Yetu Community Radio

Yetu Community Radio Community Radio Station is located at Dzaleka Refugees Camp in Dowa district

Dzaleka Camp Manager, Gerald Chiganda has called upon residents of the camp to make use of opportunities available in th...
08/08/2025

Dzaleka Camp Manager, Gerald Chiganda has called upon residents of the camp to make use of opportunities available in the camp in order to to better their lives.

Chiganda made the call today at Salama Africa during the graduation of 22 students in photography and videography and music production.

Photography and Videography Facilitator, Alvin Dula underscored the need for graduates to be more proactive to attract more customers in the industry.

"I am encouraging the youths from Dzaleka to register for the coming new intake so that they also acquire skills in videography and photography". Said Dula.

One of the graduates, Nelly Kininga said she has now expertise in videography and photography, the skills she will use to open her own photo studio and earn a living.

Yetu FM understands that Salama Africa offers 6-month courses to Dzaleka residents for free.

By: Arsene Boji

The National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) has hailed the progress of digital payments under the Social Cas...
07/08/2025

The National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) has hailed the progress of digital payments under the Social Cash Transfer and Climate Smart programs in Dowa District.

The remarks were made on Thursday during District Executive Committee meeting.

NLGFC E-Payment Specialist Jane Chidengu said the system has helped reduce delays and cut costs by eliminating mobility expenses during cash distribution.

She announced that beneficiaries will now be paid through TNM Mpamba, following the end of the agreement with NBS Bank.

Dowa Director of Planning and Development, Mercy Mpakule, urged TNM to address network challenges to ensure smooth transactions.

16,725 people will benefit under the Social Cash Transfer program and 23,900 under the Climate Smart Agriculture initiative.

By: Aubrey Kausiwa

05/08/2025

A social commentator based in Dowa, Simon Black, has called on parents and guardians to protect the rights and safety of children during the ongoing campaign period ahead of the 16 September elections.

His remarks follow the noticeable presence of children at political rallies across the district.

Speaking to Yetu FM, Black stressed the important role parents and guardians play in ensuring that children stay home and are kept safe during political gatherings. He warned that rallies often expose young ones to violence and inappropriate language, which can negatively influence their mindset and behavior.

He further urged political leaders to discourage the attendance of children at campaign events, saying politics should not interfere with children’s well-being.

Black also appealed for a peaceful campaign period, reminding all stakeholders that violence does not build a nation.

By: Aubrey Kausiwa

Patients at Dzaleka health center are denied health services as medical personnel from the hospital are on strike.This i...
05/08/2025

Patients at Dzaleka health center are denied health services as medical personnel from the hospital are on strike.

This is so, as health workers at the Health facility have not been paid their salaries for the past 3 months.

In an interview with Yetu f.m one of the patients Manes Banda, says she arrived at Dzaleka health center in the morning due to her chest problems and she was not attended.

According to an anonymous source, 20% of their stuff last received their salaries in April and 80% in May, since then no communication has been made as in when the funds will be released from UNHCR.

Yetu FM has observed that this situation leads to a poor service delivery at the hospital as health workers are giving excuses of transport issue, walking by foot from Dowa Boma to the health center resulting to late reporting to work or knocking off early.

The radio also established that it is detrimental to holistic patient care and timely management and security risk of hospital equipment which could otherwise be stolen because of the issue.

By: Arsene Boji

The Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN) has commended political parties for showing commitment to women empowerment by...
04/08/2025

The Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN) has commended political parties for showing commitment to women empowerment by entrusting them with key leadership roles.

The praise follows the decision by four presidential candidates in the upcoming 16 September general elections to select women as their running mates.

Speaking to Yetu Radio, NGO-GCN Chairperson Maggie Kathewera Banda expressed satisfaction with the development, saying it signifies progress in promoting gender equality in the country.

“This is a positive step towards women empowerment. It demonstrates that political parties are beginning to recognize the value women bring to leadership,” said Banda.

She, however, emphasized that women should not just be used symbolically but must be fully supported with the tools and opportunities necessary to lead effectively.

Banda also urged the public to support female candidates during the 16 September polls, stressing that meaningful participation of women in leadership is key to achieving the goals of the 50-50 campaign.

By: Aubrey Kausiwa

Nduna ya zokopa alendo, a Vera Kantukule atsindika za kufunika kwa chikondi ndi umodzi pakati pa otsatira chipani cha Ma...
03/08/2025

Nduna ya zokopa alendo, a Vera Kantukule atsindika za kufunika kwa chikondi ndi umodzi pakati pa otsatira chipani cha Malawi Congress (MCP) pomwe akuchita misonkhano yokopa anthu kuti adzapambane pa chisankho cha pa 16 September.

