MESIP to Empower Community Monitors
Amid reports of abuse of school grants in most primary schools across the country, government says it is equipping communities with monitoring skills in schools’ projects through Malawi Education Sector Improvement Project (MESIP).
Gomani V for Infrastructure Development in Schools
Inkosi ya Makhosi Gomani V has called on stakeholders in education sector to start focusing much on infrastructure development to encourage more girls remain in school.
Police Arrest Health Worker for Theft
Police in Phalombe have arrested a 40 year old Health Surveillance Assistant (HSA) on suspicion that he stole hospital furniture, mattress and other items.
Diarrhea Hits Phalombe TTC
Classes were disrupted at Phalombe Teacher Training College on Friday after over 70 students opened bowels for eating stale beef.
From War to Woe; Life in Dzaleka Refugee Camp
Seventeen-year-old Chikumbutso was among a group of Congolese who fled from the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) when he was only seven.
DSWO Accused of Delaying Probation Reports
The District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) in Mulanje has been accused of delaying to submit probation reports on children who cross paths with the law.
Thyolo Secondary School Closed Indefinitely
Following violent incident that left several structures razed down by irate students on Wednesday night, the ministry of education has closed the school indefinitely.
Mutharika Urged to Engage the Opposition
The Anglican Bishop has asked President Peter Mutharika to demonstrate a fatherly role by genuinely engaging opposition leaders in order to end the current political impasse.
Chief Asks Media to be Responsible
Written by Christopher Sande
Concerned by the political standoff in the country, Senior Chief Malemia of Nsanje has asked media houses to promote peace and co-existence among different tribes so that communities can live in unity.
He said on Wednesday when minister of information toured Nyanthepa and Gaka community radio stations in the district that the stations have been so instrumental in promoting peace and development.
“As a country, we have never seen war, so let us avoid this hate and preach togetherness,” he said.
Information minister, Mark Botomani, said community radios are crucial in sensitizing and promoting development be it on education, health, agriculture and disaster preparedness.
He then urged community radio stations in Malawi spearhead cultural diversity and promote tolerance among people of different tribes.
Director of Gaka FM, Mr. Gizex Gizai, told the minister that despite lack of computers, reliable mode of transport, inadequate training to workers and others, they are trying their best to promote good practices and encouraging people to take part in development.
Chief Chimombo Installation Sparks Controversies
One of the aggrieved royal family members of the Chimombo chieftaincy in Nsanje has accused authorities of going ahead to install Harrison Chimombo on the position of Traditional Authority despite being served with a court injunction.
Angry Students Torch Thyolo Secondary School Buildings
Angry students have torched an administration block at Thyolo Secondary School in angry protests last night.
Innovative Regional Project Promoting Social Accountability in Public Services Begins Second Phase
An innovative project, holding governments across southern Africa to account for providing quality public services in health and agriculture, has started its second phase.
NBM Donates for ECAMA Conference
National Bank of Malawi Plc has challenged the Economic Association of Malawi (ECAMA) and other economists to come up with economic solutions to deal with the population growth in the country.
Lack of Sun Skin Lotions Threatens PWAs Lives
Association of persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has expressed worry that most of persons with albinism (PWAs) risk losing lives to skin cancer for using expired sun skin lotions, claiming government is yet to provide proper lotion in hospitals.
NICO Introduces Private Wealth Management Campaign
NICO Asset Managers Limited has embarked on a campaign called Private Wealth Management that aims at enabling individuals and families meet the life goals and dreams that matter to them.
Ranger Deployed to Mulanje to Hunt for a Beast
Government has deployed a game ranger to Mulanje to hunt for a beast suspected to have attacked and killed an 87 year old man on Sunday.