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nyasatimes.com > climate-change-driving-surge-in-extreme-weather-government-warns

Climate Change Driving Surge in Extreme Weather, Government Warns - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

22+ hour, 47+ min ago  (296+ words) The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has attributed the growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in Malawi to climate change, warning of escalating social and economic consequences across the country. The report paints a grim…...

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nyasatimes.com > lake-malawi-surges-to-multi-year-high-as-authorities-open-liwonde-floodgates-to-avert-disaster

Lake Malawi Surges to Multi-Year High as Authorities Open Liwonde Floodgates to Avert Disaster - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

2+ week, 21+ hour ago  (287+ words) Water authorities have sounded the alarm after confirming that levels in Lake Malawi have surged to their highest point in years, underscoring growing pressure on surrounding communities and raising the risk of flooding if the upward trend continues. The National…...

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nyasatimes.com > malawi-government-lauds-jced-for-promoting-environmental-stewardship-among-faith-leaders-and-chiefs

Malawi Government Lauds JCED for Promoting Environmental Stewardship Among Faith Leaders and Chiefs - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (218+ words) The Malawi Government has commended the Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development (JCED) for its tireless efforts in promoting environmental conservation, noting that the organization's initiatives complement government strategies to protect Malawi's natural resources. Chief Land Management Training Officer in…...

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nyasatimes.com > malawi-launches-k6-6-billion-programme-to-strengthen-weather-forecasts-and-early-warning-systems

Malawi Launches K6.6 Billion Programme to Strengthen Weather Forecasts and Early Warning Systems - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (431+ words) Malawi has launched a major climate programme worth 3.84 million US dollars (about K6.6 billion) aimed at strengthening weather observation and early warning systems across the country. The programme, known as the SOFF Malawi Project, was officially launched in Blantyre and is…...

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nyasatimes.com > weather-experts-warn-of-punishing-dry-spell-as-southern-malawi-stares-at-looming-food-crisis

Weather experts warn of punishing dry spell as southern Malawi stares at looming food crisis - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

2+ mon, 21+ hour ago  (454+ words) A frightening dry spell is tightening its grip on southern Malawi, raising serious fears of a food security and economic crisis that could affect millions of people. Weather experts have warned that 19 districts in the southern region are facing a…...

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nyasatimes.com > sparc-systems-in-tree-planting-initiative-at-blantyre-water-board

Sparc Systems in tree planting initiative at Blantyre Water Board - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (218+ words) Sparc Systems Limited was on Saturday involved in a tree planting exercise at the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) catchment site as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and environmental sustainability initiatives. The exercise which was done in collaboration with…...

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nyasatimes.com > old-mutual-launches-sponsors-the-2026-mathematics-olympiad-competition-with-k45m

Old Mutual launches, sponsors the 2026 Mathematics Olympiad Competition with K45m - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (278+ words) The leading financial services provider, Old Mutual Malawi Limited in collaboration with Mzuzu University (Mzuni) Department of Mathematics and Statistics has launched the 2025/2026 Mathematics Olympiad Competition with a MK45 million sponsorship. The competition is expected to roll out in January with…...

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nyasatimes.com > ncst-says-needs-to-prioritize-organo-mineral-fertilizer-inoder-to-improve-yields-and-soil-fertility

NCST says needs to prioritize organo-mineral Fertilizer inoder to improve yields and soil fertility - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (358+ words) The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) has called on the country to prioritize the production and use of organo-mineral fertilizers as a sustainable solution to improve soil fertility, enhance agricultural productivity, and reduce dependence on imported chemical fertilizers....

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nyasatimes.com > standard-bank-intensifies-climate-change-fight-partners-with-world-vision-in-reforestation-drive

Standard Bank intensifies climate change fight, partners with World Vision in reforestation drive

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (240+ words) Standard Bank Plc intensified its efforts in fighting climate change through reforestation aimed at preserving land and protecting communities from climate shocks. During the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Vision International at BICC in Lilongwe, the…...