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ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERT HAILS LAUNCH OF WOMEN NETWORK ON CLIMATE CHANGE

By Kenson McCloud  An environmentalist has hailed the launch of the Women Network On Climate Change as a huge milestone in the country’s fight against Climate Change. The network, which was launched on Thursday during the opening of the National Green Climate Conference in Lilongwe, seeks to promote women’s participation in climate change response efforts. […]Read More

TENGANI HEALTH CENTER RUNS WATERLESS FOR 2 YRS

By Chilenje Chilenje  Officials at Tengani health centre in Nsanje district has complained that sanitation at the facility is compromised after running for 2 years on dry taps. Thursday’s inspection at the center by Timveni found expectant mothers covering long distances to fetch water in surrounding areas.  In an interview with Timveni the health officer […]Read More

DPP CALLS FOR GOVT TO FULLY FUND MINISTRY OF GENDER

By Kenson McCloud  The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (Dpp) is challenging government to adequately fund initiatives under the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare aimed at protecting persons with albinism. The call follows the resurfacing of violence against persons with albinism in the country.   A 20-year-old man with albinism Ian Mahamba was found […]Read More

PARENTS URGED TO BE VIGILANT DURING SCHOOL SUMMER BREAK

By Wilson Allan Phiri  As schools are on holidays, parents and guardians have been encouraged to safeguard children’s rights. Trends have shown that children suffer most abuses at home than school which are safe spaces. Child rights activist Desmond MHANGO said, "Children are at risk of facing numerous abuses during these holidays." Mhango cited hazardous […]Read More

CHINGALIRE BLAMES TECH FOR FUELING CULTURAL DEGRADATION

By Aamon Butao  Village headman Chingalire from Lilongwe district has reiterated fears that technology is fueling lack of interest among most youths in culture. In an interview with Timveni, Chingalire said, "It is sad that a majority of young people are preoccupied with technological gadgets like phones and computers. According to Chingalire, culture is at […]Read More

LMC URGED TO USE SADC LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE CHILD RIGHTS

As President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera assumes the leadership of southern Africa’s most powerful block, a child rights activist has called the President to utilize the opportunity to safeguard children’s rights.  Lucky Mbewe cited cases of serious child abuse cases in several SADC countries including Mozambique which is grappling with a growing insurgency.  Speaking with Timveni, […]Read More

DIFFERENT PLAYERS WELCOME APPOINTMENT OF THE OMBUDSMAN

By Aamon Butao  Governance stakeholders have advised the newly appointed Ombudsman Grace Malera to work in the best interest of Malawians. Malera replaces Martha Chizuma after she passed interviews conducted by the Public Appointments Committee of Parliament on Thursday.  Speaking to Timveni News Desk, one of the country’s political commentators George Phiri says the Ombudsman-elect […]Read More

CHAKWERA URGED TO FILL UP MINISTERIAL POSTS

By Rhodrick Banda  Following the removal of another Minister from cabinet, President Lazarus Chakwera has been urged to swiftly fill the vacancies currently available in cabinet. Newton Kambala’s sacking on Wednesday night has now made cabinet short of 4 Ministers. In an interview with Timveni political commentator George Phiri said now than ever before President […]Read More

GREENBELT PUMPS UP SUPPORT FOR JOB CREATION

By Meclina Chirwa  The Green Belt Authority says its programs are making remarkable progress in meeting set targets and helping in job creation.  The authority’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Amon Mluwira disclosed this in an interview with Timveni.  "Programs being undertaken by the Green Belt Authority have potential of reducing youth unemployment in the country," […]Read More

NGO USING VOCATIONAL SKILLS TO SAVE YOUTH FROM TRAFFICKING IN

By Jecina Chikwelete  As one way of combating rampant human trafficking in villages bordering Mozambique in Phalombe district, youths are being equipped with vocational skills. The initiative, which is being engineered by a local organization called River of Life, is drilling a third cohort. In an interview with Timveni, River of Life programs officer Richard […]Read More