COMMUNICATION GAPS IMPACTING MENTAL WELLBEING- ANALYST

By Kenson McCloud  Lack of open communication means between youths and parents as well as guardians has been attributed to the worsening rise in mental health problems in the country. One of the country’s occupational therapists, Patience Chimwaza said most young people are unable to open up to their parents on issues of mental health […]Read More

GOVT COMMITS TO OPERATIONALIZATION OF CHILDREN’S COMMISSION

By Wilson Allan Phiri  Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare Rosalyn Makhumula says preparations are at an advanced stage to roll out the National Children’s Commission next year.   There have been growing concerns from child rights centered stakeholders over little progress made despite Parliament approving a bill in […]Read More

ALL SET FOR 2021 CHILDREN’S PARLIAMENTARY SESSION

By Wilson Allan Phiri  In a quest to advance children’s rights, Plan International Malawi has set up strategizes to track the implementation process of recommendations made during Children’s Parliament. Plan International Malawi Interim Child Protection Manager Wezzie Kamphale made the remarks ahead of the 2021 Children’s Parliamentary session scheduled to start on Thursday in Lilongwe. […]Read More

GOVT, PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNER TO END ACCOMMODATION WOES IN UNI

By Kenson McCloud  In bid to reduce accommodation woes in public universities, Old Mutual Group has unveiled a first of its kind 154 bed hostel which will accommodate Kamuzu University of Health Sciences students under the public, private partnership framework. Old Mutual and government partnered in the MWK2.6 Billion project whose construction works commenced in […]Read More

COVID-19 DERAILS VMMC TARGETS

By Ian Soko  The Department of HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Viral Hepatitis Program says it missed its third quarter target to conduct more than 10,000 voluntary male medical circumcisions—VMMC in 4 districts with high HIV burden. Using funding from Global Fund, government is implementing the VMMC in 4 districts of Balaka, Machinga, Mangochi and […]Read More

BWB LAUNCHES STRATEGIC PLAN

By Richard Tiyesi  The minister of Forestry and Natural Resources Nancy Tembo has asked Blantyre Water Board to commit itself towards improving service delivery to grow its clientele. Tembo made the remarks on Monday during the launch of water utility body’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. The 5-year plan will serve as a framework to guide the […]Read More

NGO HAILS MEN FOR REPORTING CASES OF GBV

By Rhodrick Banda  As different human rights stakeholders take stock of this year’s observance of 16 days of activism against gender based violence, the Foundation for Rural Development says there is need to engage another gear in fighting abuse. In an interview with Timveni its country director Grace Ndelemani said the organization is impressed that […]Read More

CHIRWA LAUNCHES 3RD ALBUM, DREAMS GLOBAL

By Aamon Butao  Kumwamba Komweko gospel hit maker Kondwani Chirwa has described his third album launch as successful. Last evening Chirwa launched his 10 track album called Kumwamba Komweko at Mvama CCAP in Lilongwe. According to Chirwa, the impressive turn out has been because of blessings from God. The Akuyesa Mwagona singer said he has […]Read More

CHILD RIGHTS NGO DECRIES RISE IN DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

By Jecina Chikwelete  A local nongovernmental organization, Tikondane Care for Children, has raised fears that drug and substance abuse among street connected children is getting worse. The NGO says its findings have found that the driving factor is misconception that the drugs taken can help cure some skin diseases like scabies.  Speaking with Timveni, Tikondane […]Read More

RIGHTS GROUP DEMANDS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH INTO RAMPANT SEXUAL VIOLENCE

By Kenson McCloud  As Malawi and the international community celebrate Human Rights Day, the Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation says it is high time the country found long lasting solutions towards ending rampant sexual violence. The day, which falls on 10th December every year, is being commemorated under the theme Equality; Reducing inequalities, advancing […]Read More