The National Youth Council of Malawi has embarked on a project dubbed Madolo Ojaka which seeks to empower men and boys to combat gender based violence against girls and women. Speaking in Lilongwe on Thursday, Executive Director for NYCOM Dingiswayo Jere it is paramount to engage the male population as most perpetrators of abuse are […]Read More
By Aamon Butao The Malawi Police Service has condemned unprofessional conduct by some Police officers when handling gender based violence cases. Senior Deputy Commissioner of Police Lenford Kamphika was speaking on Wednesday in Dowa district during the opening of a three-day workshop on gender transformative curriculum training organized by Tithetse Nkhanza Program. Kamphika said "it […]Read More
By Aamon Butao Efforts to remove street connected children from the country’s towns and cities are being derailed by lack of coordination between government and stakeholders, a child rights activist has observed. The comments come against a background of previous plans by government to remove street connected children failing to bear fruits. At the moment, […]Read More
By Emma Zawanda The Dowa Children’s Parliament has called on government to improve the education system with emphasis on provision of critical resources required to achieve quality education. Speaking on Wednesday, Dowa Central West representative Pauline Charles asked for more qualified teachers in Dowa district including Dzaleka refugee camp. "Although the country trains a […]Read More
By Emma Zawanda Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara has hailed the Children’s Parliament as a platform for children to have a say in the country’s development. Hara made the remarks on Tuesday in Lilongwe when she presided over the opening of the third session of the Dowa Children’s Parliament which will conduct business for […]Read More
By Pemphero Malimba Authorities in Dedza district say about a hundred thousand households are in dire need of food support. According to Dedza district social welfare officer Helen Simwaka, the elderly and persons with disabilities are most affected. Simwaka has since appealed to well wishers and other nongovernmental organizations to intervene on the matter. Simwaka […]Read More
Embattled evangelist Shepherd Bushiri has handed himself over to Malawi Police Service headquarters in Lilongwe along with wife Mary, days after escaping from South Africa where they are both facing multiple charges including fraud. South Africa has issued an arrest warrant and an extradition request of the two Malawian nationals who jumped bail. The daring […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa Lack of adequate water sanitation and hygiene materials is said to be a major challenge hindering education at Chipala primary school in Mgona, Lilongwe. Head teacher of the school Rachael Banda, told Timveni the problem is worsened by the community’s interference and encroachment which is posing a great risk to learners. Banda […]Read More
By Aamon Butao The Malawi Electoral Commission(MEC) says it is expected to announce winners of Tuesday’s By-elections by the close of business Wednesday. MEC conducted the polls in Karonga Central, Lilongwe North-West and Makhuwira South Ward in Chikwawa district. Speaking to Timveni, MEC spokesperson Sangwani Mwafulirwa said once all results have reached the main tally […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa The Parliamentary Committee on Health has accused some stakeholders of not paying attention to issues of youth friendly health services. Chairperson of the committee Dr Mathews Ngwale disclosed this in an interview with Timveni. According to Ngwale, it remains a big concern having some health facilities not being able to deliver such […]Read More
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