Month: January 2021 Posts

RTMU writes President Chakwera over Chikangawa forest dispute

Jan 19, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Local sawmillers under Reformed Timber Millers Union (RTMU) have written President Lazarus Chakwera expressing discontent over the Department of Forestry's decision to sign a pact with a foreign investor whom the RTMU accuses of  removing… ...

Grouping wants part of Viphya Plantation

Jun 07, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A grouping called Concerned Citizens in Mzuzu has called on government to review the concession it granted to Raiply Malawi Limited in the Viphya Plantation so that a part of the plantation should be given… ...

Kutsaira says he cherishes Parks Ranger uniform

Jan 29, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Minister of Natural Resources Energy and Mining, Bintony Kutsaira got netizens and Viphya communities cheering about his Forest Guard and Parks Ranger uniforms following a National Forestry Season Launch on Saturday at Viphya Plantations… ...

Govt offers part of forest to Timber Millers Union

Jan 26, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Government says it will give the Reformed Timber Millers Union (RTMU) a part of the Chikangawa Forest. The remarks were made on Saturday by Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Bintony Kutsaira when he… ...

Govt concerned over destruction of forests in Malawi

Nov 11, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Government through the Ministry of Natural Resources has expressed concern over the destruction of forest reserves in the country by individuals with malicious motives. According to the ministry, the Viphya Plantation in Mzimba is the… ...

Raiply sensitises communities on Chikangawa fires

Oct 22, 2019 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Raiply Malawi has intensified efforts to sensitise communities on the dangers of starting fires in Chikangawa Forest. Over the weekend, the company organised a football match between Raiply and Mzimba Select where its Chief Executive… ...

Environmental expert happy with efforts to save forests

Feb 20, 2017 Luke Bisani 6 &

As Malawi is striving to increase its forest cover, an environmental expert Sosten Chiotcha has applauded the efforts of various stakeholders who have joined hands to bring back the glory of forests in the country.… ...