Latest Environmental News from Malawi

South African Amapiano star Boohle on arrival in Blantyre Malawi ahead of her performance

South African Amapiano vocalist Boohle arrives in Malawi

Sep 28, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Fast-rising South African Amapiano star Boohle has arrived in the country through the Chileka International Airport ahead of her performance at the Sand Music Festival. The artist is expected to perform tomorrow at the Sand… ...

DCCMS Director Lucy Mtilatila speaking during a forum in Lilongwe

DCCMS says onset of rains could delay in some areas

Sep 28, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) says there is a possibility of delayed onset of rains by at least two weeks in some areas during the 2023/24 rainfall season. The Director for Climate… ...

Met forecasts strong El Nino, normal rainfall in Malawi

Sep 25, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) says there will be moderate to strong El Nino conditions and normal rainfall for a significant portion of the 2023/2024 rainfall season. The service said this… ...

Senior State Advocate Siphosana Kajumie is representing the state in a wildlife case involving a Zambian national

Zambian national challenging 15-year sentence in Malawi Court

Sep 22, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Zambian national Kebby Roy Malambo who was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour over pieces of ivory worth 53 Million is challenging his conviction at the High Court. The High Court in Lilongwe… ...

Ophunzira ku Unima akuganiziridwa kuti ali ndi Cholera ku Zomba

Sep 21, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

A zaumoyo ku Zomba ati ophunzira wa ku sukulu ya ukachenjede ya Unima wagonekedwa mchipatala ku Zomba ndipo akuganiziridwa kuti ali ndi Cholera. Malingana ndi a Arnold Mndalirs omwe amayankhulira ofesi ya za umoyo ku… ...

It’s hot! Avoid alcohol’ —Meteorological Service

Sep 16, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The department of Climate Change and Meteorological Service has warned people to avoid drinking alcohol, as it is hot in most parts of the country. The department says alcohol causes dehydration hence the need to… ...

Malawians asked not to buy juvenile fish

Sep 13, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Department of Fisheries has asked Malawians to stop buying juvenile Chambo in order to protect fish in Lake Malawi and discourage illegal fishing practices. This comes as Refresh Project- Pact Malawi has unveiled a… ...

Lake users warned to follow precautionary measures tonight

Sep 12, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological services has warned all lake users to take precautionary measures tonight and tomorrow as Mwera winds are expected to blow over Lake Malawi at a speed of 35km/h.… ...

Malawi's Cultural grouping Mulhako Wa Alhomwe chairperson Muchanakwaye Mpuluka

Cyclone Freddy: Malawi to Pray for Survivors

Sep 09, 2023 Thumbiko Nyirongo - Malawi News Correspondent 0 &

Malawi's cultural grouping Mulhako Wa Alhomwe will dedicate seven days from September 30 this year to pray for survivors of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi. The prayers will be part of this year's annual Mulhako Wa… ...

Malawi Cyclone lone Freddy benefiting from PASD donation

PASD installs solar power for Cyclone Freddy survivors in Zomba

Sep 08, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Partners in Action for Sustainable Development (PASD) has installed 30 solar powered floodlights and has provided 600 solar powered lamps and energy efficient cookstoves at a camp that is accommodating survivors of Tropical Cyclone Freddy… ...

People in Malawi trained on bamboo planting and management

Locals trained in bamboo planting and management

Sep 08, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

Locals in the districts of Chikwawa, Nsanje, Neno and Mwanza are being trained in bamboo planting management with the aim of protecting the Shire River. The training under financial support from Shire Valley Transformation Programme… ...

Chakwera commissions US$30.55 million water project

Sep 07, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says his government is committed to improving the health and livelihoods of people in the country through increasing access to potable and sustainable water supply and sanitation services. Speaking in Nkhatabay on… ...

Zomba Forest Lodge Managing Director, Thom Finch, with Vera Kamtukule

Zomba Forest Lodge committed to playing active role in eco-tourism

Sep 06, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Zomba Forest Lodge Managing Director, Thom lnch, says tourists prefer the Lodge because it is located deep in the mountain forest where nature is uninterrupted. Inch said this at Gymkhana Club in Zomba where Minister… ...

Illegal boreholes irk NRWA

Sep 05, 2023 Andrew Salima 0 &

National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) says 75 percent of boreholes in Malawi are contaminated and the water is not fit for consumption because individuals or institutions drill boreholes without following NRWA's procedures. Public Relations Officer… ...

Chakwera urges chiefs to take lead role in environmental conservation

Aug 31, 2023 Victoria Milanzi 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says it is important that chiefs should take a pivotal role in environmental management. Speaking when he presided over the first National Chief's Forum on Natural Resources Management and Transition to Sustainable… ...