Tag: Charles Kalemba

Cyclone Chido to hit Malawi, southern region risks flash floods

Published on December 13, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) has issued a warning on Cyclone Chido which is expected to make a […]

Britain hands over 6.8 billion kwacha humanitarian aid to Malawi

Published on May 17, 2024 by Victoria Manjolo

Britain has handed over a 6.8 billion kwacha humanitarian aid to Malawi in support of the hunger situation in the […]

“5 people killed,45 injured since the onset of rains last year”-DODMA

Published on January 10, 2024 by Caleb Bokosi

The Department of Disaster management Affairs (DODMA) has disclosed that since the onset of rains last year, five people have […]

Chakwera meets WFP delegation at Capitol Hill

Published on January 9, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera today had an audience with the World Food Programme (WFP) delegation at Capital Hill in Lilongwe. […]

12 districts affected by heavy rains this year

Published on December 13, 2023 by Chikondi Kachulu

A total of 12 districts have been affected by heavy rains from the beginning of this year rainy season up […]

Lightning Strikes Claim Two Lives in Kasungu

Published on November 24, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

Two people have died after being struck by lightning in Kasungu district since the onset of the rainy season, the […]

Tropical Cyclone Freddy Leaves 676 Dead

Published on March 30, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

Tropical Cyclone Freddy has caused a great deal of devastation in Malawi, with the death toll currently standing at 676 […]

Cyclone Freddy Updates: Death Toll Hits 500

Published on March 20, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Over 500 people are confirmed to have died following cyclone Freddy which hit the country last week Sunday. Commissioner for […]

DODMA denies spending MK200 million Kapenta from Tanzania

Published on March 17, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) commissioner Charles Kalemba has refuted reports that the department bought K200 million worth of […]

One of the three MDF soldiers swept away by floods in Mulanje has been found

Published on March 14, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

One of the three Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers who were swept away by floods in Mulanje has been found. […]

Three MDF soldiers missing after being swept away by floods in Mulanje

Published on March 14, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Three Malawi Defence Force Soldiers are missing in Mulanje in Mkando after a boat they were using to rescue about […]

Govt warns of flash floods in Lower Shire

Published on February 16, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has warned of imminent flooding in the Lower Shire following a heavy downpour […]

DoDMA calls for arrest of corrupt individuals

Published on January 25, 2023 by Clara Phiri

Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) Charles Kalemba has disclosed that anyone involved in corruption and theft […]

DoDMA Expresses Concern Over Rising Death Toll from Natural Disasters

Published on January 19, 2023 by Clara Phiri

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) expressed worries over the increase of number of people who are dying from […]

Heavy rains leave people homeless in Thyolo

Published on December 16, 2022 by Alinafe Gamaliel

Heavy rains have destroyed numerous houses and left a number of people and their families homeless yesterday in Thyolo district. […]

Mozambican Government donates relief items to flood survivors in Mw

Published on February 26, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

Mozambican Government has donated food and non-food relief items to Tropical Storm Ana survivors in Malawi through the Department of […]

DoDMA Deploys MDF Helicopter To Rescue Victims Of Floods In Southern Region

Published on January 25, 2022 by Edgar Naitha

Following heavy floods that have hit hard the southern region districts, the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), has deployed […]

DODMA READY AS CYCLONE ANNA POSITIONS TO HIT MALAWI

Published on January 24, 2022 by Edgar Naitha

Government has set aside nearly K7 billion worth of food supplies both for people affected by disasters and food-insecure households […]