Month: April 2024 Posts

Mzimba CSO’s undergo training on good governance

Apr 17, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

About 45 members of the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Mzimba District, have been awarded Certificates of Participation after completing the International Republican Institute's training on "Strengthening Local Government Systems and the Democratic Process." Programs… ...

Frequent blackouts infuriate Chitipa CSOs 

Apr 01, 2024 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in Chitipa have expressed displeasure with Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) for frequent power outages in the district. The CSOs say the power cuts have affected operations of various businesses… ...

Blantyre Mental Health champions get smartphones for psycho-social services

Mar 24, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In a bid to complement efforts on reducing mental health-related deaths in the country, ANPPCAN Lifeline – Malawi, has given smartphones to mental health champions in Blantyre which will be used to provide psycho-social therapy… ...

Lilongwe District Council moves to form new documents

Mar 22, 2024 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

Director of Planning and Development for Lilongwe District Council, Willard Chirwa, has described Social Economic Profile (SEP), District Development Plan (DDP) and Strategic Plan as crucial documents that act as a roadmap for all development… ...

CSOs demand tabling of legislation to ensure access to justice

Mar 12, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Civil society organisations under the banner National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have called on government to expedite the legislative process to ensure prompt enactment of the Judicial Service Administration bill which they will enhance judicial independence… ...

Youth-led CSOs condemn violence against DPP supporters in Lilongwe

Feb 25, 2024 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youth-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have vehemently condemned the violent acts against Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters who lawfully gathered to peacefully conduct a Blue Convoy Parade in Lilongwe City on 24th February, 2024. The… ...

Organisations say there is a need to distribute condoms to hard to reach areas

Nov 01, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Civil Society Advocacy Forum on HIV and related Conditions (CSAF) says funds are needed for distribution of condoms to hard to reach areas in order to prevent new cases of HIV infections. Speaking with reporters… ...