By Emma Zawanda As schools will be opened on the 4th January 2021, senior chief Kalolo of Lilongwe has warned he will use by-laws to take to task parents who will not send their children to school. Speaking during a graduation ceremony of 17 teen children under a Community Based Child Care centre at Malunje […]Read More
By Kenson McCloud Minister of gender, community development and social welfare has emphasised the need for all stakeholders to join forces in the fight against Gender Based Violence. The minister responsible Patricia Kaliati said this on the side-lines of a National Conference organised by Luntha Television to address issues of gender based violence and inequality. […]Read More
By Kenson McCloud The department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has warned the country should anticipate flush floods as a result of tropical cyclone Chalane. According to the department, the cyclone will hit Mozambique by 30 December which will result into heavy rains and thunderstorms in southern, central and along lakeshore areas. The director […]Read More
By Aamon Butao Acting Executive Director for the Federation of Disability Organizations of Malawi(FEDOMA) has described 2020 as a mixed bag. In his analysis in an interview with Timveni, Symon Munde said people with disabilities have met numerous challenges in accessing vital social services like health and education. Munde said it is sad that some […]Read More
By Esther Manduwa 2020 will go down in history as a memorable year for the country’s youths in terms of participation in politics. This is according to the Young Politicians Union of Malawi’s assessment of role young people have played in politics the year drawing to a close. The National Coordinator of the Union, Clement […]Read More
By Gerald Musambazi Viyuyi Friends of Burns Unit at Queens Elizabeth central hospital in Blantyre have donated assorted items worth K450,000 as part of celebrations marking the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. According to the founder and patron of the organization Suzan Banda they decided to cheer up the sick after noticing the […]Read More
By Emma Zawanda Plan International Malawi and government have gone an extra mile in protecting girls from cyber harassment by entering into a formal partnership. On Thursday, the two sides put pen to paper to seal the agreement in Lilongwe. Plan International Malawi Communications and Campaign Manager Rogers Siula said "Cyber bullying has inflicted a […]Read More
By Emma Zawanda The Ministry of Health has resumed testing contacts of all confirmed cases of Covid-19. In a statement, Co-Chairperson of the Covid-19 Presidential Taskforce, Dr John Phuka said now more than ever is not the time to lower the guard in the fight against the pandemic. Dr Phuka said cases are being reported […]Read More
By Pemphero Malimba Authorities in Dedza district have been asked to intensify efforts aimed at addressing challenges facing children with disabilities in attaining education. Presidential Advisor on Albinism and Disability Overstone Kondowe said such children are having their studies disrupted due to numerous obstacles including lack of school fees and learning and writing materials. […]Read More
By Aamon Butao Government has expressed commitment to increase budgetary allocation towards nutrition programs. Deputy Director of Finance in the Treasury Levie Chirwa said this on Wednesday in Lilongwe during the launch of second budget analysis report for east and southern Africa. Chirwa said, "The government will come up with new strategy to maximize levy […]Read More