Rhoda Lamusi had been receiving social cash transfers until authorities decided that she was no longer eligible for the monthly payouts to the poorest of the poor. Machinga District Social Welfare Office struck her name off the list of suitable recipients, meaning she was well-off and had better left the social protection initiative to households
An 18 year old girl is reported dead while a 15 year old boy is battling for his life at Machinga District Hospital after being hit by a lorry loaded with maize
Malawi Network for Older Persons Organisation (MANEPO) is mobilising older persons at Traditional Authority Nsanama in Machinga to go for Covid-19 vaccine
April 28, 2021 Alfred Chauwa - Nyasa Times 1 Comment
“People should be made aware of this money.”
Agriculture Commercialisation (AGCOM) has increased its pace by ensuring that more people access the $95 Million matching grants.
AGCOM National Coordinator Dr Teddie Nakhumwa was in Machinga where he was briefing the District committee on the need for more bankable business proposals.
Nakhumwa said Agcom has devised plans to ensure speedy processing of the grants.
He said the project has engaged private consultants to write proposals.
Agriculture Minister Robin Lowe
“They are spread across the country meeting farmers the idea is expedite the process and on top of that we are also using radios and TVs in sensitizing the general public,” he said.