The Malawi Police Service ( MPS) says a total of 43 road accidents and 10 fatalities were recorded during this year’s running from midnight of December 24 to midnight of December 27,2021.
According to the statement signed by Assistant National Police Public Relations Officer Inspector Felix Misomali, the number is small as compared to that of last year ( 2020) where a total of 67 road accidents were recorded with 16 fatalities.
Assistant National Police Public Relations Officer Inspector Felix Misomali
However, the service has intensified traffic checks, day and night traffic patrols and sensitization meetings on road safety nets to further reduce road accidents in Malawi.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of USD 1.5 million from the Government of Norway to support the provision of locally produced school meals for 50,000 primary school learners in Malawi. This forms part of a larger contribution of around USD 5.5 million to locally produced school meals programmes in three countries – Ethiopia, Malawi and Niger.
Through the home-grown school feeding model, food commodities for school meals will be supplied by 1,000 smallholder farmers, particularly women, who will also benefit from capacity development in production, post-harvest handling and marketing.
The contribution will sustain and improve access to education by providing nutritious and diversified school meals. Other expected gains from this funding include improved enrolment, attendance and retention in school.
“We commend the Government of Norway for its strong commitment to the home-grown school feeding model that will not only provide learners with a daily meal, but also strengthen the local economy and the broader food value chain,” said Paul Turnbull, WFP Country Director and Representative in Malawi.
File Photo: Paul Turnbull, WFP Country Director with Hon Mkaka
Under the home-grown school feeding model, WFP partners with schools through district councils to purchase food locally. Participating schools sign contracts with farmers to procure local and diversified foods. This new contribution will strengthen the gains made with Norway’s humanitarian support to Malawi since 2014 and will contribute to the development of a sustainable model for a national school meals programme.
“A daily nutritious school meal is a strong incentive to enroll and keep children in school,” said Ørnulf Strøm, Chargé d’Affaires at the Norwegian Embassy in Lilongwe. “We are very pleased to continue supporting the school feeding programme in Malawi in partnership with WFP and the Government of Malawi. The funds will complement the Norwegian support to home grown school meals under the Joint Programme for Girl’s Education.”
The interventions will also promote household and community level resilience, as well as contribute to improved nutrition, education and economic development of communities. They will also contribute to women’s empowerment and gender equality by promoting access to education for girls and ensuring that women farmers participate in economic activities.
On-site in-school feeding resumed in October this year after suspension as part of the Government of Malawi’s COVID-19 containment measures. Throughout the suspension of in-school feeding, WFP continued to provide school meals as take-home rations. WFP’s school feeding intervention in Malawi reaches about 600,000 children in seven districts.
A report from Ministry of Health ( MH) indicates that over 840 babies were delivered on Christmas day for this year with highest number registered in Mangochi.
According to data presented by Spokesperson in the Ministry of Health Adrian Chikumbe on Tuesday, Mangochi alone has registered 102 new babies with 47 males and 55 females. Chikumbe said, in total, out of 16 districts in the country, 849 babies were delivered on the day in which 417 are boys and 432 are girls. He however, said the figures could go up as these deliveries are from only 16 districts of 28.
Chikumbe said, this means that some districts such as Mangochi have high fertility rate which need promotion of family planning methods so as to trim down the figures. Below is the breakdown of data recorded:
The office of the president and cabinet has today announced that the former first lady Anne Muluzi, ex wife to former President Bakili Muluzi has died.
In a statement signed by Zanga Zanga Chikhosi, the former first lady died on Tuesday 28th Decemeber at Aga Khan Hospital In Nairobi Kenya . The statement highlights that she was battling Cancer.
Anne Muluzi was also the mother of current United Democratic Front President Atupele Muluzi. Details of the funeral arrangements and repatriation of th body will be announced later
The late Anne Muluzi
Anne Muluzi had two children from her marriage with Bakili Muluzi, namely Austin Atupele Muluzi and Esmie Atweni Muluzi Malisita. The couple lived in a polygamous marriage arrangement as practiced by Islamic custom and Muluzi was also married to Patricia Shanil Muluzi from 1989 On 15 March 1999, Muluzi announced officially the separation from her after 30 years of marriage. He then re-married Patricia Shanil Muluzi in a formal ceremony to mark her new position as the official first lady. Up until their separation in March 1999, Muluzi lived with Anne in the State House in Blantyre.Muluzi’s second wife, Patricia Muluzi, resided at another of Muluzi’s official residences in the former colonial capital of Zomba
Mulizi’s first born daughter, Esme Atweni Muluzi Malisita, died after lightning struck her on December 12, 2016.
Following the Home Coming of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri an International Prophet , People from other countries are traveling to Malawi in large numbers as Religious Pilgrimages for Prayers at the ECG Church ” The Jesus Nation Church” whose Global Spiritual Father and Leader is Prophet Shepherd Bushiri , Major 1. All visitors are following a Strong Covid 19 protocols. Take it from me , Malawi has become a Center of Religious Tourism.
In case you have missed it , Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is hosting the 2021 Crossover Night of Prayers at Umodzi Park in Lilongwe. This is a Must – attend Prayers for believers .
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is ranked in top 4 list of most influential Christian Pastors across the world and preffered as Number one Influential Man of God in Africa.
The Visits by alot of people from different parts of the world to Malawi to attend Bushiri’s functions are exceptional and beyond their expectations. Many people are testifying the Wonders and Positive changes which have happened in their lives by attending Bushiri Services. Priceless Moments!
Bushiri, ready for the crossover prayers
Malawi is excited to host the 2021 Crossover Night .
The ECG Church is putting the well being of these pilgrims as a number one priority . The church is making sure that the Health guidelines are followed whenever anyone wants to enter its premises.
Bringing the visitors close to God has also helped to Spiritually transfom the lives of many people who are coming from different countries. As many are receiving Jesus Christ on the Malawian soil through the teachings and preachings of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri , this is a good story coming out of Malawi .
While in Malawi , many visitors from different countries are experiencing unforgettable Spiritual encounters.
This December , many have planned and some are still planning to end the Year of our Lord 2021 by attending a Crossover Night of Prayers with Major 1 at Umodzi Park in Lilongwe. Many have arleady arrived in Malawi and many others are still on their way to Malawi’s Capital City.
Malawi is delighted to be welcoming and hosts Thousands from across the World coming to Malawi for Prayers particularly at Prophet Shepherd Bushiri Crossover Night Scheduled to take place on Friday 31st December 2021.
