Nkhata Bay District Council has launched a K248 million project to construct a health post in Thotho, a hard to reach area. The project, financed by the Governance to Enable Service Delivery (GESD) programme, aims at improving healthcare services in…
As the rainy season sets in, a local entrepreneur Rute Meleka, is taking steps to protect primary school learners from diseases associated with the rains. Meleka, who manufactures liquid soap on a small-scale, has pledged to donate liquid soap to…
STAR SHINE INVESTMENT, a Malawian-owned enterprise, is making waves in the country’s SME sector with its quality household products. Established in 2018 by Yassin Mwalilino and Francis Makawa, the company has overcome several challenges to become a trusted manufacturer of…
Mzuzu-based company known as Formula 1 Investments, founded by 33-year-old entrepreneur Kenneth Gondwe, is excelling in providing logistics and pest control services in Malawi. Gondwe, a holder of bachelor’s degree in Business Management, established the company in 2017, offers a…
In a bid to tackle the growing problem of waste management in Karonga, a group of young people from Chisomo Youth Organisation have taken matters into their own hands. According to Davie Kitalo the organisation director, it started as a…
In a bid to address the rising cost of cooking oil, Mzimba Youth Organization (MYO) has embarked on an innovative project to produce avocado oil for cooking. The organization, which focuses on empowering youths and women, has identified avocado as…
In a bid to promote sustainable livelihoods and environmental conservation, the Center for Community Empowerment Initiative (CCEI) has donated beehives to Umoza Beekeeping Group in Njiri, Nkhata Bay North. The group, comprising 9 members, each received 2 beehives, while Village…
In response to a surge in malnutrition cases, Mzuzu Central Hospital has launched a comprehensive initiative to educate the community on healthy eating habits and provide essential nutrition support. According to hospital records, 35 people have been diagnosed with malnutrition…
Karonga-based youth club known as Mwanganda I has made significant strides in environmental conservation and entrepreneurship. The club’s director Walungu Kaseghe said their focus include sexual reproductive health and rights, human rights, environment conservation, advocating for transparency, accountability and entrepreneurship.…
Mzimba Youth Organization Pioneers Sustainable Solution to Plastic Waste In an effort to tackle the plastic waste crisis, Mzimba Youth Organisation (MYO) has introduced eco-friendly paper carrier bags. According to Anthony Botha, Programs Manager at MYO, the organisation aims at…