Author: Lester Mhone

08
Apr

Minimum Farm-Gate Prices Not Reflective of Reality on the Ground

An agricultural expert, Kingdom Kwapata has described the minimum farm-gate prices set by the Ministry of Agriculture as not a true reflection of the reality on the ground.   The government has released the prices where among others maize will be sold at 1050 kwacha per kilogram. According to Kwapata, the prices will start rising […]

06
Mar

Plan international Malawi reiterates commitment to humanitarian works

Plan International Malawi has reiterated its commitment to humanitarian works, citing it as a central part of its operations in the country.   Plan International Malawi Technical Lead and Communications Specialist Winnie Botha, says the organization supports the vulnerable populations including the internally displaced persons, refugees and asylum seekers when it comes to humanitarian works. […]

23
Dec

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Emphasizes Environmental Education to Foster Future Leaders

The Lilongwe Wildlife Trust Centre has expressed its commitment in promoting environmental conservation among the citizens through its Environmental Education Centre. LWT Director of programs, Dorothy Tembo made the commitment on Monday 23rd December 2024, during a learning event at the Centre. Tembo mentioned that the event aimed at bringing together stakeholders and learners to […]

20
Dec

Lilongwe Archdiocese Reviews Progress, Plans For 2025

Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Vincent Frederick Mwakhwawa says the archdiocese has made significant progress in fulfilling its plans for 2024, particularly in areas such as pastoral development, social development, and administration. Bishop Mwakhwawa made the remarks today during a planning workshop held at Msamba Catholic Centre. “In the first place, we […]

19
Dec

MAREP Faces Challenges Despite Progress: CISONEC

Deputy Director Responsible for Malawi Rural Electrification Project (MAREP) in the ministry of energy, Francisco Chingoli, says MAREP phase 9 is making good strides as of today over 85% of the project is complete. Chingoli expressed optimism that with the current progress, the government’s target of achieving 50% electrification by 2030 will be possible. “The […]

17
Dec

CDEDI Demands Release of Plane Crash Report

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has expressed its concern over the Commission of Inquiry’s failure to release the report on the June 10, 2024 plane crash that killed Vice-President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri, and seven others. This follows the elapsing of three days after the […]