Eight shops have been closed in Blantyre and Limbe by Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) for non-issuance of Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) receipts.

Three needy students from the Malawi College of Health Science (MCHS) Blantyre campus have asked government and well-wishers to support them with scholarships as fears grow that they might be expelled from school for failing to pay tuition fees.

The Young Women Christian Association of Malawi (YWCAM) has expressed worry over increasing number of teen mothers at a time most households are struggling to survive due to negative effects of COVID 19.

Cross border traders have asked government to engage Mozambican officials to adhere to SADC trade protocols amid increasing reports that Malawian business people face a lot of hiccups.

Written by Christopher Sande

A man is enduring gunshot wounds at Queen Elizabeth Central hospital in Blantyre after being shot on both legs by security officers for trespassing Sanjika palace.

Sources allege that the man who was driving a vehicle was totally drunk.

It is reported that the man hit the first gate and proceeded to hit the second gate which forced security officers to shoot him.

The incident happened on Saturday night.

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera was at the time at Sanjika Palace.

“The man was in a drunken state. He drove through the first and second gates when the Sanjika guards shot at his vehicle in an attempt to forcefully stop him,” said the source.

The man sustained gunshot wounds on both his legs.

Meanwhile, police say investigations are in progress to establish the motive.

State house and Queen Elizabeth Hospital officials have refused to comment on the matter.

About 35 people that were on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) have died in the past two years due to false prophecies of healing by prophets.

The Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) has expressed hope that the ‘Love Malawi Festival’ slated for early October this year will assist the country to promote unity and demonize corruption.

The Ministry of Health has asked the private sector to invest more in establishing private hospitals in order to achieve universal health coverage.

A gospel reggae musician has asked government and development partners to cushion musicians amid a difficult economic environment due to Covid 19.

The Limbe Magistrate’s Court in Blantyre has discharged a case in which a Dutch, Wim Akster, was answering on human trafficking and sexual abuse charges.