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Journalists Trained Ahead of Afwa International Conference
Twenty journalists from across Africa are undergoing a two-day training ahead of the 21st African Water Association International Congress and Exhibition-7th International Faecal Sludge Management Conference to be held from 19 to 21 February 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Chakwera’s Sona a Mixed Bag - Analysts
For close to two hours, President Lazarus Chakwera dwelled on key pillars of his vision for Malawi in the next 12 months, in what appeared to be a litmus test for the Tonse Alliance government.
Chakwera Delivers 2023 SONA Amid Opposition Disruptions
Lilongwe: President Lazarus Chakwera delivered his much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the Parliament Building here in the capital city amid interruptions from the opposition benches.
Mangochi DHO Calls For More Cholera Support
Health authorities in Mangochi district have asked partners to assist them with chlorine and Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) as the district continues to register more cholera cases.
Poor Road Network Delays MVAC Response To Makanjira
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has assured hunger stricken families targeted to benefit from the 2022/23 lean season response in Lulanga and Makanjira in Mangochi district that they will start receiving their provisions from next week.
Floods Cause Havoc in Phalombe
Heavy rains have damaged water infrastructure and displacing scores of people in Phalombe district.
FPAM Orients Volunteers to Counter Covid-19 Misconceptions in Thyolo
The Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM) says there is a need to invest in interventions targeting the community structures in a bid to counter the existing misinformation on Covid-19 which has impacted negatively on HIV, TB and Malaria programmes.
Chakwera’s 2023 SONA Draws Anxiety
President Lazarus Chakwera is this morning expected to open the 50th Session of the Malawi Parliament in Lilongwe with a State of the Nation Address (Sona) which has drawn high expectations from Malawians.
MW Set to Beat 50 Million Target of Trees to be Planted this Year
A 2018 Population and Housing Census Report indicated that about 99 percent of Malawians rely on wood for fuel and charcoal production.
Govt Expresses Dismay on Abuse Against Elderly
Government has made fresh calls on the need to prosecute perpetrators of physical abuse and torture against elderly people in the country over accusations of witchcraft.
