recent mushrooming of scrap metal dealers as one of the reasons for a hike in vandalism of the company’s property.
Restoring sanity in education sector through electronic transactions
By Monica Tambala …..Malawi News AgencyJune 2016: “School director, arrested for duping form 4 students MK1 million meant for examination fees”.
Takulandilani Malawi International Tourism Expo is Back
The Ministry of Tourism has announced the return of the 4th Takulandirani Malawi International Tourism Exposition (MITE) after a 3-year halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic control measures which banned international travel. In a press statement, the Secretary for Tourism, Chauncy Simwaka said the Expo is coming at an important time when the ministry is building on its efforts to restore the tourism sector that has suffered due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Takulandilani Malawi International Tourism Expo Back
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe,MANA: The Ministry of Tourism has announced the return of the 4th Takulandirani Malawi International Tourism Exposition (MITE) after a 3-year halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic control measures which banned international travel. In a press statement, the Secretary for Tourism, Chauncy Simwaka said the Expo is coming at an important time when the ministry is building on its efforts to restore the tourism sector that has suffered due to the effects of Covid-19 pandemic.
CEM donates 20 gas cookers in promoting gas for cooking
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe,Mana: In a bid to promote the switch from charcoal to gas cooking, Community Energy Malawi (CEM), a Malawian organization that implements renewable energy projects conducted a gas cooking demonstration in Nsungwi, Area 25 in Lilongwe where 10 people went away with free gas cookers and 50 T-shirts.
Government Appeals for support in Cholera Fight
In a press statement signed by Co-Chairpersons of the task force Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda and Dr. Wilfred Chalamira Nkhoma, the taskforce is asking for support from the public, private companies, and organizations in form of donations to be used in the fight against the outbreak. The donations requested are medical supplies including ringers lactate, giving sets, cholera beds, tents, examination and heavy-duty gloves, gumboots, solar lamps, buckets with taps, soap, and chlorine.
TURNING TRASH INTO TREASURE: Young environmentalists recycling plastic trash into bricks
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, MANA: A Zomba based group of young environmentalists has embarked on an initiative to turn plastic wastes into bricks to conserve the environment and improve public health by reducing plastic waste and its inherent toxic threat to planet earth.
GrandPen Africa Holds Ghost Writing Training
Grand Pen Africa, a community of young African writers aimed at improving opportunities for the youth through training, research and publications, has organized a ghost writing training from the 21st-30th November 2022 for all passionate writers with a story to tell.
Kaza Kitchen in drive for environmental conservation
By Priscilla Phiri and Monica Tambala Lilongwe, Mana: A local restaurant known as Kaza Kitchen in Lilongwe Area 10, is doing business in an environmental friendly manner by reusing, recycling and repurposing waste from its Kitchen. Founder of the restaurant Filly Wythe believes that business can be better promoted by adopting and implementing the environment.
Culture should inform Politics- Minister Usi
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, MANA: The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife, Dr. Michael Usi has urged Malawians to put culture on the fore front in the fight against corruption.
Scripture Union of Malawi celebrates golden jubilee
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, Mana: Scripture Union of Malawi (SUM), an interdenominational organisation that seeks to nurture children, youth and families to engage with God through the bible, Saturday celebrated 50 years of existence under the theme growing disciples engaged in scripture at cross roads hotel in Lilongwe.
HESLGB Appeals for Loan Fund contributions
By Monica Tambala and Priscilla Phiri Lilongwe, October 21, MANA: Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB), has appealed to various well-wishers and stake holders to contribute to the boards’ loan fund in order to fully cater for needy and deserving students. This was presented at a press briefing dubbed ‘Highlights in Audit Report,’ on Friday October 21, Lilongwe.
Maso awards organizers lament over lack of cooperation by Malawians
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, October 15, Mana: Organizers of the Maso awards have lamented over the lack of cooperation by Malawians in promoting different awards in the country. Others took to social media with mixed reactions following a withdraw of Wisdom Phanga, Manager for Evans Zangazanga popularly known as Piksy who was nominated by Malawians to compete for the Manager of the year award.
Sunbird Introduces Mobile App
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, MANA: In their quest to align with digital market trends, Sunbird Hotels and Resorts have introduced a Sunbird Mobile App that will provide seamless and quick access to their services. According to a press statement by the Head of Sales, Marketing and Distribution for Sunbird Hotels and Resorts, Temwa Kadjadza, the app will enable customers to access Sunbird services simply at the click of their android or apple mobile phones.
Sunbird launches mobile app
In their quest to align with digital market trends, Sunbird Hotels and Resorts has introduced a Sunbird Mobile App that will provide seamless and quick access to their services. According to a press statement by the Head of Sales, Marketing and Distribution for Sunbird Hotels and Resorts, Temwa Kadjadza, the app will enable customers to access sunbird services simply at the click of their android or apple mobile phones.
