Child Rights Activist Tips Govt on Child Labor
Child rights activist, Memory Ngosi Chisenga, has asked government to enhance monitoring of child labour hotspot areas to address issues of child labor as farmers start processing tobacco in readiness for the opening of this year’s selling season.
T/A Mchinguza Warns Chiefs on Child Marriages
Traditional Authority Mchinguza of Machinga has threatened to remove from positions chiefs who are aiding perpetrators of child marriages to escape into neighboring Mozambique, saying it is affecting efforts to end the vice in the area.
Haiya Vies for SULOM Top Seat
Nyasa Big Bullets Vice President, Fleetwood Haiya, has declared his candidacy for the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) Presidency at the February 25, 2023 elections to be held in Mangochi.
MDF Bills Non-Payment Affects CRWB Operations
Central Region Water Board (CRWB) has bemoaned the tendency of some government entities that do not pay water bills which have now accumulated to K4.6 billion by the close of 2022, a development which affects operations.
CHREAA Demands Tabling and Passing of Prison Bill
State human rights organs and the Centre for Human Rights Education, Advice and Assistance (CHREAA) have demanded the immediate tabling of the Prison Bill in the February sitting of parliament, (a bill) which they feel has gathered dust on the shelves for about ten years now.
Cholera Deaths Worry Health Experts
Health Experts have raised a red flag on the country's cholera death cases after they hit a record near 1000, signifying the worst outbreak to hit the country in two decades.
Three Sentenced to 7 Years IHL For Robbery In Lilongwe
The Mapuyu Second Grade Magistrate court in Lilongwe, has convicted and sentenced three men to 7 years imprisonment with hard labour for the offence of robbery.
MW Requests Additional 7.6 Million Cholera Vaccine Doses
Malawi has requested for additional 7.6 million cholera vaccine doses from the World Health Organization (WHO), as the ministry of health has run out of stock.
Industrial Hemp Farmers in Thyolo Accuse CRA, USCA
Some industrial hemp farmers in Thyolo have accused the Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA) and an off-taker, United States Cannabis Association in Malawi (USCA) of dumping them despite the agreement to buy their hemp.
7 Suspects Arrested in Thyolo Murder Case
Four men have been arrested in Thyolo on suspicion that they defiled and killed a 12-year-old school girl last week on Tuesday.
Alleluyah Band's 45 Years Beyond Music
Most local bands are known for promoting artists on top of entertaining among other tasks, but Balaka based Alleluyah band is exceptional.
Luchenza Constituency Raises Hopes among Residents
Residents of Luchenza Municipality are optimistic that the socioeconomic development that has been dwindling the past two decades will be restored as Luchenza is now a constituency on its own following the constituency demarcation exercise last year.
Homeland Ministry Wants Public Infrastructure Inspection
The Ministry of Homeland Security says it is important to reintroduce inspections of public establishments as a way of ensuring the durability of public infrastructure in the country.
Ministry of Lands in Reputation Mending Drive
The Ministry of Lands says its reputation and integrity is at stake owing to high incidences of corruption and poor performance of some officers.
Malawi Police in War Against Cybercrime
The Inspector General of Police Merlyn Yolamu says most people continue to trade carelessly online by writing and commenting on issues relating to personalities or state affairs without evidence which is against the law.
LCC Misses Dumpsite Relocation Deadline
The Lilongwe City Council says it will not be able to meet a deadline imposed by the Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources to relocate the city’s dumpsite as they have not identified a new place yet.