Month: January 2021 Posts

New global coalition to address impacts of climate change

Jan 25, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A new global coalition involving Malawi and aimed at tackling the impacts of climate change is set to be launched. The coalition has been developed by the UK in partnership with Egypt, Bangladesh, Malawi, the… ...

Activist releases song about environmental degradation

Jan 24, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

An environmental activist has released a song which exposes how human activities have contributed to environmental degradation and climate change. The activists Maloto Chinkombero says the song, titled Mudzi, advocates for people's change of mindset… ...

Youth NGO partners BWB for tree planting exercise at Mudi

Dec 26, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

A youth focused non-governmental organisation has partnered with Blantyre Water Board (BWB) for a tree planting exercise along the Mudi River. Youth Rehabilitation and Empowerment Network (YOREN) Eastern Region Coordination Aubrey Mathyola said the activity… ...

Chakwera concerned over loss of trees

Dec 16, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has expressed concern over the levels of deforestation in the country as statistics show that 10 million trees are felled annually in the country. The Malawi leader launched the national forest season… ...

Environmental activist removes waste along M1 road

Dec 12, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Environmental activist Maloto Chinkombero has removed waste along the M1 road from 6 Miles in Lilongwe as a way of fighting against poor waste disposal. Chinkombero started the exercise on Tuesday and on Friday he… ...

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… ...