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NOCMA optimistic about Sena rail corridor’s impact on fuel transportation

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NOCMA optimistic about Sena rail corridor’s impact on fuel transportation

By Chisomo Phiri

Officials at the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) are optimistic that the resumption of the Sena rail corridor that connects Malawi to the Mozambican Port of Beira, will significantly reduce fuel transportation costs in the country.

NOCMA Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Clement Kanyama, expressed this optimism on Wednesday during the arrival of a train loaded with 1.2 million liters of fuel at Marka Railway Station in Nsanje district.



According to Kanyama, the resumption of the rail corridor will substantially decrease the number of days required to transport petroleum products into the country.

“This development is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s fuel transportation costs and overall economy,”he said.

However, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jacob Hara, acknowledged delays in the rehabilitation of the 72-kilometer long Marka-Bangula rail section.

He cited that the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets(PPDA) is yet to approve the proposed cost adjustment for the project.

Sena rail corridor had been inactive for 41 years.

President Chakwera opens
Osiyana Rural Hospital in Nsanje

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President Chakwera opens<br>Osiyana Rural Hospital in Nsanje

By Linda Kwanjana

State President  Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of Malawi, has commissioned Osiyana Rural Hospital in Traditional Authority Mlolo, Nsanje.

The President has been  in Lowershire for official duties, accompanied by First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera.

Upon arrival, he was met by Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, Nsanje District Council Chairperson Cassim Ngwale, and senior government and party officials.



The hospital will serve 17,000 families, many of whom were displaced by Tropical Cyclone Freddy in 2022.

Before its construction, people had to travel long distances to access healthcare, according to Council Chairperson Ngwale.

Ngwale praised President Chakwera for bringing electricity to the hospital, a significant development for the community.

Hirwa General Dealers appoints Emmie Deebo as brand ambassador

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Hirwa General Dealers appoints Emmie Deebo as brand ambassador

By Chisomo Phiri

A leading natural soap manufacturer, Hirwa General Dealers (HGD), has announced the appointment of upcoming music sensation Emmie Deebo as its brand ambassador for the next six months.

The partnership, worth K80 million, was unveiled on Thursday during the launch of HGD’s new product, Pink Beauty Soap, in Lilongwe.

The partnership is managed by Akometsi, an entertainment company that specializes in brand management and event organization.

According to HGD’s Director of Communications,Klaus Chikufenji, the company chose Emmie Deebo due to her significant influence on the local music industry and her ability to connect with the youth.

“We are thrilled to partner with Emmie Deebo, as she embodies the energy and spirit of our brand,” Chikufenji said.

On her part,Emmie Deebo expressed her gratitude and excitement about the partnership.

“It is an honor to associate with a reputable brand like HGD. I look forward to promoting Pink Beauty multipurpose soap and other HGD products across Malawi,” she said

As part of the partnership, Emmie Deebo will record two songs about the brand and engage in various promotional activities, including road shows and social media challenges on platforms like TikTok.

HGD’s decision to partner with Emmie Deebo demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting local talent and promoting Malawian artistry.

MAREP- 9 bearing fruits: Chakwera lights up  Nkudzi  Primary school in Chikwawa

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MAREP- 9 bearing fruits: Chakwera lights up  Nkudzi  Primary school in Chikwawa

By Alfred Chauwa

Malawi leader president Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has inaugurated Malawi Rural Electrification Programme phase 9 in the area of Group village headman Dzilipaine Traditional Authority Maseya in Chikwawa.

Addressing the gathering at the Nkudzi full primary school,  President Chakwera said he was impressed to witness the commissioning of  MAREP 9.



The president said he wants equal distribution of development projects without looking at regional boundaries.

Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola commended Dr Lazarus Chakwera for lighting up Nkudzi Primary school.

Matola said people will be able to improve their social and economic lives.

The Malawi Government has been implementing Malawi Rural Electrification Programme (MAREP) with an aim of increasing access to electricity for the rural and peri-urban areas in order to transform the rural economies and reduce poverty amongst the rural masses and contribute to Government’s agenda on poverty reduction.

The programme started in the 1980s with Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Ltd as the implementing entity. The program was implemented through own financing and donor funding. Following the commercialization of ESCOM, the Malawi Government took over the

Marep 9 is funded through a rural electrification levy in the petroleum pump price build-up and other financing windows.

NWRA warns of imminent flash floods in Lakeshore, riverbank areas

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NWRA warns of imminent flash floods in Lakeshore, riverbank areas

By Chisomo Phiri

The National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) has warned Malawians living near lakeshores and riverbanks to brace for flash floods during this year’s rainy season.

NWRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dwight Kambuku made the announcement during a media tour, visiting communities impacted by rising water levels in Lake Malawi on Tuesday.

Kambuku said that between October this year and November next year, water levels are expected to increase significantly, with projections showing the lake could reach 475.22 meters above sea level by December 1, 2025.

Kambuku



He advised residents in flood-prone areas to relocate ahead of the upcoming rainy season.

On his part part,Mangochi Municipal Council CEO Ernest Kadzokoya echoed the warning, stressing that certain flood-affected areas remain dangerous.

He urged people not to return to these locations, as the situation is expected to persist until next year.

Currently, 26 households displaced by flash floods are sheltering at Ngalamo camp in Mangochi.

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