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Chiradzulu District Council is mandated by Local Government Act number 42 of 1998 and the revised Local Government Act of 2010 to regulate socio-economic development, promote good governance, and implement policies both global and national.

Chiradzulu Council introduces contractor as it launches K178 million CDF bridge project.Chiradzulu District Council hand...
10/09/2026

Chiradzulu Council introduces contractor as it launches K178 million CDF bridge project.

Chiradzulu District Council handed over llembe Construction Company to people of Chiradzulu Midima Constituency where it also launched a K178 million concrete decked bridge under the reformed Constituency Development Fund ( CDF) which will take llembe three months to finish.

Member of Parliament for Chiradzulu Midima Constituency, Jean Mathanga said was happy with the launch, looking forward to improved mobility over a river at Makalani Village, Traditional Authority Nkalo in her Midima constituency. She observed that the bridge will address long-standing mobility challenge in Chiradzulu Midima, anticipating improved mobility of people and goods within and out of the constituency .

" This is just a begining, government is set to improve welfare of people in the constituency through a number of interventions,"
the legislator added.

Chiradzulu District Council Chairperson Alick Naphiyo said was also looking forward to timely and successful completion of the project, saying this demonstrates real bottom up approach to development as it demonstrate how Village level Action Plans translate to communities' aspirations for tangible development.

Taking her turn, Chiradzulu District Commissioner Elestina M’mame said the council will play a supervisory role throughout the bridge project implementation to ensure there is compliance with CDF guidelines.

Ilembe Building Construction, Managing Director Shafie Misonje, assured the community that the company will do quality work within three-months.

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Evidence Action goes, CZ Council takes over water dispensing through an in line chlorination.Evidence Action is windin...
07/09/2026

Evidence Action goes, CZ Council takes over water dispensing through an in line chlorination.

Evidence Action is winding up a 5 years Safe Water Now Programme in Chiradzulu in 2027, as Chiradzulu District Council is expected to takeover chlorine dispensing in 8 traditional authorities where 1,422 water dispensers are currently installed in water points, serving 61,442 households .

Evidence Action's Area Coordinator, Yamikani Phiri disclosed at District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting, saying the programme will wind up in December 2027, leaving behind water dispensers which also serve more than 280, 000 people with chlorine treated water against waterborne diseases.

She explained that transition window started in March 2026 and will go up to December 2027, implying that Chiradzulu District Council takes ownership, responsibility, financing and will build capacity of water point committees and artisans to sustain water points functionality, chlorination.

Water Officer MacPherson Kuseli said the Council has been working with Evidence Action hand in hand from programme planning to monitoring since 2022, ensuring access to safe drinking water at the point of collection.

The dispensers are installed at traditional authorities; Chitera, Kadewere, Likoswe, Mpama, Mpunga, Ntchema, Onga and Sandrack.

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SBVM sisters celebrate jubilee of dedicated years of serviceServants of the Blessed Virgin Mary (SBVM) sisters on Friday...
06/09/2026

SBVM sisters celebrate jubilee of dedicated years of service

Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary (SBVM) sisters on Friday celebrated their jubilee, honoring 16 members that dedicated their religious life and service to God, the Catholic Church and communities between 25 to 80 years. Sr. Brandina Abraham, aged 100, stood as the longest serving sister.

The celebration was held at Mary View Formation Centre at Nguludi in Chiradzulu where Bishop Peter Musikuwa of the Chikwawa Diocese led prayers. He appealed to Christians to emulate the life of Holy Mother, Virgin Mary and the SBVM sisters’ dedication to serving God, and the Catholic Church.

Bishop Musikuwa said those who obey and serve God in truth make meaningful contributions to society.

“Let us reflect whether we make meaningful contribution to the Church, the country, the community and to other people that deserve our service” he added.

SBVM Superior General, Sr Elizabeth Namphuntha said the jubilee was a significant milestone, adding that it was pleasing to celebrate with Sr. Brandina Abraham who dedicated 80 years of her life to religious service.

The jubilant sisters also renewed their vows and were presented with certificates in recognition of their years of dedicated service.

The SBVM congregation has served communities in Malawi for 100 years since its establishment in 1926.

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Chiradzulu Council briefs youths and women on CDF loan opportunitiesYouth network at Sub Traditional Haji in Chiradzulu ...
06/09/2026

Chiradzulu Council briefs youths and women on CDF loan opportunities

Youth network at Sub Traditional Haji in Chiradzulu says a loan component in the reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is a way to go, as youths in the area look forward to access K100 million loan for economic empowerment.

Chiradzulu District Council officials led by District Commissioner, Elestina M’mame had a briefing session with women and the youths in Chiradzulu Nguludi Constituency where Chairperson of Haji Youth network, Edwin Gustino, commended government for bringing in a loan component into the CDF.

He said youths at Sub Traditional Authority Haji, in Chiradzulu Nguludi expect improved livelihoods, and a departure from dependency on parents and guardians to economic independence.

Authorities in Chiradzulu District have embarked on a series of briefings on the reformed CDF targeting women and youth groups that seek to benefit from CDF loan across the district's five constituencies .

M’mame explained that the reformed CDF also prioritises women and youths economic empowerment for better livelihood.

“The reformed CDF is not just for development infrastructures. It also has a loan component meant to support youth and women in starting viable businesses,” M'mame said, and urged the groups to form strong cooperatives and adhere to repayment schedules.

