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SRWB asked to delay water disconnection amidst cholera outbreak

Mar 19, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Mayor of Zomba City Davie Maunde has appealed to the Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) to delay water disconnection for customers with outstanding bills, saying water disconnection would only worsen cholera outbreak in the city.… ...

Govt warns against encroaching protected forest reserves

Feb 22, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Dzalanyama Forests Reserve (credit: Times) Government through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change has warned against the conduct of some people who are encroaching into protected forest reserves and plantations across the country.… ...

Health workers in Mwanza conduct sit-in

Feb 15, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Health workers at Mwanza District Hospital are conducting a sit-in saying they are failing to work due to lack of fuel, water, stationery, sanitary items and other necessities at the hospital which is in Southern… ...

Mia concerned over high rate of deforestation at Zomba Plateau

Feb 04, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Minister responsible for Water Development and Sanitation Abida Mia has expressed concern over the high rate of deforestation around Mulunguzi dam catchment at Zomba Plateau. Mia expressed her worry over the deforestation when she presided… ...

Erratic water supply amidst cholera worries Balaka residents

Jan 27, 2023 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

Residents in Balaka District continue to express dismay with Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) over what they say is 'gross negligence' in the provision of water to its customers in the district. Malawi24 understands that… ...

Farmers advised to adopt rainwater harvesting techniques

Jan 18, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Michael chiotcha The Rainwater Harvesting Association of Malawi (RHAM) has advised farmers to adopt rainwater harvesting technologies in order to have water all year round and fight the effects of climate change. RHAM is… ...

Solar power ends long walks in search of water for villagers in Mangochi

Jan 11, 2023 Macmillan Mhone 0 &

Mangochi is popular for its beaches along Lake Malawi but in many villages in the district, access to safe and clean water remains a major challenge. This means long walks to open and contaminated water… ...