News In Brief (876)
Defilement, Molestation Rampant in Schools-MHRC
The Malawi Human Rights Commission MHRC says defilement and child molestation cases remain a challenge in the country especially in schools.
Croc. Kills Woman in Nkhotakota
Barely a day after a 15 year old boy was killed by a crocodile in Nkhotakota, the same beast has killed an elderly woman.
Queens Gets Shot in Arm
The Medical Council of Malawi says it expects improved service provision at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, following provision of additional resources at the facility.
'Get People Move Upland'
A Development planner and Humanitarian expert says people in flood prone areas can relocate upland if authorities adopt hybrid solutions to clearly understand and respond, based on the people’s needs.
Josephy Kamwendo Hangs Boots
Former Flames international midfielder, Joseph Kamwendo, who has lately been game-starved at Be Forward Wanderers, says he is hanging his boots from active football.
FUM Demands TRADE Transparency
Demand for transparency and accountability has become the first call in the new Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship Program (TRADE).
Mzuzu Truck Driver Death Drama
A transporter has been forced to let out two million Kwacha for funeral expenses of an employee after his family dumped his body at the company premises.
Hotel Masongola Fire ‘Suspicious’
There are suspicions of foul play in the fire that gutted Hotel Masongola, one historical monument in Zomba city.
‘Expect More Protests in 2020’
The message has been made loud and clear. Year 2020 could actually be a photocopy of 2019 for citizens claiming rights in Malawi.
HRDC Reports 'Death Threats'
Chairperson of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition Chairperson, Timothy Mtambo, says has written Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service, Duncan Mwapasa, on death threats he is apparently getting for his activism.