News In Brief (876)
ConCourt Reconvenes for Alfandika Re-Examination
The constitutional court reconvenes this morning when lawyers for the Malawi Electoral Commission are expected to finalise re-examination of MEC witness Sam Alfandika.
Shakeup at Admarc Helm
Board chairperson at the country’s grain market, Admarc, Felix Jumbe, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the parastatal replacing Margaret Roka Mauwa with immediate effect.
Mzuzu City Waste Management Challenges
A mountain of garbage growing just outside Mzuzu city main market has become a source of discomfort. Market vendors and shop owners close to the heap are now raising concern on health safety implications of operating in such an environment. The problem is also visible in some city streets where waste lays unattended for months on end.
Balaka Police Recover Pistol
Police in Balaka on Saturday, November 30, 2019 recovered a pistol which is suspected to have been hidden in a bush near the railway line within Chilobwe location at the Boma couples of months ago.
Information Minister Visits Zodiak
Information Minister Mark Bottomani this morning visited Zodiak Media offices in Lilongwe where he commended the station for the work it is doing in informing the citizenry.
Brussels 'Recalls' Head of EU Delegation to Malawi
European Union head of delegation to Malawi, Sandra Paesen, has been given a week to return to Brussels, Belgium, one year after she flew in to take up the post.
Chief Appeals for Ntcheu Hospital Expansion
Alfandika Back in ConCourt Witness Box
In the constitutional court in Lilongwe this morning, Malawi Electoral Commission CEO, Sam Alfandika, continues to testify in the presidential election case.
RA Reacts to State of New Zomba- Jali- Phalombe- Chitakale Road
Roads Authority (RA) has ordered contractor of the newly- constructed Zomba- Jali- Phalombe- Chitakale road, Fargo Limited, to rehabilitate some sections of the road because they are in a bad state.
Unemployed Health Workers Give Govt. Ultimatum
Unemployed doctors, nurses and clinicians have given government a two day- ultimatum to respond to their grievances failing which they threaten holding vigils in the country’s three cities.