News In Brief (876)
Tractors Case Pushed to January 2020
The Lilongwe High Court has pushed to January 6 next year, hearing of the case on the controversial sale of public tractors.
'Increased MDF Street Presence Cause for Worry'
Increased involvement of the military in internal security matters continues to spark public discussion with regard to the capacity of the police service and its relations with the public.
Govt. Moves Secretaries
There has been a minor shakeup in government ministries with two principal secretaries swapping ministries.
APM Blames Malawi Anarchy on Opposition
President Peter Mutharika believes his political opponents are the architects of existing anarchy and lawlessness in Malawi because they are frustrated by loss in May elections.
MHRC Report on Police Rape Out
The Malawi Human Rights Commission says police who were deployed to quell unrest at Msundwe in Lilongwe on 8 October were not properly prepared for the task which led to failure to withstand pressure from angry people, subsequently leading to death Superintendent Usuman Imedi.
Bishop Mtumbuka Warns: PAC Infiltrated
Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Karonga, Martin Mtumbuka, has told delegates to an on-going elective Public Affairs Committee annual general meeting that the organization faces a threat of political infiltration from within.
World Eyes on Balaka Food Insecurity
Army Worms’ Outbreak in Malawi
River Drowns Sozzled Teacher
The body of a teacher aged 26 was recovered from Linthipe River yesterday after he went missing for two days. It is believed he drowned.