Month: July 2021 Posts

Kasinthula Fisheries struggles to meet production capacity

Jul 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Elijah Phompho Authorities at Kasinthura Fisheries have revealed that the fish farm is failing to meet its projected production levels due to inadequate financial and human capital and this has resulted in loss of… ...

Six traders sentenced to seven days community service

Jul 22, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's court on Tuesday ordered six traders to clean at Mangochi District Hospital and court premises for one and half hours a day for seven days. The traders were found guilty of… ...

Farmers lose patience: Selling maize at MK800 per tin in Nkhatabay

Jul 21, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

The dallying by the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) to start buying farm produce has led to farmers in some parts of Nkhatabay selling maize at very cheap prices. Spot check findings in Nkhatabay… ...

Mangochi Police impound six vehicles over farm-gate regulations

Jul 20, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Mangochi over the weekend intensified farm-gate enforcement measures at Makanjira, Katuli, Malindi, Chilipa, Namwera and Monkey-Bay where they impounded six motor vehicles found transporting farm produce. Three among the impounded vehicles, registration numbers… ...

Tobacco Commission asks farmers to register for next growing season

Jul 17, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Tobacco Commission has called upon farmers to register for the upcoming growing season, saying prices of tobacco will be better in the next marketing season. Chief Executive Officer for TC Chidanti Malunga made the… ...

Five traders arrested for buying maize at low prices in Dedza

Jul 16, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police in Dedza have arrested five traders for buying maize at K80 per kilogram against government recommended minimum price of K150 per kilogram. Dedza police deputy Publicist Sergeant Cassim Manda has confirmed. The suspects have… ...

Minister Lowe hails MAWARD program for uplifting agriculture sector

Jul 13, 2021 Chris Loka 0 &

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water development Robin Lowe has commended Malawi African Women in Agriculture Research and Development (MAWARD) program for its efforts towards inclusive and agriculture-driven prosperity in the country Lowe made the… ...