Church Given Ultimatum to Observe Child Rights to Education
Stakeholders in Nkhata Bay have given members of Seventh Day Adventist Country Living Church in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Zilakoma an ultimatum until October 10 to start sending their children to school and allowing them access medical services lest they will be evicted from the area.
Thyolo District Hospital Needs Fence, CCTV, Says DC
Amid growing theft incidents at the Thyolo District Hospital, the district council has appealed to stakeholders to help in constructing a perimeter fence at the back of the facility and installation of CCTV cameras.
Thyolo Man Gets Five Years for Stabbing Wife
The Thyolo Second Grade Magistrate Court has ordered a 26-year-old-man Rabson Namagowa to pay a fine of K600,000 or serve a five-year prison sentence with hard labour for stabbing his wife in the abdomen.
DoDMA Relocates Over 15,000 Households in Lower Shire
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to relocating people from disaster-prone areas to safer locations as part of its preparations for the upcoming rainy season.
Beware of Lighting – MET Warns
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has advised people in the country to be on the lookout for high intense thunderstorms as the rainy season begins in October.
Man Shot by Police in Mzimba Over Suspected Indian Hemp Possession
A man named Emmanuel Kamanga is in severe pain after being shot in the leg by police at Luwerezi in Mzimba. The incident occurred last night when police suspected Kamanga of carrying Indian hemp on his motorcycle.
More Trees for Future Generations’ Livelihoods
In Mulanje District, the hill known as Lumba in Traditional Authority Mabuka offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, including the towering Mulanje Mountain to the northeast and the Kanjedza River at its foot. The river supports agricultural activities such as sugarcane and vegetable farming.
Thyolo District Council Yet to Relocate Sambambidzi Villagers
Financial constraints have delayed the relocation of three villages in Thyolo, which were rendered uninhabitable by Cyclone Freddy in the Sambambidzi area last year.
Chabwera Residents Demand Compensations From Mining Company
Some residents of Chabwera Village under Senior Chief Nthondo in Ntchisi, are demanding compensations from Fortune Hills, a company which they allege is conducting mining exploration in their farm lands.
Sycamore Consult Limited in Zambia for Financial Discipline Trainings
In its drive to take personal finance training beyond Malawi, the training and business consultancy firm, Sycamore Consult Limited, has stressed that financial discipline is key to creating long-term wealth and financial security.
Mzuzu Struggles to Curb Illegal Vending
Officials from the Mzuzu City Council are struggling to relocate vendors from illegal selling spots, with many returning to the same locations despite frequent patrols. Mzuzu City Council spokesperson Mcdonald Gondwe accepted that previous attempts to move the vendors have been ineffective.
Poverty Recipe For GBV, Forums
Khonsolo Women's Forum, a Mzimba based organization under Action Aid Malawi says poverty remains a major cause of gender based violence among women and children in the area of Inkosi Khonsolo in Mzimba district.
Avoid Being Partisan, Newly Recruited CCVEAs Told
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has challenged the newly recruited Constituency Civic Education and Voter Registration Assistants(CCVEAs) to avoid being partisan and provide credible information to people when discharging their duties in the impending voter registration exercise scheduled to commence next month.
Govt Warns Unruly Students as Schools Opens
The Ministry of Education has reiterated that it will not tolerate indiscipline among learners and students who resort to violence in the event of a misunderstanding with school authorities.
Police Arrest Five for Allegedly Stoning Chakwera Motorcade
Zodiak has it that the Malawi Police Service has arrested over five people for allegedly pelting stones at President Lazarus Chakwera's motorcade in Chikwawa last week.
Mulhako wa Alhomwe Told to Protect Children at Festival
Child rights activist Amos Chibwana has implored the leadership of Mulhako wa aLhomwe and stakeholders to devise strategies on how to protect children from abuse at this year's festival.