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MAGLA donates maize flour worth K200 million to Mangochi flood victims

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MAGLA donates maize flour worth K200 million to Mangochi flood victims

By Chisomo Phiri

The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has donated 5 000 bags of maize flour worth K200 million to Mangochi Municipal Council to be distributed to people who were affected by flash floods along the shores of Lake Malawi and Shire River in the district.

The donation follows the request by the people in the district following rising water levels in Lake Malawi and Shire River that submerged their houses.

MAGLA Director General(DG) Rachel Mijiga

Speaking after presenting the relief food on Thursday at Mangochi Stadium, MAGLA Director General(DG) Rachel Mijiga said their aim is to relieve the victims’ pain following their condition.

“As Magla we received a request from people of Mangochi, especially those that have been affected by the flash floods that damaged their crops and property.

“We came today with this donation so that the council can give the people in the affected areas from around the town, all the way to Cape Maclear to mitigate their suffering,” she said.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Traditional Authority (T/A) Mapira thanked MAGLA for the timely donation, saying the relief food will cushion the suffering of the people.

“I thank Magla for the relief flour. My subjects are currently experiencing a difficult life. Their houses were damaged and they lost property including food. Now, to have organisations like Magla, is a blessing,” he said.

Mapira, however, expressed worry with some people’s negative reactions to deny the food due to other demands, saying such people are unwelcome to the society.

“I am very disappointed to learn that there are some people who do not want to receive the food due to other demands such as aligning this issue to Kamuzu Barrage. These people are bad,” he said.

MAGLA is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament.

It is charged with the responsibility of licensing of Gaming and Lotteries.

It has the power to regulate all gaming and lottery activities in the country and to undertake some ancillary and operational functions associated with these principal
roles.

The Authority was formed from a merger between Malawi Gaming Board (MGB) and National Lotteries Board (NRB).

Its mission is to regulate the Gaming and Lotteries industry to promote a positive social economic impact.

Chakwera commits to farmers support by expanding road networks

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Chakwera commits to farmers support by expanding road networks

By Durell Namasani

President Dr Lazarus  Chakwera has reiterated  government’s commitment to developing the country by expanding road networks to support farmers nationwide.

Speaking today during a development rally at Ndaula Primary School Ground in the area of Senior Chief Masumbankhunda in Lilongwe, he underscored the importance of these road networks in aiding smallholder farmers, the backbone of the economy, in transporting their produce to markets.

Chakwera

President Chakwera also stressed his administration’s dedication to fostering development across all regions of the country, highlighting unity as a key driver of progress.

In addition, he urged Malawians to uphold cultural values, show love for others, and refrain from envy and jealousy to promote national advancement.
Furthermore, President Chakwera called on human rights groups to assist in protecting the elderly who face accusations of witchcraft and are victims of mob justice.

Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jacob Hara, commended President Chakwera for the country’s high score in an assessment conducted by the American Government before the Millennium Challenges Corporation (MCC) was granted, demonstrating the rule of law.

Hara assured that the government, through the Ministry of Local Government Unity and Culture, will take full responsibility for ensuring the sustainability of the constructed roads. He also disclosed that the recommissioning of railway systems across the country is likely to improve the country’s transportation system.

He further said  his ministry is actively constructing numerous roads across all regions to drive the country’s development, an initiative deserving appreciation.

Malawi Congress Party Secretary General, Eisenhower Mkaka, Commended President Chakwera for his statesmanship and visionary leadership, which has garnered donor confidence and support.

Member of Parliament for Lilongwe South Constituency, Peter Dimba, expressed optimism that the road project will enhance the welfare of communities in his constituency and facilitate trade and transportation growth.

Senior Chief Masumbankhunda, expressed satisfaction with President Chakwera’s good governance, citing various development initiatives aimed at improving socio-economic livelihoods and enhancing agricultural systems to ensure food security.

Millennium Challenge Corporation compact to transform mobility, land development

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Millennium Challenge Corporation compact to transform mobility, land development<br>

By Sheminah Nkhoma


President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has hailed the support which the United States of America (USA) provides to Malawi, through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), saying it has the potential to transform the country.

MCC Compact II has given the Malawi Government US$350 dollars for transport and land development.

Speaking during the launch of the compact, also known as the Malawi Transport and Land Compact, at Mzonde Ground in the area Senior Chief Kalolo in Lilongwe, Chakwera said the project will help transform and develop the nation.

He said the government will ensure to have improved transport through the construction of roads to improve the country’s economy.

