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Take heed of weather advisory — MET - Malawi Voice
By Rodney Majawa Blantyre, February 29, Mana: Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has called upon Malawians to embrace the continued climate changes being experienced nationwide. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Thursday, DCCMS Director, Lucy Mtilatila, underscored the need for every citizen to admit climate has changed; citing extreme occurrences of recent dry spells on one hand and floods on the other.
Police nets 4 for possessing cannabis sativa
Police in Blantyre has apprehended three women and one man for allegedly being in possession of cannabis sativa locally known as chamba. Blantyre Police Publicist Peter Mchiza told Malawi News Agency (MANA) that on Friday law enforcers conducted a drug sweeping exercise in Blantyre when they rounded up the culprits. “The four suspects are Fellister Mose 22, Esther Tembo 38, Joyce Thoko 45, and Lawrence Banda 39 who were found with the illegal drugs at both business places and homes.
14 BOGUS PASSENGERS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR MISCHIEF
Blantyre Police Public Relations Officer, Sub Inspector Peter Mchiza said it is illegal to pretend as a passenger with a view to convince or attract potential passengers to board the targeted bus following the recent police patrols conducted in Blantyre. “It has recently become a common trend in most bus terminals to see some individuals pretending to be passengers and yet they simply want to attract or blindfold potential passengers to board targeted buses to various destinations,” he said.
Malawi: Blantyre Police Station Introduces Know-Your-Police Initiative
By Rodney Majawa File photo Blantyre, July 11, 2019. Blantyre Police Station has introduced a Know-Your-Police Initiative (KYPI) as one way of increasing public access to police services in the city and beyond. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Thursday, Community Policing Coordinator for Blantyre Police Station, Inspector Miltons Moyo said the police have embarked on the campaign because until now there are some people who fail to access the services.
Malawi: Mutharika Offers Ultimate Hope to Electorates in Blantyre
By Rodney Majawa Blantyre — President Peter Mutharika has assured residents of Blantyre of continued developmental projects once re-elected next Tuesday for the second term of office. Mutharika made the pledge on Wednesday upon arrival in Blantyre City on his way from the Eastern Region during the on-going whistle stop tours ahead of next Tuesday's Tripartite Elections.
Malawi: How Average Locals Could Partake in Tourism Sector
By Rodney Majawa File photo Blantyre, April 25, 2019. Malawians at various levels of the social strata have been encouraged to promote the tourism industry by visiting and preserving tourism sites established across the country. Regional Tourism Officer for the South, Christine Chimangeni gave the encouragement on Tuesday during an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana), saying Malawians have potential to boost the tourism sector.
Malawi: Macra Warns of Severe Punishment to Internet Abusers
By Rodney Majawa The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Corporate Communications Manager, Clara Mwafulirwa has warned that the authority would punish all abusers of the internet because doing so was contravening the cybercrime Act. Mwafulirwa was speakin in an Interview on the sidelines of the first ever commemoration of Safer Internet Day (2019) coupled with responsibility of looking into online safety in Blantyre.
Malawi: APM Christened 'Professor Deliverer'
By Rodney Majawa Blantyre — President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has been decorated with another title barely 120 days before the country goes to the May 21 Tripartite Elections based on his determination to fulfill his promises made during the 2014 campaign trail. Mutharika has since been nicknamed Professor Deliverer.
Malawi: Met Assess Impact of Heavy Rains On Maize Production
By Rodney Majawa Blantyre — Good agricultural practices such as box-ridging; mulching and construction of contour bunds assist in controlling soil erosion, especially in an event of heavy downpours as experienced recently countrywide. Chief Meteorologist responsible for Communications in the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS), Amos Ntonya made the observation on Thursday in an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana) in Blantyre.
Malawi: Uncertainty Surrounds Govt Building Complex Elevators
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — Authoritiesat the Government Building Complex in Blantyre have expressed uncertainty over when the elevators in the infrastructure would be operational, Malawi News Agency (Mana) has established.
Malawi: One Million Cases of Abuse Against Men Registered in a Few - Oxfam
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — Over one million cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other forms of human rights abuses with men as victims were recorded in the first quarter of 2018 and towards the end of last year nationwide, Oxfam Malawi has disclosed.
Malawi: Chikwawa Youth Clubs in Environmental Conservation Drive
By Rodney MajawaChikwawa — Over 117 youth clubs drawn from different primary and secondary schools are said to have been equipped and sensitized in environmental conservation practices in Chikwawa, last year alone, Malawi News Agency (Mana) has learnt. Chikwawa District Land Resources Conservation Officer, Ackim Dickson told Mana Monday that over 117 youth clubs in the district have acquired and fully participated in all undertakings regarding environmental conservation measures.
