NATIONAL NEWS (5292)
Only Two Electoral Cases Still in Courts
The May 21 tripartite elections will go down the annals of history as unprecedented in as far as litigation in court is concerned.
HRDC Introduces Whistle Blowing Platform to End Corruption
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition HRDC has introduced a whistle blowing initiative aimed at gathering reliable information on any issues of maladministration and plunder of public funds that occurred under the Democratic Progressive Party Government.
Police Challenge DPP to Provide "Missing Monitors" Details
The police say are yet to receive an official complaint on the allegations by the opposition Democratic Progressive Party DPP that some of its monitors that were abducted during the Fresh Presidential Elections are still missing.
President Chakwera’s Ascendancy Opportunity for Reform
Human Rights Watch says Malawi’s new president, Lazarus Chakwera, should use his electoral victory as an opportunity to reset the country’s human rights record, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 28, 2020, Chakwera was sworn in as president following a rerun vote on June 23, in which he won 58.57 percent of the vote.
Mixed Views on MK722 BN Provisional Budget
The first provisional budget for Dr. Lazarus Chakwera’s administration has drawn mixed reactions with some seeing it as feasibility while others say it is a tough ride for the new administration.
Parliament Approves K722.4 Billion Provisional Budget
New Finance Minister, Felix Mlusu had his first assignment Tuesday when he presented the 722 billion kwacha provisional budget which is expected to run government operations between July 1 and October 31st this year.
ADRA Malawi Ends Its Twelve Year Support to TA Chikumbu in Mulanje
After twelve years working in traditional authority Chikumbu Mulanje district, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Malawi has finally stopped working in the district.
Edukans Foundation For 20% Share of the Budget For Improved Education Standards
An educational institution Edukans Foundation has pleaded with government to prioritize education by allocating at least 20% in the national budget so that education programs are effectively implemented.
TB Management Faces Hurdles in Neno
Neno district tuberculosis tracking team has lamented that they are failing to trace Tuberculosis cases in the district saying they are at sixty nine percent against the national recommendation of seventy percent.
Treasury Banking Hopes on Parliament
The 2019/2020 national budget which was pegged at 1.9 trillion kwacha is expiring this Tuesday, June 30.
