Taonga Chizinga

Reusable sanitary pads to reduce absenteeism among girls

Apr 06, 2018 0

In a bid to reduce dropout rate and increase retention of girls in school, Mothers Groups from some schools around Rumphi have been trained to make reusable sanitary pads for girls using locally sourced materials.… ...

Girls urged to desist from early marriages in Rumphi

Jun 30, 2017 5

Rumphi Women Forum, a Non-Governmental Organisation in Rumphi, has challenged girls to take a leading role in protecting their own rights because they are vulnerable to forced and early marriages. Rumphi Women Forum Women’s Rights… ...

Woman killed in car crash

May 28, 2017 0

A 24-year-old woman died on Wednesday after being struck by a Toyota Sienta Saloon at Luwuchi Trading Centre in Rumphi. Rumphi police spokesperson Charles Mpezeni identified the victim as Nausi Ngwira. He said the vehicle… ...

RYDC geared to fight climate change

May 23, 2017 0

As one way of reducing the effects of climate change, Rumphi based Roscher Youth Development Centre (RYDC) is promoting construction of environmentally friendly houses in disaster prone areas of the country. RYDC Executive Director Moir… ...

FOMCO blasts Mzuzu council over Mchengautuwa dumping site

Sep 26, 2016 8

Friends of Mzuzu Community Organization (FOMCO) has expressed dissatisfaction over Mzuzu City Council (MCC) delay to reallocate the Mchengautuwa dumping site. Speaking during an interface meeting with Mzuzu city council and Plan Malawi last Friday,… ...