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TEVETA emphasizes on the need for more support to technical institutions

Feb 16, 2024 0

Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) has emphasized on the need for more technical learning equipment at technical institutions, saying this can enhance quality of education. Director of TEVET Programmes at Technical,… ...

DPP apologizes for accepting K145 million from Pioneer Foods

Feb 14, 2024 0

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has expressed regret and apologized for accepting a K145 million donation from Pioneer Foods in 2017. According to a statement released by the DPP, signed by its Spokesperson, Shadric Namalomba,… ...

MBS revokes certification for Hayat Natural Mineral Water over non-compliance

Feb 11, 2024 0

The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has revoked the certification and production of Hayat Natural Mineral Bottled Water by Thirsty Juice Company located in Njewa, Lilongwe and has ordered recall of the product from the… ...

Agricultural Commercialisation has created 12,000 jobs, says Chakwera

Feb 10, 2024 0

President Lazarus Chakwera says the Agricultural Commercialisation (AGCOM) Project has benefited 350,000 people and created 12,000 jobs in the country. Chakwera said this during his State of the National Address at parliament in Lilongwe. "Under… ...

Participants during Blantyre District Council's full Council Meeting

Blantyre District Council to spend K44.7 billion in 2024/25

Feb 09, 2024 0

Blantyre District Council Commissioner, Alex Mdooko, says the recent K44.7 billion approved budget for the 2024/25 financial year will assist the council to implement various developmental projects and social protection programs in the district. The… ...

Govt collaborates with MACRA to support persons with hearing impairment

Feb 06, 2024 0

The Ministry of Education in collaboration with Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has embarked on supporting persons with hearing impairments by among others providing training of trainers. Speaking at the opening of training which is… ...

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda during a visit to the National Cancer Center at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH), to appreciate the progress of the construction of a new wing which once completed, will improve radiotherapy services.

Minister of Health encourages Malawians to go for cancer screening

Feb 05, 2024 0

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has urged people in the country to go for cancer screening so that the disease can be detected early. The Minister made the remarks during a visit to the… ...

MHRC concerned as Journalist Gregory Gondwe flees Malawi after receiving threats

Feb 03, 2024 0

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has expressed concern over media reports that Investigative journalist Gregory Gondwe is receiving threats after a story that was published on the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) revealed over… ...

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has commissioned an emergency operation centre (EOC) in Chikwawa district, which will enhance disaster management and coordination in the district.

Emergency Operation Centre commissioned in Chikwawa

Feb 03, 2024 0

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has commissioned an emergency operation centre (EOC) in Chikwawa district, which will enhance disaster management and coordination in the district. The commissioning of the EOC was presided over… ...

In order to increase agricultural productivity, Government through the Ministry of Finance says government will increase funding for the farm inputs loan facilitated by National Economic Empowerment Fund Limited (NEEF).

Govt to increase funding for farm inputs loan

Feb 03, 2024 0

In order to increase agricultural productivity, Government through the Ministry of Finance says government will increase funding for the farm inputs loan facilitated by National Economic Empowerment Fund Limited (NEEF). According to the Minister of… ...