NATIONAL NEWS (5365)
Govt Procures a US$3m Drought Insurance
Government has purchased a drought insurance policy from the African Risk Capacity Limited with a premium of US$3 million, partly been supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to cushion farmers.
Chakwera Encouraged to Inspect Crops this Year
Agriculture experts, Ronald Chilumpha and Horace Phiri have encouraged President Lazarus Chakwera to continue conducting crop inspections as they signify leadership focus and motivate farmers including extension workers.
18,000 Caregivers Still Missing on Government Payroll
At least 18 thousand trained early childhood caregivers are yet to start receiving government honoraria months after Capitol Hill committed to improve their welfare.
MLWP Rolls Out Hearing Health Study
As the World is commemorating hearing day today, the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program (MLWP) says it has commenced a study that will screen 1, 000 learners in Blantyre to probe their hearing efficiency.
Mulanje Mission Hospital Constructs Eye, Dental And Physiotherapy Clinics
An infrastructure comprising fully furnished eye, dental and physiotherapy clinics has been constructed at Mulanje Mission Hospital.
5 Men Jailed In Mangochi For Possessing Forest Produce
A First Grade Magistrate's Court in Mangochi on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, convicted and sentenced four men to 3 years and 6 months imprisonment with hard labour each, for being found in possession of forest produce without licence.
Change 4Us to Assess Youth Development Participation in Thyolo
A Thyolo-based organisation, Change 4Us, has embarked on a baseline project to guage youth participation in development structures.
MHG Education Authorities Call for Tree planting
Education authorities in Machinga have underscored the need to urgently utilize the ongoing tree planting season to address effects of natural disasters in schools whose structures are affected each rainy season.
Neno DHO in Cholera Fight
Following the launch of the "Tithetse Cholera Campaign" by President Chakwera, Neno district hospital has gone flat out engaging Health Centre Management Committees on new ways of stoping the spread of the disease.
Norway for Holistic Approach in Protecting PWAs, Elderlies
The Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi Ingrid Marie Mikelsen says continued attacks on persons with albinism (PWAs) and the elderly from attacks over myths of wealth accumulation and witchcraft accusations are indications that little is being done to protect these people from abuses.
