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DAHSP beneficiaries ask government to continue with programme

2019-01-24 MaraviPost

Dowa, January 23, , 2019. Beneficiaries of the Decent and Affordable Housing Subsidy Programme (DAHSP) in Dowa have asked government to continue with the programme so that other needy people also benefit.

The beneficiaries made the request Monday when Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Dr. Jean Kalilani inspected some of the houses constructed under the programme in Dowa Central Constituency.

One of the beneficiaries Abraham Kapute hailed the programme and asked government to continue implementing it so that it benefits many people.

“This programme has changed our lives for the better. My prayer is that it should continue so that many people benefit,” he said.

In response, the minister said government would continue with the programme because it appreciates the difference it is making in people’s lives.

“President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is very passionate about the programme and has vowed to continue with it in all parts of the country,” she said.

There are 525 beneficiaries in Dowa and 439 of them have finished construction and occupied their houses, according to Dowa District Commissioner Alex Mdooko.

DAHSP is a fulfillment of one of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) 2014 campaign pledge whose aim is to help the rural poor access decent and affordable houses

Lewd placard side tracks Malawi against GBV march

2017-09-18 Janet Karim

Scores of women, men and youth on Thursday 14th September, 2017, marched in the city of Lilongwe, to etch into the history of Malawi that they were tired, alarmed, concerned and demanding something serious be done to arrest this escalating menace from our midst.

This was a grand and noble event that was preceded by a statement of support from the Minister of Gender Dr. Jean Kalilani, who in a September 8, 2017 press statement reminded among other things the lineup of the recent spate of violence that have taken place in Malawi. Continue reading Lewd placard side tracks Malawi against GBV march →

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Malawi President Mutharika arrives in New York for UNGA72

2017-09-17 Malawi News Agency (MANA)

New York, September 16, 2017: Malawi’s President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika has arrived in New York, USA, together with the First Lady, Dr. Gertrude Mutharika for the 72nd United Nations General Assembly and other high level meetings.

President Mutharika and the First Lady were welcomed at JFK International Airport by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. Emmanuel Fabiano.

From the airport, the President and the First Lady were driven to Hilton Midtown Hotel where they were welcomed by Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Dr. Jean Kalilani, government officials, diplomatic staff and other dignitaries. Continue reading Malawi President Mutharika arrives in New York for UNGA72 →

My Take On it: Taking umbrage at media, men’s treatment of women

2017-03-23 Janet Karim

She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. Proverbs 31:15, 17, 20, 25-27, 30-31

In the past two weeks when one looks keenly, women were slighted by the public and media in flagrant, obviously offensive manner. There are times when a slight is made, it can be ignored; however other times, it is difficult to move on as if all is alright, all will work out together for good etc. Continue reading My Take On it: Taking umbrage at media, men’s treatment of women →

Lifestyle, Regional

Malawi to hold 2016 Albinism Awareness day Monday

2016-06-11 MaraviPost

Albino Killings in Malawi — Trying to Explain Killing of Albinos in Malawi

Lilongwe, June 10, 2016: Malawi will, once again, join the international community in commemorating this year’s International Albinism Awareness Day whose theme is: “Together we can end human rights violations against persons with albinism.”

Speaking in Lilongwe at a press briefing, Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Dr. Jean Kalilani said this year’s commemoration is meant to appeal to the general public to engage in constructive discussions in finding lasting solutions that would promote and protect persons with albinism, who are being increasingly discriminated by the day. Continue reading Malawi to hold 2016 Albinism Awareness day Monday →

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Agriculture Minister Allan Chiyembekeza fired as Chaponda is demoted: Malawi cabinet reshuffle

2016-04-07 Maravi Post correspondent

Malawi President Peter Mutharika has reshuffled his cabinet demoting George Chaponda as Foreign Affairs Minister to Minister of Agriculture while firing Dr Allan Chiyembeka.

Continue reading Agriculture Minister Allan Chiyembekeza fired as Chaponda is demoted: Malawi cabinet reshuffle →

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