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MP Calls for Separate Disaster Management Ministry
An independent Member of Parliament for Machinga North East Constituency Ajilu Kalitendere has asked the country's leadership to constitute a separate ministry that will be responsible for disaster management and response.
Countries Respond to Malawi’s Freddy Response; Recovery
Despite a delay that caused concern among Malawians and the nation’s leaders on the world’s response to the disaster that has hit Malawi resulting from Cyclone Freddy, now aid and support is pouring in.
Three Family Members Injured in KU
Three family members have sustained serious injuries after a wall of their house fell on them at Chisiwiri Village in the area of Senior chief Lukwa in Kasungu on Friday morning.
Seven Thousand Cataract Patients to Access Free Surgery
At least 7000 patients with cataract will get a second chance to have eyesight, thanks to the Malawi Network of Order Persons Organizations (MANEPO).
Countries Respond to Malawi’s Freddy Response; Recovery
Despite a delay that caused concern among Malawians and the nation’s leaders on the world’s response to the disaster that has hit Malawi resulting from Cyclone Freddy, now aid and support is pouring in.
World Connect Malawi Set to Grow Community Foundations
World Connect Malawi is set to grow Community Based Organisations (CBO) into Community Foundations in Malawi as a way of promoting community development and philanthropy.
137 Households Affected by Cyclone Freddy in Neno
Neno District Relief and Rehabilitation officer Brighton Mphinga has disclosed that 137 households have been devastated by Cyclone Freddy in Neno district with one person missing.
Scores of Children in Despair as Parents Still Missing
As government and partners continue to support flood survivors, scores of children are in a state of shock and despair at Kapeni demonstration, Manja and other rescue centres in Ndirande township in Blantyre and Likoswe and Mpama in Chiradzulu as their parents are still missing due to the effects of cyclone Freddy.
Govt Uncertain on School Re-opening in the South
Ministry of education is uncertain of schools reopening next week in the southern region districts due to the extent of damage on some facilities like roads caused by the Tropical Cyclone Freddy.
TAML Engages Headteachers to Address Pupils Security Concerns
The Tea Association of Malawi (TAML) chief executive officer, Tonda Chinangwa says they are now engaging administrators for schools surrounding its estates to address security concerns to avoid a repeat of a gruesome murder of a 12-year-old school girl in Thyolo, January this year.
