By Meclina Chirwa Lack of proper water, sanitation and hygiene services is said to be frustrating operations at Bwaila hospital in Lilongwe. Public relations officer for Lilongwe district health office Richard Mvula said WASH services rendered at the facility do not tally with the number patients accommodated at the hospital. According to Mvula, strong and […]Read More
By Kenson McCloud The National Planning Commission has challenged development partners to depart from having a negative image about Malawi and instead promote the country’s development. This was highlighted on Tuesday when the United Nations Development Program(UNDP) handed over a report on findings of a survey themed The World Malawi Wants in which about thirty […]Read More
By Pemphero Malimba Action Aid Malawi has called on learners and students to utilize sporting activities to help curb child marriages. The organization’s Cluster Program Manager for the Central Region Wongani Mugaba has also asked youths to report abuse in an effort aimed at bring to book perpetrators. In an interview Timveni, Mugaba sports events […]Read More
By Esther Manduwa In the wake of increased cases of abuse perpetrated against women and children, Plan International Malawi has challenged the country’s youths to rise up and make a difference using every arsenal in their possession. The organization’s Interim Programs Director Thoko Lusinje emphasized inclusion of youths in initiatives aimed at bringing to an […]Read More
By Aamon Butao The Center for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives has shifted to this Friday its planned demonstrations which were slated for Wednesday. This follows an earlier communication Lilongwe city authorities gave CDEDI that the initial date was already booked for other demonstration by fuel transporters. According to CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa […]Read More
By Jecina Chikwelete The Malawi Human Rights Commission says the country needs to invest in capacity building of more law enforcement officers to have an advantage in the fight against trafficking in persons. The organization’s Executive Secretary Habiba Osman was speaking when she opened a three-day training on trafficking in person and legal framework for […]Read More
By Kenson McCloud Government has been called to adopt education policies aimed at reducing school-related gender based violence. This comes at a time when different stakeholders are leaving no stone unturned to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls. Her Liberty Organisation says most school related gender based violence goes unreported as there is […]Read More
By Esther Manduwa Vice President Saulos Chilima has cracked a whip on PLEM Construction Limited for substandard work on the Chikwawa-Chapananga road and has since ordered the contractor to start all over again. Chilima issued the directive when he inspected construction work of some road projects in the Lower Shire districts of Nsanje and Chikwawa […]Read More
By Aamon Butao Various stakeholders say digital platforms have a crucial role to play in ending gender based violence and other rights violations. This has been disclosed during a weeklong digital training organized by a consortium of organizations including mHub, Tingathe, Play Football Malawi and the British Council through Its Our Shared Goal Program. Speaking […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa The Global Financing Facility says Malawi has made tremendous progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. Its Coordinator Pius Nakoma disclosed that Malawi has made considerable headway in key demographic and survival indicators. Malawi being one of the poorest countries in the world, its overall development and health system are vulnerable to […]Read More