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Women Forums eyes containment of obstacles to girl’s education in Nkhotakota district.
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Habitat for Humanity Malawi to Construct Transitional Shelters for Flood-Affected Families in Nkhotakota
<div style="text-align: left;"><p class="isselectedend" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family: "Candara",sans-serif">Habitat for Humanity Malawi has called on communities across the country, especially those in disaster-prone areas, to construct houses that are resilien...
Poor Women Representation in Development Structures Persists in Nkhotakota
<div style="text-align: left;"><p class="isselectedend">Nkhotakota District continues to face poor representation of women in various development structures, a development authorities say is undermining inclusive growth and development.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="isselectedend">The concerns em...
Nkhotakota Communities Urged to Promote Peace Amid Rising Mob Justice Cases.
<div style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-weight:normal; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">The Director of the Department of National Unity in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Emmanuel Bambe, has urged communities in Nkhotakota Distr...
Nkhotakota District Hospital Sees Improved Water Supply After Months of Scarcity
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Two Years On: Malawi Remembers Saulos Chilima as Calls for Truth and Accountability Grow
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Roads Authority Warns Against Encroaching Road Reserve Areas
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Inside Malawi’s maternity waiting homes: the hidden use of labour -inducing herbs.
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National Bank Calls for Private Sector Role in Disaster Response
National Bank of Malawi has underscored the need for the private sector to partner with the government in times of disaster. Chief Risk Officer for the bank, Charles Ulaya, said when disasters occur, the government becomes overwhelmed, making it difficult to assist affected individuals on its ...
Nkhotakota Agriculture Office Urges Farmers to Embrace Irrigation Farming Following Heavy Rains.
For years, Nkhotatoka district has been known for producing more rice harvest in the country, but this year things seem to be on the wrong turn following recent floods that destroyed most of the rice during its early stages in some areas particularly along the river banks such as Thiwi, among oth...
Stakeholders Urge Flood Survivors in Nkhotakota to Relocate as Relief Support Reaches 200 Households
Board Member for YISSAH Foundation, Dellings Sadick Phiri, has called for a collaborative approach in supporting and engaging in development activities, emphasizing that such responsibilities should not rest solely on the government. Phiri made the remarks when the organization recently donate...
Nkhotakota Concerned Citizens Petition Council Over Land and Water Issues
A grouping of concerned citizens calling itself Nkhotakota First and Concerned Citizens has criticized officials in the government departments responsible for lands and water, accusing them of failing to perform their duties in the interest of people in Nkhotakota district. The grouping made t...
Fuel Price Hike Sparks Concern Among Minibus Owners: A Local Reality of Global Power Plays
In March 2026, Malawians woke up to a sharp increase in fuel prices announced by the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA). Petrol rose from K3,499 to K4,965, a 41.9% jump, while diesel climbed from K3,500 to K4,945, representing a 41.3% increase. The hike was justified by MERA as a response ...
Students lead the way in environmental conservation at Moyo Academy
In a show of commitment to protecting the environment, students at Moyo Academy in Nkhotakota District have planted 70 tree seedlings at their school premises, setting an example for the surrounding community on the importance of environmental conservation. The initiative brought together stud...
MHEN calls for expansion of dialysis centre’s to improve access to kidney treatment
The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has called on government to gradually expand dialysis centers to more districts across the country in order to improve access to life-saving treatment for patients with kidney disease. MHEN says the expansion should prioritize underserved areas such as t...
Nkhotakota youths urged to embrace vocational skills as enrolment declines
The Board Chairperson of the Youth and Community Development Organization in Nkhotakota, Vincent Stima Phiri, has expressed concern over the growing number of young people who are shunning vocational and technical skills training despite the availability of favourable entry requirements and oppor...
Youth participation in forthcoming by-election excites advocates
The Young Politicians Union says the growing representation of young people in the forthcoming by-elections is a positive sign for the country’s democracy. Executive Director of the Young Politicians Union, Clement Makuwa, says the development shows that young people have realised they are age...
Nkhotakota District Council reduces tree-planting target to improve survival of seedlings
Nkhotakota District Council has reduced the number of trees to be planted during the 2025/2026 tree-planting season as part of efforts to ensure better care and survival of seedlings planted in the previous season. The council officially launched the 2025/2026 tree-planting season on Thursday ...
Tree Planting Not Enough in Addressing Climate Change; Experts Warns.
Civil society actors and environmental experts have warned that Malawi’s current climate responses remain inadequate to match the severity of floods and droughts affecting communities, despite annual tree-planting exercises and the existence of environmental policies. The Civil Society Network...
Salvation for All Ministries Assists Flood-Affected Families in Nkhotakota.
The Founder and leader of Salvation for All Ministries International, Apostle Clifford Kawinga, says the ministry seeks to bring hope and smiles to families facing hardship, especially those affected by disasters. Apostle Kawinga says the ministry believes it can impart a message of hope, part...