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Malawi: Moest Award 40 Best Post Graduate Students
Lilongwe — Ministry of Education Science and Technology has awarded best 40 post graduate students with cheques worth K500, 000 each to support their research. The cheques have been awarded to 38 Masters Students from public universities and two PhD students under the project called "Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence II (ACE II).
Malawi: Government Reorganizes COVID-19 Governance Structure
Lilongwe, 15 July, 2020: The Office of President and Cabinet (OPC) has announced the establishment of Covid-19 governance structure in the OPC.
Malawi: Govt Heeds to Growers Call On Representation At Tobacco Sales
MANA Lilongwe 14 June 2020:Almost two weeks after launching a process to review representation of tobacco growers at the Auction Floors, the Tobacco Commission has finally announced that growers will be responsible for choosing representatives from their zones. Chief Executive Officer for Tobacco Commission, Kayisi Sadala, made the announcement in Mzuzu on Friday.
Malawi: Chief's Laxity On Illegal Boat Commuters Amid COVID-19
Likoma — Business community in Likoma has blamed Chiefs' laxity to control illegal boat commuters ferrying Mozambicans and Tanzanians at night. Despite closure of borders saying the malpractice has huge impacts amid the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the neighbouring countries.
Malawi: Chaos in Mangochi Over Mysterious Death of 2 Children
Mangochi — Chaos ensued at Kera Village, Makawa Trading Centre, in Mangochi Friday evening when two little girls who had gone missing Thursday morning were found dead allegedly in a vehicle of a businessman, Idrissa Wasi. Eyewitnesses on the scene told Malawi news Agency (MANA) that the two girls aged 5 and 6 from different families within the neighbourhood were last seen Thursday morning outside Wasi's compound and that the families and members of the community went on a search.
Malawi Registers Fourth COVID-19 Case
Minister of Health, Hon. Jappie Mhango who is also Chairperson of the Cabinet Committee on Covid 19 has revealed that another person has tested positive to Covid 19, bring the cases to four since the first three cases was verified on Thursday. The Minister made the announcement on Saturday during a press briefing by the Cabinet Committee, which was held at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Mutharika Fulfills Pledge for New Vehicle At Salima Police
By Watson Maingo Salima — Salima Police Station has received a brand-new vehicle to ease transport problems the police station has been going through. The police station received the vehicle on Wednesday this week, a day after President Professor Peter Mutharika made a pledge to procure a vehicle for the station during whistle stop rallies he conducted in the district.
Malawi President Mutharika lambasts death mongers
Mutharika and Uladi Mussa in Salima campaign trail By Watson Maingo Malawi President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday lambasted people who circulated on social media that he was dead. President Mutharika described such people as failures. He said instead, it will be opposition leaders who will be dead next week by failing in the presidential election. “They know that they will not win the presidential election and they were busy mongering that I was dead so that you should not vote for me.
Malawi: President Mutharika Confident to Win Next Week's Polls
By Watson Maingo Salima — President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika says he is set for victory in next week's elections to be held on May 21. Speaking Tuesday during a whistle stop campaign tour at Salima Boma, Katelera and Ngodzi Trading Centres in Salima, the president said he was well and he was certain that Malawians will vote for him in large numbers to continue with his development agenda.
Malawi: Tembenu Confident of Victory in Salima Central
By Watson Maingo Salima — Minister of Justice, who is Aspiring Member of Parliament (MP) for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Salima Central Constituency, Samuel Tembenu has said he is optimist of victory a headed of May 21 elections. He said this Monday when he launched his campaign in the Constituency at the Boma Tembenu is making a second attempt at the seat following defeat in 2014 elections when he came second.
Malawi: World Bank Pumps in K61 Billion to Commercialize Agricultural Sector
By Watson Maingo Salima — Government has secured a K61 Billion loan to finance an Agricultural Commercialization Project (AGCOM) which will transform Malawi's agriculture sector from predominantly peasant farming to commercial farming.
Malawi: Govt Gets K61 Billion World Bank Loan to Commercialize Agric Sector
By Watson Maingo -Mana Government has secured a K61 billion loan from World Bank to finance an Agricultural Commercialization Project (AGCOM) which will transform Malawi's agriculture sector from predominantly peasant farming to commercial farming.
Malawi: Govt Gets K61 Billion World Bank Loan to Commercialize Agric Sector
By Watson Maingo -Mana Government has secured a K61 billion loan from World Bank to finance an Agricultural Commercialization Project (AGCOM) which will transform Malawi's agriculture sector from predominantly peasant farming to commercial farming.
Malawi: Chief Admits Discriminating People Based On HIV Status
By Watson Maingo File photo Salima, April 17, 2019. Group Village Headman (GVH) Jiamusi, from Traditional Authority (TA) Pemba has admitted that for a long time he has been sidelining and denying his subjects to access social support programmes if they declare to be HIV.
