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Mwanamvekha Visits Cyclone Freddy Victims

Mwanamvekha Visits Cyclone Freddy Victims

Stories
By Judgement Katika Member of Parliament for Chiradzulu south Joseph Mwanamvekha who is also Democratic Progressive Party (DDP) presidential aspirant on Sunday visited,cheer and console the people that have been heavily affected by cyclone freddy in the southern region as part of the ongoing programme for the people who have been affected by Cyclone freddy in the southern region. Mwanamveka who started the programme of helping the people who were affected by cgclone freddy since the cyclone hit in the southern region visited the victims at Chiradzulu district particularly in group village headmen Masuku, Kajaga, Namakhwiri and Chiniko in Traditional Authority Mpunga area. And other beneficiaries came from Namathiya, Muliva, Muyele, Masuku, Chongwe, Kazembe, Namakwiri, Muwa, Litu...
Kunkuyu Attends World Radio Day In Zomba

Kunkuyu Attends World Radio Day In Zomba

Entertainment
The commemoration of World Radio Day is underway in Zomba. Minister of Information and Digitalisation Moses Kunkuyu is presiding over the commemoration. Globally, the day is celebrated on 13 February every year and this year, the day is being celebrated under the theme: "Radio and Peace." The World Radio Day Day was set aside by UNESCO to celebrate radio as a tool for communication and information dissemination.
Sunseed Oils Limited, GFRF Donates MK60 Million Worth Of Relief Supplies To Cyclone Freddy Survivors

Sunseed Oils Limited, GFRF Donates MK60 Million Worth Of Relief Supplies To Cyclone Freddy Survivors

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Sunseed Oils Limited and Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF) organizations have donated relief items worth MK60 million in Nsanje, Mulanje and Phalombe districts. Sunseed Oils Limited provided over K40 million, which saw each of 1, 500 families getting one litre of Mulawe Cooking Oil, one unit of Sunsoap (140gm), five packets of Mulawe puffs, five kilograms of Mulawe maize flour and two packets of Ezee Instant noodles. The organizations had to charter a helicopter to deliver the relief items as the road network remains impassable. Sunseed Oils Limited Business Head Siddharth Sinha said the donation is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and that they will continue complementing government efforts in alleviating suffering and pain among the survivors. ...
Bushiri Asks Malawians To Pray For Chakwera, Chilima

Bushiri Asks Malawians To Pray For Chakwera, Chilima

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BUSHIRI: They are spending sleepless nightsProphet Shepherd Bushiri has asked Malawians and the faith community to pray for Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his Vice Dr. Saulos Chilima. Prophet Bushiri made the call on Sunday through a statement posted on his official facebook page. According to Bushiri, two leaders {Chakwera and Chilima} need special prayers as they are doing great work in helping the Cyclone Freddy victims in the country. Chakwera visiting Cyclone Victims”Help us to pray for our Presidents Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his vice Dr Saulos Chilima over the great work they are doing in helping the flood victims. Nobody could have done better than they are doing. “They are spending sleepless nights, holding meeting after meeting, just to make sure everyone i...
Zotsatira Za Mphepo Ya Mkuntho Ya Freddy

Zotsatira Za Mphepo Ya Mkuntho Ya Freddy

Local
Kutsatira mvula yochuluka imene inadza kamba ka Namondwe wa Freddy, nyanja ya Chilwa ku Zomba yadzadza pomwe madzi tsopano afika midzi yoyandikana ndi nyanjayi. Malingana ndi a Fanuel Sadik, amene amakhala kuderali, madzi afika midzi yoyandikila doko la Kachulu komanso Mchenga ndipo anthu asamukira madera ena. Khansala waderali, a Douglas January, anatsimikiza izi ndipo anati pakali pano kufika kunyanjaku pagalimoto ndikosatheka. Zithuzi zikuonetsa momwe zinthu ziliri ku nyanjayi.
Government not changing the school calendar- Wirima

Government not changing the school calendar- Wirima

Education
Education Minister, Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima has told media that schools which were temporarily closed in the Southern region following the Cyclone Freddy that has hit the region will re-open on 27th March 2023, but there will be no change of the school calendar. Addressing the Press on Thursday, 23rd March, 2023, at the Ministry's headquarters in the city of Lilongwe, on her Ministry's response to the after-effects of Cyclone Freddy, Wirima said that her Ministry has observed that some education districts such as Zomba rural, Nsanje, and Chiradzulu have affected schools not exceeding 50% of the total schools' population, hence a need to open them. "As of 23rd March, 2023 having determined the accessibility to schools, structural stability of the infrastructure and safety of our le...
Malawians Living In Zambia Donate To Cyclone Freddy Survivors

Malawians Living In Zambia Donate To Cyclone Freddy Survivors

News
Association of Malawians in Zambia (AMZA) has donated assorted relief items to DoDMA to go towards helping survivors of Cyclone Freddy. AMZA's Chairperson, Craig Chongwe, said the donation follows challenges the survivors are facing in camps. Receiving the support, DoDMA's public relations officer, Chipiliro Khamula commended AMZA for the support. The items include blankets, cooking oil and food packs. According to the association the items are worth approximately, K13 million.
Consult Before Donating – Lilongwe DHO

Consult Before Donating – Lilongwe DHO

Health
The Lilongwe District Health Office (DHO) has made a plea to all stakeholders who would like to donate to the health sector to seek guidance from health officials before donating. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the LL DHO, Richard Mvula, made the call as the office continues to seek support in the cholera fight. "Yes we need help but ask what we need so that you purchase appropriate medical items," - said Mvula. Mvula commended the two subsidiaries of the National Bank of Malawi, NB Capital and Pension for making consultations before donating. According to Mvula the medical items are worth K3 million and have been donated to Bwaila Hospital to fight cholera in the district. As of Thursday Lilongwe had registered 59 cholera cases
Former President Joyce Banda Urges Private Sector To Assist Survivors Of Cyclone Freddy

Former President Joyce Banda Urges Private Sector To Assist Survivors Of Cyclone Freddy

News
Former President Joyce Banda has urged the private sector to assist and adopt a village to help affected households recover from the effects of Cyclone Freddy. She said her first assignment as 'Goodwill Ambassador' is to call upon the private sector to focus on helping in the reconstruction and resilience process in the aftermath of the disaster. She was speaking in Blantyre when Chibuku Products limited (CPL) donated food and non-food items worth K100 million to survivors of the tragedy that hit the country recently. CPL Managing Director Gerald Bowler said as a responsible corporate citizen, the company decided to support the communities in need, helping to make a significant difference in their lives.
Mozambique-Malawi Power Interconnector  Project Takes Off

Mozambique-Malawi Power Interconnector Project Takes Off

International
The much anticipated Mozambique-Malawi Interconnector Project has officially commenced. The 400 KV line which will run from Matambo Power Station in Mozambique to Phombeya in Malawi will enable Malawi to get an extra 110 megawatts and increase as time goes by. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony at Mutarara in Mozambique, Malawi's Consular General to Tete -Mozambique, Happy Saka, said this was good news for Malawi as it will help to reduce power outages in the country and attract the needed investors. The World Bank-funded project is being carried out by Lansen and Toubre and Gora Civil Engineering Company. Project Manager for the Mozambique side MOMA Consulting Engineer, Mehmet Kurtcu, disclosed that the project will be complete by December 2023.