Author: Yusuf Chinyada
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MHRC Calls For Stronger Legal Protection of Environmental Rights
The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has called for stronger legal protection of environmental rights, saying vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected by climate change. Speaking during a media engagement on climate and environmental justice in Lilongwe on Monday, MHRC Executive Secretary, Habiba Osman, said the Commission has been monitoring climate and environmental issues, engaging communities…
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Malawi Completes 400kV Mozambique Power Interconnector
Malawi has completed construction works, on its side, of a 400-kilovolt electricity interconnector with Mozambique. According to a statement signed by Energy Secretary, Elvis Thodi, Malawi is now finalizing arrangements for commercial power trading The Malawi-Mozambique (MOMA) interconnector will connect Malawi to the Southern African Power Pool through Mozambique. The connection will help expand the…
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Leaders Spend a Night At A Heath Centre To Show Solidarity
Several leaders from different organisations have spent a night at Mzuzu Urban Health Centre, commonly known as Mapale, in Mzuzu, in a show of solidarity with mothers who endure sleepless nights while waiting for maternal healthcare. The leaders, who included Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) Executive Director George Jobe, WaterAid Malawi Country Director, Peter Phiri,…
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Machinjiri Muslim Zone Committee Conducts Cleaning Exercise
The Machinjiri Muslim Zone Committee in Blantyre has on Sunday carried out a cleaning exercise at South Lunzu Health Centre in Luwanda, Blantyre where the group worked to improve cleanliness within and around the facility. Men and women from the committee worked together to clean both the interior and exterior areas of the health centre…
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Muslim Girls Urged to Pursue Islamic and Secular Education for Future Leadership
Young Muslim girls in Malawi have been urged to strengthen both their Islamic and secular education for the preparation of responsible leadership and become positive role models in society. National Children Commission Commissioner, Lyka Mtambo Milanzi, made the call on Sunday at a Muslim Girls Camp in Lilongwe, where participants were taught about constitutional principles,…
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Jenda Police Arrests Illegal Immigrants
Jenda police in Mzimba district has arrested six Ethiopian nationals and two Tanzanians for illegal entry into the country and aiding illegal immigrants, respectively. The arrest was made during the night of 4-5 August at Jenda Trading Centre along Mzimba-Mzuzu M1 road. According to the Public Relations Officer for Jenda Police Station, Sub-Inspector Gladwell Simwaka,…