By Kenson McCloud As Malawi commemorates World Press Freedom Day, a child rights activist has called for formal networking between journalists and civil society organisations in a bid to promote and protect child rights. Speaking to Timveni news desk, Desmond Mhango commended the media for tireless effort in the past year in promoting children’s rights citing […]Read More
By Jecina Chikwelete The National Youth Council of Malawi has partnered with youth groups in tertiary institutions and various organizations in its Madolo Ojaka project. NYCOM launched the program last year to take males on board in fighting gender based violence against girls and women. In an interview with NYCOM Communications and Advocacy Officer Kate Kujaliwa […]Read More
By Aamon Butao About 56 million trees have been planted during the 2020/2021 national forestry season, representing 93%. Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources Nancy Tembo said this during a media briefing held on Thursday in Lilongwe during the official closing of 2020/2021 national forestry season. “Despite missing the target of 60 Million trees, the […]Read More
By Kenson McCloud A three week old baby girl has been reunited with her parents after she was allegedly stolen by a stranger in Zomba district. Police have arrested the suspect, an 18-year-old woman identified as Alimba Wyson. According to Zomba Police Station spokesperson Patricia Sipiliano the accused tricked the baby’s mother that she was […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa The Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament has recommended that the justice system allows paralegals from the Legal Aid Bureau to represent clients in courts. Officials from the Legal Aid Bureau, a statutory body tasked with providing legal representation to those without ability to hire private lawyers, pitched the idea to Lawmakers […]Read More
By Kenson McCloud Employers and the tertiary education sector have been tipped to craft long term ideas that ensure the country delivers education that addresses challenges confronting society. Education analyst Steve Sharra was reacting to Wednesday’s speech by President Lazarus Chakwera in which he challenged universities to provide education that is responsive to needs of […]Read More
By Aamon Butao Barely two weeks after agreeing to explore an out of court settlement over the risk allowance saga, it has emerged no dialogue talks have taken place between the Teacher Union of Malawi and government. According to TUM President Willy Malimba it is sad that there has been no progress since the agreement. […]Read More
By Aamon Butao Some gender activists are excited with the appointment of Ombudsman Martha Chizuma as the new boss of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. President Lazarus Chakwera settled for Chizuma out of three nominees shortlisted during interviews for the post. Currently, the ACB Director General-elect is waiting confirmation by Parliament. Reacting to the development, renowned […]Read More
By Aamon Butao The Department of Tourism has called on The Treasury to resume implementation of the 1% Tourism Levy. Treasury ordered brief suspension of the levy last year to cushion tourism operators from the impact of Covid-19. Annually, K300 Million revenue is collected from the tourism levy. Speaking during a media workshop on […]Read More
By Aamon Butao The Department of Forestry has underscored that stern action awaits any public official involved in corruption. Director in the department Clement Chilima issued the firing shots in an interview with Timveni Media revelations in January about public officers engaged in corrupt activities in the illegal charcoal burning business moved the department to […]Read More
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