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18/11/2024

Fire destroys millions worth of property at Makolo hardware in Mzimba

Property worth millions of kwacha was destroyed on Monday afternoon after a fire gutted Makolo Hardware shop at Mzimba Boma.

Eye witness Gabriel Mzumala reported noticing sparks on an Escom power line, which he suspected might have been faulty.

“However, this is not conclusive. Escom would be in a better position to determine the actual cause of the fire,” he said.

The hardware shop, which stored items such as iron sheets, cement, mattresses, wheelbarrows, and various other hardware supplies, was extensively damaged.

While the exact cause of the fire is yet to be established, firefighters successfully managed to extinguish the flames.

By Victoria Yande

14/11/2024

Malawi journalists urged to report electoral issues responsibly

Youth and Society (YAS) has stressed the need for journalists in Malawi to cover political issues responsibly and write stories that empower the youth to take part in the forthcoming 2025 General Elections.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/yas-urge-journalists-to-report-electoral-issues-responsibly

By Victoria Yande

By Victoria YandeYouth and Society (YAS) has stressed the need for journalists to cover political issues responsibly and write stories that empowers the youth to take part in the forthcoming 2025 General Elections.Report responsibly-Kajoloweka PIC Victoria YandeExecutive Director for YAS Charles Kaj...

08/11/2024

Driver arrested for possessing endangered common duiker in Mzimba

Police in Jenda in Mzimba, have arrested Pilirani Gilbert for being found in possession of a dead common duiker, an endangered species in the vehicle en-route to Lilongwe.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/driver-arrested-for-possessing-endangered-common-duiker-in-mzimba

By Chisomo Sezi

08/11/2024

New borehole brings relief to communities in Ntchisi

For years, residents of Chikho village in Traditional Authority Kasakula, Nchisi, have struggled to access safe and clean water.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/new-borehole-brings-relief-to-communities-in-ntchisi

By Martha Chikoti contributor

08/11/2024

UTM presidential aspirant Dr.Newton Kambala has arrived in Ntcheu district for his first encounter with the November 17th 2024 convention delegates since his nomination paper presentation Monday.

He is one of the five presidential aspirants for the party's top seat.

By Martha Chikoti Contributor

02/11/2024

Social Cash Transfer offers poverty relief in Mzimba South

The communities of Chimutu Village under Paramount Chief M'mbelwa in Mzimba have hailed the Social Cash Transfer Program implemented in the district, saying it has greatly transformed their livelihood offering huge poverty relief among individuals.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/social-cash-transfer-offers-poverty-relief-in-mzimba-south

By Chisomo Sezi

By Chisomo SeziThe communities of Chimutu Village under Paramount Chief M'mbelwa in Mzimba have hailed the Social Cash Transfer Program implemented in the district, saying has greatly transformed their livelihood offering huge poverty relief among individuals.The beneficiaries have hailed the progra...

02/11/2024

Malawi President assures of food security

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has assured Malawians that food distribution will not segregate any parts of the country, as one way of ensuring food sufficiency for everyone in the country.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/malawi-president-assures-of-food-security

By Precious Kalino

By Precious KalinoPresident Dr Lazarus Chakwera has assured Malawians that food distribution will not segregate any parts of the country, as one way of ensuring food sufficiency for everyone in the country.Distribute food fairly to everyone- Chakwera PIC Precious KalinoChakwera made the remarks on F...

29/10/2024

Malawi Minister emphasizes on forensic research to curb wildlife trafficking in Africa

The Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Owen Chomanika, has emphasized the need for forensic research to deal with wildlife crimes and trafficking in Africa.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/malawi-minister-emphasizes-on-forensic-research-to-curb-wildlife-trafficking-in-africa

By Precious Kalino

29/10/2024

Too bad

A 37-year-old Kansas woman was killed when she backed into a plane's spinning propeller while trying to take photos, officials said.

29/10/2024

Malawi's organic farming initiative yields positive results

Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) has said the project that is promoting converting urban organic waste into compost manure, has the potential to enhance soil fertility and promote sustainable agriculture among the communities of Malawi.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/malawi-s-organic-farming-initiative-yields-positive-results

By Martha Chikoti

29/10/2024

Jenda Police strengthens security through community policing in Khosolo

Police at Jenda, in Mzimba district, have taken a significant step to strengthen community security in the Khosolo area through the capacity building of the Khosolo Community Policing Forum (CPF).

