Representing the SADC
The World Bank has approved a $60 million grant to avert acute shortages of critical and lifesaving commodities in Malawi. The grant will also enable commercial banks in Malawi to have access to an import backstopping facility through the International Development Association (IDA) approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Monday. A … Read More “Malawi: World Bank Grants Malawi $60m to Avert Acute Shortages of Critical, Lifesaving Commodities” »
Washington — Commercial Banks in Malawi will now have access to an imports backstopping facility through a $60 million grant from the International Development Association* (IDA) approved by World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today. The contingent financing to import fertilizers and pharmaceuticals will address critical shortages in the market which, if left unaddressed, have … Read More “Africa: Malawi – World Bank Approves a $60 Million Grant to Avert Acute Shortages of Critical and Lifesaving Commodities” »
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocating for the wellbeing of persons with disabilities have called upon the government to ratify Africa Disability Protocol (ADP). If ratified, the protocol will help address specific issues such as customs, traditional believes and harmful practices, the role of family, community and care givers that impede their rights. Executive Director for … Read More “Malawi: CSOs in Disability Rights Call Upon Malawi Government to Ratify Africa Disability Protocol” »
Likoma — Malawi government has today launched the National Community Health Framework (2023-2030), the “Tipewe Cholera/Covid 19” campaign and re-launched the Human Papilloma virus vaccination drive. The Ministry of Health through the Community Health Services Section and its partners have been implementing community health services as one of the strategies of attaining Universal Health Coverage … Read More “Malawi Launches Tipewe Cholera/Covid-19 Campaign As Part of National Community Health Day Commemorations” »
The Ministry of Health has convened a National After-Action Review AAR meeting to reflect on the response to the recent Cholera outbreak. The aim of the review is to share lessons, challenges, and document best practices to improve public health emergency response. Speaking at the opening, WHO Country Representative Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo stated that … Read More “Malawi Holds National Cholera Outbreak Review” »
While Minister of Homeland Security, Ken Zikhale Ng’oma maintains that the recent brutal killings in Lilongwe City is not a threat to national security as alluded to by the coalition of human rights organizations, the United Nations alerts it security management system (UNSMS) staff members of “potential increases in the threat of opportunistic crime and … Read More “Malawi: UN Advises Staff in Malawi to Be On High Alert Following Recent Brutal Murders and Residential Robberies” »
In 2015, Zambia as part of all the 193 United Nations (UN) Members States adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These Goals focus on ending hunger, reducing poverty, improving health, providing access to quality education, promoting gender equality, ensuring clean water and sanitation, providing affordable and clean energy, ensuring that there is decent work … Read More “Zambia: Hope for Zambia’s Path to Sustainable Development” »
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, currently attending the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, US, has asked International Labour Organisation (ILO) to help the Government of Malawi in the implementation of the Cyclone Freddy Post Disaster Recovery Plan. Chakwera made the appeal on Sunday evening when he met … Read More “Malawi: Chakwera Appeals for Assistance Towards Cyclone Survivors” »
Governance and human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula has spoken in support of President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera’s physical attendance at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Summit in New York, US, next week. Mwakasungula argues in a press statement shared with us on Wednesday night that UNGA could be a gateway to economic opportunities and … Read More “Malawi: Undule Backs Chakwera’s Attendance At UNGA – ‘Summit Offers Numerous Opportunities for Bilateral, Multilateral Discussions’” »
Truck drivers in southern Africa who have been recruited to traffic or smuggle people illegally are learning about the risks involved thanks to the UN drugs and crime agency, UNODC. “I used to transport sugar from Malawi,” said an anonymous driver, who was arrested for migrant trafficking. “In 2016, I had to wait for several … Read More “Malawi – Truck Drivers Learn About Risks of Human Trafficking” »
