NATIONAL NEWS (5295)
VSLs Can Fuel Poverty If Poorly Managed - Expert
An expert in Village Savings and Loans (VSLs) says if poorly managed, VSLs have potential of fueling poverty among their members especially those in credit base.
Refrain From Blame Game in Corruption Fight - FND
Forum for National Development (FND) has urged people in the country to desist from regarding one particular section of the society as being orchestrators of corruption, saying the corruption fight requires unison approach to be won.
Malawi Loses About 19 billion Cubic Meters of Rainwater Annually
The Rain Water Harvesting Association of Malawi has disclosed that the country loses bout 19 billion cubic meters of rain water every year as surface water run offs due to failure to invest in rain water harvesting techniques.
BCC Proposes MK20 Billion Informal Settlements
The Blantyre City Council (BCC) says it has made a proposal of MK20 billion to government and development partners to root out informal settlements in the city amid reports that such construction works along rivers are exposing people to floods.
4 Drowned Boys Laid To Rest
The bodies of four boys that drowned in Linengwe River Tuesday in Ntcheu have been laid to rest at Mlambwadza 1 cemetery, Sub Traditional Authority - ST/A Mkutumula in the district.
Bermuda Oversees Mission feeds 500 families in Mulanje
At least 500 households in Mulanje have received maize rations of 20 kilograms each courtesy of a charitable organization, Bermuda Oversees Mission.
Blue Gum Pests Population Decreasing - FRIM
The Forestry Research Institute of Malawi (FRIM) says routine surveys have indicated a subsidized population level of two pests out of three that hit the country’s blue gum trees for the past ten years.
MUB Decries Delays to Amend Copyright Law
The Malawi Union of the Blind (MUB) has decried delays by government to amend the country's Copyright law, a development, the organization says is hampering efforts to ensure equitable quality education among its members.
Government Tipped on Suicided
A mental health expert, Dr. Charles Masulani who is the Executive Director for St. John of God Hospital has tipped government to promote financial literacy education and provide social economic activities to people in the country as one way of reducing cases of suicide among the citizenry.
Govt Challenged to Invest in Deforestation Fight
Environmental activist Mathews Malata has challenged government to step up efforts aimed at reversing the massive destruction of forest cover which includes courting traditional leaders to be champions in halting malpractice.
