NATIONAL NEWS (5372)
World Bank Tips Malawi on Economic Growth
The World bank has tipped Malawi government to create a good relationship with the private sector as one way of enhancing the country’s economic growth.
Donors Loud Ministry’s “Game Changer” Strategy
Donors US and UK say introduction of the Game Changer strategy by the ministry of local Government has reinvigorated local councils to dust off their long standing operational inefficiencies and improve public service delivery.
Chikwawa Lightning Deaths Now at Six
Just a day after lightning struck dead five people in Chikwawa district, a 44-year-old woman has also been killed early morning Thursday at Ngowe area in same district to bring the total to six.
Snr Chief Liwonde Asks for More Boreholes
Senior Chief Liwonde Machinga district has called on government and its development partners to drill more boreholes in his area as those available are located far from the people.
82, 402 Children Drop Out of School in the South
There is a shocking revelation that 82, 402 children dropped out from school in the 2018/19 academic year in the southern region alone.
MERA Devises Electricity Installer Guidelines
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority has attributed continuing fire accidents in the country to unscrupulous and unlicensed electrical installers.
Japanese Ambassador Tips Malawi On Economic Growth
Outgoing Japanese ambassador to Malawi has tipped the country to focus much on finding ways of improving the country’s economy, other than politics.
Faulty Boat Halts Patrols On Lake Chilwa
Almost two weeks after the ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development (MoAIWD) closed the fishing season in the country’s lakes, Zodiak understands that the only boat which the fisheries office in Phalombe uses developed a fault some months ago.
New Power Plant to Add 350 Megawatts
Government says will develop Mpatamanga Hydropower Project which is expected likely to add about 350 megawatts.
Mixed Views On FISP Progress in Zomba
There are mixed views on the way Farm Input Subsidy Program (FISP) is progressing in Zomba district with some farmers complaining of exorbitant prices of the inputs in some markets.