Malawi: Thousands Face Hunger in Some Southern Malawi Districts - Official
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre Agricultural Development Division (BLADD) says 32 935 hectares of crops in the divison has been severely hit by the prolonged dry spell; rendering over 129 852 families vulnerable to food insecurity. BLADDProgram Manager, Erick Haraman said in an interview on Thursday that the affected families shuld start planting drought resistant crops such as cassava, sweet potatoes, cowpeas and sorghum in dambo and wet areas as a mitigating measure.
Malawi: Blantyre City Council Applauds Beam On Smart City Initiative
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — Blantyre City Council (BCC) says the role played by Beautify Malawi Trust (BEAM Trust) to collect and dispose rubbish greatly complements the council's Smart City Initiative. Since its inception, BEAM Trust has deployed its user-friendly rubbish disposal vans in major cities and towns to collect refuse from various locations.
Malawi: Aggreko Commends Malawi Govt for Procuring Diesel Powered Genset to Minimise Blackouts
By Rodney MajawaManaging Director of Power Solution Africa, a subsidiary of Aggreko, James Shepherd said the decision by Malawi government to procure diesel powered generators will ensure that both urban and rural areas have access to electricity consistently. Due to persistent black outs which Malawi experienced for the past few months, government made a bold decision to buy 78 diesel powered generators from Aggreko to add electricity power to the national grid.
Malawi: Aggreko Commends Government for Procuring Diesel Powered Generators
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — Managing Director of Power Solution Africa, a subsidiary of Aggreko, James Shepherd said the decision by Malawi government to procure diesel powered generators will ensure that both urban and rural areas have access to electricity consistently. Due to persistent black outs which Malawi experienced for the past few months, government made a bold decision to buy 78 diesel powered generators from Aggreko to add electricity power to the national grid.
Malawi: Dry Spell Has Badly Hit Part of Southern Region
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — The just ended weekend has been characterized as a humid one as almost the entire Southern Region was awash with a heavy down pour, amidst the persistent dry spell, which has already led to the permanent wilting of the staple maize crop in certain Extension Planning Areas (EPAs).
Malawi: Tobacco Peasants Skeptical to Register for the 2017/18 Growing Season
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — It's now over three weeks since the Tobacco Control Commission (TCC) extended the registration period for the 2017/18 tobacco growing season, some peasants and commercial tobacco farmers are reluctant to register. The revelation was made available to Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Tuesday through an e-mailed response by TCC President, Bruce Munthali.
Malawi: ESCOM to Double Its Energy By 140 Megawatts
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says it is in the process of doubling its transmission capacity to over 140 megawatts come December, 2018. Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Aggrey Massi made the revelation Monday during a familiarization tour of ESCOM Chichiri Power House Control Centre.
Malawi: Private Sector Asked to Invest in Tourism
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — As the anti-smoking lobby campaign continues on the global market, wildlife and tourism industry is being touted as a potential substitute for the country's green gold, tobacco, a hospitality investor has said. Gilnconz Brown, Proprietor of Salima-based Lakeshore Resort 'Kuti' Wildlife Reserve disclosed this in an interview with Malawi News Agency (MANA) Sunday.
Malawi: Police Says VSU Respects Human Dignity
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — The victim support unit interventions at every police station play a vital role in addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV)-related cases in a very ethical and confidential manner as opposed to other platforms. Coordinator for Victim Support Unit for Chilomoni Police station, Inspector Seraphine Saidi disclosed this Monday in an interview with the Malawi News Agency (MANA) in Blantyre. "GBV-related cases that are civil in nature are well handled by police VSU.
Malawi: Police Cautions On Compulsory Conjugal Rights
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — The Police have cautioned couples against forcing their partners to engage in compulsory sexual activities saying this is one form of Gender Based Violence (GBV) taking place in many homes. According to the Police, forcing a partner to engage in sexual activities despite them not willing is a human right abuse although it is practiced by most men since some treat their wives as 'sex objects'.
Mmana inspires Mana staff
Blantyre, June 2, 2017: Malawi News Agency (MANA) Staff at the Regional Information Office (South) were on Thursday inspired through a surprise visit by the recently appointed Deputy Director of Information (DDOI) responsible for Press and Publications, Deogratias Mmana. Speaking to the gathered Journalists, Mmana cited hard work, enthusiasm, adherence to ethics and professionalism as some of the major principles required for Journalists in the country to excel in their careers.
Malawians Urged Not to Kill Birds in Lake Chilwa Basin
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — The killing of birds along the Lake Chilwa Basin which is home to both local and migratory birds has been labeled as criminal, the Malawi News Agency (MANA) has learnt.
Malawi govt commits to teen mother back-to-school programme
Government says it is committed to empowering teen mothers socially and economically for them to go back to school after giving birth. Minister of Gender, Kaliati: Teen mothers should get back to school In an interview with Malawi News Agency, Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati recently said teen mothers should be urged to go back to school for them to become productive citizens.
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