News In Central Region (1292)
MCTU Fears for Workers’ Livelihoods
The Malawi Congress of Trade Unions is scared that livelihoods for employees in institutions that could be forced to close by the spread of the deadly coronavirus could be adversely affected.
“MEC Continues to Contest Court Judgment” – Expert
A leadership and governance expert says MEC roll out of an electoral calendar on Monday is the commission’s continued contestation of 3rd February judgment that nullified the 2019 elections.
COVID-19 Containment Measures Not Inclusive - AFDB
African Federation of the Deaf Blind, AFDB has expressed concern that little has been done to provide people with disabilities with guidance and support for when COVID-19 pandemic strikes.
Experts Say Cashless Money Handy During Coronavirus Lockdown
In the wake of Corona virus global outbreak, financial experts have called on Malawians to go cashless and embrace use of digital financial services to avoid spread of virus in the country.
Mzimba, Mchinji Record Gruesome Murder Cases
A man has been killed in Mzimba district after a mob set him on fire on suspicion that he was a blood sucker.
Malawi Orders Schools Closed, Limits Gatherings in Wake of COVID19
President Peter Mutharika has ordered closure of all public and private schools, colleges ‘including technical colleges’, and universities by Monday , 23rd March, 2020 as a measure against the possible arrival of the coronavirus in Malawi.
Foot and Mouth Disease Resurfaces in Ntcheu
There is a scare of Foot and Mouth disease outbreak in Ntcheu, close to two years after the last attack in the district.
Backlash on New Cabinet
President Peter Mutharika has departed from his pledge to have a lean cabinet and has appointed 32 member-team which observers say is prepositioning for the fresh Presidential election scheduled for May 19.
Three nabbed for Encroachment and Killing Endangered Species
Police in Salima have arrested three men for entering a protected area and endangering protected species.
Chakwera, Chilima Talk Unity in Alliance
The Malawi Congress Party and the UTM have finally put pen to paper to an understanding on an electoral alliance leading to fresh presidential election as ordered by the constitutional court.
