There was slight delay in the start of the rainfall season in some
parts of the southern region. Normally the southern parts of the country
receive planting rains around mid November but this season, many parts
of the country had not yet received planting rains by the end of
November. This is especially the case in the Lower Shire districts of
Chikwawa and Nsanje, where planting had not yet started.

Our final month working on the Zikomo Malaria Prevention project was a great success.  September we saw our first actual Malaria Prevention volunteer come out to the projects.  Martin Thomas worked hand in hand with Alexander Mpota, our malaria prevention manager, to get the job done.  Getting the final houses done was a tough task.  September coming into October, which is known as the suicidal month due to the heat, was really hot.  Spraying houses in the full spray suit, with face mask and goggles was a tiring job.  None the less the houses were sprayed, the

MATANDE CENTRE
The Construction is at an advanced stage.
Preliminary and substructure works have been completed.

Detailed activities done:
TYPE OF WORK       WORK DONE
Preliminary works      100%
Substructure             100%
Super substructure      50%
   

NOTE: The Project is trying to hire a Digital Camera so that pictures of the centre can be sent to you.