News In Central Region (1315)
MBS Yet to Be Notified on Govt Intent to Import Controversial Fertilizer
In our continuing investigations into the fertilizer import scam, we have found that the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has yet to register an intention by either Ministry of Agriculture or East Bridge Estates to import fertilizers into Malawi.
Malawi to Have Lithium Battery Plant
Between 2022 and mid-2023, Malawi has been experiencing persistent and periodic blackouts.
Chakwera Launches Malawi Carbon Market Initiative (MCMI)
President Lazarus Chakwera says the potential value of Malawi’s Carbon Credit (MCC) is estimated at 19, 882, 394.93 metric tons of carbon per annum, valued at over MK600 which is equivalent to (USD600 million) per annum.
EU & Oxfam Launch K1.3 bn Clean Energy Project
About 185 000 households in the country are expected to benefit from a Promoting Equitable Access to Clean Energy (PEACE) project which the European Union (EU) and Oxfam have launched to boost access to clean energy.
Dead at 89, Khembo, Last Standing of UDF First Regional Governors
Tributes are pouring in for veteran politician and former cabinet minister Clement Khembo who died of kidney disease on Monday evening in Blantyre aged 89.
ADRA Calls For Disaster Preparedness Strategies
The Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) has pleaded with different stakeholders to take lead in embracing strategies that can assist the country in disaster preparedness and response.
MALGA Calls for Review of Local Government Act
The Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) says there's a need for the Local Government Amendment Bill to be tabled in the national assembly as soon as possible.
Red Cross Donates Multipurpose Building; Blankets
The Malawi Red Cross has handed over a multi-purpose building to the people of Khotekhote village in the area of Senior Chief Khombedza in Salima.
Give Younger Generation a Chance-Experts
Governance experts have described as retrogressive the tendency of bringing back into active civil service people who have retired or extending contracts for civil servants who have reached retirement age.
MANEB to Administer PSLCE exams in Ten Schools
The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) says it has received six more applications to administer differed exams for standard 8 candidates whose examination fees were embezzled by their school authorities.
