NATIONAL NEWS (5382)
Church Given Ultimatum to Observe Child Rights to Education
Stakeholders in Nkhata Bay have given members of Seventh Day Adventist Country Living Church in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Zilakoma an ultimatum until October 10 to start sending their children to school and allowing them access medical services lest they will be evicted from the area.
Thyolo District Hospital Needs Fence, CCTV, Says DC
Amid growing theft incidents at the Thyolo District Hospital, the district council has appealed to stakeholders to help in constructing a perimeter fence at the back of the facility and installation of CCTV cameras.
Thyolo Man Gets Five Years for Stabbing Wife
The Thyolo Second Grade Magistrate Court has ordered a 26-year-old-man Rabson Namagowa to pay a fine of K600,000 or serve a five-year prison sentence with hard labour for stabbing his wife in the abdomen.
DoDMA Relocates Over 15,000 Households in Lower Shire
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to relocating people from disaster-prone areas to safer locations as part of its preparations for the upcoming rainy season.
Beware of Lighting – MET Warns
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has advised people in the country to be on the lookout for high intense thunderstorms as the rainy season begins in October.
Man Shot by Police in Mzimba Over Suspected Indian Hemp Possession
A man named Emmanuel Kamanga is in severe pain after being shot in the leg by police at Luwerezi in Mzimba. The incident occurred last night when police suspected Kamanga of carrying Indian hemp on his motorcycle.
More Trees for Future Generations’ Livelihoods
In Mulanje District, the hill known as Lumba in Traditional Authority Mabuka offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, including the towering Mulanje Mountain to the northeast and the Kanjedza River at its foot. The river supports agricultural activities such as sugarcane and vegetable farming.
Thyolo District Council Yet to Relocate Sambambidzi Villagers
Financial constraints have delayed the relocation of three villages in Thyolo, which were rendered uninhabitable by Cyclone Freddy in the Sambambidzi area last year.
Chabwera Residents Demand Compensations From Mining Company
Some residents of Chabwera Village under Senior Chief Nthondo in Ntchisi, are demanding compensations from Fortune Hills, a company which they allege is conducting mining exploration in their farm lands.
Sycamore Consult Limited in Zambia for Financial Discipline Trainings
In its drive to take personal finance training beyond Malawi, the training and business consultancy firm, Sycamore Consult Limited, has stressed that financial discipline is key to creating long-term wealth and financial security.
