Environment Posts

MET predicts good rains

Sep 17, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The country's Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has predicted that most parts of Malawi will experience good rains in 2021/2022 rainfall season which begins this coming October. This is according to the Director… ...

Lorry given to Govt over charcoal trafficking

Sep 07, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A court in Lilongwe yesterday ordered forfeiture of a lorry to Malawi Government after a driver used the vehicle to transport 165 bags of charcoal. The Lilongwe Senior Residence Magistrate Court has ordered also ordered… ...

Malawi is world leader in race to create environmentally sustainable economy – Chakwera

Aug 26, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says Malawi has become a world leader in the race to create an environmentally sustainable society and economy. The Malawi leader was speaking at the National Green Climate Conference at BICC, Lilongwe,… ...

Running water brings new income streams to Mandela Village in Tanzania

Aug 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Innovation: Africa is helping to bring new life to Mandela Village’s 4,700 inhabitants with clean running water for the first time. The result is a stream of new opportunities. As part of their on-going project… ...

UK Energy Minister to visit Malawi

Aug 02, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

UK’s Minister of State for Energy, Clean Growth and Climate Change is expected in the country today for a four-day visit during which she will seek to understand how Malawi is adapting to climate change… ...

Shayona Truck given to Malawi Government

Jul 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

A truck belonging to Shayona Cement Company has been forfeited to Malawi Government after a court in Kasungu convicted two people who used the truck to transport 26 bags of charcoal. The vehicle Reg No.… ...

MET warns of strong winds on Lake Malawi

Jul 22, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has warned that from Friday July 23, 2021, there will strong Mwera Winds over the country’s main water bodies including Lake Malawi and people are advised… ...

Department of Forestry to harvest 32.4 hectares of trees at Zomba Mountain

Jul 22, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Department of Forestry will harvest pine trees on Zomba Mountain, saying the trees have outlived their lifespan and are not adding value to the beauty of Zomba Mountain. Director of Forestry Clement Chilima has… ...

Two drivers fined over charcoal

Jul 17, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Two drivers aged 29 and 27 have been ordered to pay fines after they were found transporting bags of charcoal. The Chisenjere First Grade Magistrate Court on Friday fined the two people identified as Isaac… ...

Tembo says 9,576 hectares of landscapes were restored under Shire River project

Jul 13, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources, Nancy Tembo, says Shire River Basin Management project restored 9,576 hectares of degraded landscapes and the restored sites are traceable. She was reacting to claims that her ministry spent… ...

Tonse dumps over K40 billion in Shire river

Jul 05, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

...50 million trees could have been planted   ...No single tree can be traced   Tonse Government claims to have used over K40 billion to plant trees in the Lower Shire but no single tree… ...

Charcoal smuggling vehicle given to government

Jun 26, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Karonga First Grade Magistrate Court has ordered forfeiture of a lorry to Malawi Government after the vehicle was seized for transporting charcoal without permit. The vehicle registration number RU 4140  was impounded a few… ...

Government commends businessperson for creating pine forest

Jun 26, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Government through the Forestry Department has commended businessperson for planting pine trees on 120 hectares of land. Officials from Forestry Headquarter visited the 120 hectares of Pine trees at Kavuzi. Chief Forestry Officer responsible for… ...

The UK is Malawi’s key partner in tackling climate change – Mkaka

Jun 19, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Foreign Affairs Eisenhower Mkaka says Malawi Government will intensify engagements with the UK and the Commonwealth to advance its position and harness resources for climate change adaptation and resilience building at the UN… ...

Concerns over implementation of clean-up initiative

Jun 12, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

An organization which has been closely monitoring the progress of National Clean-up Campaign-initiative says the initiative has lost its initial momentum as people demand payment for carrying out clean-up exercises. AppDev. Chief Executive Officer Sylvester… ...