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PACHI Intensifies Covid 19 Vaccine Uptake in Phalombe
There is hope that uptake of Covid 19 vaccine will be improved in Phalombe thanks to Parent and Child Health initiative project (PACHI) for engaging traditional, religious and political leaders in the district.
82 Women & Girls Access Post Abortion Care in Ntcheu
Statistics from Ntcheu district health office show between July this year to October, 82 girls and women of reproductive age group have accessed Post-Abortion Care-Pac services in four health facilities in the district.
Farm Radio Trust Promotes Nutrition in Neno
In a bid to change the narrative of Neno district malnutrition status, at 45 percent now, Farm Radio Trust through the Nutrition, Social Behavior Change and Communication, has established Youth WhatsApp groups solely for discussing and spreading nutrition messages.
Chiefs Accused for Demanding Bribes in Machinga
Women in areas of Group Village Headman Chiganga under Senior Chief Nkoola in Machinga district have accused some local chiefs in the area of forcing them to pay bribes for them to shield their husbands who are defiling their own girl children.
US Government Commits More Youth Programs to Africa
The United States government has pledged its commitment in supporting young people to bring together their talents and hard work for the benefit of people across the continent of Africa and the people in the United States.
CSAT Speaks On Chizuma Inquiry
The Center for Transparency and Accountability (CSAT) has questioned the relevance of the decision by the commission of inquiry on the arrest of Anti Corruption Bureau Director General to call for information from the general public as part of its investigation.
Striking Judiciary Staff Face Minister of Finance Wednesday Evening
The ongoing strike by judiciary members of staff may come to an end this evening if the staff and Minister of Finance reach an agreement at a meeting expected to take place in Lilongwe.
Govt Approves Opening of Likoma Community Technical College
Government has advised Likoma district council to officially open and enroll the first ever generic cohort of students at the newly built Likoma Community Technical college in January next year.
According to approval letter which Zodiak has seen and addressed to Likoma District Commissioner and copied to Technical Entrepreneur Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) north, of 5th December 2022, signed by secretary in the ministry of labour Rexford Kachepa, the ministry is pleased that the community has understood the importance of opening the college by helping the district council to connect water and electricity at the college facility.
"In light of the above development the ministry would like to allow the council to go ahead with the planned exercise of opening the college in January 2023...the ministry is ready to work with you." reads part of the letter.
Confirming with Zodiak on the development spokesperson for Likoma district council Ireen Mseteka said: "the council is well prepared for the opening of the college such that recruitment processes have started and by January just like other community colleges Likoma will open with the first cohort."
In his remarks, Northern region manager for TEVETA Joseph Chikopa, told Zodiak today that his office is working around the clock ahead of the official gland opening of the long awaited technical college in January 2023.
"We are working within our means to show Malawians that TEVETA has finally reached the people of Likoma and Chizumulu Islands with the first ever in memorial a vocational skills tertiary institution," he added.
The first cohort is expected to register about 30 girls and boys likely to feel proud to be the first graduates after their successful studies.
Ntcheu Traditional Leader Calls for Awareness On Covid-19 Vaccine
Group village headman Doviko of Traditional Authority-TA Mpando in Ntcheu has called for the creation of more demand for COVID-19 vaccine among rural communities where myths and misconception is halting vaccine uptake in the district.
Thyolo Teachers Sacco Sanitizes Nachipere Primary School
Education authorities in Thyolo have admitted that inadequate sanitary facilities remain a big challenge in the district.