Malawi: NGO Kilimanjaro Trust Donates K8 Million Materials for Visually Impaired Learners
By Watson Maingo Visually impaired learners from 12 resource centres across the country will find school life easy following a donation of 153 Braille Note takers and Book Readers, worth K8million, computerised gadgets by a Kenyan based Non-Governmental Organization NGO Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA).
Malawi: UN Women to Support Girls Rescued From Child Marriages
By Watson Maingo Salima — Officials from the UN Women have revealed that they will extend a Women Economic Empowerment Project (WEEP) in Salima and Dedza, for a period of one year, with the aim of supporting girls rescued from child marriages.
Malawi: WFP to Distribute K321 M to Food Insecure Families in Salima
By Watson Maingo Salima — Salima District Council has disclosed that World Food Program (WFP) will be giving out money to 18,151 families with food shortage in seven traditional authorities in the district under Cash Transfer Programme. Desk Officer responsible for disasters in Salima, Brino Kamanga said in an interview on Monday the money, which amounts to K321.7 million, will be distributed in March and April, 2019.
Malawi: Floods Displace 256 People in Salima, Destroy 60 Hectares of Crops in Ntchisi
By Watson Maingo and Pauline Kaude -Mana About 256 people from Ntauchila Village in Traditional Authority Pemba in Salima have sought shelter at an evacuation camp after they were displaced by floods from Lifidzi River. Accordingto Chairperson for a local civil protection committee, Charles Sipaida, the floods hit the area around 4:00 pm Monday and people had to be evacuated by well-wishers from nearby villages.
Malawi to Revamp Railway Transport, Says Minister Jappie
By Watson Maingo -Mana Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jappie Mhangohas said government is working towards reviving railway transport in a bid to reducethe cost of goods that is resulting from over dependence on the expensive road transport. Mhango in blue at the railway He said thisin Salima on Friday when he inspected the railway overhauling project for the Nacala to Mchinji railway line by the Central East Africa Railway (CEAR).
Malawi: Cattle Ruffian Killed in Mob Justice
By Watson Maingo Salima — Police in Salima have confirmed that a suspected cattle thief has been burnt to death after he was caught by a mob. Salima Police Publicist, Sergeant Jacob Khembo identified the deceased as 29 year old, Adam Harry from Kamwendo village in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Kuluunda. He said the suspect was with two accomplices who managed to escape in the hands of the angry mob.
Malawi: Seven Sitting Councillors Lose Primary Elections
By Watson Maingo Salima — Incumbent Chairperson of Salima District Council, Councilor Evason Mpayani of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Liwadzi Ward in Salima North West Constituency has become the seventh sitting Councilor to be defeated in primary elections in Salima, after he lost to a female aspirant, Esther Soko. Mpayani was defeat at the MCP Primary elections, which took place on December 7,2018 and has since claimed to put a complaint with the Party.
President Mutharika opens 60 megawatts solar plant construction
Mutharika-being-briefed-by-JCM-Power-Malawi-Country-Director-Phylip-Leferink. By Watson Maingo President Peter Mutharika has said that policies and steps which his government has taken to allow energy mix and private sector to participate in power generation will end power blackouts in the near future. Mutharika was speaking on Monday when he launched the construction of 60 megawatts solar plant by JCM Matswana Solar Energy at Kanzimbe in Salima.
Malawi: First Lady Calls for End of Child Marriages
By Watson Maingo Salima — First Lady Madam Getrude Mutharika has said that child marriage is one of the violence against children which every Malawian should fight to stop as the country commemorates United Nation Security Council Resolution 1325.
Malawi's First Lady Getrude Mutharika calls for end to child marriages
She said it is proper for every Malawian to fight against child marriages as the country Mutharika said this in Salima on Tuesday during the UNSCR 1325 commemoration, which was under the theme ‘Peace and Security for the dignity of Women.’ “As we commemorate this day. we as Malawians should consider ourselves as a lucky and blessed people as we have not known any war but our friends in war areas know the pains of war which mostly affect women and children.
Malawi: Salima Charcoal Burners Battle With Law Enforcers
By Watson MaingoSalima, 23 July, 2018: A group of charcoal traders from Kamuzu Road Trading center in Salima on Friday engaged in running battles with Police Officers and Forestry officials. Speaking with MANA, Salima Police Public Relations officer, Sub Inspector Gift Chitowe said that during the scuffle one police officer was injured.
