Month: March 2023 Posts

Communities at foot of Zomba Mountain told to desist from deforestation

Mar 27, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Communities at the foot of Zomba Mountain have been urged to desist from deforestation and other non-environmentally friendly activities which have potential of contributing to disasters such as flooding. Zomba Forest Lodge Managing Director, Tom… ...

Siku van impounded for smuggling charcoal

Feb 11, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Department of Forestry has impounded a Siku Van which was being used to smuggle charcoal in Kasungu. The Siku Van alongside another van had seventy bags full of charcoal which were being transported to… ...

Over 2000 trees felled at Njuli

Oct 29, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

More than 2000 trees have been felled since 2019 at Universal industries forest in Njuli. According to James Ng’oma, the farm manager of the company, after the closure of a branch of the company in… ...

Govt concerned over destruction of forests in Malawi

Nov 11, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Government through the Ministry of Natural Resources has expressed concern over the destruction of forest reserves in the country by individuals with malicious motives. According to the ministry, the Viphya Plantation in Mzimba is the… ...

Sparkling cookery system can work in Malawi

Jun 14, 2018 Tobias Kumwenda 1 &

The thick black walls, the hailing smoke that meanders into the skies through the kitchen roof, emanating from traditional tripod and announcing the days preparation of meals, is no longer winning hearts. This is due to… ...

Iphani owotcha makala – Winiko

Feb 09, 2018 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 1 &

Mmutu mwa phungu wa Kum'mwera kwa boma la Mulanje a Bon Kalindo otchuka kuti Winiko muli chilango chimodzi basi pa mlandu ulionse, kupha basi. Patapita nthawi a Kalindo atapempha boma kuti lizipha anthu onse okupha… ...

Govt to introduce briquettes to replace charcoal

Mar 14, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 28 &

The Malawi government says it plans to replace charcoal with a biomass in a bid to conserve the country's forests. According to the minister of natural resources, energy and mining Bright Msaka, government has plans… ...

Massive deforestation in Neno

Feb 17, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Authorities in Neno have expressed shock at the level of deforestation in the district. Assistant Forestry Officer for Neno, Aubrey Macheso said Lisungwi area in the district has lost 60 percent of its forest cover… ...

Tree planting season getting more support

Jan 25, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 4 &

The National Construction Industry Council (NCIC) has planted 5,000 trees in order to compensate for the trees players in the construction industry have destroyed in the country. Executive officer for (NCIC) Linda Phiri said since… ...

Malawi Govt to impose strict measures on forest products

Oct 05, 2015 Victoria Milanzi 0 &

As one way of preserving forests, the Malawi government has announced that it has put in place strict measures in order to rectify illegal production and transferring of forest products. Some people in Malawi depend… ...