Month: December 2020 Posts

Presidential aide joins Zomba communities in tree planting

Dec 30, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Deputy Presidential Advisor on Religious Affairs Sheik Imran Abasi joined communities from Group Village Headman Kaselema in the area of Traditional Authority Chimbalanga in Zomba in tree planting activity where he commended… ...

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… ...

Minister Tembo calls for joint efforts to protect Zomba plantation

Oct 27, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources Nancy Tembo has called on stakeholders to work together in protecting Zomba Mountain plantation where bushfire recently destroyed 50.7 hectares of forest. Almost every year, bush… ...

Bunda gender activists plant trees at Nkhoma

Mar 04, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Bunda Gender Activists together with Bunda Environmental Club and community members on Saturday planted trees at Nkhoma in Lilongwe. During the exercise, the group planted 500 trees. In an interview with Malawi24, Head of communications… ...

2020 Forest Restoration Programme commences next week

Feb 01, 2020 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Youths in Phalombe district on Friday strategized for the implementation of this year's Malawi Youth Forest Restoration Programme (MYFRP) activities which will commence next week in the district. The youth together with officers from the… ...

Catholic Church in tree planting exercise

Jan 31, 2020 Martha Chikoti 1 &

The Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday launched a tree planting exercise with the church looking to plant over 200,000 trees this year. The launch took place at St John's Catholic Church in Lilongwe with financial… ...

Kutsaira says he cherishes Parks Ranger uniform

Jan 29, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Minister of Natural Resources Energy and Mining, Bintony Kutsaira got netizens and Viphya communities cheering about his Forest Guard and Parks Ranger uniforms following a National Forestry Season Launch on Saturday at Viphya Plantations… ...

Govt offers part of forest to Timber Millers Union

Jan 26, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Government says it will give the Reformed Timber Millers Union (RTMU) a part of the Chikangawa Forest. The remarks were made on Saturday by Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Bintony Kutsaira when he… ...

Forestry department seeks to inculcate tree planting culture in youth

Jan 25, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Director of Forestry, Stella Gama, says government wants to inculcate a culture of tree planting in young people to help address the adverse effects of climate change. The Director was speaking during a tree planting… ...

Kutsaira urges action to combat climate change

Jan 22, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Bintony Kutsaira, has urged Malawians to take part in tree planting exercise in order to combat climate change. Kutsaira said this after leading Malawians in planting 1,250… ...

Govt officials, MDF plant trees at Dzalanyama Forest

Jan 20, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy Mining together with different stakeholders including Malawi Defence Force and development partners on Saturday planted trees at Dzalanyama Forest. The tree planting exercise at Dzalanyama Forest took place… ...

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… ...

Mutharika warns against felling trees

Dec 19, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

President Peter Mutharika has warned people in the country against cutting down trees in protected areas saying those found will face the full force of the law. The Malawi leader issued the warning at Mkando… ...

Traditional healers asked to plant trees

Dec 17, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Traditional healers and herbal producers have been urged to plant trees as a way of conserving the environment which their business is dependent on. Chiyambi Mazengera, Managing director of Chia Investments Limited which producers Kombumax… ...