Malawi: Salima Ready to Register Voters for 2019 Polls
By Watson MaingoSalima — District Commissioner (DC) for Salima, Charles Mwawembe has said the district is ready to conduct voter registration starting from Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He made the remark in an interview on Monday after the official launch of the voter registration in the district by MEC Commissioners. The Official launch was presided over by Commissioner, Linda Kunje who accompanied by Commissioner Dr. Moffat Banda.
Malawi: Salima Calls for More Support As Second Person Dies of Cholera
By Watson MaingoSalima — The Chairperson for Salima District Council has called on the central government and partners to assist the council with all necessary resources to combat the Cholera outbreak which resurfaced a week ago. The call follows the death of a second person on Thursday this week, a thing which has forced the council to double its efforts.
Malawi: Hyena Injures Four People in Salima
By Watson MaingoSalima — A marauding hyena on Friday morning viciously attacked an elderly couple and two other people before it was killed by a brave member of the community in Salima. Senior Superintendent Darlington Akambadi of Salima Police confirmed the attack and said that the survivors are now receiving treatment at Salima District Hospital.
Malawi: Senior Kachindamoto Urges Salima Chiefs to Fight Child Marriages
By Watson MaingoSalima — Senior Chief Kachindamoto of Dedza has called on all chiefs in the country to join hands in the fight against child marriages and other cultural practices that are hindering access to education for girls. Kachindamoto made the call on Friday at her Headquarters when she hosted 10 Traditional Authorities from Salima on an exchange visit.
Malawi: One Person Confirmed Dead As Cholera Hits Salima Again
By Watson MaingoSalima — One person has died from cholera in Salima, just a few weeks after the council declared that cholera outbreak was over. Health officials from the local council confirmed on Tuesday that samples taken from the deceased tested positive for cholera. The deceased identified as Justice Machesi, 69, from Kasonda Village in the area of Senior Traditional Authority Khombedza in Salima died at the District Hospital on Friday.
Malawi: Minister of Energy Defends MAREP 8
By Watson MaingoSalima — Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Aggrey Masi, has told journalists that Malawi Rural Electrification Program (MAREP) phase 8 is an important program despite the continued challenges in energy generation. The minister spoke to journalists after officially commissioning MAREP 8 at Chinguluwe Primary School in Salima during the week-end.
Malawi: Food Vendors Smile After Lift of a Food-Vending Ban
By Watson MaingoSalima — Scores of food vendors in Salima have expressed happiness following Salima District Council's decision to lift the ban of sale of ready-to-eat open foods in the district after the declaration of cholera free status. The ban, which was imposed by the council in February following the cholera outbreak, was officially lifted on Saturday by a meeting of the Full Council.
Malawi: Up to Boost Cholera Preparedness in Three Districts
By Watson MaingoSalima — United Purpose (UP) has said it will launch a four-month project in three districts of Salima, Dedza and Lilongwe to support their efforts in cholera-prevention preparedness following the just ended outbreak in the districts. According to Smoden Tomoka, UP Program Officer, the NGO with support from UNICEF has funding to the tune of K50 million which will go into various activities that will help the at-risk population to be resilient and prepared to avoid any outbreak.
Malawi: Salima Hopes to Boost Literacy Among Women
By Watson MaingoSalima — Salima District Education Manager (DEM), Chris Kumikundi has said there is hope that literacy levels among women would improve due to an increase in projects aimed at improving access to education among girls. In an Interview with MANA on Friday after a prelaunch of a new project to support girls' education, he said that he was happy that 90 per cent of the district is covered with education related projects.
Malawi: Norway Applauds Girls Education Programme
By Watson MaingoSalima — Norwegian Minister for International Development, Nikolai Astrup has applauded Malawi Government and United Nations Agencies for the Joint Programme on Girls Education (GoM-UNJPGE), saying it demonstrated commitment towards increased access to quality education for girls. He made the remarks at Lifidzi Primary School in Salima, where he toured some interventions under the UN-JPGE.
Malawi: Multibillion Textile Project to Turn Malawi Into Major Exporter - President Mutharika
By Watson MaingoSalima — President Arthur Peter Mutharika says the ground of breaking ceremony for the Multi billion kwacha China-Africa Textile Company in Salima is a significant step towards turning Malawi into a major textile exporter in Africa. The President made the remarks on Monday at Salima Local Education Authority School, shortly after the ground breaking ceremony.
Malawi: Cholera Outbreak Getting Out of Control Due to Contaminated Water in Salima
By Watson MaingoSalima — Two Months after the first cholera case was recorded, Salima registered 13 other cases over the weekend within 24 hours, posing a threat that the outbreak is getting out of control as cumulative cases have reached 88 with four community deaths recorded so far. According to Salima District Health Officer, Dr Ivy Chilingulo, the 13 new cases were registered in Ngolowindo area around a vocational school called KODO.
