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NCC calls for protection of children during and after Elections

Sep 12, 2025 04:39 PM Patrick Kachere

The National Children’s Commission (NCC) has appealed for the full protection of children during and after the elections. Speaking on Friday during a press briefing at the Commission’s offices in Lilongwe, NCC Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe said this is a critical period that requires all stake...

Lilongwe Water Board launches Dzalanyama Springs

Sep 11, 2025 10:45 AM Patrick Kachere

The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has described its newly launched Dzalanyama Springs bottled water as a game-changer, citing its uniqueness and high standards that will ensure sustainability on the market. Speaking during the launch at the LWB bottling plant in Lilongwe, Board Chairperson Inkosi...

Sun King strengthens Malawi’s off-grid energy access

Sep 06, 2025 11:43 AM Patrick Kachere

Sun King, one of the leading provider of renewable energy solutions, has announced that it has reached over 180,000 households across Malawi through its solar products and services. The remarks were made on Friday in Lilongwe during the launch of the company’s refreshed logo and marketing camp...

SADC Observers urged to work with integrity in Malawi’s 16 September polls

Sep 06, 2025 11:34 AM Patrick Kachere

The Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mary Kachale has commended the importance of conducting refresher trainings for election observers to ensure credible electoral processes. Her remarks came as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mi...

Sitolo solar Mid-Grid project lights up Mchinji communities

Aug 31, 2025 03:26 PM Patrick Kachere

Officials from the Sitolo Solar Mini-Grid project in Mchinji District say they are planning to upgrade their system, which is currently generating 80 kilowatts from 250 solar panels. The electricity is distributed to over 850 households and plans to reach up to 1,500 customers, with tokens pur...

Fuel Imports Flowing Smoothly, Says Ministry of Energy

Aug 30, 2025 02:06 PM Patrick Kachere

Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Energy, Alfonso Chikuni, says fuel importation under both the Government-to-Government (G2G) and Open Tender System suppliers is flowing steadily, with significant price advantages compared to neighboring countries. Chikuni made the remarks on Friday in ...

Development of pre-primary school curriculum still work in progress

Aug 29, 2025 11:16 AM Tapiwa Mbewe

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has distanced itself from a public notice regarding the new school and college curriculum. Christopher Banda, the Ministry’s spokesperson said work is still in progress in redesigning the curriculum that will be rolled out once all preparatory acti...