Nkhata Bay District Council

02/10/2026

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Pedoli ndipu panunkha nthambu pa malu ngakucheze walendu nga chikale mu boma la Nkhata Bay, ko panu pe masaza ngo boma la Nkhata Bay lanoza kuti wakuteweta ntchitu za boma wapimani mangolomela.

Pakutikambiya yo walongoza masaza agha Margaret Bulirani, masaza agha ngawa mwaviyo ngeti nthowa yakukweze ubali kuwakuteweta ntchitu za boma pa khaso iyi kweniso kweniso kusambizana kupenjeka kwa nthazi pa milimu.

Panu, masaza ngemukati ndipu mwanganyaki wanthu wayesana nthazi pamuguzana chingwi, ku tchimbiya pa muchenga, kutchaya bola la malundu, la manja ndi nganyaki nganandi.

Pamasaza agha, pe mphanda zosi za boma zo ziteweta mu boma ili.

Bay District Council Media Team

02/10/2026

Zochita zalero!

Departure: 1:00pm at council's carpark!

02/10/2026

9th Nkhata Bay District Agriculture Fair!

01/10/2026

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD REFORMED CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND PROJECTS

30/09/2026

Government secures over 600 hectares for Kasasire residents

27/09/2026

COMMUNITY URGED TO SUPPORT ST JOSEPH BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Parish Priest for St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Nkhata Bay, Father Austine Ndowela, has appealed to community members to actively participate in the development of St. Joseph Boys Primary School to help address some of the challenges affecting the institution.

Ndowela made the appeal on Saturday at the school during a fundraising activity organised by the School Management Committee to raise K10 million for the construction of three toilets.

He said the initiative demonstrates that communities can complement government efforts by voluntarily supporting development projects, despite the government's policy of providing free primary and secondary education.

“Free education does not mean that communities cannot contribute to the development of their schools. Where there are gaps, we can come together and find solutions for the benefit of our children,” said Ndowela.

Nkhata Bay District Inclusive Education Coordinator, Jacob Mvula, commended the school management for mobilising resources towards improving the learning environment, saying the initiative was important in addressing the shortage of sanitation facilities.

Mvula said the school, which has about 850 learners, faces a serious challenge because one toilet is expected to serve 25 learners, making the proposed construction of additional facilities necessary.

Mvula revealed that Nkhata Bay District Council through education department will contribute K1 million towards the initiative.

Senior Chief Mkumbira also encouraged community members to support the initiative, saying improved sanitation facilities were essential for creating a conducive and healthy learning environment for learners.
Meanwhile, Parent-Teacher Association Chairperson, Grace Nyamtazi Banda, assured the public the all resources raised through the fundraising activity would be used prudently and for the intended purpose, while thanking community members for supporting the initiative.

The fundraising activity featured the auctioning of various food items, drinks, cakes and other items, with proceeds going towards the construction of the three toilets
Bay District Council Media Team

25/09/2026

SPORTS DAY

A place to be on 2nd October 2026
# Chikale Beach

25/09/2026

MIJ STUDENTS, NKHATA BAY DISTRICT COUNCIL TEAM UP FOR MARKET CLEAN-UP DRIVE

Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ) students from Mzuzu Campus on Friday partnered with Nkhata Bay District Council for a joint clean-up exercise at Nkhata Bay Market, aimed at promoting proper waste management and fostering community responsibility.

The exercise brought together council officials, MIJ students, market users and other stakeholders who swept and collected waste around the market.

Speaking after the campaign, Nkhata Bay District Council Environmental District Officer Wezzie Chongwe said sustaining cleanliness remains a challenge as some people resume littering soon after clean-up exercises.

“We plan to sensitise communities in order to change their behaviour and mindset towards solid waste management. We would also like to involve other stakeholders in reaching out to communities, including at household level,” said Chongwe.

Chongwe said the council also faces operational challenges, including shortages of cleaning equipment such as wheelbarrows, rakes and shovels.

She said the council conducted a situation analysis and engaged stakeholders for support, with some providing fuel and cleaning materials to support the exercise.

She acknowledged support from Go Green and Crestview which provided drinking water for participants, MIJ which pledged cleaning materials and all other partners who came for the exercise.

Chongwe also urged communities to recognise their responsibility in maintaining clean surroundings, saying sanitation should not be regarded as the sole responsibility of government.

Meanwhile, MIJ Students Union President for Mzuzu Campus, Precious Kaunda, said students participated because their responsibility extends beyond the classroom.

“As students, we believe that we are part and parcel of the communities we are serving and our responsibility goes beyond the classroom,” said Kaunda, adding that the exercise was also part of promoting solution journalism.
Kaunda said the students chose to partner with the council to strengthen collaboration with public institutions and encourage communities, including market vendors, to take responsibility for their surroundings.

Nkhata Bay Market Chairperson Well Mhone attributed sanitation challenges to a shortage of workers, negligence among some market users and inadequate cleaning materials, and urged vendors to work with the council to keep the market clean.
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# Nkhata Bay District Council Media Team Team

25/09/2026

NKhata Bay District Council to the World

Congratulations Sylverio!

From the forests of Nkhata-Bay to the University of Glasgow: meet Sylverio Mwandira.

Sylverio is an Assistant Forestry Officer at Nkhata-Bay District Forestry Office, under Malawi's Department of Forestry. He's now heading to Scotland to study an MSc in Environmental Risk Management, supported by a Commonwealth Scholarship.

In his own words: "My work experience has given me direct insight into the increasing frequency of climate-related hazards and their impacts on local communities... I aim to deepen my expertise in risk assessment and environmental modelling, enabling me to design nature-based solutions to reduce vulnerability to cyclones, floods and droughts."

Sylverio hopes to use this knowledge to improve disaster preparedness and build long-term climate resilience for communities across Malawi.

All of us at UKinMalawi send Sylverio our warmest congratulations and best wishes for the years ahead. Passionate about protecting communities from climate hazards? The Commonwealth Scholarship could be your next step, applications open every year. 🇬🇧🇲🇼

25/09/2026

Let us all adhere to this!