News In Northern Region (496)
Man Battling for Life After Allegedly Being Beaten by Police Officers
The victim Samuel Kadammanja who narrated his ordeal to Zodiak Online while on his hospital bed, said the police arrested him early this month after he was involved in a fight.
MZUNI Embarks on Production of Hand Sanitizers-COVID19
Mzuzu University has embarked on production of hand sanitizers which it is currently distributing to vulnerable groups and front line workers in Mzuzu as part of its response to the fight COVID-19 pandemic.
Tobacco Market to go Ahead Despite a Lockdown-TC
Tobacco Commission says the tobacco market will not be affected despite the directive by government for Malawi to go into a 21 days lockdown, but has however intensified measures to be followed at the tobacco floors.
MISA Malawi Urges Media Houses and Journalists to be Vigilant During Lockdown
MISA Malawi has urged on the need for Media houses and Journalists in the country to take all necessary safety and precautionary measures during the lockdown amidst COVID 19 pandemic.
YAS Pens Ombudsman on “PARTISAN A-G”, Procurement of RSA Lawyers
Dust is refusing to settle in the procurement of the South African based lawyers with a youth human rights body, Youth and Society YAS lodging a complaint with the ombudsman’s office,asking the country’s public protector to probe what it suggests as partisan conduct by Attorney General AG, Kalekeni Kaphale.
NSO Suspends Survey Due to Blood Sucking Myths
National Statistics Office has suspended its Biological and Behavioral Survey due to the rising blood sucking myths as some people relate the intervention to the ongoing rumors.
Traditional & Political Leaders Key to Ending Lawlessness - CCJP
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace of the Mzuzu diocese has called on Government and various stakeholders to take a stand on failure to manage the rule of law which has seen Malawi turning into a lawless nation over the years.
Tanzania Court Bails Malawi Activist
The African Court on Human and Peoples Rights has granted a stay to the supreme court of Malawi suspending enforcement of the court’s decision that ordered Youth and Society Director Charles Kajowoweka to pay K21 million as costs for the Maize-gate corruption case.
Mob Justice Cases in Northern Region Worry Police
Northern Region Police Spokesperson Superintendent Peter Kalaya says in the past two weeks incidences of lawlessness and mob justice have increased in the region as some individuals have taken the law into their own hands by blocking roads, attacking strangers and vandalizing property of innocent people accusing them of either being blood suckers or harboring such people.
NGO Calls For Mzuzu City CEO Resignation
The Civil Society Network on Accountability and Transparency is demanding the resignation of Mzuzu city Council chief executive and finance director for failing to perform their duties and gross mismanagement of council funds.