A Kantukule, omwe anali mlendo wolemekezeka, amalankhula izi lamulungu pa msonkhano wa ndale womwe unachitikira pa bwalo la masewero la Gogo, mfumu yaikulu Mkukula ndipo unakonzedwa ndi wachiwiri kwa nduna yoona za kusasiyana pakati pa amayi ndi abambo, yemwenso akuimira ngati phungu dera la kummwera cha ku mmawa kwa boma la Dowa, a Halima Daudi.

A Kantukule ati popanda chikondi dziko silipita chitsogolo, choncho afunsa anthu otsatira chipani cha MCP kuti aonetserane chikondi wina ndi nzake.

"Nkhondo siimanga mudzi. Tikuyenera kukondana wina ndi nzake kuti tidzapambane komanso kupititsa patsogolo chitukuko mdziko muno" Atero a Kantukule.

Mmawu awo, yemwe akuimira ngati phungu wa nyumba ya malamulo ku dera la kummwera cha kummawa kwa boma la Dowa, a Halima Daudi akumbutsa anthu kuti akawavotere pa chisankho chomwe chikubwera.

"Kwanga ndikuwakumbutsa otsatira chipani cha Malawi Congress kuti akandivotere kuti ndipitirize kuchita zitukuko zomwe tayamba kale kuchita ku dera lino" A Daudi atero.

Iwo amemanso anthu kuti akavotere mtsogoleri wa dziko lino a Lazarus Chakwera ngati mtsogoleri wa dziko kuti miyoyo ya anthu ipitirire kusintha.

Pa msonkhanowu, anthu osachepera 26 ochokera mzipani zina za ndale alowa chipani cha MCP.

Wolemba: Lucia Kanjiwa

Tumaini Letu’s Head of Programs, Bryce Chawiya says it is crucial for young refugees to be empowered in various economic...
01/08/2025

Tumaini Letu’s Head of Programs, Bryce Chawiya says it is crucial for young refugees to be empowered in various economic opportunities so they sustain themselves.

Chawiya said this today at Salama Africa after the completion of a training of 10 girls from Dzaleka camp with various art skills such as fashion designing, DJ and dance and art by his organization.

Speaking to Yetu FM, Chawiya said the training of girls is one way of boosting their capacities for economic opportunities using their talents.

He further acknowledged that the law restricts refugees to work, hence the skills will help them in their economic livelihood.

Yetu FM understands that the 10 girls completed 5 days of training and they are now able to deliver services to their communities.

By: Arsene Boji

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has called for concerted efforts from District Elections Supervisory Team (DEST), gover...
01/08/2025

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has called for concerted efforts from District Elections Supervisory Team (DEST), government institutions, Civil Society Organizations, and the public to enhance electoral processes and curb corruption.

The call was made on Friday during a special workshop on Ethics and Integrity held in Dowa, targeting DEST members as part of preparations for the upcoming elections slated for 16 September.

Speaking at the event, ACB Chief Public Education Officer, Egrita Mndala, urged DEST members to take a leading role in upholding electoral integrity to ensure free, fair, and credible elections.

Mndala emphasized the importance of public officials refraining from corrupt practices during the election period, warning that such behavior could undermine the credibility of the entire process.

“You must become what the public expects and deserves—ethical public servants who embody professionalism, truth, and trust,” she said.

She further called on the media to enhance awareness campaigns on electoral process for the public to understand.

On his part, Dowa District Commissioner Starich Mwambiwa encouraged DEST members to discharge their duties according to the law and serve the public without fear or favor.

Mwambiwa further pledged to uphold electoral ethics and integrity in the district as the country is in compaign period and beyond.

By: Aubrey Kausiwa

A Felix Mike Chipala, omwe akuima paokha pa mpando wa phungu wa nyumba ya malamulo m’chigawo chapakati kummawa kwa Dowa,...
30/07/2025

A Felix Mike Chipala, omwe akuima paokha pa mpando wa phungu wa nyumba ya malamulo m’chigawo chapakati kummawa kwa Dowa, alimbikitsa mgwirizano pomwe dziko lino likukonzekera zisankho mu mwezi wa September.

Iwo alankhula izi pa Boma Teachers Development Centre (TDC) m'boma la Dowa pomwe amadzapeleka zikalata zawo ku bungwe la Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC).

