AGYW Peer Educators Meet in Blantyre
World Vision Malawi in partnership with other non-governmental organizations has launched a three-day event of Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) Learning Forum in Blantyre.
Empire Partner Foundation, Afri-Tec Go Technological in GBV Fight
South African based Empire Partner Foundation and Afri-tec have embarked on a campaign which is aimed at using technology to fight gender-based violence (GBV) in Africa.
Chakwera Asks Malawians to Support Govt
President Lazarus Chakwera has implored the citizenry to hold hands with the government in order to achieve the much-needed change and transformation in the country.
PIH Launches Staff Wellness Day
Partners in Health has launched Wellness Day in Neno district to raise awareness to staff members on the benefits of seeking early mental health care and strengthen their physical being.
Activists Propose for Waiver on Dress Code for Male Learners
Child and education rights activists have called for a waiver on dressing of public primary school boys to allow them put on trousers and long sleeve shirts during cold weather as is the case now.
Mulanje District Council Fires Six Primary School Teachers
At least six primary school teachers in Mulanje district have been fired on issues bordering on indiscipline.
Ministry in Talks with Germany Over Malape Pillars
The Ministry of Tourism says it is discussing with the Germany government through GIZ to secure funding that will partially assist in constructing some facilities at Malape Pillars in Machinga.
Thyolo Police Warns Learners on PSLC Exams Cheating
Police in Thyolo have sent a warning to Standard 8 learners against cheating in the forthcoming Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations slated for 13 through 15 July 2022.
WV Hails Spelling Bee Competition
In a bid to change the narrative on literacy levels of the country, world Vision in partnership with Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) organised a grand final spelling Bee competition in Blantyre.
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.