September 23
Malawi: Ntcheu Bwanje North Households to Access Clean Water From Borehole
It is sigh of relief and celebration for at least 234 households in a remote area of Ntcheu Bwanje North as a borehole is being drilled to enable them access clean water. Read more »
September 16
Malawi: Government Requires Over $60m to Implement National Framework for Water and Climate Services
Government has disclosed that it requires over $60 million to effectively implement the National Framework for Water and Climate Services (NFWCS) from 2024 to 2029. Read more »
September 12
Malawi: Blantyre District Environmental Health Office Register 89% Rise in Vaccine Immunization
Blantyre District Environmental Health Officer (DEHO), Innocent Mvula has expressed gratitude over Healthy Strengthening Immunisation System Project saying the use of Mother Care… Read more »
September 04
Malawi: Anger As Govt Silently Approves Water Tariffs By 10 Percent - Low Income Earners Not Spared
Government has silently approved a 10 percent upward adjustment of water tariff, a development that has irked low-income earners who say they were already struggling to buy water… Read more »
August 29
Malawi: Stop the Talk Show! Usi Calls for Urgent Action On Climate Change
On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Vice President of Malawi, Michael Usi, made a powerful appeal for immediate climate action, veering away from his prepared remarks to deliver an… Read more »
August 21
Malawi: Communities Urged to Adopt Clean, Renewable Energy Sources to Preserve Environment
Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) has urged communities in Lilongwe to adopt and utilize clean, safe, and sustainable energy sources to help preserve the country's… Read more »
August 20
Malawi: Lilongwe Leads Africa in Fossil Fuel Ban Push
In a groundbreaking move, Lilongwe has become the first African capital to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, signaling a bold commitment to combat climate change. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Secures a Nod From FAO - Smallholders Farmers to Be Supported On Climate Smart Agriculture
President Lazarus Chakwera on Monday secured a nod from Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) which has committed to support the promotion of women and youth, technology and… Read more »
August 08
Malawi: Vandalism Renders Seventy Boreholes Non-Operational in Chiradzulu
Over seventy boreholes are currently non-operational in Chiradzulu district after unknown criminals vandalized their spare parts. Read more »
July 08
Malawi: TB Community Sputum Collection Points Excites Blantyre District Health Office
Blantyre District Environmental Health Officer, Innocent Mvula has expressed excitement over community sputum collection which has significantly improved from 75 in 2023 to 89… Read more »
June 30
Malawi: Parliament Meets Mangochi Resort Hotels and Lodges to Induce Them to SRWB Water Supply
The Parliamentary Committee of Natural Resources & Climate Change has invited owners of major resort hotels and lodges in Mangochi to an interface to impress on them on the… Read more »
June 28
Malawi: Malawians Brace for More Economic Hardship As Water Boards Are Set to Effect 44% Hike Water - CAMA Upset
Water boards in the country appear to be set in their quest to effect an increase in the price of water with Ministry of Water and Sanitation hinting that any new tariff will… Read more »
June 27
Malawi: Jica Commends Water Boards for Reducing Non-Water Revenue Challenges
Japan International Corporation Agency(JICA) says it is impressed with the interventions taken by the country's water utility boards in reducing the non -water-revenue challenges. Read more »
June 05
Malawi: Pacific Group Borehole Rehabilitation Project Condemns the Vandalizing of Boreholes
A corporate organisation, Pacific Group under its free Borehole Rehabilitation Project, has condemned the growing tendency of vandalizing boreholes to steal spare parts in some… Read more »
June 03
Malawi: Malawi Ready to Host First-Ever Environmental, Social and Governance Summit Slated for 19th-20th June
Head of Operations at Innotec Creative Solutions (ICS Africa) Annie Feza has said Malawi is ready to host the first-ever and an Inaugural of Malawi Environment, Social, and… Read more »
May 30
Malawi: Malawian Farmers Urged to Use Drought Resistance Crop Varieties
Controller of Agricultural and Extension services in the Ministry of agriculture Dr Alfred Mwenefumbo on Tuesday urged farmers in the country to plant draught resistance varieties… Read more »
May 29
Malawi: U.S. Injects MK12 Billion Additional Assistance Towards Malawians Affected By El Niño
The United States government stands steadfast in solidarity with Malawians who were affected by the El Niño-induced drought across the country -- thus, through USAID, it has… Read more »
May 09
Malawi: Returning Children to School As an Impetus to Recover From Effects of Natural Disasters in Nkhota Kota
Zenius Milward and his fellow learners were happily enjoying an English lesson at Msenjere Full Primary School in Nkhotakota when an unexpected visitor forced its way into their… Read more »
May 06
Malawi: Tanzania-Malawi Lake Dispute - Diplomat Chikago Suggests That Malawi Should Surrender the Lake's Northern Section
Former diplomat John Chikago has suggested that Malawi should relinquish the northern section of the lake as Tanzania cannot be stopped from using the waters. Read more »
April 18
Malawi: Salty Water Contributes to Broken Boreholes in Nsanje
The Pacific Limited a firm currently repairing for free broken boreholes in Nsanje district has cited high water salinity levels in the district as a major factor contributing to… Read more »
April 09
Malawi: Water Rise Levels in Mangochi Worry Health Authorities
Health authorities in Mangochi are worried with the unprecedented water rise levels which they fear could trigger water borne diseases. Read more »
March 28
Malawi: Govt Commends Nice for Promoting Wash At the Grassroots
The Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has commended National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) for taking an active role in raising awareness and promoting water,… Read more »
Malawi: Associations Taking Enviable Strides in Enhancing Wildlife Conservation
Resolute in helping conserve Kasungu National Park, Kasungu Wildlife Conservation for Community Development Association (KAWICCODA) is implementing a MK300 million project, seeking… Read more »
February 11
Malawi: Weather Experts Say Dry Spells to Continue
Officials from the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services are predicting continued dry spells in some parts of the country, triggering fears of famine and food… Read more »
February 01
Malawi: Death Toll From Rain-Related Disasters Hits 9 So Far
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) has said the death toll from various disasters during this year's rainy season has risen from five, as reported on January 9,… Read more »