Month: April 2021 Posts

Chilima warns councils over sub-standard works

Apr 17, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima has told local councils that Government will not tolerate abuse of resources and implementation of substandard works. He made the remarks on Friday, April 16, 2021 during the launch… ...

Thyolo DC hails company for commitment to support development projects

Mar 30, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Acting district commissioner for Thyolo Arnold Jumbe has applauded Mount Meru Filling Station for its readiness to support Thyolo District Council’s development projects while operating its filling station in the district. Jumbe showed his gratitude… ...

MP complains over poor state of Nayuchi-Nsanama road

Mar 26, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Member of Parliament for Machinga East Constituency Esther Jolobala has expressed concern over the poor state of the Nsanama-Nayuchi road, saying people in her constituency are struggling to do business and access healthcare. Jolobala said… ...

Organization seeks to promote accountability at local level

Mar 23, 2021 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

A non-governmental organisation has launched a project which seeks to promote accountability and improve service delivery for residents of the commercial city of Blantyre. The one-year project -Building an active citizenry for accountable and transparent… ...

Over 60 campaign rallies conducted in Karonga over the weekend

Mar 22, 2021 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

It was a busy weekend for political party leaders and candidates who over held 60 political campaign rallies to sell their manifestos to the 53, 000 eligible electorates in Karonga Northwest Constituency ahead of the… ...

Voters press for development in Karonga

Mar 22, 2021 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Voters in Karonga have demanded  politicians to walk the talk by implementing the promises which they make make during expensive campaigns. Zuma Mwalughali of Malema 2 villages says voters are not interested in voting due… ...

Citizens worried over delayed projects in Phalombe

Mar 20, 2021 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

People from Phalombe district including Chiefs and Councillors have questioned authorities over the delay of some essential projects which would uplift livelihoods of some communities. They raised these concerns during an interface meetings organized by… ...

Advocacy group petitions Parliament over Neno Road

Mar 18, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A group of people from Neno has delivered a petition to Parliament as the group continues to push for the completion of Mwanza-Neno-Tsangano road. The people under Mwanza Neno Tsangano Road Advocacy presented the petition… ...

Mobile phone network challenges in Chikwawa worry chiefs

Mar 17, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Chiefs at Thelere in Chikwawa say mobile phone network challenges are negatively affecting the economic wellbeing of people in the area. Speaking during an interview on Tuesday, Group Village Headman (GVH) Thelere said such is… ...

ACB says corruption remains one of greatest impediments to development in Malawi

Mar 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Benjamin Chisale The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has called for support in the battle against corruption, saying the vice remains one of the greatest impediments to development in Malawi. ACB Director of Corruption Prevention Mary… ...

Deputy Minister Abida Mia secures K68m grant for clinic construction

Feb 25, 2021 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Deputy Minister of Lands Honourable Abida Sidik Mia who is also Member of Parliament for Chikwawa Mkombezi constituency has received $90,000 (about K68 million) from the Japanese Embassy to construct a clinic in her constituency.… ...

Rumphi-Nthalire road in pathetic state: Chakwera urged to fulfil promise  

Feb 16, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

People who travel between Rumphi to Chitipa through Nthalire have complained over the poor state of the road connecting the two areas and have urged the Lazarus Chakwera administration to fulfil its promise to construct… ...

Zomba Central MP launches road construction project

Feb 15, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Innocent Nyondo Zomba Central Parliamentarian Bester Awali has launched a project which will see the rehabilitation of Mpondabwino Bridge and the construction of the road that connects Mpondabwino and St Mary’s. According to business… ...

MP Chilenga, constituents clash over maternity wing

Feb 13, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Chitipa South Member of Parliament Welani Chilenga and people in his constituency have clashed after the legislators blocked the constituents from accessing funds from Chitipa District Council for construction of a maternity wing in the… ...

Chingale residents drilled on public finance tracking

Feb 11, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Centre for Social Concern has emphasized the need to empower communities in tracking public funds as one way to promote transparency and accountability in the implementation of various development projects in the… ...