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MET complains over shortage of weather stations in Malawi

Oct 14, 2020 0

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services says a lack of weather stations is one of the challenges the department is encountering in assessing and forecasting weather conditions. Chief Meteorologist for the Department responsible… ...

No primary elections for aspiring candidates in Makhwira South by-elections

Sep 25, 2020 0

Major political parties competing for a ward councillor position in Makhwira South ward in Chikwawa East constituency have revealed that they might not hold primary elections for aspiring candidates as their candidates have gone… ...

Local councils urged to embrace land reforms

Sep 24, 2020 0

Local councils in the country have been urged to embrace land reforms programs being implemented by Ministry of Lands in conjunction with Ministry of Local Government in order to enhance infrastructure development. Deputy Minister of… ...

Low turnout for voter registration worries MEC

Sep 19, 2020 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Dr Chifundo Kachale has expressed concern over the low turnout of new voters in the current voter registration and verification exercise for the November by-elections He was speaking when… ...

Chambo Fisheries seeks assistance in expansion drive

Aug 13, 2020 0

Chambo Fisheries, which breeds the local Tilapia fish commonly known as Chambo, has appealed for government’s assistance in its expansion drive in order to meet the growing demand for fish both on the local and… ...

CSOs demand referendum on tenure of MPs, Councillors

Aug 08, 2020 0

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have asked Government to let citizens decided in a referendum on whether the tenure of Members of Parliament (MPs) should be extended by a year with parliamentary elections being shifted from… ...

Lower Shire Chiefs honour Mia with Mbuya title

Jun 15, 2020 0

Chiefs from the Shire Valley districts of Nsanje and Chikwawa have honoured Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) vice president Muhammad Sidikk Mia with a traditional 'Mbuya' title for his interest to serve the aspirations… ...