RBM Denies Plans to Introduce K10,000 Note
Malawi: The Reserve Bank of Malawi-RBM-has denied social media reports that it intends to introduce a K10,000 banknote.
Financing Major Constraint in Malawi’s Quest to Meet 2030 Water Targets
Development partners in the water and sanitation sector in Malawi have bemoaned the financial gap that is hampering the access to clean water. Data by Malawi’s National Statistics Office shows that 14 percent of Malawians, about 2.6 million people, do not have access to safe water and about 27% of the population walk for over an hour to access safe water.
Scottish University Signs Pact to Help Preserve Malawi’s Botanic Gardens
The National Herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi (NHBG) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Scotland’s University of Dundee to promote civil engagement and value creation of sustainable natural resources.
Mountain View School of the Deaf in Thyolo Needs Support
Inadequate resources and special needs teachers are said to be affecting education at Mountain View boarding primary school for the deaf in Thyolo.
Medical Help Costly for Chilengo People in Thyolo
At a time citizens are grappling with the current economic hardships in the country, a population of about 64, 000 locals in Traditional Authority Mphuka in Thyolo is spending over K10, 000 for transport to access medical help due to lack of a public health centre in the area.
Public Sector Reforms Continue in Absence of Chilima-PSRMD
The Public Sector Reforms Management Department (PSRMD) says it is continuing to carry out its mandate on reforms at a time President Lazarus Chakwera stopped delegating tasks to Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima.
Malankie Partners MUM
The Malankie Music.Com and Musicians Union of Malawi (MUM) have unveiled plans to allow musicians to get 60 percent shares from monthly revenue.
Nsanje Farmers’ Commit to Act on Education Related Challenges
A farmers organization in Traditional Authority Mbenje’s area in Nsanje district, has committed to utilizing part of their proceeds in addressing challenges haunting learners particularly the needy at Mlonda Primary School.
Private Schools Challenged on Registration
Private Schools Association of Malawi (PRISAM), an umbrella organization of private schools in the country has challenged the school owners to register with the Ministry of Education saying they stand to benefit a lot once they do that.
Tea Players Hope US to Lift Tea Ban
Tea Association of Malawi (TAML) has expressed hope that American Embassy will scrape off Malawi from the list of countries whose tea is dented with child labour.
NICE Foresees Voter Apathy in By-Elections
The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) has observed that the forthcoming local government by-elections in Shire Ward, Balaka Central East Constituency will be marred by voter apathy.
NICO Launches It’s Clear Campaign
NICO Group has launched its 2022-2023 thematic communication campaign called “It’s Clear” which has replaced “The One”.
Police Net 10 for Carjacking
Police in Blantyre have arrested 10 people in connection with a spate of carjacking in the city and surrounding areas.
Neno DHO Launches Cholera Campaign
Neno district has launched its oral cholera vaccination campaign today with a call for people to continue adhering to hygiene measures in a bid to ensure continued prevention of the disease.
Nsanje Flood Survivors Sound SOS
Some flood survivors in Nsanje have dared authorities to swiftly come to their rescue by providing them food stuffs and inputs for winter cropping, saying they are facing acute food shortages.
Consumer Rights Groups Decry Maize Price Rise
Consumer rights organizations have described the hike in maize prices by Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) as a sad and unfortunate development, saying it will further push high the cost of living.