Ndizotheka Eminent Speaker series underway at Luanar Bunda Campus
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) is today hosting the 9th Ndizotheka Eminent Speaker series in collaboration with National Planning Commission (NPC) and Mwapata Institute. Under the theme; Operationalizing the Cannabis Industry for Malawi's Economic Growth, the meeting has provided a platform for Innovation and discussion on how to build the country to utilise the Cannabis Industry in the realisation of the Malawi 2063.
Commission optimistic of ACER Week
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, September 13, Mana: Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has expressed optimism on the2022 Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Weekthat is currently underway in Salima, Malawi.
Follow Proper Procedures- Labour Minister Kamtukule
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, Mana: Minister of Labour, Vera Kamtukule has called on all Malawians seeking employment abroad and all employment agencies to follow proper procedures by government and its stakeholders for easy identification and assistance if things go sour.
Government rebukes illegal job agencies
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, Mana: Minister of Homeland Security, Jean Sendeza and Minister of Labour, Vera Kamtukule have rebuked illegal recruitment agencies that are leading to human trafficking and labour migration which have gone rampant in the country.
NOCMA, MERA Warn Against Oil Vending, Misinformation
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, August 30: National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) and Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) have warned against oil vending and misinformation from some individuals saying it erupts panic and chaos among Malawians.
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.
Politicians Hands Off the Energy Sector- Matola
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, August 26, MANA: 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.
MCP, UDF Over the Moon
By Monica Tambala and Priscilla Phiri Lilongwe, August 25, Mana: Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) have expressed gratitude and satisfaction in the just ended by elections that took place in Karonga, Chitipa and Balaka wards. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Thuersday in Lilongwe, Malawi Congress Party Spokesperson, Maurice Munthali expressed his joy in acquiring two seats in Karonga and Chitipa.
Malawians commend UNICEF and MRCS on Tukombo Cholera response
Malawians have taken to social media to commend the timely support that United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) rendered to the Cholera victims in Nkhata Bay District following the circulation of images of patients being treated in unfavorable conditions.
Grandmother jailed for burning granddaughter over witch craft accusations
Salima Senior Resident Magistrates Court has sentenced Hellen Mdala 52, to three years Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL) for burning her 13-year-old granddaughter with a hot panga knife. According to Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Salima Police Station, Sub Inspector Jacob Khembo, State Prosecutor, Sergeant Christina Right told the court that Mdala committed the offence on August 15, 2022 at Mikute Village in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Maganga in Salima.
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.
AAEA Applauds Kenya’s Peaceful Elections
By Priscilla Phiri and Monica Tambala Lilongwe, August 16, Mana: Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) has applauded Kenya for peaceful and inclusive electoral process in line with the Declaration of Human rights and international covenant on civil and political rights.
Malawi Ending SADC Chairmanship On Strong Footing
By Priscilla Phiri & Monica Tambala Lilongwe, Mana: Malawi builds its confidence from Southern African Development Community (SADC) accomplished goals as it is set to hand-over Chairmanship to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). During the hand-over of SADC Chairmanship from Mozambique to Malawi, President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi outlined that one of the assignments that the region had to carry out to achieve meaningful development was maintaining peace and security in the region.
Creative Arts industry growing, but subject not taught in schools
Although Creative Arts is a growing industry in Malawi, the subject is not taught in most public secondary schools in the country due to lack of specialised trained teachers. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (MANA), Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Education, Chikondi Chimala, said the ministry is aware of the situation and working to ensure the subject is taught, like other subjects.
Malawi Edges Closer to Manufacturing Own Medicines
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, August 4, Mana: Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) in partnership with Rephaiah, a research-focused pharmaceutical company from Iceland, has risen to cooperate in establishing a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Malawi. Recently, the two institutions held their first meeting at KUHeS in Blantyre to identify areas of cooperation to mitigate the scarcity of medical supplies experienced in the country.
HRCC Salutes Chakwera for Condemning Namiwa's Abduction
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, MANA: The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) and its entire network of 97 members, has saluted President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, for his decisiveness in condemning the abduction of Sylvester Namiwa.
Malawi to Have 14-Hour Nationwide Blackout
By Monica Tambala Lilongwe, July 28, Mana: Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is expected to have prolonged load shedding on 30th to 31st of July, 2022, due to a further reduction in power supply. According to a press release by ESCOM management dated 27th July, 2022, there will be no power supply countrywide for a maximum of 14 hours due to a further reduction in power supply by 100 Megawatts (MW) on Saturday and 135 MW on Sunday.
Malawi to have 14-hour nationwide blackout
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is expected to have prolonged load shedding on 30th to 31st of July, 2022, due to a further reduction in power supply. According to a press release by ESCOM management dated 27th July, 2022, there will be no power supply countrywide for a maximum of 14 hours due to a further reduction in power supply by 100 Megawatts (MW) on Saturday and 135 MW on Sunday.
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