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Banja La Mtsogolo launches new women’s wellness services

Aug 14, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

As one way of providing advanced health care in Malawi, Banja La Mtsogolo has launched new women's wellness services such as maternity services, cervical cancer screening, ultrasound scanning, couples’ fertility counselling, child health services, menstruation… ...

Woman hails health initiative for restoring her sight

Aug 13, 2022 Shorai Mopiwa 0 &

A 62-year-old woman from Lilongwe has hailed a three-year eye health initiative for restoring her sight, saying a successful surgery to remove cataracts in her eyes has helped her gain back her independence. Lezinat could… ...

30 homecraft workers receive certificates at Chilema Ecumenical Training Center

Jul 10, 2022 Raphael Banda 0 &

Chilema Ecumenical Training Center at Malosa in Zomba has awarded certificates to 30 homecraft workers after completing their training. Speaking during the graduation, Member of Parliament for Zomba Malosa, Grace Kwelepeta called on the awarded… ...

Zomba Catholic women commended for active participation in church work

Jun 26, 2022 Raphael Likaka 1 &

Old Mutual Malawi Chief Executive Officer Edith Jiya has hailed Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) in the Zomba Diocese for taking active role in various church development projects within the diocese. Jiya commended the Catholic Women… ...

Abortion no longer a constitutional right in US

Jun 24, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The United States Supreme Court has declared that having an abortion is no longer a constitutional federal right, paving way for states in the US to ban abortion. The court on Friday overturned the landmark… ...

Council calls for mobile courts to be introduced in rural areas in Zomba

Jun 16, 2022 Raphael Banda 0 &

Zomba District Council says there is need to introduce mobile courts in rural areas that should handle cases of Gender based Violence (GBV) as one way to raise awareness on the criminality of violence against… ...

Vicar General of Zomba Diocese urges Catholic Women to remain united

May 29, 2022 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Vicar General of the Zomba Diocese, Fr. Vincent Chilolo has appealed to members of the World Union Catholic Women Organisation (WUCWO ) to remain united in the women ministry. Fr. Chilolo made the appeal on… ...

Tanzania bound: Chinsapo Sweet Melodies to spice up youth conference

May 26, 2022 Chris Loka 0 &

Lilongwe based women’s choir, Chinsapo Sweet Melodies, has left for Tanzania where among other things the choir is scheduled to perform during a Youth Conference in the Tanzanian Capital, Dodoma. Organized by the Stream of… ...

76% of women in Malawi lack access to underwear, says NGO

May 26, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A non-governmental (NGO) called Days for Girls International says 76% of girls and women in Malawi lack access to underwear and sanitary pads. The organisation's Country Director Eunice Banda revealed this on Tuesday in Lilongwe… ...

Female police officers shine in Basadi operation

May 21, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

On Friday, female police officers from all 41 policing stations across the country marched off the ground on a high note after an intensive three-day operation Basadi. During the three day operation which commenced on… ...

Women Caucus in Parliament wants more female MPs in 2025

May 19, 2022 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Chairperson of Women Caucus in Parliament Roseby Gadama has encouraged women parliamentarians to be accountable to their constituents so that the people should vote them back into parliament come 2025. Gadama who is Member of… ...

120 women receive sewing machines in Zomba

May 16, 2022 Raphael Likaka 0 &

The At -Tareegatul Quadiriyah Sunni Association (AQSA) has given sewing machines to120 women in Zomba after providing them with designing and tailoring skills as part women's economic empowerment. Speaking during the handover ceremony at Songani… ...

Organization embarks on menstrual hygiene management project

Apr 26, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Sopani Ng'ambi As one way of easing menstruation-related challenges that women and girls face, Citizen Impact Organization (CIO) has embarked on a menstrual hygiene management project in Mzimba District. With funding from National Democratic… ...

Five Catholic nuns take first vows in Lilongwe

Apr 25, 2022 Contributor* 0 &

Five Catholic nuns belonging to Congregation of Charity of Ottawa took their first vows on Saturday in Lilongwe where Archbishop George Desmond Tambala of the Lilongwe Archdiocese called on the nuns to serve the Lord… ...

My administration will continue supporting women — Chakwera

Apr 07, 2022 Bright Malenga 0 &

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera says his administration will continue appointing women in several top administrative positions and ensuring that women are supported in the country. Chakwera made the remarks today after launching the High Level… ...