NATIONAL NEWS (5382)
SADC Ministers Agree to Expedite Disaster Fund
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have agreed to expedite the establishment of a disaster fund to strengthen the region's resilience to natural disasters.
K371m Nsanje Evacuation Center Project Rolls Out
Government through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has pumped in K371 million for construction of a flood survivors’ evacuation center at Mchacha James in the area of Traditional Authority Mlolo in Nsanje.
New Aircraft to Reduce Transport Costs - MDF
The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) says the two MA600 aircraft it has purchased from China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation will help cut costs on official government trip within and outside the country.
New Thyolo District Council Chairperson Promises Unity
Mikolongwe ward councillor George Matiya has been elected as new chairperson for Thyolo District Council with a promise to improve revenue collection and working relationship between the council members and secretariat.
MP to Lobby for Irrigation Inputs
Member of Parliament for Balaka North, Tony Ngalande, says he will lobby government to provide agricultural inputs such as seeds for people in Balaka for winter cropping.
FCR for Popularization of TIP Laws in Malawi
Foundation for Children’s Rights Executive Director Jennifer Mkandawire says many stakeholders in the fight against trafficking in persons are not aware of what constitutes such offenses and relevant punishments meted out to offenders when found guilty.
PPDA Approves NFRA To Procure Maize
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has approved the National Food Reserve Agency to procure 50,000 metric tons of maize from 185 farmer co-operatives and Associations.
Water Problem Haunts Nsanje’s Nyowani Villagers
Access to safe drinking water is a nightmare in Nyowani village, Traditional Authority Mbenje in Nsanje district as villagers are drinking unsafe water from a well about a year after their only borehole broke down.
Minister Impressed With Overall PSLCE Examination
Deputy Minister of Education, Monica Chang'anamuno says there is need to open more cluster centres to address issues of long distances being experienced by candidates when accessing examination centres in the country.
APM Should Prove Alleged Bingu Assassination-MLS
The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has dared former President Peter Mutharika, to submit to police, information on the alleged murder of former President Bingu wa Mutharika and allow the law enforcers to take necessary action.
