News In Northern Region (498)
Girls Get Equal Project Empowers Girls Education
In a bid to promote girls education, a local organization Point of Progress is implementing a five year project called " Girls Get Equal" with an aim of reducing early forced marriages.
Community Dialogues Key to Ending Child Marriages
A local organization, Ufulu Wathu, has singled out community dialogue as a magic bullet in curbing child marriages.
Gonapamuhanya Cultural Festival Cancelled Again
Chairperson for the organising committee of the Tumbuka cultural annual festival Gonapamuhanya in Rumphi, Group village headman Mchinanguwo says the event which was expected to take place tomorrow has been shifted to 19 November.
Schools, Critical in Dissemination of Hygiene & Sanitation Info
It has transpired that information dissemination in the fight against communicable diseases can be achieved through promotion of sports activities which attract large gatherings.
GLOHOMO Calls For Unity in Human Trafficking Fight
An organization fighting against human trafficking in the country, Global Hope Mobilization GLOHOMO has challenged law enforcement institutions to show commitment by expediting prosecution of cases.
MK61 Million Mjuma Health Center Opens in Rumphi
Over five thousand people are expected to benefit from a 61 million Kwacha newly constructed health post at Mjuma Village, Traditional Authority Chikulamayembe in Rumphi.
Police Blamed for Hindering Access to Justice
Some Traditional Leaders in Mzimba have blamed police officers for what they term is blocking access to justice by demanding bribes from suspects to be granted bail.
WESNET Asks for Speed in Stopping Cholera
Water and Environmental Sanitation Network (WESNET) says if cholera outbreak is not contained during this dry season, it might be almost impossible to stop it come the rainy season.
Authorities Call for Increased Investment in Adult Literacy
Community Development authorities in Mzimba have called on non-state actors in the early childhood development programs to consider supporting adult literacy education which faces numerous challenges such as lack of teaching and learning materials due to low funding.
CSAT Discusses Delays to Fill Key Govt Positions
Center for Social Accountability and Transparency says that delays to approve key personnel in various public offices is a contributing factor to continued lack of transparency and accountability in most government sectors.
