Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Archives

Chieftaincy wrangles derail development, says Minister Ben Phiri

Mar 01, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr. Ben Phiri, has urged royal families in the country to fully involve Senior Chiefs in resolving any chieftaincy wrangles. Phiri made this appeal to royal families today,… ...

Govt cancels relocation of vendors amid political tension

Oct 09, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has suspended the relocation of street vendors due to political tension in the country. In a letter to chief executive officers of city councils and district commissioners… ...

K60 million stolen at Mangochi District Council

Aug 24, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Three Mangochi District Council accounts officers are under investigation for conniving with a supplier to steal K60 million at the council. Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Charles Kalemba confirmed… ...

Minister Ben Phiri promises completion of rural growth centre in Phalombe

Jul 26, 2019 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Minister of local government and rural development Ben Malunga Phiri has assured people in Phalombe that the much anticipated Chiteketsa rural growth centre will be completed soon. Minister of local government and rural development, Ben… ...

Councillors’ honoraria up by 25 percent

Dec 18, 2018 Mercy Kawenga 0 &

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has adjusted upward allowances for councillors from K80,000 to K100,000, reflecting a 25 percent increase. Councillors through Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) submitted a petition to the… ...

Senior Chief Somba dies

Nov 07, 2018 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Senior Chief Somba of Blantyre has died aged 81. A statement from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says the chief whose name is George Suwedi Somba died in the early hours of… ...

Traditional leaders asked to deal with harmful practices

Sep 26, 2017 Martha Chikoti 2 &

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has asked traditional leaders in the country to join hands in dealing with harmful practices. Speaking to local media, minister responsible Kondwani Nankhumwa said some practices are… ...

Govt gives hope on Local Government Act

Aug 20, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

Malawi government through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has disclosed plans to have Local Government Act (LGA) reforms bill tabled in Parliament in the next parliamentary sitting. During an interface meeting in… ...

Councils warned over fraudsters

Dec 14, 2016 Luke Bisani 0 &

The Malawi Government through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has warned council secretariats against unscrupulous people masquerading as senior officers of the ministry who demand money from the councils. The warning follow… ...