News In Central Region (1289)
Local Production: Solution to High Cost of GM Cotton Seed?
For many years now, the government of Malawi and agronomists have been encouraging local farmers to grow genetically modified (GM) cotton seed following its notable benefits on yield and disease resistance.
Regular Extra Polio Vaccines Key to Ending the Disease-Expert
A health expert has tipped health authorities in the country to carry out regular supplementary polio immunization campaigns, at least every three or four years, to ensure the disease is completely eliminated.
MSME Targeted OSH Inspections Reveal Serious OSH Deficits
An Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) inspection exercise conducted by the European Union funded Zantchito Skills for Jobs Programme into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has revealed serious OSH deficits that need to be addressed to ensure the attainment of decent jobs and sustainable economic development.
Govt Asked to do More on Tertiary Education Selection Process
Eduation experts say the country needs to do more in the Tertiary Education Selection as 53 percent of eligible students who applied to public universities have been left out, arguing this number is high and could affect their right to education.
Mthunzi Funeral Services Ltd Embraces Use of Technology
One of the country’s leading funeral service providers Mthuzi Funeral Services Limited has embraced the use of technology in its service delivery in a bid to make life of its customers easy when accessing their services.
Chilima Files for Variation of His Bail Conditions
Vice President Saulos Chilima has asked the High Court of Malawi to vary his bail conditions set by a magistrate court in November last year, pending a full trial of his corruption case.
3 million Children Vaccinated In 2 Days of Supplementary Polio Vaccine
The ministry of health says it has vaccinated 3,075,843 children against polio by the end of the second day of the ongoing supplementary polio vaccination exercise.
UNDP Committed to Digital Transformation In Malawi
The UNDP has reaffirmed its commitment towards Inclusive digital transformation by providing an opportunity the citizenry to participate fully in the digital economy.
Malawian Clergy Protest Legalization of Same Sex Marriages
Faith groups in the country have petitioned the government to protect the “sacred institution of marriage” and not yield to external pressure to legalize same sex marriages.
Salima Sugar to Venture Into Ethanol Production
Salima sugar company has disclosed that it plans to expand its factory and estate as part of its new established reforms.
