Nkhotakota District Council

06/10/2026

29/09/2026

Nkhotakota District Council's Full Council Meeting is proceeding with its scheduled business after councillors voted to determine whether the meeting should continue following concerns raised by some Traditional Authorities and chiefs.

The concerns centred on proposed development projects, with some traditional leaders arguing that certain projects identified for implementation in their respective constituencies have not been adequately attended to.

Some of the traditional leaders therefore expressed reservations about proceeding with the meeting, while others called for it to continue, stressing the need for the Council to remain within government-set timelines for various development processes.

The matter was subsequently put to a vote, allowing councillors to determine whether the Full Council should proceed with its scheduled business.

Following the vote, the house decided the meeting continues with committee representatives presenting reports on various projects and activities being implemented across the district.

Among the business being considered is the quarterly report concerning the implementation of the 2026/27 Constituency Development Fund (CDF), alongside other matters on the Council's agenda.

Gift Kadango.

26/09/2026

Reformed CDF

23/09/2026

11/09/2026

Minister of Transport and Public Works Hon. Jappie Mhango MP has called on Contractors working on the Nkhotakota-Salima M5 road to consider scaling up works inorder to catch up with the roads expected completion timelines.

Mhango said this today in Nkhotakota after touring the M5 road works from Kaphatenga to Dwangwa.

10/09/2026

PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF NZIKA DIGITAL ID WALLET

01/09/2026

Thupi la Mfumu yayikulu Nkhanga, Layikidwa m’manda lero.

Nduna yowona za achinyamata ndi masewelo Hon Alfred Gangata anali nawo pa mwambo woyika mfumu yayikuluyi.

Mfumu yayikulu Nkhanga yomwe inabadwa lex Ngaunje pa 25 August 1952 yinamwalila loweluka yitadwala kwa nthawi yayitali.

Iyoyo inasankhidwa kukhala mfumu yaying’ono (sub TA) pa 5 August 2016 ndikukwezedwa kukhala Mfumu (TA) mu 2019 komaso kuzakwezedwe kukhala Mfumu yayikulu (Senior Chief) mu April 2025.

Mfumuyi yasiya nkazi ndi ana six.

01/09/2026

The Nkhotakota District Council Labour Office, in collaboration with other departments, on Monday conducted an inspection at Nambali Gold Mining under Traditional Authority Mwansambo to assess cases of child labour and workplace safety.

The inspection revealed that many children are engaged in hazardous mining activities, raising serious concerns about their health and wellbeing.

District Labour Officer Charity Mwambira reported that most of the children found at the site are under the age of 18.

“They spend long hours carrying heavy loads and working under unsafe conditions, often under family members, and in many cases they are underpaid or not paid at all. This is contrary to labour laws and puts their lives at risk,” Mwambira said.

Authorities emphasized that child labour in mining not only violates national labour regulations but also exposes children to long-term physical harm and denies them the right to education.

The Council has pledged to intensify monitoring and collaborate with community leaders to address the issue, while calling for stronger enforcement of child protection measures in the district.

25/08/2026

Secretary for Local Government and Rural Development, Reverend Moses Chimphepo has called on parents in Nkhotakota to ensure their children attend school, stressing that the newly built Dzikondilonse Primary School has eliminated barriers to education.

Speaking during a tour of the facility, which was funded by the Government of Iceland, Chimphepo described the school as a model of comprehensive development aid and a reason for education to thrive.

He urged the community to take ownership of the facility and safeguard it, emphasizing that donor-funded infrastructure must be maintained by the people it serves

District Commissioner, Ben Matengeni Tonto, commended the Government of Iceland for its continued support, stressing that the council remains committed to ensuring the partnership delivers sustainable and measurable benefits.