Prophets Defy COVID19 Preventive Measures, Vow to Continue Holding Prayers
The new preventive measures by the Presidential Taskforce on COVID 19 that include restricting gatherings of not more than 10 people have not gone down well with faith leaders who have unanimously asked for an immediate reversal of the regulations.
Plight of a Transgender with Albinism in Malawi
27-year-old Patuma Jazilii, has opened up to Zodiak Online on her two “special” conditions. She is a transgender with albinism.
MCP’s Mai Dinala Dies
Long serving executive member of the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Rosby Dinala, has died.
Agora Shop Manager Arrested for Misappropriating K6.5 Million
Police in Mangochi have arrested a manager at Agora - Maldeco depot for stealing money amounting to 6.5 million Kwacha.
Nsanje Communities Call on ACB Ombudsman to Decentralize
People in Nsanje have tipped the National Planning Commission, (NPC) to incorporate plans to have operations of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, ACB and Ombudsman decentralized to district level.
MRCS Donates Bicycles to Promoters
As Covid19 pandemic still raise havoc among the vulnerable groups of people in the country, affecting their livelihoods, including meals, Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has donated 70 bicycles to promoters worthy four million Malawi Kwacha in a drive to Scale Up Nutrition among the under five children.
Mandatory Face Mask Wearing Worries the Deaf
After government gazzetted mandatory wearing of face masks in public as one way of preventing further Covid 19 spread, the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) has asked for consideration saying mask is becoming a communication barrier for the deaf community.
Miracle Boreholes that Feed Lives in Balaka
Balaka is one district in southern Malawi prone to food insecurity due to frequent dry spells, floods and erratic rainfall.
Ministry Recommends Schools Re-opening
Ministry of education has recommended to the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 that only schools that can demonstrate COVID-19 preventive measures can re-open.
EC Invites More Witnesses in Elections Case
The Electoral Commission wants to add three more witnesses in a case where some people who contested in the parliamentary elections in Nsanje and Chikwawa last year are challenging the results.
Councilors Hail Community Journalists in Chikwawa
Ward Councilors in Chikwawa have praised Community Journalists (CJs) in the district for promoting transparency and social accountability.
Leather Manufacturers Eyeing Government Market
Manufacturers of leather materials have called upon government to consider buying their products so as to help their economic growth.
Govt Pledges Continuity of Development Projects
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Lingson Belekanyama says it will be a grave failure and waste of public resources to ignore projects that are expected to transform lives of citizens once completed.
ADMARC in Produce Outreach Buying System
The Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation ADMARC has embarked on a produce outreach buying system where the parastatal is buying produce from big farmers at their door step.
Thyolo-Thekelani- Muona- Makhanga Road Project Delays
Government has conceded that the deadline for completion of 27 billion kwacha Thyolo- Thekelani- Muona- Makhanga road project will be missed again.
Limbe – Sandama Rail Renovation Makes Headway
There are high prospects of a boost in socio-economic development of small scale farmers in Thyolo, Chiradzulu and Blantyre once renovation of Limbe - Sandama rail way stretch completes.