CSPWP to Benefit 12000 Households in Mzimba
Over 12000 households in Mzimba stand to benefit from a K1.2 billionWorld Bank funded Climate Smart Public Works Program (CSPWP), which, among others, aims at reducing households’ exposure to climate change related shocks.
Malawi Schools Short of 2.2m Desks
The Ministry of Education says it needs about 2.2 million desks to accommodate approximately 4 million learners that are currently learning while seated on the floor in the country’s primary schools.
Kamtukule Tasks Technocrats to Refresh Thyolo Technical College Contract
Barely two weeks after Zodiak Online carried a story about the stalemate of Thyolo technical college, Minister of Labour Vera Kamtukule has tasked the central and district level technical team to refresh the K748 million contract and submit a report by Thursday this week for implementation.
Naming'omba Estates Guards Kill Driver
A 45-year old man Owen Matchowa died on Monday in Thyolo, after he was allegedly beaten by the security guards of Naming'omba Tea Estates on suspicion that he was transporting stolen tree logs from the estate in his lorry.
WFP Impressed with Resilience Interventions in Balaka
The World Food Programme (WFP) has observed that building communities’ resilience to counter climatic shocks is crucial to cushion such people from its impact that usually challenges their health and education status.
Balaka Worried with Pupil Drop Out Rate
Balaka District Education Manager Ignitious Kaming'i says school dropout rate in the district is worrying as the district is heading towards a lean season as it stands at 3.7%.
FAM to decide on Flames next move after CAF postpones next year’s AFCON in Ivory Coast to 2024
The Football Association of Malawi says it will decide on whether the Flames have to play strength-testing matches in September after CAF moved next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast to 2024.
Suzi Banda Resigns as PPDA Board Chair
Suspended board chairperson of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) John Suzi Banda has resigned from the position.
Crime Declines in Luchenza
Luchenza Police Station in Thyolo has registered a 1.9% decrease in crime from January to March 2022.
Thyolo Chiefs Hail UBR
Traditional Authority Boyidi of Thyolo says the Unified Beneficiary Registry (UBR) will restore their respect which was eroded by corruption allegations on social protection interventions.
Goliati Police Officers Accused of Corruption
Some community members around Goliati Police Unit have accused police officers of soliciting money from suspects who have resorted to settle their matters with complainants by arbitration.
Nzimbiri Primary School Teachers in Thyolo in Week Two of Sit-In
Teachers at Nzimbiri Primary school in Thyolo are holding a sit-in since last week Tuesday following a disagreement with one of the parents who allegedly sent magic bees to a teacher.
Analysts Call Govt To Invest in Tertiary Infrastructure
Education analysts have underscored the need for the government to construct more hostels and learning structures in public universities in order to give chance to many students to access tertiary education.
Commentators Differ on Impact of IG Absence
Security and social commentators have differed on the implications of President Lazarus Chakwera's delay to appoint a new Inspector General for the service after firing Dr. George Kainja over corruption allegations some two weeks ago.
STEKA Vocational Skills Training Center Pilots Out Two Courses
Step Kids Awareness (STEKA) vocational skills training center which aims at equipping vulnerable children with vocational skills in the country has piloted out two courses namely tailoring and designing as well as hair dressing and salon.
Faulty Transformer at Kambale Affecting Education
Students at Kambale Community Day Secondary school in Neno district have expressed dismay at ESCOM's failure to fix a faulty transformer that got burst at the trade center nine months ago.