Malawi: Chilima Applauds Contractors As M5 Road Reopens
By Watson MaingoVice President, Dr Saulos Chilima has applauded contractors that are working on the damage on the M5 road at Lingadzi River Bridge in Salima for quickly reconnecting the road. The Vice president made the comment in Salima after visiting the damaged bridge and people affected by floods that hit Salima last week. Chilima said he was told that the contractor had managed to do the road works in two days out of the estimated four days.
Malawi VP Chilima Applauds Contractors As M5 Road Reopens
By Watson MaingoState Vice President, Dr Saulos Kalus Chilima (SKC) has applauded contractors that are working on the damage on the M5 road at Lingadzi River Bridge in Salima for quickly reconnecting the road. The Vice president made the comment in Salima after visiting the damaged bridge and people affected by floods that hit Salima last week. Chilima said he was told that the contractor has managed to do the road works in two days out of the estimated four days.
Malawi: Three New Cholera Cases Reported in Salima
By Watson MaingoSalima — After three weeks without registering a cholera case, over the weekend, three new cases have been reported in two health facilities, it has been revealed. Speaking to MANA on Wednesday, District Environmental Health Officer (DEHO), Lucius Donsa said that two patients were admitted to Khombedza Health Centre while one is admitted to Salima District Hospital.
Malawi: Strong Winds Cause Damage in Salima
By Watson MaingoSalima — Strong winds which hit Salima on Tuesday has caused damage to several dwelling homes and schools in the district. According to Acting Disaster Risk Management Officer (DRMO), Luscious Njobvu, the strong winds hit some parts of the district on the night of Tuesday, 2nd January 2018. "We received reports of damages caused by strong winds on Tuesday night in the Area of Traditional Authority Kambwiri and T.A. Ndindi.
Malawi: Macoha Staff Trained On Child Safety
By Watson MaingoSalima — Malawi Council for the Handicapped (Macoha) has instituted Child Safety Guidelines for children with disabilities as one way of improving service deliver by the field staff and volunteers.
Malawi: Four People Answering Charges for Demanding to Buy Stillbirths
By Watson MaingoSalima — Four people suspected to have tried to buy stillbirths, appeared before the Salima Third Grade Magistrate Court on Monday, answering charges of conspiracy to effect unlawful purpose contrary to section 406(f) of the panel code.
Malawi: Enrollment in Malawi Technical Colleges to Increase - Minister
By Watson MaingoGovernment has said the construction of new infrastructure in the national technical colleges program currently being implemented under the Higher Education for Science and Technology (HEST) project, aims at increasing intake and quality of training to be offered.
Malawi: Enrollment in Technical Colleges to Increase
By Watson MaingoSalima — Government has said the construction of new infrastructure in the national technical colleges program currently being implemented under the Higher Education for Science and Technology (HEST) project, aims at increasing intake and quality of training to be offered.
Malawi: Ending Hunger Through Self-Made Irrigation System
By Watson MaingoSalima — For close to a decade now, the Area of Traditional Authority Kambalame situated 35 kilometres from Salima Boma experiences food shortage every year due to erratic rains following climate change. But Mdala Aubi's family within the area is not shaken at all. Thanks to the gravity fed irrigation system he constructed on his garden, his family has plenty food to eat and for sale.
Malawi: Salima to Host World Hand Washing Day Commemoration
By Watson MaingoSalima — Salima District Council has been earmarked to host this year's (2017) commemoration of World Hand Washing Day, the council's officials have disclosed. According to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene coordinator under the District Health Office, Mc Johns Chimkhuzi, the commemoration will take place at Chikombe Tradition Centre in the area of Traditional Authority Makanjira in the district on 17th October.
Malawi: Climbing Political Leadership Ranks From Humble Beginnings
column By Watson MaingoSalima — From a mere member of the Malawi Youth Parliament to Chairperson of Salima District Council, that describes the amazing rise of 27-year-old Councilor Everson Mpayani of Luwadzi Ward in Salima North West. Driven only by a passion for stewardship, the youthful councilor was not let down by his humble beginnings. He pressed forward to his noble calling to serve his people.
Malawi: Salima Police Under Pressure to Release Illegal Gun Suspects
By Watson MaingoSalima — A reliable source from Salima Police has disclosed to Malawi News Agency (Mana) that the station has come under pressure to discharge four suspects arrested last week in connection with an illegal fire arm which they showing off at Livingstonia Beach Hotel.
Malawi: Eight Employees of Salima DC to Appear Before Court Over Fraud
By Watson MaingoSalima — Eight employees of Salima District Council will soon appear before the court to answer charges of theft by public servant after an audit report revealed that they did not account for money amounting to K7.1 million which they collected on behalf of the council, as revenue collectors.
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