We Are not Objects of Charity - FEDOMA
The Federation of Disability Organizations in Malawi (FEDOMA) has reiterated its challenge to the society to stop regarding persons with disabilities as objects of charity but empower them socio-economically.
First Suspected Cholera Case Reported in Mzuzu City
A first suspected Cholera case has been reported in Mzuzu, a disease that has killed at least 12 people in the neighboring Nkhatabay.
Over 60% of People Under 40 Years Battle With NCDs
Authorities say over 60 percent of people under 40 years old are battling with non-communicable diseases such as asthma and cancer across the country.
Four Arrested For Allegedly Attacking MUBAS Student
Police in Blantyre have arrested four suspects on allegations that they have been terrorizing people and students from Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) around Chichiri area.
ACB Pace on Mombera University Salary Saga Worries Economist
Economic Professor Betchani Tchereni says Malawians will no longer be afraid to engage in corruption if the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) continue to take time to conclude notable cases.
Reducing Inequality, a Critical Step For Development
Economists and Human Rights experts are proposing development of National Inequality Reduction Action Plans for Southern Africa Development Countries (SADC) to do away with the growing inequality among citizens.
Media Council Worried With MACRA's Stance on License Revocations
Media Council of Malawi says MACRA’s move to revoke licenses of some media houses has the potential of promoting fake news and lead to loss of jobs.
Matandani Technical College Receives Technical Tools
In a give back to the community strategy a Malawian based in South Africa has donated Auto Mobile Mechanics training equipment to Matandani technical college in Neno district.
Lhomwe, Yao Paramount Chiefs for Fit-for Children Messages in Initiation Camps
Lhomwe and Yao Paramount chiefs say they will not allow initiation counsellors to preach harmful cultural messages that encourage children to engage in sexual life in the forthcoming ceremonies.
Thyolo Farmers Ask Govt to Help with Inputs, Markets
Over 300 smallholder farmers from 47 irrigation schemes in Senior Chief Mphuka have urged government to help in finding better markets as unscrupulous vendors continue buying their crops at the prices way below their farm inputs investments.
LAB Taking Legal Services to People
Authorities for Legal Aid Bureau in Thyolo say taking their services to rural areas is helping poor communities to have access to legal representation.
ACB to Re-strategize on Curbing Corruption during AIP Selling Season
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has revealed plans to implement a new strategy in this year's Agriculture Input Programme (AIP) to help counter possible cases of corruption.
Ownership Of Projects By Community Members To Help Make Impact
Director of Operations for World Vision Charles Chimombo says ownership of the said projects by people in communities, is one way of ensuring that development projects have a long-lasting impact in communities.
Crime Declines While Road Accidents Increase In Mzuzu
Mzuzu Police spokesperson Inspector Paul Tembo, has told Zodiak Thursday that criminal activities in the city have decreased by at least 2 percent while road accidents have increased by 16%.
Ownership Of Projects By Community Members To Help Make Impact
Director of Operations for World Vision Charles Chimombo says ownership of the said projects by people in communities, is one way of ensuring that development projects have a long-lasting impact in communities.
Cholera Threat in Mzuzu
Water and Environmental, Sanitation Network Network Vice Chairperson for the north Tirivanhu Tizifa has warned that continued poor sanitation and hygiene in Mzuzu can be a catalyst of Cholera outbreak in the northern region city which is a major recipient of food supplies from Nkhata bay, a district that has been hit hard by the disease.