Politics Posts

Malawi govt speaks tough on gender based violence

Jan 13, 2016 Luke Bisani 34 &

The Malawi government through the minister of gender, children, disability and social welfare, Patricia Kaliati, has condemned the increase in cases of gender based violence in the country. The condemnation follows the shooting of a… ...

Govt urged to take irrigation seriously

Jan 13, 2016 Martha Chikoti 34 &

Civil Society Agriculture Network (CISANET) says the country will remain food insecure if Malawi government continues disregarding irrigation farming. CISANET national coordinator, Tamani Nkhono-Mvula, said this when commenting on the prolonged dry spell that has… ...

Government grants loans to 373 needy students

Jan 13, 2016 Geoffrey Banda 18 &

The Malawi government through the department of Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESL&GB) has approved supplementary loans for 373 needy students. The loans will benefit needy students from both public and private colleges… ...

Tree infection causes fear in Machinga

Jan 13, 2016 Geoffrey Banda 20 &

Fear has engulfed communities surrounding Traditional Authority Mkula in Machinga district following the fainting of a girl whom they believe had been affected by a pest that attacks blue gum trees. The pest, Red Gum… ...

World Vision Malawi donates to communities in Zomba

Jan 13, 2016 Blessings Kalimbuka 5 &

As one way of addressing some challenges communities face in the country, World Vision Malawi (WVM) has donated assorted health and education items to several communities in Zomba district. The items which include chlorine, soap,… ...

Farmers project further hunger this year

Jan 12, 2016 Geoffrey Banda 31 &

Farmers in Malawi's southern region have expressed worry that they may not have good harvests this year following dry spells that have hit the region. According to some farmers in Chiradzulu district, they have not… ...

Mining scandal involving trillions of money hits Malawi

Jan 12, 2016 Happy Arnold Soko 26 &

The mining industry which is touted to have the potential to pull Malawi out of its economic woes continues not to bear fruits as details of a fresh scandal involving trillions of Kwacha have emerged.… ...