NATIONAL NEWS (5311)
14 GVHs Support AstraZeneca Vaccination
14 Group Village Heads under Traditional Authority Mkhumba in Phalombe have agreed to get vaccinated once administration of the Covid-19 jab resumes.
Mozambican Jailed for Defilement
Neno First Grade Magistrates court before Her Worship Margret Khobiri has convicted and sentenced Jeremiah Primero, aged 25 years of Dwembe village in Tete province, Mozambique to 9 years in jail with hard labour for having carnal knowledge of his 14-year-old sister In-law.
Woman Dies in Sand Mining
A 34-year-old woman has died while her two friends have escaped with minor injuries at Monkey-bay in Mangochi after a wall of sand collapsed on them at a place they were doing sand mining.
Defiler Gets 16 Years IHL
Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate Court on Wednesday sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment with hard labour, a 26-year-old man for defiling a 14-year-old girl.
EAM Tips Church Leaders on Peace Building Beyond the Church Jurisdiction
The Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) has tipped religious leaders to preach and promote peace beyond their churches.
District Councils Urged to Develop Websites
Ministry of local government has urged district councils to develop websites to ease public access to information they currently strive for.
Machinga Registers 80% Increase in Murder Cases
Police say Machinga district has recorded an increase in murder and defilement cases over the past 6 months compared to same period last year.
Create Favorable Learning Environment- PHADEN
Phalombe District Education Network (PHADEN) has challenged authorities to ensure that there is favorable learning environment for learners.
CCASU Tells Parliament to Throw Out LREA Amendment Bill
The Chancellor College Academic Staff Union (CCASU) has added its voice in asking parliament to throw out the proposed Amendments to the Labor Relations and Employment Act (LREA) with immediate effect, saying such attempts violate rights of workers in the country.
Malawi Registers First Covid-19 Cases of Children
Malawi has registered eleven Covid-19 cases of children living in Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa, central Malawi. These are first known cases in children.
