National Local Government Finance Committee/NLGFC

14/10/2026

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08/10/2026

Stakeholders Review TOR's for National Community of Practice Forum on Landscape Restoration

Stakeholders have today began review of the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the National Community of Practice Forum on Landscape Restoration, a move aimed at harmonizing efforts to reclaim Malawi's degraded lands.

Speaking during the opening session of the review workshop in Lilongwe, National Local Government Finance Committee Director of Social and Economic Services, Mr. Peter Ndilowe, said the scale of degradation in the country demands collective and urgent action.

"Degraded lands are immense. We need land and river bank reclamation. We need to work as a team," Ndilowe said.

He noted that Malawi needs to restore 7.7 million hectares of degraded land in line with the National Forestry Strategy, a target that cannot be achieved in silos.

"Malawi requires a restoration movement, led by farmers, communities, extension workers, government officials and the public," he said.

Ndilowe emphasized that the Community of Practice must be inclusive and sustainable, urging stakeholders to take the task seriously.

"Let us take the task seriously to ensure landscape restoration efforts succeed," he said. "Review, update and look at the working modalities and finances."

He said the forum's Terms of Reference seek to eliminate duplications and exclusions among players in the landscape restoration sector.

"These Terms of Reference seek to eliminate duplications and exclusions, among others. So all stakeholders identified in this process should ensure that we get to work through this initiative," he said

Ndilowe said that the National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) has worked with various partners in the Climate Smart Enhanced Public Works Programme (CS-EPWP), which has been critical to the sector.

"With over 520,000 households of labour-capable individuals working in this sector now, the CS-EPWP has been critical," he said.

He urged stakeholders to take ownership of the Community of Practice to ensure its sustainability beyond donor support.

"Plan carefully on sustainability and own the Community of Practice. It should not be for them and us, but for all of us," Ndilowe said.

The National Community of Practice Forum on Landscape Restoration is expected to be officially launched in November 2026.

Participants to the 2 day working session are from LUANAR, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Environmental Affairs Development, Department of Fisheries, NLGFC, Department of Energy, National Water Authority, EGENCO among others
National Planning Commission of Malawi World Bank Group

04/10/2026

Empowering youths to be productive! SSRLP Tidzidalire In the papers.

World Bank Group Malawi Government

30/09/2026

K447 Million CDF funded Chikhuni-Bondi road rehabilitation in Rumphi commences

By Tamarah Chihana

Rumphi, September 30, MANA: Rumphi District Council has commenced rehabilitation works on Chikhuni-Bondi road utilizing K447 million allocated to the project under Reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in 2026/27 financial year, a development expected to improve access to essential services for communities in the Bondi area.

Group village headman (GVH) Chikalamba whose area is served by the road, said an improved road to Bondi will enhance farming as the area has fertile soils which attract a lot of farming enthusiasts to the area.

“People who farm at Bondi encounter a lot of challenges to transport their produce to the main market at Rumphi after harvesting due to poor road condition. Once completed, such farmers will have easy access to the market to sell their produce,” said Chikalamba.

Women representative for Bumba Area Development Committee (ADC), Brenda Mughogho said the poor road state has also been affecting pregnant women travelling to health facilities forcing others to deliver on the way to the facilities.

Director of Public Works for Rumphi District Council, Silence Chirambo, says rehabilitation works will include construction of box culverts, concrete sections, spot gravelling, installation of pipe culverts and controlling water flow near bridges.

He further said that the council will intensify supervision through its desk officers to ensure that the project meets the required quality standards set by the Council within the agreed timeframe of 120 days and is expected to be completed by December, 2026.

30/09/2026

It's time to give people durable and resilient projects.

Contractors implementing projects under the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (RCDF) in Kasungu have been warned against delivering substandard

24/09/2026

A stronger safety net for vulnerable households to create pathways out of poverty.

World Bank Group Malawi Government Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi

24/09/2026

GESD enables Local Authorities to improve management of resources and service delivery in sectors of water and sanitation, education, health, agriculture and environment, roads, commercial services and community security.

Appreciate the GESD's highlights of major footprints by clicking the link to the magazine here 👇 https://www.nlgfc.gov.mw/api/documents/104/view

24/09/2026

In the papers, Regional Climate Resilience Program-RCRP-2 Malawi World Bank Group Malawi Government

24/09/2026

The INSPIRE-O project will benefit vulnerable households across all 25 districts and four cities of Malawi by combining adaptive safety nets with climate-smart public works and economic inclusion programs for the most vulnerable people, especially women and youth, to ensure they are protected when crises strike and can build better futures.

23/09/2026

Karonga Councils in dialogue over revenue investments

Karonga District Council Chairperson Atusaye Mwenifumbo has called for dialogue and cooperation between Karonga District Council and Karonga Town Council to resolve issues over council properties, including houses, the plot where district offices are situated, the guesthouse and depot.

Mwenifumbo says the issue should not divide Karonga, stressing that both councils must focus on development and service delivery rather than disagreements over properties and revenue.

Mwenifumbo has suggested the two councils meet on Friday and he has advised to approach the meeting with fairness and mutual respect, saying the process should be guided by the Ministry of Local Government and the interests of Karonga residents.

Meanwhile, Karonga Town Council Chairperson Baleke Maholo disclosed during a Full Council Meeting on Friday that the two councils are expected to discuss the outstanding issues surrounding the properties.

Maholo said the Town Council's main source of revenue is market collections, which generate limited income, and that regaining control of its properties would provide additional revenue streams to support development and service delivery. By George Mponda