After inspecting recently constructed tarmac roads and two modern markets in Mulanje, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Malunga Phiri, on Wednesday also elevated two senior chiefs — Njema to Traditional Authority (TA) and Tombondiya to Sub T/A. The function was held at Mulanje Park where the Minister said the two chiefs have […]
The Board chairperson of the Roads Authority, Brown Mpinganjira says he is impressed with progress on Zomba-Phalombe-Chitakale Road. Speaking during a tour of the project on Friday afternoon, the chairperson said the road is almost completed as the main remaining works would be completed in a matter of days. “We are happy that we came […]
Six classroom building are earmarked for demolition at Chimutu primary school in Lilongwe to pave way for the for the construction of the dual carriageway between Bingu National Stadium and Parliament Roundabout in Lilongwe. Head teacher of the school Linney Magombo said the contractors for the 4.Howdy, Nyasa Times4-kilometre road Mota Engil have said the […]
A social commentator has said the government should leave the naming of public infrastructure to parliament or any other independent body. Emily Mkamanga, a MzuzuUniversity based social commentator said the current arrangement whereby traditional leaders can make the decision is prone to abuse. This follows Paramount Chief Kawinga’s pronouncement that that tax-payer funded Liwonde-Mangochi Road […]
Officials from Roads Authority say the new Thuchila bridge on Midima road will be ready by August. Spokesperson for the authority Portia Kajanga said the contractors, Fargo, have assured the Roads Authority that the new bridge will be ready for use in time as per their agreement with the government. “The old bridge has outlived […]
President Peter Mutharika is scheduled to launch 95 km long Lilongwe Old Airport-Kwanyanda-Santhe road on Wednesday April 3 2019 according to Chief Secretary to Government Lloyd Muhara. The project also includes the Kasiya spur which has been constructed by Portuguese conglomerate Mota-Engil. Multinational engineering firm Mota Engil has demonstrated another top drawer delivery of a quality […]
Minister of Transport and Public Works Jappie Mhango has denies charges by State Vice President and UTM Party leader Saulos Chilima on the progress of much touted 75-kiometer Njakwa-Livingstonia Road project. Speaking during a televised rally at Bumba Primary School in Rumphi on March 9 as UTM presidential candidate after touring the road, Chilima said he […]
The collapse of a roof of the makeshift classroom at M’buka Primary School in Lilongwe’s Area 36 Township where 11 learners were rushed to hospital had dominated the Malawi press on Thursday with two daily newspaper giving extended coverage in editorial comments with similar stand for the nation to put priorities right. “We must revisit […]
A multi-million Kwacha bridge over a stream running from Area 23 to Chilinde in Lilongwe melted away in rains while taxpayers watched helplessly. A short video, which has been trending on social media, shows the embarkments of the bridge losing strength to running water along the Chidzanja road in Lilongwe. “Oh my God, the new […]
A hilly rocky landscape and now heavy rains have posed unique challenges for construction of Dowa-Salima Road but the contractor for the project says the road will be ready September 2019 as estimated. China-Civil Engineering, the constructors for the initially K3.4 billion road made the commitment when it organized a media tour to demonstrate the […]
Rumphi East member of Parliament (MP) Kamlepo Kalua(People’s Party-PP) rose in Parliament to raise a “supplementary concern” on yawning potholes which worsen the discomfort travelers suffer on the road in Chiweta Hill. During question time to the Minister of Transport and Public Works Jappie Mhango, Kalua raised the issue of a bumpy trail in Chiweta […]
Officials from Roads Authority are conceding that construction works for the parliament to Bingu stadium dual carriage way has delayed, saying this is due to the construction of the Area 18 interchange roundabout. Roads Authority spokesperson Portia Kajanga said the 24.4 kilometre dual carriage construction works were supposed to be completed in October. President Peter […]
President Peter Mutharika on Friday toured construction works on the Area 49 — Area 18—Parliament roundabout dual carriageway in Lilongwe and said his plan is to totally transform the country. Mutharika said he is determined to turnaround the outlook of the country’s cities through construction of sophisticated roads that include dual carriage highways. He said […]
President Peter Mutharika has said he is set to open the long awaited K8 billion Chapananga Bridge across Mwanza River in Chikwawa next week and outlined his government’s nifrastracture development plans. Mutharika said this to a thunderous welcome on arrival from Lilongwe at Sanjika Palace grounds on Friday. The bridge, which connects people of […]
President Peter Mutharika will, by December this year (2018), officially commission Chapananga Bridge in Chikwawa, according to Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jappie Mhango. The minister disclosed this when he toured the construction works of the bridge over the weekend. Mhango said the K8 billion-180 metre-long bride, is one of the mega projects Mutharika […]
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, has completed construction of three rural growth centres whose work started in the first phase in 2005. Spokesperson in the Ministry, Muhlabase Mughogho disclosed in an interview that Jenda Rural Growth Centre in Mzimba, Nthalire Rural Growth Centre in Chitipa and Neno Rural Growth centre are the […]
Local Government and Rural Development minister, Kondwani Nankhumwa has said government, under the “able stewardship of President Peter Mutharika”, is committed to making sure that there is a good road network of roads in all cities, with street lights and good bridges for easy mobility. Nankhumwa said this in Sadzi Township in the City of […]
Parliament and Bingu National Stadium Dual Carriage Way Project being constructed by Mota Engil has missed the scheduled deadline for its completion. Roads Authority (RA), Project Engineer, Chimwemwe Chirambo disclosed during Sensitization on Health, Safety and Environment meeting for the Dual Carriage Way Project held Chimutu Primary School in Lilongwe. He said the delay has […]