News In Southern Region (3242)
Posting, Recalling of Diplomats Face Hiccups
Ministry of foreign affairs says process of posting and recalling diplomats is facing COVID19 and financial constraints.
CAMA Questions CFTC Delay on Cooking Oil Report
Written by Elijah Phompho
The consumer rights organization, Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has expressed worries with delays by the Competition and Fair-Trading Commission (CFTC) to release findings into alleged collusive conduct by some cooking oil manufacturers who raised cooking oil prices some months ago.
Girls, NGOs Push for Consolidation of Policies
Some girls and non-governmental organizations have singled out failure by authorities to consolidate sexual reproductive health policy and education policy as a major factor fueling unplanned teenage pregnancies in the country.
Chakwera Silent on Cabinet Assessment
State House still insists that president Lazarus Chakwera will make his mind on cabinet when time is ripe for him.
SADC Countries Challenged on Access to Energy and Water
Members states of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) have been challenged to work towards addressing challenges affecting access to water and energy.
Disgruntled Vendors Storm BCC
Some vendors across Blantyre on Thursday stormed offices of the Blantyre City Council (BCC) demanding payment which they say the Council owes them.
CSOs Vital for Checks and Balances - CoST
The Construction Sector Transparency (CoST) says there is a need to build capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) for effective checks and balances on public procurement.
Diluting Weather Shocks Through Crop Insurance
Some smallholder farmers whom effects of climate change exposed them to food insecurity are thankful to crop insurance courtesy of the World Food Program (WFP) for safeguarding their livelihoods amidst the weather shock.
Govt Urged to Address AIP Hiccups
Concerned farmers in Machinga have asked government to move in fast to stop vendors from disrupting and monopolizing the purchase of fertilizer in the ongoing Affordable Input Program (AIP).
Nandolo Farmers Plead for Structured Market
Pigeon peas farmers have called for a well-structured market just like tobacco for them to reap from their toil.
