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Govt concerned over use of charcoal, firewood by companies

Dec 07, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Ministry of Forestry and Natural Resources has demanded toilet tissue producers and companies in the hospitality sector to stop using charcoal and firewood for their business activities. In a statement today, Secretary for Forestry… ...

Primary school learners urged to plant trees

Dec 07, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has challenged primary school learners in Zomba to take a leading role in addressing effects of climate change by planting trees. Community Development Facilitator for the organisation… ...

SADC lawmakers told strengthen laws to respond to human rights threats

Dec 07, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Lawmakers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been urged to strengthen laws to protect human rights amid growing threats in the region, including violations linked to Mozambique’s conflict and a clampdown on the… ...

Chingeni Tollgate expected to rake in K4.5 billion annually

Dec 07, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By: Fostina Mkandawire - MANA The Chingeni road tollgate which is under construction in Ntcheu district is expected to be raising K4.5 billion annually and the money will be used for maintenance of roads. Malawi… ...

Over 1500 self-repatriated Malawians arrive from South Africa

Dec 07, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

More than 1500 self-repatriated Malawian returnees have arrived in the country through Mwanza Border. Confirming the development was Mwanza border public relations officer Inspector Pasqually Zulu who said the group which was expected to arrive… ...

UTM candidate in Mangochi promises schools, markets for fish

Dec 07, 2020 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

UTM candidate for Mangochi West Constituency in the forthcoming by-elections, Stanley Phiri, on Friday took advantage of the debate organized by National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Public Trust to tell voters that he will… ...

Mingle Complex set to spice up festive season

Dec 06, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

One of Malawi's popular entertainment platform, Mingle Business and Entertainment Centre says it will continue keeping patrons entertained with both local and international shows following rebranding. Formerly known as Cockpit and later Waves, the facility… ...