K2.6 Bn COVID Funds Abuse; Police Arresting in Chunks
Police say they are making arrests of suspected K6.2 billion COVID-19 funds abusers in “chunks”.
NBM Introduces Kasupe Finance
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has introduced Kasupe Finance programme that is aimed at uplifting livelihoods of people doing village savings and loans (VSLs).
Ministry of Health Lauds Local Production of PPEs
Minister of Health, Khumbize Chiponda has hailed the involvement of Small and Medium Enterprises and local colleges for the production of Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs), She said this Saturday during the launch of an initiative called Local Production of Covid-19 Supplies Project in Blantyre.
Chilobwe Runs Dry
Residents of Chilobwe and other areas in Blantyre have complained that they have gone over a week without water supply from the Blantyre Water Board (BWB).
Solomoni Flies Onesimus Higher
Solomoni, a song by Malawian music genius, Onesimus, has taken the artist to the iTunes Top 100 to spot.
Gospel Artist Asks Govt to Cushion Musicians
A gospel reggae musician has asked government and development partners to cushion musicians amid a difficult economic environment due to Covid 19.
Court Discharges Akster’ Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Case
The Limbe Magistrate’s Court in Blantyre has discharged a case in which a Dutch, Wim Akster, was answering on human trafficking and sexual abuse charges.
How a Refugee is Technologically Transforming Refugee Camp and Surrounding Communities
International migration has become an integral component of the global development agenda.
Property Owners Owe BCC About K2 Bn in Rate Default
The Blantyre City Council (BCC) says property owners owe the Council about K2 billion in property rates default.
PIH Donates IV Fluid Drugs to QECH
Partners in Health (PIH) has donated intravenous fluid drug worth K30 million to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) in Blantyre in a bid to improve hydration and increase electrolytes and blood sugar levels in patients.
Leaders Sell MW2063 Vision to Graduates
National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General, Dr Thomas Chataghalala Munthali, has told graduates at the Pentecostal Life University (PLU) that they are the greatest source of wealth in meeting the Malawi 2063 vision.
Malawi’s Urban Hills Under Siege
Urban hills are under heavy attack. River reserves are also in dire pressure.
Malawi Red Cross Dangles PPEs
The Malawi Red Cross Society says it has more covid-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) ready for deliveries to the health facilities in the country upon request.
Inadequate Resources Affecting MPS Operations
Commissioner of police responsible for South West Region, Ellobiam Banda, has acknowledged that human resource and infrastructure challenges are hindering police operations in the South West region.
BLAYACO Pushes for Pregnancy Termination Bill
A youth organization in Blantyre has added voice in asking the current sitting of parliament to debate and pass long delayed Termination of Pregnancy Bill in order to end unsafe abortions related deaths among young women and girls.