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Tropical Storm Ana destroys 300,000 trees in Nsanje planted in 2021/2022 forestry season

February 27, 2022

Traditional Authority Ndamera planting a tree on Friday As Ripple Africa embarks on a four-year environmental conservation project aimed at maximizing the use of biomass energy in Salima By Robert Nayeja & Grace Kapatuka, MANA Over 300,000 trees of the 1 million that were planted in Nsanje District the 2021/2022 forestry season have been destroyed by the recent Tropical Storm Ana. District Forestry Officer for Nsanje, Noel Moyo disclosed this in an interview on Friday at the official launch…

Minister Abida Mia describes water situation in Liwonde as a crisis

February 27, 2022

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Mia descending from Liwonde water treatment plant during the inspection By Martin Chiwanda, MANA Minister of Water and Sanitation, Abida Mia has described the water situation in Liwonde, Machinga District as a crisis when she visited the area to appreciate the challenges people in the township are facing with regard to water and sanitation. She said people in Liwonde are facing a lot of challenges in as far as accessing potable and enough water is concerned as they are…

Survival rate of over 50m trees planted last season at 65%—Minister of Natural Resources & Climate Change

February 27, 2022

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President Chakwera handing over tree planting materials to youths * As Chakwera launches Malawi Green Corps Project in Dowa * The President appeals to Malawians to take the initiative of replenishing the environment as their sacred and civic duty * Malawi Green Corps lays the foundation of a sustainable and green recovery of the country * It also provides thousands of the much-needed jobs for the youth and addresses unemployment for many By Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA Minister of Natural…

Chikadya resigns as MERA chairperson after his Board was accused of incompetence in recruitment of CEO Henry Kachaje

February 27, 2022

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Times Group MD Leonnard Chikadya * Faults the OPC as been searching for good reasons to remove the MERA Board because of its professional manner * In which the MERA Board has handled various strategic matters in the interests of protecting the economic and social welfare of Malawians * As provided for in MERA’s mandate as a Regulator of Energy services in Malawi * I have invested a significant amount of effort to build my professional career for many…

DoDMA shifts blame on DCs for alleged accusations of selective distribution of relief aid for flood victims in Balaka

February 27, 2022

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Food and non-food relief distribution by Gift of the Givers in Phalula on Thursday * Only one area Phimbi is being concentrated on despite official reports of plenty others in Balaka South * Gift of the Givers indicate that they only go to areas which DoDMA suggests for them * But DoDMA denies it saying they do not dictate where well-wishers can reach out to or whom to give * But only offer information on where reports of needs…

BWB to construct new water intake 4kms from Walkers Ferry at the Shire River

February 25, 2022

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Mia visits site of the proposed new intake * As Water & Sanitation Minister, Abida Mia commends the Board for efforts in improving water supply * I want to encourage Blantyre Water Board to maximize usage of the Mudi Dam to increase water supply system * The Board will set up a solar power generation plant as it spends up to K1.2 billion every month to pay ESCOM By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA Blantyre Water Board (BWB) chairperson, George Nnesa…

Norwegian Minister, IFAD President to visit Malawi in wake of storms to discuss climate resilience and hunger

February 25, 2022

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Norwegian Minister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim * Malawian farmers are still reeling from Tropical Cyclone Ana and other storms that followed * They are expected to meet President Chakwera; Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Finance * Extreme weather events have increased globally and have recently wreaked destruction in Malawi * And it is the small-scale farmers who are feeling the brunt of it — Houngbo By Duncan Mlanjira Norway’s Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim — in the…

Ministry astounded by self-appointment of Kasungu Municipal Council CEO Kazanga

February 25, 2022

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As of December CEO was Fanny Msimuko (seated, 2nd right) * It is the Ministry of Local Government that has powers to appoint a person to serve in the position of CEO, DC including acting appointments * Given today Friday to explain who appointed her and to stop acting as CEO immediately By Duncan Mlanjira In a surprise and bizarre turn of events, the Ministry of Local Government has been in the dark but has come to know that…

Joshua Chisa Mbele applies to hold legal demonstrations against corruption suspect Ashok for suing ACB’s Director General

February 25, 2022

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Corruption suspect Ashok attracts negative attention on himself * To march from Simama Hotel to Ashok’s house in Area 9 via Lilongwe Town Hall and Maula * He is suing her personal capacity, on matters arising from the very case in which Ashok is being sought to be prosecuted * Malawians are fed up with the impunity, arrogance and sense of unfounded supremacy * Akatidziwe. Ifenso timudziwe. Munthu uyu awadziwe aMalawi amene atopa ndi Katangale By Duncan Mlanjira corruption…

Malawians in British military applaud compatriot top martial artist in UK Armed Forces as he attains his Kukkiwon 5th Dan Black Belt in World Taekwondo

February 25, 2022

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Major General Eldon Millar, MBE presented the award to Guba * Outstanding performane indeed for this highly talented, committed and dedicated athlete—MUMCo chairperson Kantiki * Malawians should be proud of this son of our nation. Thank you * Ranked highest ranked athlete in UK Armed Forces’ world taekwondo team * As well as for Malawi taekwondo team which he has represented several times By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian UK-based taekwondo expert, Sergeant Yamikani Guba — who is with the British…