News In Central Region (1295)
Unima Student Develops Voice Command App
First-Year University of Malawi Student Shadreck Kamwana has developed an Android software which can control electrical appliances by the command of voice.
NCA/DCA Provide K100m for Cholera Response
The Norwegian Church Aid and DanChurchAid (NCA/DCA) Malawi joint programme on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, announced K100 million worth of support to go towards the cholera response in Malawi.
Three People killed in Lumbadzi Bridge Accident
Police have confirmed the death of three people in a road accident which occurred on Monday afternoon in Dowa.
Malawi, China Sign Partial Debt Cancellation Agreement
Malawi and China have today Tuesday in Lilongwe signed a partial debt cancellation agreement, with a 5 US dollar debt scraped off from the Asia’s economic giant’s debt list.
Experts Back Holding of Full Council Meeting Amid Parliament Sitting
Experts have said there is nothing wrong with councilors holding full council meetings, when Parliament is in session, arguing the role of ward councilors and lawmakers in the development of the country are different.
Cyclone Freddy Will Not Hit Malawi-Met
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has downplayed fears that Malawi is under threat of being hit with Tropical Cyclone Freddy, saying latest weather models indicate the country will not suffer direct effects.
Germany Hands Over 3 IFMIS Training Laboratories to Mw Govt
In its bid to support Malawi’s public financial management reforms, the German government has handed over and installed 3 Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) training laboratories in the Accountant General’s Department.
Dr. Mugisha Re-Elected AFWASA President
The Managing Director of Uganda's National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Dr Silver Mugisha has been re-elected as African Water Association President and the East African country’s capital, Kampala, has been voted to host the next AFWA Congress and Exhibition which is scheduled for February 2025.
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.
