News In Central Region (1334)
Malawi, China Sign Partial Debt Cancellation Agreement
Malawi and China have today Tuesday in Lilongwe signed a partial debt cancellation agreement, with a 5 US dollar debt scraped off from the Asia’s economic giant’s debt list.
Experts Back Holding of Full Council Meeting Amid Parliament Sitting
Experts have said there is nothing wrong with councilors holding full council meetings, when Parliament is in session, arguing the role of ward councilors and lawmakers in the development of the country are different.
Cyclone Freddy Will Not Hit Malawi-Met
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has downplayed fears that Malawi is under threat of being hit with Tropical Cyclone Freddy, saying latest weather models indicate the country will not suffer direct effects.
Germany Hands Over 3 IFMIS Training Laboratories to Mw Govt
In its bid to support Malawi’s public financial management reforms, the German government has handed over and installed 3 Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) training laboratories in the Accountant General’s Department.
Dr. Mugisha Re-Elected AFWASA President
The Managing Director of Uganda's National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Dr Silver Mugisha has been re-elected as African Water Association President and the East African country’s capital, Kampala, has been voted to host the next AFWA Congress and Exhibition which is scheduled for February 2025.
Countries Urged to Include Women in Water Sector Policy Making
The International Forum of Professional Women for Water, Sanitation and Environment in Africa has highlighted the need to include women in policy and decision making in the water sector, observing that women suffer the most from the effects of poor sanitation.
Quality Water Remains a Challenge In Africa-AFWA
The African Water Association AFWA has admitted that access to quality water remains a challenge in most African countries, with Malawi being among the top countries where people do not have access to safe and clean water.
Journalists Trained Ahead of Afwa International Conference
Twenty journalists from across Africa are undergoing a two-day training ahead of the 21st African Water Association International Congress and Exhibition-7th International Faecal Sludge Management Conference to be held from 19 to 21 February 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Chakwera’s Sona a Mixed Bag - Analysts
For close to two hours, President Lazarus Chakwera dwelled on key pillars of his vision for Malawi in the next 12 months, in what appeared to be a litmus test for the Tonse Alliance government.
Chakwera Delivers 2023 SONA Amid Opposition Disruptions
Lilongwe: President Lazarus Chakwera delivered his much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the Parliament Building here in the capital city amid interruptions from the opposition benches.
