Government says it will still procure maize from local farmers despite the 200,000 metric tonnes being imported from Zambia as part of efforts to alleviate hunger in the country.
Governance and financial accountability watchdogs are pressing the new Parliament to urgently resume and complete its investigation into the controversial K750 million fertilizer deal from 2022, a scandal that saw public funds paid for undelivered goods.
The Veterans and Ex-Service League of Malawi (VELOM) has called for increased support towards the country’s veteran soldiers, saying many of them continue to struggle to access basic welfare services.
Tributes are pouring in following the death of renowned actor and film producer Ashukile Mwakisulu, who passed away yesterday in Blantyre after a long battle with cancer.
The Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) says over 70 percent of people with albinism in the country are suffering from skin cancer, with only five percent surviving the disease.