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End of oxygen shortages in sight for Karonga District Hospital - Malawi Freedom Network

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End of oxygen shortages in sight for Karonga District Hospital - Malawi Freedom Network

Construction of an oxygen plant at Karonga District Hospital is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by the end of June, 2025.Funded by the World Bank, the project was allocated K1.8 billion for construction and subsequent purchase of the gas plant equipment. Karonga District Council Director of Health Services, David Sibale, said in an interview on Wednesday that the Council spends over K1.6 million to go to Nkhoma Mission Hospi…Read Article

Police want CSOs to promote peace ahead of elections

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Police want CSOs to promote peace ahead of elections

Karonga Police Station officer-in-charge Kelvin Mulezo has asked civil society organisations (CSOs) to advocate for peace and protect the rights of vulnerable persons ahead of the September 16 General Election. He said this on Saturday during a meeting with Karonga District CSO Network members to plan for the elections. Said Mulezo: “Police regard CSOs as a democratic partner in the run up to elections to ensure fair, credible and violence-free …See the Story

Malawi could reap 50% revenue from Kayelekera

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Malawi could reap 50% revenue from Kayelekera

Malawi Government may have a 15 percent stake in Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga, but the country stands to earn at least 50 percent of total revenue generated, it has emerged. Lotus Resources Limited managing director Greg Bittar, whose company has a majority stake in the mine, said this on Wednesday when Minister of Mining Ken Zikhale Ng’oma and Presidential Delivery Unity (PDU) head Janet Banda visited the mine to appreciate progress of th…See the Story

CHRR to implement ‘Rise for Peace’ Project in Karonga ahead of September General Elections Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has announced plans to implement the Rise for Peace Project in Karonga District, specifically targeting the Karonga Lufilya Constituency, to mobilize youth against electoral and political violence ahead of the September General Elections. CHRR Programs Manager Maxwell Mvula disclosed the plans during a District Executive Committee (DEC) […] The post CHRR to implement ‘Rise for Peace’ Project …Africa · Karonga Read Article

Karonga Council reinstates13 interdicted employees

Karonga District Council has reinstated 13 employees it interdicted in 2021 over alleged misappropriation of council funds. The 13 allegedly collected K18 million from business licences and market fees and are also accused of falsifying documents. The council announced the move on Tuesday during a Full Council Meeting through a report that Human Resources Service Committee chairperson Wilson Mzumara presented. Gowa Nyasulu: The council has set a…Karonga · Karonga Read Article

CSOs report Karonga Council to ACB over ambulance sale

Karonga District Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Network has accused Karonga District Council of irregular sale of an ambulance and tricycles donated to Karonga District Hospital and reported the matter to Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The CSOs Network reported the matter after being unsatisfied with the response which the council provided last Tuesday during a Full Council Meeting. Msukwa: The vehicle’s maintenance costs were exorbitant. | Jo…Karonga · Karonga Read Article

Mining contribution toGDP stagnates—report

Malawi Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (Mweiti) Report revenue figures show that the country’s mining sector contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) has stagnated over the years. In the report, which covers 2021/22 and 2022/23 fiscal years, Malawi raked in K47.75 billion in 2021/22 and then K53.83 the following year, which is equivalent to 0.76 percent of GDP. An aerial view of Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga. | Nation Reads…Karonga · Karonga Read Article

Mangochi salutes Bishop Mtumbuka for speaking justice – Malawi Freedom Network

By Vincent Gunde Karonga based rights activist Lytone Mangochi, has saluted Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga in the Roman Catholic Church for speaking justice that President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi Defense Force(MDF) and Malawi Police Service (MPS) are not above the constitution. Mangochi has claimed that President Chakwera is the same as Mangochi himself and there’s no way Malawians could be fearing him as next to God, than…Karonga · Karonga Read Article

Karonga Bartender Arrested for Allegedly Wounding Customer

Police in Karonga have arrested Walinase Ng’ona, 36, who works as a bartender at Ipyana in the district, for allegedly wounding 30-year-old Gift Msiska, who was a customer. He is expected to appear in court soon to answer a charge of unlawful wounding contrary to section 241 of the Penal Code. According to Karonga Police Station’s publicist, Margret Msiska, the incident occurred on 2 May as Msiska was in company with three friends at a drinking …Karonga · Karonga Read Article

Malawi: Kayelekera Turns to Costly Diesel As Malawi's Power Woes Delay Grid Connection

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Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga, set to resume production under Lotus Resources Limited, will initially rely on expensive diesel-powered generators due to Malawi's persistent electricity supply challenges and delays in national grid connection.Sanctions · Karonga See the Story

Bishop Mtumbuka dares teachers to work hard

Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of Karonga Diocese of the Catholic Church has challenged teachers to work hard to impart knowledge, skills and foster moral as well as spiritual development among learners. He said this on Thursday at Karonga Boma during the dedication of St. Denis Catholic Primary School which was followed by the feast of Saint Joseph and commissioning of priests from the Association of Ad Gentes Missionaries of St. John Paul II. Bishop M…Catholic Church · Karonga Read Article

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