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/jenda-police-strengthens-security-through-community-policing-in-khosolo

By Chisomo Sezi

By Chisomo SeziPolice at Jenda, in Mzimba district, have taken a significant step to strengthen community security in Khosolo area through capacity building of Khosolo Community Policing Forum (CPF).One of police houses constructed at Khosolo PIC Chisomo SeziLooking at its geographical position—56...

29/10/2024

Heavy rains destroy over 20 houses in Chitipa

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds have destroyed over 20 houses and properties at Ipenza in Traditional Authority Kameme in Chitipa district on Monday afternoon.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/heavy-rains-destroy-over-20-houses-in-chitipa

By Michael Ng'ambi

By Michael Ng’ambiHeavy rains accompanied by strong winds have destroyed houses and property at Ipenza in Traditional Authority Kameme in Chitipa district on Monday afternoon.Part of affected houses at Ipenza in Chitipa- PIC Michael Ng'ambiAccording to a Committee Member for Disaster Committee in ...

26/10/2024

Awome-Northern-Chapter donates assorted items worth K250,000 to Ulendo Children's Village in Mzuzu

Women in the Media, Northern region chapter, have donated assorted items worth K250,000 to Upendo Children's Village as part of an extended mothers day celebration in Mzuzu.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/awome-northern-chapter-donates-assorted-items-worth-k250-000-to-ulendo-children-s-village-in-mzuzu

By Everister Lungu

By Everister LunguWomen in the Media, Northern region chapter, have donated assorted items worth K250,000 to Upendo Children's Village as part of extended mothers day celebration in Mzuzu.Part of the donation ceremony- PIC Everister LunguSpeaking during the donation ceremony Vice General Secretary f...

26/10/2024

Preliminary results of National Advocacy on Access to Medicines reveal critical challenges in Malawi

The Preliminary findings from the National Advocacy on Access to Medicines in Malawi has shed light on the critical challenges in accessing HIV, TB, and HCV treatments.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/preliminary-results-of-national-advocacy-on-access-to-medicines-in-malawi-revealed

By Martha Chikoti, Contributor

By Martha Chikoti, Contributor Preliminary findings from the National Advocacy on Access to Medicines in Malawi have shed light on critical challenges in accessing HIV, TB, and HCV treatments.We are optimistic about the study's results- Kachala PIC Martha ChikotiChief Medical Officer for HIV, STI, a...

26/10/2024

Communities making strides with COMSIP grants, loans in Thyolo

Community members from Group Village Headman (GVH) Kadzuwa in Traditional Authority (T/A) Mbawera under Mlendere and Pamtsetse clusters are making strides with Community Savings and Investment Promotion (COMSIP) 'Revolving Fund' to help them recover from Cyclone Freddy fate

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/communities-making-strides-with-comsip-grants-loans-in-thyolo

By Dalitso Kampira

26/10/2024

Farmers urged to select early maturing crop

Farmers in Mzimba have been urged to select an early maturing crop for the 2024-2025 agricultural season to beat the eventualities that might arise due to climate change.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/farmers-urged-to-select-early-maturing-crop

By Chisomo Sezi

By Chisomo SeziFarmers in Mzimba have been urged to select early maturing crop for the 2024-2025 agricultural season to beat the eventualities that might arise due to climate change.Farmers should aim at early maturing crop-Mtingwi PIC Chisomo SeziThe Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change...

18/10/2024

Minister commends Cooperatives for enhancing agricultural productivity in Salima


Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has commended the progress made by four Cooperatives in Salima for enhancing agricultural productivity and commercialisation through acquisition of various equipment.

https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/minister-commends-cooperatives-for-enhancing-agricultural-productivity-in-salima

By Precious Kalino

By Precious Kalino Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has commended the progress made by four Cooperatives in Salima for enhancing agricultural productivity and commercialisation through acquisition of various equipment.We are promoting commercial farming- Kawale PIC Precious Kalino The Four Coopera...

18/10/2024

Over 33 thousand farmers to benefit from AIP inThyolo

About 33,804 Thyolo farmers are set to benefit from this year's 2024/2025 Affordable Inputs Program (AIP) following the Presidential Launch on Monday in Neno district.
https://goodmorningafrican.wixsite.com/gman/post/over-33-thousand-farmers-to-benefit-from-aip-inthyolo

By Dalitso Kampira

By Dalitso KampiraAbout 33,804 Thyolo farmers are set to benefit from this year's 2024/2025 Affordable Inputs Program (AIP) following the Presidential Launch on Monday in Neno district.We briefed them the guidelines - Kafuwa PIC Dalitso Kampira Speaking during the full Council meeting on Thursday, C...