News In Central Region (1301)
Countries Urged to Include Women in Water Sector Policy Making
The International Forum of Professional Women for Water, Sanitation and Environment in Africa has highlighted the need to include women in policy and decision making in the water sector, observing that women suffer the most from the effects of poor sanitation.
Quality Water Remains a Challenge In Africa-AFWA
The African Water Association AFWA has admitted that access to quality water remains a challenge in most African countries, with Malawi being among the top countries where people do not have access to safe and clean water.
Journalists Trained Ahead of Afwa International Conference
Twenty journalists from across Africa are undergoing a two-day training ahead of the 21st African Water Association International Congress and Exhibition-7th International Faecal Sludge Management Conference to be held from 19 to 21 February 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Chakwera’s Sona a Mixed Bag - Analysts
For close to two hours, President Lazarus Chakwera dwelled on key pillars of his vision for Malawi in the next 12 months, in what appeared to be a litmus test for the Tonse Alliance government.
Chakwera Delivers 2023 SONA Amid Opposition Disruptions
Lilongwe: President Lazarus Chakwera delivered his much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the Parliament Building here in the capital city amid interruptions from the opposition benches.
Chakwera’s 2023 SONA Draws Anxiety
President Lazarus Chakwera is this morning expected to open the 50th Session of the Malawi Parliament in Lilongwe with a State of the Nation Address (Sona) which has drawn high expectations from Malawians.
MW Set to Beat 50 Million Target of Trees to be Planted this Year
A 2018 Population and Housing Census Report indicated that about 99 percent of Malawians rely on wood for fuel and charcoal production.
Govt Expresses Dismay on Abuse Against Elderly
Government has made fresh calls on the need to prosecute perpetrators of physical abuse and torture against elderly people in the country over accusations of witchcraft.
Huawei Cements Position as Top African Employer
Global ICT leader, Huawei’s Sub-Saharan African region has achieved Continental HQ Certification for 2022 from the Top Employer Institute after being accredited in 10 countries.
Malawi Issues Strong Flood Warning
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has issued a strong warning of imminent flooding in the Shire Valley following a heavy downpour in most parts of the country.
