NATIONAL NEWS (5369)
NGO Calls for Women Representation in Political Positions
Tovwirane Organization says there is need to continue supporting women aspiring for political positions if they are to increase their representation in the 2024 elections.
Timber Sawyer Chase Raiply out of Mt Mulanje
Timber sawyers under the name Nanchidwa Forest Association have forced Raiply Malawi Limited out of Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve in protest of delays by government to issue them with the 2019 harvesting licenses.
Malawi on Track in Fight against TB
The National Tuberculosis (TB) Control Programme has expressed satisfaction over increased number of tuberculosis patients who are being cured from the disease in Malawi.
Balaka to Institute By-laws to Protect Farmers From Exploitation
A two day Agriculture Fair in Balaka has ended with Balaka District Council expressing commitment to develop by-laws aimed at protecting smallholder farmers from exploitation in the district.
Kulinga Mawa Campaign Takes New Dimension
As one way of reaching out to many people with timely free family planning messages, the Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM) in Ntcheu is sensitizing communities using cinemas.
Red Cross Encourages Re-afforestation in Karonga
Malawi Red Cross Society has embarked on a 2 year preparedness for response and early warning action project aimed at encouraging communities to intensify re-afforestation drive and stop cultivating along the river banks in Karonga.
Lack of Modern Equipment Hits Technical College
Authorities at Naminjiwa Community Technical College in Phalombe say lack of modern equipment is hampering the provision of technical skills to students.
M’mbelwa Council Moves to Evict Information Officers
Daggers have been drawn between the M’mbelwa District Council and Department of Information following plans by the Council to evict information officers from their office and relocate them to a tiny office that can hardly accommodate two tables.
MACOHA Equips PWDs with Vocational Skills
Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) says unless Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) or their parents are economically empowered, cases of people begging on the street will remain a big issue.
ZBS Moves in to Support Needy Students
Zodiak Broadcasting Station has moved in to bail out 27 learners from the best performing primary school in the 2019 Primary school leaving certificate of education exams who are failing to report to various secondary schools they have been selected due to financial support.
