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MP asks Tonse Govt to continue two projects in his constituency

Mar 03, 2021 0

Member of Parliament for Phalombe North East Constituency Emuhiye Namachekecha has asked the Tonse Alliance Government to continue two projects in his constituency which were initiated by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration. On Tuesday… ...

DPP will be back in Govt in 2025, says Mwanamvekha

Feb 18, 2021 0

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Joseph Mwanamvekha says the party will bounce back in government in 2025 if members elect him as party leader at the next convention. Mwanamvekha, who is former Finance Minister and… ...

Twelve researchers receive K166 million in research grants

Feb 06, 2021 0

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health on Friday presented research grants totaling MK166 Million to twelve researchers. The Research Grants Award Presentation Ceremony was held in… ...

Airtel Malawi donates 100 million towards Covid-19 fight

Feb 01, 2021 0

Airtel Malawi has announced a K100 Million donation to lessen the current challenges being faced by health facilities in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The announcement has been made today through a press statement.… ...

Usi hopeful Malawi Tourism industry will thrive after Covid

Jan 26, 2021 0

Minister of Tourism and Culture Michael Usi says Malawi’s tourism industry has been hit hard by the second Coronavirus wave but it will be able to compete when the world opens up. Speaking in an… ...

Gwengwe says Govt will close businesses without permits

Jan 22, 2021 0

Minister of Trade Sosten Gwengwe says the ministry will be inspecting businesses and will immediately close down all business premises found without necessary permits. The Minister on Wednesday advised businesspersons to have their businesses registered… ...

Illovo Sugar Malawi engages community leaders on Gender Based Violence

Dec 30, 2020 0

Illovo Sugar Malawi in partnership with Red Cross Malawi has called for community leaders in Chikwawa to join the noble cause of eliminating Gender Based Violence among communities in Malawi. Illovo partnered with Red Cross… ...

Children’s Centre seeks God’s intervention over rape cases: ‘There is a demon moving around’

Dec 08, 2020 0

Full Armour Children's Centre on Saturday organised a day of prayers in Lilongwe to seek God’s intervention over rape cases as the centre believes that there is a demon moving around men in the country.… ...

Malawi farmers urged to grow industrial hemp

Dec 05, 2020 0

The Centre for Agricultural Transformation (CAT) has urged small scale farmers to diversify and start growing crops such as Industrial Hemp other than just relying on tobacco. Speaking on 1st December, 2020 at BICC in… ...

South, Central leagues identify national volleyball tourney representatives

Nov 23, 2020 0

Southern and Central Region volleyball leagues have identified representatives for the national volleyball tournament which will be held in Mzuzu this month. This comes after a busy weekend as both regions held the regional finals… ...

NCST satisfied with 3rd dissemination conference

Nov 23, 2020 0

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) says it is satisfied with this year’s Research Dissemination Conference as it has revealed issues that will be taken on board during policy formulation. The National Research… ...

Paul Chidale wins Lilongwe Open golf tournament

Nov 18, 2020 0

A Malawian professional golfer who is also a member of Lilongwe Golf Club has won this year’s Seed-Co Lilongwe Open golf tournament. The tournament took place at Lilongwe golf club starting from Friday 13 up… ...

Agricultural Transformation Initiative impressed with irrigation farmers in Dedza

Nov 12, 2020 0

Agricultural Transformation Initiative (ATI) and Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) have hailed farmers who are growing various crops using irrigation at Golomoti and Ntakataka EPAs in Dedza. Speaking on Tuesday at Kam'tsitsi village, TA Kachindamoto… ...

Government to embark on slum upgrading project

Nov 02, 2020 0

Deputy Minister of Lands Abida Mia has disclosed that the government of Malawi through the Ministry of Lands will embark on a slum-upgrading project to provide decent and low cost houses for urban dwellers. Speaking… ...

Malawian girls in Chikwawa flocking to Mozambique to get married, says MP

Oct 29, 2020 0

Member of Parliament for Chikwawa Mkombezi Honourable Abida Mia who is also Deputy Minister of Lands says girls from Chikwawa are flocking to Mozambique to engage in sex work or get married to Mozambicans.… ...