NATIONAL NEWS (5372)
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.
Communities in Cyclone Freddy Affected Districts Challenged on Identifying Solutions
Sons and daughters of Chiradzulu, a grouping of people who have the origins of the district, has urged people who have not directly been affected by the cyclone Freddy and are living either within or outside the districts to be on the fore front in identifying long term solutions for the problem.
FUM Worried With Cyclone Freddy Damaged Irrigation Schemes
The Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) says it is sympathizing with farmers whose irrigation schemes have been damaged by the Tropical Cyclone Freddy.
CARD Tips TCF Survivors on Prudent Use of Support
Churches Action in Relief Development (CARD) has challenged Tropical Cyclone Freddy survivors in Phalombe to ensure that recovery relief packages that development partners and the government are donating should be used for the intended purpose.
Forex Challenge Affecting Importation of Pesticides and Storage Facilities
Forex shortage has forced the Ministry of Agriculture to encourage farmers to use the sacks that protect crops from pests as government is exploring ways to improve the availability currently hampering suppliers from importing pesticides and storage facilities.