“These developments manifest how the government is committed in improving the country’s infrastructure and livelihoods. We are dedicated to have a changed nation, all we want to see is that every Malawian should be able to provide for his or her family basic needs,” said Chakwera.

He said transformation of roads will make transportation of products easy helping farmers in the agriculture sector to transport their goods.

MCC Chief Executive Officer, Alice Albright, emphasized that the compact will transform the country’s transportation system, economy and development.

“This project will benefit more than 5.3 million Malawians. This comes because of the commitment which government of Malawi has demonstrated in boosting up the economy,” said Albright.

Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jacob Hara, appreciated President Chakwera for the commendable work his government is doing which has helped to gain trust from donor partners.

He said MCC Compact II projects aligns with Malawi 2063 whereby National Transport Master plan is one of the key agenda.

“MCC Compact II seeks to reduce travel time and costs for smallholder farmers through the improvement of targeted roads in selected transport corridors and the land administration seek to improve Malawi’s land governance institutions,” said Hara.

In 2018, Malawi Government successfully concluded implementation of the first compact from MCC on energy sector. This led Malawi to be chosen to develop a subsequent compact Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Malawi II.

The Transport and Land Compact comprises of three projects namely; Accelerated Growth Corridors, Increased Land Productivity, American Catalyst Facility for Development.

Govt commits to inclusive education for all

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Govt commits to inclusive education for all

By Dean Chisambo

Deputy Director for Inclusive Education in the Ministry of Education, Lucy Magagula, says the government will continue supporting the education sector through improving inclusive education in order  to diversify the education system in the country.

Speaking during the opening of a four-day National Inclusive Education Strategy Review workshop in Lilongwe on Tuesday, Magagula said the review will help to reflect the unwavering commitment so that no learner is left behind in line with Malawi 2063 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Magagula



She lamented that  the Ministry finds it imperative to promote inclusion of learners with diverse needs through different interventions in education institutions.

“Government realises the need to intervene in the development of inclusive education because there are a lot of special needs students in the country hence the need for effective partnerships to promote the system,”

Magagula further stated that primary schools in Malawi have 193,880 learners with special education needs while secondary schools have 11,521 and tertiary has 229 students.

“There is a need for collaboration and coordination with other stakeholders to develop a new inclusive strategy in line with the inclusive policy which the Ministry is working towards,” added Magagula.

In her remarks, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Education Office Director, Dr. Jill Jupiter Jones, said their organisation shares the same commitments with Malawi Government as it is supporting the implementation of the National Reading Program through the Next Generation Early Grade Reading Activity, also called NRP Nexten, whose goal is to ensure that all children learn to read during the early grades of primary school.

She  further urged all Malawians and the donor community to continue supporting children with disabilities by bringing projects that can lead to more systematic and sustained improvement to a clear shared national strategy.

On her part, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) lecture Jenipher Ngwira, said it is important to embrace inclusive education because there are many children with special needs and disabilities in the country.

She  highlighted that stakeholders and government should have a deep understanding of the concept of disabilities so that they promote inclusion in areas of social, health, human rights and culture.

The National Inclusive Education Strategy Review Workshop brought together the academia in all levels and the donor community.

Government committed to work with Mining Investors

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Government committed to work with Mining Investors

By Durell Namasani

Deputy Secretary to the President and Cabinet, who is also Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) Dr Janet Banda has emphasized the government’s commitment towards assisting investors carry out activities in the mining sector, noting that the  sector is critical for the country’s development growth.

Dr Banda made the remarks today, during the closure of the  mining Pre-Lab meeting which commenced from 28th -29th   May in Lilongwe.

Dr Janet Banda

She indicated that the government is ready and open for discussions with investors in the mining industry, noting that doing so will bear economic fruits for the nation.

The DSPC further appealed to donor partners and other relevant stakeholders working with the government to fund mining activities such as capacity building, the minerals and mining regulatory authority among others.

In his remarks, Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Mining,  Joseph Mkandawire emphasized the key role of the  mining sector in attaining Malawi’s vision 2063 and the  Agriculture Tourism Mining (ATM) strategy.

He indicated that  the mining Pre-lab among others identified issues of energy, road infrastructures, environmental approvals, and fiscal matters as some of the enablers disussed in the pre-lab to unblock bottlenecks in the mining sector.

The Presidential Delivery Unit Labs, were initiated by President Chakwera in 2021 to fast – track the delivery of government’s initiatives.

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