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Govt postpones MV Ilala maintenance to December

Aug 09, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Government has postponed MV Ilala's maintenance to December this year, allowing the vessel to continue operating on Lake Malawi. The vessel's surveyor safety certificate expired on 4 August this year and it was expected… ...

Chakwera reaffirms government’s commitment to achieving universal water access

Aug 08, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has reaffirmed government’s commitment and determination to achieving universal water access by 2030 through implementation of water supply and upgrading projects in the country. He made the remarks Tuesday when he commissioned… ...

Ilala users concerned as operations are suspended in Likoma

Aug 04, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

Water transport users in Likoma have expressed concern over the suspension of MV Ilala operations on Lake Malawi as it has to go for refit programme in Monkey Bay. Speaking in an interview Thursday, Director… ...

SRWB to roll out water project in Mbulumbuzi

Jul 27, 2023 Andrew Salima 0 &

Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) says it will roll out a 540 million Malawi Kwacha Mbulumbuzi Water Supply Project in Chiradzulu. Speaking soon after meeting Chiradzulu authorities on Wednesday, Designing Engineer Officer for SRWB Emmanuel… ...

LWB yati ndiyokhumudwa ndi mchitidwe wa anthu ena osanena za mapaipi a madzi ophulika

Jul 27, 2023 Gracious Zinazi 0 &

Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) yati ndiyokhumudwa ndi mchitidwe wa anthu ena omwe amasankha kusanena nsanga za mapaipi amadzi omwe ophulika m'madera momwe akukhala ndicholinga choti azitunga madzi aulele. Izi zikudza pomwe mmadera ena monga Kaliyeka,… ...

NWRA to close drilling companies operating without authorization

Jul 22, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natural Water Resources Authority (NWRA), Dwight Kambuku, says all drilling companies operating without authorization will be closed in the country. Speaking at a press briefing held at NWRA headquarters… ...

NRWB cancels plan to spend K13m on CEO shortlisting exercise

Jun 21, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Northern Region Water Board (NRWB) has cancelled a scheduled meeting in Nkhata-Bay where the board was expected to spend K13 million on board members involved in shortlisting candidates for the position of Chief Executive Officer.… ...

Pacific Group rehabilitates 7000 boreholes in 90 constituencies

Jun 18, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In trying to alleviate water challenges in Malawi, Pacific Limited company has for free of charge rehabilitated 7000 boreholes in over 90 constituencies across the country. This comes as in 2015, the company launched a… ...

Two jailed five years for vandalising water installations

Jun 10, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Zomba Chief Resident Magistrate court has sentenced Frank Chinkango aged 32 and 28-year-old Mazunzo Devison to 5 years imprisonment with hard labour for theft and vandalism of Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) installations valued… ...

CSOs express concern over water situation in Zomba City

Jun 02, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Zomba Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Network has expressed worry over the shutdown of Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) treatment site following theft of anchor strands that has left many city residents with dry taps. The… ...

Mabwalo amilandu ayimitsa ntchito zawo ku Zomba chifukwa cha vuto la madzi

May 30, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Pamene vuto lakuvuta kwa madzi lafika tsiku lachisanu mu mzinda wa Zomba, mabwalo amilandu ayamba ayimitsa ntchito zawo tsopano. Malawi24 itakayendera Bwalo la Chief Resident Magistrate komanso Bwalo lalikulu la Zomba High Court tidapeza ntchito… ...

K500 million to be used in fixing damaged water pipe in Zomba

May 30, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) Chief Executive Officer Duncan Chambamba says the board will use K500 million to fix the main water transmission pipe which was damaged by thieves in Zomba. The damage has affected… ...

SRWB shuts down water supply in Zomba City

May 27, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) has announced emergency shutdown of main treatment plant for three to four days following theft of anchor straps on water pipes between Mulunguzi Dam and main water treatment plant. SRWB… ...

SRWB yayamba kumanga fakitale yopanga madzi a mumabotolo

May 11, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Bungwe lomwe limawona zamadzi mchigawo chakum'mwera la Southern Region Water Board layamba ntchito yomanga fakitale yopanga madzi a mumabotolo ndipo ntchitoyi idya ndalama zoposa K2.1 billion. Poyankhula kwa atolankhani pa Old Naisi Turn Off mu… ...

Village in Mchinji gets tap water

May 07, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

People at Million village in the area of Traditional Kawere in Mchinji district have received a solar powered tap water system installed by Permaculture Paradise Institute. Permaculture Paradise Institute is a social enterprise which demonstrate… ...