News In Central Region (1292)
ICC Set for Fresh Probe on Nsundwe Rape Saga
The Independent Complaints Commission (ICC), an agency that looks into the conduct of the police, is set to start a fresh probe in May on women and girls who were allegedly raped by police officers in some parts of Lilongwe.
Economist Calls for Review of Cannabis License Fees
An economic expert has re-ignited calls for Malawi to review the cannabis license fees arguing the current fees are prohibiting the country to benefit from the farming.
Parliament Pass 2023/2024 Budget, Experts Doubts its Efficiency
After 18 days of debate, parliament on Thursday passed the 2023/2024 national budget which is pegged at K3.788 trillion.
Low Funding Towards WASH Takes Centre Stage at WASH Innovation Fair
UNICEF says low government funding towards water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities is limiting provision of safe water, especially in rural areas.
SDA Pastor Donates to 22 Elderlies in Mangochi
As hunger continue to hit hard some communities across the country, 22 senior citizens from Senior Group Songa 1, Traditional Authority Mtonda in Mangochi have received bags of maize to avert the food shortages.
Lilongwe City Summit Pushed to End April
The Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has said it will hold its first ever city summit at the end of April following the postponement of the event earlier this month due to Tropical Cyclone Freddy induced disasters.
Raise Health Sector Budget to Avoid Collapse - Experts Warn
The Malawi government continues grappling to meet the Abuja declaration on allocation of 15 % of its national budget to health financing, 20 years after its adoption, a development experts describe as a signal of lack of commitment.
World Bank to Improve Water, Sanitation in Blantyre
The World Bank has approved about K146 billion ($1m) for Malawi to help the country improve water and sanitation services and solid waste management services in the commercial city of Blantyre.
Cyclone Survivors Need Long-term Food Security
The Greenbelt Authority has called on stakeholders to consider putting in place long term measures that would ensure people affected by Cyclone Freddy are food secure, including winter farming as soon as the waters subside.
Muslims Observe Ramadhan
The Muslim Association of Malawi has implored Muslims in the country to utilize the Islamic holy month of Ramadhan to pray for the country for the calamity that has befallen it as a result of Cyclone Freddy which has killed over 500 people.
