Man Dupes Chiefs through Trickery
Police in Salima have arrested a man on charges of a suspected theft by trickery and impersonating a public officer.
“Prophet” Sabao, Three Others Deny Charges
The Lilongwe Resident Magistrate court has adjourned to 19 September, 2019 hearing of a case involving controversial Prophet Chimwemwe Seer Sabao and two others on accounts of forgery, uttering false documents and theft.
UNESCO Calls for Inclusion of other Languages in Education
United Nation Education, Scientific and Culture Organization (UNESCO) Acting Deputy Executive Secretary in Malawi David Mulera has said some languages in the country are gradually dying out because they are not being used in education and do not have relevant materials to sustain the languages.
Mugabe Stood for Africa’s Independence – APM
President Peter Mutharika has described the late Robert Mugabe as a man who stood for independence of Africa; politically and economically.
Chilima Withdraws 34 Witnesses
Lawyer for Dr. Saulos Chilima in the on-going presidential election case, Dr. Chikosa Silungwe, says his side will not parade 34 of the witnesses they had lined up to testify.
CSONA Intensify Malnutrition Awareness in Ntcheu
Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) has embarked on community sensitization campaign aimed at empowering the citizenry to engage duty bearers in Ntcheu district.
Early Marriages Fueling Abuses in Machinga
Early marriages are said to be fueling abuses against children and young women in Machinga.
CCJP Takes Legal Services to Rural Areas
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has introduced a legal representation system where it is using paralegals to represent the marginalized population in rural areas in accessing Justice through a three year project called "paralegal".
Irrigation Farming Under-developed in Ntcheu
Agriculture authorities in Ntcheu say irrigation farming is facing hurdles due to a lack of adequate resource as the office is failing to meet and cover all land which has potential for irrigation in the district.
125 Suicide Cases Registered in 13 Months
About 125 people have committed suicide between September 2018 to June 2019 in this country. Of these only four are women.
HRDC Says Demos on 18 – 20 September
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) on Wednesday told media in Lilongwe that fresh anti-Jane Ansah nationwide demonstrations will be held from 18 to 20 September, 2019.
Govt to Increase Social Cash Transfer Beneficiaries
Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha says government will increase the number of social cash transfer beneficiaries and the amount of money they receive.
No Functioning Toilets at DZ Hospital
Pregnant women admitted to Dedza District Hospital have expressed concern over malfunctioning of toilets and shortage of water in the maternity ward of the facility.
Chief Kachindamoto Fires 16 Chiefs in Dedza
Senior Chief Kachindamoto of Dedza district has fired 16 chiefs in her area for tolerating child marriages in the district.
MISA Malawi Drags MACRA to Court
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) - Malawi Chapter has dragged the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to High Court over its decision to suspend phone-in programs.
IMF Team Jets in Malawi for ECF Review
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team is in the country for a second and third review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program that will lead to further disbursement of resources.