A Chipala ati ndale siziyenera kugawanitsa anthu, ndipo mgwirizano ndiye chinsinsi chachitukuko cha derali.

"ine ndidzagwira ntchito limodzi ndi anthu m’delali, mosayang’anira chipani cha ndale, chipembedzo kapena chikhalidwe cha munthu, pofuna kusintha moyo wa anthu m'bomali," iwo anafotokoza.

A Chipala apemphanso anthu m’delali kuti awadalire ndi kuwasankha pa chisankho cha pa 16 September.

Wolemba: Aubrey Kausiwa

Yemwe akupikisana nawo pa chisankho cha phungu wa nyumba yamalamuro m'dera la Lumbadzi m'boma la Lilongwe, a Joshua Mat...
29/07/2025

Yemwe akupikisana nawo pa chisankho cha phungu wa nyumba yamalamuro m'dera la Lumbadzi m'boma la Lilongwe, a Joshua Matewere ati anthu akudera la Lumbadzi awakhulupilire powavotera ngati phungu waderali ponena kuti adzagwilitsa ntchito maubale omwe adapanga kumayiko akunja, ndi mabungwe ena omwe si aboma pobweletsa ntchito zosiyanasiyana za chitukuko.

A Matewere anena izi pomwe amakapeleka zikalata zawo ku bungwe lo chititsa chisankho (MEC) pa sukulu ya pulayimale ya Mkukula.

Iwo ati nthawi yakwana kuti anthu a m'derali, atumikilidwe ndi utsogoleri wamasomphenya omwe sudzadalira thumba lachitukuko la boma lokha.

Iwo anatsindikaso za lonjezo lomwe adapeleka kuti akadzasankhidwa adzathandizira kupititsa patsogolo umoyo wa achinyamata ndi azimayi polimbikitsa ntchito zamalonda pobweletsa ubale wabwino pakati pamakampani ndi mabungwe omwe akupezeka m'derali monga a CP feeds, sunseed oil komaso Airport development Limited.

Wolemba: Jelium Kamphandira

Nduna ya Zaulimi komanso yemwe akufuna kuyimira m'chigawo chakumpoto, chakummawa kwa boma la Dowa pa mpando wa phungu wa...
29/07/2025

Nduna ya Zaulimi komanso yemwe akufuna kuyimira m'chigawo chakumpoto, chakummawa kwa boma la Dowa pa mpando wa phungu wa nyumba ya malamulo, a Sam Kawale, lolemba apeleka zikalata zawo zowavomereza kuyimira pa chisankho ku bungwe la Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC).

Mwambowu unachitikila pa Msakambewa Teachers Development Centre (TDC) m’boma la Dowa.

Polankhula atapeleka kalatazi ndikusainila malamulo a bungwe la MEC a Kawale atsimikiza zakudzipereka kwawo pa ntchito yotumikila anthu a m'delari komanso kutenga nawo mbali pa chitukuko cha dziko.

A Kawale akhazikitsanso chikho cha masewero a mpira wa miyendo chotchedwa Sam Kawale Premier League cha ndalama zokwana K22 million ngati njira yolimbikitsira luso komanso mgwirizano kudzera mu masewero.

M'mawa wa tsikuli, a Kawale anapita kukaona Inkosi Msakambewa ku likulu lake, komwe adakumananso ndi mafumu ochokera m'madera a m'chigawo chakumpoto, chakum'mawa kwa boma la Dowa.

A Kawale akhala ali phungu wa nyumba ya malamulo m'chigawo chukumpoto kummawa kwa Dowa kwa zaka khumi ndi chimodzi Kuchokera chaka cha 2014

Wolemba: Aubrey Kausiwa

Minister of Agriculture and aspiring Member of Parliament for Dowa North East Constituency, Sam Kawale on Monday submitt...
29/07/2025

Minister of Agriculture and aspiring Member of Parliament for Dowa North East Constituency, Sam Kawale on Monday submitted his nomination papers to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) at Msakambewa Teachers Development Centre in Dowa District.

Speaking after the presentation, Kawale reaffirmed his commitment in addressing the needs of his constituents and contribute to national development.

Kawale also officially launched a K22 million Sam Kawale Premier League at Msakambewa Ground as a way of promoting talent and community engagement through sports.

Earlier in the day Kawale paid a courtesy visit to Inkosi Msakambewa at his headquarters, where he also held a meeting with traditional leaders from Dowa North East constituency.

Kawale has served a Member of Parliament for Dowa North East Constituency for 11 years since 2014.

By: Aubrey Kausiwa

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