Gvt to Constitute Commission of Inquiry Over July 20 2011 Deaths
On 20 July 2011 Malawians organized protests against perceived poor economic management by the late President Bingu wa Mutharika.
DoDMA Submits COVID-19 Data to Ombudsman
Ombudsman Martha Chizuma says her office has received information it demanded from the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) for its investigation on the usage of COVID-19 funds.
Asian Business Community in Second Partial Lockdown
Increasing cases of COVID-19 in the country have left Asian Business Community with no choice but to reintroduce a partial lock down.
Phalombe Cllrs Want Demand Driven Projects
Ward councilors in Phalombe have urged non-governmental organizations implementing development initiatives to brief them before rolling out of projects.
Malawi’s Economic Growth Could Slump Beyond 2.0 Percent in 2020-MCCCI
An assessment report by Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) projects an economic slump above 2 percent mostly because of excessive borrowing by government from commercial banks.
New Police IG Promises Better Services
The newly appointed Inspector General of Police Dr George Kainja has revealed deficiencies at the law enforcement agency which are hampering efforts to curb rising corruption among officers and effectively respond to crime in the country.
Likoma, Chizumulu Islanders for COVID19 Preventive Measures on Water Transport
Likoma and Chizumulu Islanders have implored government to consider putting in place measures that will ensure MV Ilala and other boats sailing between the islands and other districts ferry people in line with COVID19 preventive measures.
Health Expert Fears Crisis Looms with Upsurge of Health Workers Infections
Health expert George Jobe has warned of a crisis if the numbers of health workers testing positive for Coronavirus is not contained in the quickest time possible.
Wildlife Reserves under Siege in Lower Shire
Wildlife and forestry officials in Loweshire have indicated that lack of alternatives among overpopulated communities surrounding Mwavi, Lengwe and Matandwe reserves is fuelling massive depletion of natural resources there.
FPAM Revives YAM in Neno
In a bid to make sexual reproductive health messages reach the youth for a reduction in number of teen pregnancies in Neno district, Family Planning Association of Malawi has revamped its youth arm, Youth Action Movement (YAM) with an aim of making teen pregnancies history in this Covid19 era.
Don’t Be Over Ambitious on Revenue Targets-MCCCI Tells Govt
New Finance Minister, Felix Mlusu, has, for the past week, been out and about making fresh pre-budget consultation ahead of a national budget for the new government administration.
Alarming Rise in Dead Malawians Silently Ferried From South Africa
There are disturbing reports of a sharp rise in number of bodies of Malawians being brought in from South Africa.
Ex-President Aide Chisale Rearrested
It never rains but pours for Norman Chisale, former President Peter Mutharika’s aide, who was re-arrested barely an hour after being granted bail by a Magistrate Court in Lilongwe on alleged fraud and money laundering.
Mangochi Police For Active Community Policing, Holds Executive Committee Meeting
Mangochi Police Station organized station executive committee meeting in which it had an opportunity to invite Eastern Region Executive Committee Chairperson, Mr. Dan Phiri, and Eastern Region Community Policing Coordinator Superintendent Horrace Chabuka to spice up the gathering.
CRECOM Intensifies Legal Clinics amid COVID 19
Authorities in Chikwawa have agreed to scale up legal clinics and community dialogue interventions in order to curb incidents of gender based violence against adolescents and young women.
WFP Cuts Nutrition Support to Hospitals
For two decades, World Food Program (WFP) had been providing nutrition support to the country’s district hospitals up until late last year.