Month: December 2019 Posts

Organisation to distribute seedlings to youth clubs

Dec 26, 2019 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

In its quest to encourage tree planting this season, Youth Progressive Environmental Solutions (YPES) in Lilongwe will distribute tree seedlings to local youth clubs, youth organizations, Community Based Organizations and individuals for free. YPES said… ...

Sparkling cookery system can work in Malawi

Jun 14, 2018 Tobias Kumwenda 1 &

The thick black walls, the hailing smoke that meanders into the skies through the kitchen roof, emanating from traditional tripod and announcing the days preparation of meals, is no longer winning hearts. This is due to… ...

Youths encouraged to plant trees

Mar 19, 2018 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Youths in the country have been urged to plant more trees so as to make that future generation avoid effects of climate change which most part of the world is facing. Forestry Plantation Manager for… ...

One Tree, One Citizen Campaign launched

Mar 04, 2018 Bright Malenga 3 &

A campaign called "One Tree,One Citizen" has been launched in two constituencies in Malawi's capital city, Lilongwe. The campaign which is sponsored by Malavi Heritage Foundation (MHF) has been launched in Lilongwe City South and… ...

Chief cautions residents over forest

Feb 12, 2018 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

People of Phalombe district have been warned that they risk a stiff punishment if they are found cutting down trees in the ‘manmade’ Sambadzukulu forest. Traditional Authority Jenala made the warning on Friday in an… ...

Without stepped-up action, deforestation continues

Jan 09, 2018 Luke Bisani 8 &

Despite charcoal selling being illegal in Malawi, the trade is still applied in the country with forests being under threat of being degraded. Though government through the police and forestry officials confiscates charcoal to curb… ...

Malawians urged to take tree planting season seriously

Jan 08, 2018 Luke Bisani 1 &

Malawians have been urged to take the tree planting season seriously as it is people's responsibility to restore the environment that has been degraded. Speaking at a tree planting event organised by Catholic Women Organization… ...

TIDEF in tree planting drive

Dec 24, 2017 Bright Malenga 0 &

As Malawians are being encouraged to plant trees to combat effects of climate change, a local organisation in Nkhotakota found it necessary to plant trees in the district. Speaking in an interview with Malawi24, Hussein… ...

1.5 million trees to be planted in Dedza

Dec 09, 2017 Pemphero Malimba 13 &

Dedza district forestry department has ganged up with various Timber Producers to plant over 1.5 million trees during the 2017/18 tree planting season. Dedza district assistant forestry officer Blessings Chingaipe disclosed this to Malawi24 in… ...

Zomba residents urged to take care of trees

Dec 08, 2017 Luke Bisani 2 &

Zomba residents have been asked to look after trees in the city. The call follows a tree planting exercise that members of Blantyre Press Club (BPC) in partnership with PUMA Malawi had at Chipiloni hill… ...

Survival of newly planted trees pleases government

Feb 15, 2016 Martha Chikoti 5 &

Government through the Ministry of Natural Resources Energy and Mining says the dry spell that has hit most parts of the country is having less effect on the survival of trees planted in the current… ...