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Feb222024 by By Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Chakwera launches classroom blocks construction project

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has presided over the launch of construction project of 10,900 cost-effective classroom blocks and 1,000 sanitation rooms under Malawi Education Reforms Programmes (MERP) with the aim of improving learning environment in public primary schools nationwide.Speaking on Thursday at Chikololere Primary School (Golomoti) in Dedza District, Chakwera highlighted that quality primary education is foundation for development, hence needs more support."Primary education is one of the key elements for sustainable development; therefore, quality education needs well improved classrooms, enough teaching and learning materials, and construction of classrooms and sanitation rooms will help to decongest number of learners per class which will help to improve the lea...

Feb222024 by By Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

NRWB Secures 47 million Euros (K90 billion) from European Investment Bank

Business, News

Northern Region Water Board (NRWB) has secured about 47 million Euros (K90 billion) from European Investment Bank (EIB), to be used to expand and improve the water supply system in Mzuzu City and surrounding areas.However, the loan facility awaits EIB board approval, expected in March this year.NRWB Board Chairperson Frank Mwenifumbo said in an interview that the loan unlocks various funding opportunities for the board towards sanitation initiatives if the project is completed in time.Mwenifumbo disclosed that the board hosted a delegation from Brussels in camera in Mzuzu, which expressed satisfaction on how the board is implementing its projects.He said part of the money; 22 million Euros will be used to raise Lunyangwa Dam to improve its holding capacity from 21 million l...

Feb222024 by By Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Chimulambe says access to clean water is catalyst for socio-economic development

Health, News

By Vincent GundePrincipal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Ministry Elias Chimulambe, says access to clean and reliable water is not just a basic necessity, it is a catalyst for socio-economic development.Chimulambe said the Salima-Lilongwe Water Project holds the potential to transform lives, improve health, and create opportunities for growth and prosperity.Speaking on Tuesday during the stakeholder’s awareness meeting in Dowa, Chimulambe said water is a fundamental element of life and ensuring its sustainable availability, is a shared responsibility that requires collaborative efforts.Chimulambe said the Salima-Lilongwe Water Project stands as a testament to the dedication and commitment of all stakeholders involved in addressing the water needs of the communities of S...

Feb222024 by Malawi Freedom NetworkNo Comments

Jumah says it is possible to change Malawi in 10-15 years

News, Politics

By Vincent GundePresident and Commander in Chief of Muvi wa Chilungamo Revolutionary Party (MRP) Bantu Saunders Jumah, says it is possible to change Malawi from being the paramount chief of the 46 poorest countries on the Earth’s planet to a rich nation.Jumah said for 60 years of independence, politicians have been labelling Malawi as the poor country while it has all the resources such as five lakes, plenty of water in its rivers, precious minerals and the popular Indian Hemp (Chamba) to make itself rich.He said well- educated people, Doctors and Professors have ben quitting their professions to join politics taking advantage over the illiterate of the people by giving them handouts in exchange of their votes to enter government and become rich through corruption in government...

Jul42023 by Malawi Freedom NetworkNo Comments

Tanzanian President Suluhu To Visit Malawi

International, News

By Racheal Julaye--LILONGWETanzanian President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to pay a three day visit to Malawi from tommorow, Wednesday.A statement from Foreign Affairs Ministry says while in the country she will attend national prayers and Independence Day Celebrations marking the country's 59 years of self-rule."Hassan will also hold bilateral talks with President Lazarus Chakwera as well as visit one of the areas devastated by Cyclone Freddy," adds the statement.Hassan became Tanzania's sixth president in March 2021 following the death of President John Magufuli.She was first elected as Magufuli's running mate in 2015 and was re-elected in 2020 along with him.Previous roles in Government include serving as Minister of State in the Vice-President's Office, r...

May112023 by Malawi Freedom NetworkNo Comments

Simbi Battles K105bn Loan Blocked By FND

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Daggers remain drawn in the controversy over K105 billion loans that two commercial banks are set to extend to Khato Civils for the implementation of the Salima-Lilongwe Water Project.Yesterday, events happened in quick succession as Khato Civils moved the High Court of Malawi to stop a news conference Forum for National Development (FND) addressed in Lilongwe.Simbi Phiri owns Khato CivilsThrough its local lawyer Chancy Gondwe, Khato Civils applied for an injunction at the High Court of Malawi’s Commercial Division Blantyre Registry, but by the time the court granted the relief, FND had concluded its briefing.During the briefing, FND asked the Malawi Government to explain why it wants to borrow K105 billion on behalf of Khato Civils to finance the Lake Malawi Water Pr...

May42023 by By Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Malawi – Mozambique Interconnecter Project Takes Shape

National, News

Malawi is satisfied with the progress of construction works for the 400 KV power lines that will be used to tap power from Mozambique as part of the Malawi-Mozambique Power Interconnector Project.Consul General Happy Saka made the remarks in Mutarara part of Tere Province when he visited the construction site. Currently, the contractor has started digging holes for the high-voltage electricity pylons.Saka said the project will help Malawi to tap 120 megawatts from Mozambique which will greatly improve power supply in Malawi.“Uninterrupted and reliable power supply is what the Chakwera government is striving to achieve as soon as possible so we can power homes and businesses for accelerated development."I am pleased with the progress that I saw. I am sure by December we will...

Mar242023 by By Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Mozambique-Malawi Power Interconnector Project Takes Off

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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.

Feb82023 by Malawi Freedom NetworkNo Comments

Attorney General Hires Kalekeni Kaphale For Chizuma Interdiction Judicial Review

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Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda has appointed former Attorney General Kalekeni Kaphale to represent the Chief Resident Magistrate in a judicial review case into the interdiction of the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Martha Chizuma.The notice of appointment by Chakaka Nyirenda made pursuant to section 98 (2) of the Constitution.The development comes after the Malawi Law Society (MLS), on Monday this week sued Prosecutor Levison Mangani, the Chief Resident Magistrate (Lilongwe), and Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Collen Zamba, over the interdiction of Chizuma and sought permission for judicial review in the matter.Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba, interdicted Chizuma over a leaked audio clip in which the ACB boss made several a...

Jan302023 by By Burnett MunthaliNo Comments

Ntchisi citizens breaks, walks away with AIP fertilizer

Local, News

AIP beneficiaries in Kasungu waiting fir fertilizerMedia reports are indicating that Affordable Input Programme [AIP] beneficiaries surrounding Chitawo fertilizer depot in Ntchisi district after waiting for so long to access the commodity broke into the warehouse where they went away with bags of fertilizer to their respective homes.An eye witness Mr. John Moyo said the fertilizer arrived at Chitawo Depot on 2nd January, 2023 and has been lying in the shade close to three weeks for the reasons best explained by officials of Smallholder manning Chitawo centre.Moyo said the beneficiaries after noting that justice is not served and following disagreements between the village heads and depot committee, they broke into the warehouse through the door emptying all the bags which were in the s...