Representing the SADC
Group Head of Business Communications at British American Tobacco (BAT), Jonathan Atwood, says tobacco harm reduction presents the opportunity for a more progressive environment where both tobacco harm reduction and the role of nicotine are far better understood. Atwood made the sentiments in a keynote speech he read on behalf of Kingsley Sanchez at this … Read More “Malawi: Tobacco Harm Reduction Presents an Opportunity for a More Progressive Environment – BAT” »
The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday unveiled eight new tractors with associated implements that include plows, harrows, riggers and planters, for the Mega Farm Support Unit. In a statement published on his Facebook page, Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale said through the contract signed with the Mega Farm Support Unit, the tractors will be made … Read More “Malawi: Agriculture Ministry Hands Over 8 New Tractors With Associated Implements to Mega Farm Support Unit” »
Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Martha Chizuma has vowed to bring people at the centre of the law in order to continue fighting against corruption in the country. Chizuma was speaking during Anti-Corruption Awareness Day on Friday at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources-LUANAR Bunda campus in Lilongwe. She said, “You cannot … Read More “Malawi: Chizuma Vows to Bring People At Centre of the Law to Fight Corruption” »
Parliament has sent back to the committee a report by Commissions, Statutory Corporations and State Enterprises to scrutinize some areas. The activities for the report were carried out in the 2021/2022 financial year. The report presented to the house on Tuesday by the Deputy Chairperson of the committee, Yona Dadawiza Mkandawire had some recommendations which … Read More “Malawi: Parliament Sends Back Report for Scrutiny” »
National Planning Commission (NPC) has called upon the government to accelerate investments in the strategic sectors of the economy if MW2063 development aspirations are to be realized. The call came at the start of a weeklong MW2063 Meeting for Pillar and Enabler Coordination groups starts today in Lilongwe. The meeting is being facilitated by NPC. … Read More “Malawi: NPC Wants Govt to Take Active Role in Mw2063 Investments” »
Since the onset of the rainy season to date from November 24, six districts — Dowa, Kasungu, Mchinji, Mwanza, Nkhata Bay and Nkhotakota — have been affected with disasters mainly from stormy rains, flash floods, strong winds, hailstorms, heavy rains and lightning. This is contained in the status report prepared by the Department of Disaster … Read More “Malawi: Dodma Urges Public to Pay Closer Attention to Daily Weather Forecast” »
Harare — President Lazarus Chakwera and his administration came under fire from opposition parties and human rights organizations in Malawi, for a deal allowing 221 young young Malawians to be airlifted on Saturday, November 25, 2023 to work on Israeli farms. The action comes in the wake of Israel’s U.S.$60 million aid package for Malawi’s … Read More “Malawi: President Lazarus Chakwera Under Fire for Sending Malawians to Work on Israeli Farms” »
Violence against women and girls is the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world and as according to results of research reveal that ‘one in every three women experience physical or sexual violence — at least once in their life time’. This is observed by Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre … Read More “Malawi: Not Much Is Invested to Counteract Violence Against Women and Girls–Ccap’s Blantyre Synod” »
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) — in collaboration with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) — has concluded three sessions of trainings on child online protection (COP) strategy with a general call on parents and teachers to closely monitor their children’s use of technology to spot possible signs of online abuse. The trainings, held in in Lilongwe, … Read More “Malawi: Parents Urged to Closely Monitor Their Children’s Use of Technology to Spot Signs of Online Abuse” »
The National Advocate Platform (NAP) has hailed President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his administration for restoring donor confidence that has culminated in the approval of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The coalition has also commended Chakwera for devising stringent measures to mitigate the impact of the devaluation of … Read More “Malawi: Grand Cso Coalition Hails Chakwera for Restoring Donor Confidence” »
