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Snr Chief Chimaliro Urges Govt to Complete 15 Model CBCCs
Senior Chief Chimaliro of Thyolo has asked the government to complete the construction of the World Bank funded 15 model Community Based Childcare Centres (CBCCs) which has stalled for a year now in the district.
Covid-19, Cyclones Delay Limbe-Sandama Railway Project
Ministry of Transport and Public Works has attributed Covid-19 restrictions and recent cyclones as major factors that have delayed the completion of Limbe-Sandama railways line which was slated for May 2022.
Locals Threaten to Close Thyolo – Thekerani - Bangula Road
Over 100 concerned locals along Thyolo -Thekerani-Bangula road have threatened to close it next week Monday following failure by the government and Mota-Engil to compensate them since 2019.
Chakwera Firm On “Fixing Broken Systems Agenda”
President Lazarus Chakwera has directed Principal Secretaries (PSs) to be appraised quarterly to assess their performance.
Development Players Challenged in Mw2063 Realization
Development stakeholders have been asked to provide unwavering support towards the realization of the Malawi 2063 by inspiring others to take ownership in the implementation of the country's vision.
APAM Tells Govt To Hire More Dermatologists
The Association of Persons with Albinism (APAM) has deplored inadequate health care personnel called dermatologists who deal with skin cancer diseases on people like some of its members in the country's hospitals.
NO Monkey-Pox Case In MW-MoH
The Ministry of Health says initial test results of a suspected Monkey-pox case have come out negative.
BWB Signs Contract with Indian Firm on Power Plant
The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has signed a contract with an Indian company, TATA Consulting Engineers to conduct a feasibility study and a detailed design for the development of a 30 megawatts solar power plant at walkers’ ferry Nkula site.
Malawi Govt Challenged in Ending Child Labour
Government has been challenged to increase investment in child protection and strictly enforce child labour laws in order to end the vice in the country.
NCD Alliance Calls for Increased Awareness on Hypertension
Lack of awareness and screening among most Malawians is said to be derailing efforts to fight growing cases of hypertension in the country, with a current prevalence rate standing at 16 percent.
