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Environment

Southern region Press Club pushes tree planting as economic investment

Shaffie A Mtambo

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Southern Region Press Club (SRPC) has planted over 2,000 trees in Blantyre Rural at Whwayo Village under Traditional Authority Kapeni, marking a practical step by the media fraternity toward promoting environmental conservation and climate resilience.

The tree planting exercise, held on Friday, brought together journalists, community members and local leaders, highlighting growing collaboration between the media and grassroots communities in addressing environmental challenges.

Minister of Information, who was the guest of honour, Shadric Namalomba urged Malawians to rethink tree planting, describing it as an economic venture rather than a seasonal activity carried out for compliance or symbolism.

Namalomba said tree planting should be treated as a long-term investment capable of generating income while protecting the environment, noting that properly managed trees can later be sold as timber or other forest products.

He added that attaching economic value to tree planting would motivate individuals and communities to care for trees beyond planting, ultimately improving survival rates and contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.

The minister also commended SRPC for leading by example, saying journalists play a critical role in shaping public attitudes and influencing behavioural change through both reporting and action.

Namalomba observed that initiatives like the Whwayo tree planting exercise demonstrate that the media can actively participate in national development rather than remaining observers of public affairs.

Speaking during the event, SRPC Chairperson Ronald Amos said journalists are prepared to be part of practical solutions to environmental problems affecting the country.

Amos noted that environmental degradation has direct consequences on livelihoods, food security and economic stability, making it imperative for the media to take an active interest in environmental protection.

He added that SRPC’s involvement in tree planting reflects the club’s commitment to promoting environmental awareness both through direct action and responsible, development oriented reporting.

Business

TNM donates MK2.5m to Southern Region Press Club

Maravi Post Reporter

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and ICT services provider, TNM Plc, has donated MK2.5 million to Southern Region Press Club to help in the preparation of the annual general meeting slated for December 1 to December 2 at Malawi Sun Hotel.

The AGM will be held under the theme “Economic Empowerment, Key to Journalistic Independence” will see the ushering of office bearers that will steer the operations of the club.

Speaking during the cheque handover in Blantyre, Limbani Nsapato, Corporate Affairs Manager said that the club presents the growth of the media industry in the region.

“As a corporate institution, we are motivated by the beliefs and pillars of this club which seeks to boost works of southern region media. The dawn of the organization signifies the growth of media in the country which is key to development,” said Nsapato.

He said that through the donation, TNM is optimistic of a vibrant media in the southern region and it will propel professionalism.

“Our support today aims at ensuring that the Southern Region Press Club continues to be a vibrant organization that fosters progress and media excellence. We believe in corporate governance which we believe through the AGM, the organization is going to achieve that,” he said.

TNM believes that the sponsorship will help the club to hold a very successful AGM.

“TNM has been in the country spearheading telecommunications and media activities. We believe that the sponsorship will go a long way to ensure the smooth running of activities of the AGM and advance objectives of the institution,” added Nsapato.

Receiving the donation, interim general secretary general of Southern Region Press Club, George Mhango expressed satisfaction with the growth of the club.

“The organization is covering all the journalists in the southern region and the member base is growing significantly. We are exiting to champion the issues of economic development and empowerment for journalists in the region,” said Mhango.

He thanked TNM for the timely donation which presents trust in the partnership between the two entities.

“I would like to thank TNM for the donation that will help our gathering to be successful. This means that we have trust from the corporate world which is key for our operations,” he said.

The general secretary said that the club intends to enable financial and economic independence for journalists in the southern region as a way of transforming the perception of the scribes.

Outlining the vision of the organization, Mhango added that the club has lined up a number of projects such as the formation of cooperatives suitable to transform the lives of journalists.