News In Central Region (1334)
Poor Sanitation Stifling Malawi’s GDP
The Ministry of Water and Sanitation says the country is losing 1.1 percent of its GDP to expenses incurred in the provision of health care to people affected by ailments which come as a result of poor sanitation.
Ntcheu DHO Rolls Out Paying Services
Director of Health and Social Services for Ntcheu Dr. Steven Macheso says setting up a paying ward at the district hospital has cost authorities, MK30 Million, with a projection to rake in MK1 to MK3 Million per month in revenue.
2800 Poor Families To Own Modern Houses in Kasungu
Public Hospitals to Buy Supplies from Private Pharmaceuticals
Stakeholders in the health sector have called on government to put in place strict measures that will ensure all public hospitals adhere to lay down rules and regulations when buying medical supplies from private pharmaceuticals.
10 Thousand Youths to be Trained in Technology by Celestial City
Malawi government through the Ministry of Labour has received a proposal from Celestial City that will see more youths in the country be trained and eventually be employed.
Industry Dares Varsities on Practical Knowledge
Employers have challenged institutions of higher learning to not only focus on theory but practical skills so that they produce highly skilled professionals Malawi needs now to beef up the workforce for the much-touted transformation.
Chakwera Sets Tone On Tourism Masterplan Sector Implementation
President Lazarus Chakwera says the country's natural resources and tourist attractions should be translated into a beneficial investment if the country is to attain economic growth.
Corroborative Efforts Key to End GBV
An international organization, Trocaire says ending gender-based violence-GBV among women and girls in Malawi and Africa is possible if corroborative efforts from all stakeholders are strengthened.
Pastor Mwasinga to Launch 8th Book
Renowned preacher and public speaker, Pastor Aubrey Mwasinga is set to launch a book on 8th April 2022.
DPP Appeals Against Dzimadzi’s Acquittal
The office of the Director of Public Prosecution -DPP has finally filed an appeal to the Zomba High Court against the lower court’s ruling in Ntcheu which last month acquitted Vincent Dzimadzi on charges of an act intended to cause grievous harm to a 14-year-old boy.