News In Central Region (1295)
Issue Maize Export Ban, Parley Ask Govt
The Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture has renewed its earlier plea to government to issue a ban on maize export suggesting a position that alleging there may be pockets of food shortages in some parts of the country.
Four Firms Growing Medicinal & Industrial Hemp-CRA
The Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA) says only four companies out of the 69 issued with licenses for medicinal and industrial hemp cultivation have started growing the crop in the country.
Ex-Miners Write Parliament Over Terminal Benefits
Ex-Miners Association of Malawi is seeking intervention of parliament over delayed remittance of their pension funds after working years in South African mines.
"Give Women Land" WOLREC Appeals to Communities in Salima
Women Legal Resource Centre (WOLREC) has bemoaned continued infringement on rights of women on Land ownership in Salima saying this is affecting development as most women are the ones involved in farming compared to men.
Minister Challenges GBA to Exploit Irrigation Potential
Minister of Agriculture Robin Lowe has challenged Green Belt Authority to leave up to its mandate of exploiting the potential of irrigation in the country for improved agricultural productivity.
USA, MW Sign MK1 Trillion Grant Agreement
Malawi government has signed a 1 trillion kwacha grant agreement with the United States of America.
Debt Chokes LL Immigration Dept From Issuing Passports
Operations at the department of immigration and citizenship services in Lilongwe have been disrupted as the institution has stopped issuing passports for over three weeks.
Chakwera Starts His 3-Nation Trip, Economists Push for Trade & Economic Opportunities
President Lazarus Chakwera is out on probably his longest trip out of the country.
Second Lady Pushes for Cyber Security
Second Lady Mary Chilima has appealed to government to strengthen cyber security, warning any delays would lead to increased disinformation that could affect girls and women.
Minister Speaks Against Girl's Sexual Exploitation
Minister of Gender Patricia Kaliati has said government is putting in place relevant legal instruments to deal with men who sexually abuse girls, warning everyone found sexually exploiting girls will face the law.