At the briefing session, Chiradzulu District Youth Officer, Shamim Chabwera also took the women and youths through the application process, which includes group registration, and approval by local leaders.

“The guidelines are clear, follow them and you will be successful. This is your opportunity to become self reliant,” according to Chabwera who explained further that there will also be a provision of a fixed base of K25 million to sports development, K20 million to support creative art s, and K5 million for district level competitions.

The reformed CDF also allocates K100 million to women empowerment through loans.

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CZ Lands Office sensitizes communities on land adjudication, demarcation and registration.Malawi Food Systems Resilienc...
02/09/2026

CZ Lands Office sensitizes communities on land adjudication, demarcation and registration.

Malawi Food Systems Resilience Programme (MFSRP)/ Agriculture Commercialisation ( AGCOM) ll is supporting Malawi Government in implementing land reforms, providing opportunities for communities to secure land rights for commercial agriculture and other customary land related benefits.

Lands Office in Chiradzulu is currently doing series of community sensitisation in traditional authorities; Nkalo, Mpama, Likoswe, Kadewere, and Mpunga on customary land adjudication, demarcation and registration, in line with customary land laws which in turn, assures tenure security, increased investment in agriculture, and addressing land related conflicts.

Speaking at Malika in the area of Traditional Authority Mpama , District Commissioner , Elestina M'mame said community sensitisation on Customary Land Act was ideal, adding that this will also recognize land ownership while protecting customary land rights among farming communities.

Land Registrar, Kondwani Kainga called on communities in the five traditional authorities to play an active role in ensuring successful adjudication, demarcation and registration of customary land .

"This has multiple benefits for those that will register their land. Be assured of oder on customary land issues," he said as he took time to also explain formation, composition and roles of committees responsible for customary land adjudication, demarcation and registration.

Group Village head Malika welcomed the sensitisation, saying customary land adjudication, demarcation and registration is a way to go for improved agricultural commercialisation among land holders in the rural areas.

FSRIP/AGCOM is World Bank funded intervention in Chiradzulu and other district on land reforms.

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Chiradzulu DHO holds review meeting with partnersChiradzulu District Health Office (DHO) is holding a two-day District I...
01/09/2026

Chiradzulu DHO holds review meeting with partners

Chiradzulu District Health Office (DHO) is holding a two-day District Implementation Plan (DIP) review meeting with implementing partners to assess progress for the 2026/2027 financial year against the Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) III.

The review meeting is taking place at Chiradzulu District Hospital. Partners in attendance include DAPP Malawi, Water For People, Palliative Care Support Trust, Banja La Mtsogolo, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Evidence Action, and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF).

Participants are discussing reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition; communicable disease prevention and control; environmental health and public health services; non-communicable diseases; and clinical support and health systems.

District health authorities said they expect renewed commitment from partners to deliver quality health services in a collaborative manner across the district.

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Chiradzulu Council intensifies clean-up campaign for proper waste managementChiradzulu District Council, in collaboratio...
01/09/2026

Chiradzulu Council intensifies clean-up campaign for proper waste management

Chiradzulu District Council, in collaboration with Water For People, District Interfaith Association for Action (DIAA) and traditional authorities, has intensified a clean-up campaign in markets, health facilities and other public places as part of Executive Order 2 on waste management.

Chiradzulu District Council launched the district-level implementation of Executive Order 2 on June 12, 2026 at Chiradzulu Secondary School ground where Council Chairperson, Alick Naphiyo, and District Commissioner, Elestina M’mame, called on non-state actors to continue mobilizing communities to abide by sanitation and hygiene standards.

So far, Traditional Authorities Nkalo, Mpunga, Onga and Ntchema have mobilized their subjects to conduct clean-ups in markets, health facilities and bus terminals, with Chiradzulu District Council officials joining the campaign at TA level.

DIAA and Chiradzulu Council jointly conducted a cleaning exercise at Chiradzulu District Hospital, Chiradzulu Council offices, Education offices and Chiradzulu Police Station premises in line with Executive Order 2.

Chairperson of Chiradzulu DIAA, Rev. Margaret Nangwale, said faith leaders have a role to play in promoting sanitation and hygiene adding that the faith community appreciates Executive Order 2, hence their participation in these clean-up exercises.

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NLGFC impressed with Chiradzulu CE-EPWP progress National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) toured Climate Smar...
01/09/2026

NLGFC impressed with Chiradzulu CE-EPWP progress

National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) toured Climate Smart- Enhanced Public Works Programme (CS-EPWP) activities at Chisekese Catchment at Traditional Authority Likoswe in Chiradzulu District where the committee expressed appreciation on Kachere Savings Loan Group (SLG) which promotes financial inclusion, apart from strengthening resilience among vulnerable households.

The committee, led by Board Chairperson, Commissioner, Richard Chapweteka interacted with Chisekese catchment members that explained a number of structures constructed on Malavi Hill that are meant to promote sustainable land use. The committee also appreciated Kachere SLG that displayed entrepreneurial activities, a testimony of how vibrant the group is.

A Community Facilitator, Chipiliro Makunganya explained a lot of Kachere SLG achievements such as increased savings over the years that provided capital for small scale business opportunities among group members thereby improving their household income, adding that the group raised K24 million from 2023 to date out of members’ contribution in form of shares while Chiradzulu Council Chairperson, Alick Naphiyo also commended CS-EPWP participants for adopting climate smart agricultural practices, and members of Kachere SLG for being entrepreneurial.

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