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UN Advances Green Industrial Age as Breakthrough For SDGs
The United Nations (UN) says that a sustainable industrial transformation is needed to close the widening development gap between countries, meet climate targets and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Cyclone Freddy Affected Farmers Eyeing Cuniculture
Attention of most farmers from the seven districts comprising Blantyre Agriculture Development Division (BLADD) who attended a field day in Mwanza on Thursday have shifted to rabbit rearing after learning from how their fellow farmer made it big.
Partners Worried Over Malosa Forest Depletion
A local non-governmental organisation, Development Concept has called for an urgent need to replant trees in Zomba-Malosa forest reserve to reduce effects of natural disasters to surrounding communities.
Invest Cash Transfer and Lean Season Money
Social Cash Transfer and Lean Season beneficiaries in Neno district have been urged to use the money received for economic growth, saying the initiative is not for eternity.
CfSC Worried with ADMARC on Maize Sale
Centre for Social Concern (CfSC) said the Agricultural Development Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has failed to cushion the hunger-stricken Malawians during the lean season of selling maize.
Authorities Called to Address Plight of Orphans After Cyclone
As authorities in Thyolo and elsewhere are still assessing the social-economic impact of cyclone Freddy which has killed at least 676 people in the southern region, orphanhood has come out to be one of the areas that needs attention in post recovery.
Emmanuel University for Enhancement of Ministry of Education Make-Up Interventions
Emmanuel University has vowed to enhance adherence to the guidelines, the Ministry of Education has instituted to ensure that learners in about ten southern region districts whose schools were closed due to Cyclone Freddy catch up with the time lost.
22 Mangochi Elderly’s Receive Maize Donation from SDA Pastor
As hunger continue to hit hard some communities across the country, 22 senior citizens from Senior Group Songa 1, Traditional Authority Mtonda in Mangochi have received bags of maize to avert the food shortages.
Economist Calls For Review of Cannabis License Fees
An economic expert has re-ignited calls for Malawi to review the cannabis license fees arguing the current fees are prohibiting the country to benefit from the farming.
LL District Council Slightly Misses Revenue Target
Lilongwe District Council has collected 94 percent of its revenue for the 2022/23 financial year, slightly missing its target for the year.
