Shortage of Lubricants; Syphilis Treatment Hits Dedza
Gays and sex workers in Dedza have expressed worry over a shortage of lubricants and treatment for syphilis in hospitals, saying it is putting their lives in danger.
BCC to install CCTVs
The Blantyre City Council has unveiled plans to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) Cameras in tall buildings along the city’s streets in order to curb frequent criminal activities.
President Chakwera Mourns Queen’s Death
President Lazarus Chakwera has joined hundreds of world leaders in mourning the death of the United Kingdom’s monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Phale Suggests a Separate Nutrition Vote
Deputy Minister of Health Enock Phale believes having a separate allocation for nutrition interventions in the national budget will go a long way in eradicating malnutrition levels in the country, currently at around 40 percent.
HRDC Calls Ombudsman to Speed Probe into 500 Irregular Recruitments
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has asked the Office of Ombudsman to fast-track the investigations into the suspected irregular recruitment of about 500 individuals between April 2020 and March 2021 in 27 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA).
Change 4Us to Plant Trees in Thyolo Primary Schools
Concerned with the damage on education infrastructure caused by cyclones in Thyolo, a local youth organization, Change 4Us, has initiated a tree planting exercise in the 10 affected primary schools.
Thyolo Highlands Presbytery to Hold Annual Evangelism Retreat
The evangelism arm of Thyolo Highlands of CCAP Blantyre Synod has organised a three day retreat from 9 to 11 September, 2022 aimed at equipping evangelists with divine knowledge to reach out to the society that has been exposed to different teachings.
LWB Failing to Meet Maximum Capacity
The Lilongwe Water Board has confessed it has a production deficit of 25,000 cubic meters of water required to meet supply demand for people living in Lilongwe and surrounding areas.
K50b Energy Saver Bulbs Project Saves 23 MW - ESCOM
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has reported a 23 mega watts reduction in lighting power demand and hours of load shedding through a Demand Side Management Initiative of distributing and selling energy savers bulbs.
Queen Elizabeth II Dies
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years, the BBC has reported.
Tsar Leo Turns Vernacular
His name is not new in Malawi’s music cycles. A mere visit on several search engines for urban music, will definitely bump into his tunes.
Cholera Hits Mzimba South
As Malawi continues to battle a prolonged Cholera outbreak since January this year, Mzimba south is now the latest district to register the disease with four confirmed cases.
Old Mutual To Host Second Edition Of Partnership Conversation Series
Old Mutual Malawi Limited is set to host the second edition of the Partnership Conversation Series (OMPCS), a tailor-made event aimed at enhancing partnerships and conversations that would propel development, shared value and mindset change.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Defiling Daughter
Police in Monkey Bay have arrested a man identified as Buba Kapanga, 31, on suspicion he has been defiling his 11-year-old step daughter.
SADC, MRA Launch E Certificate of Origin
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) say the newly introduced electronic certificate of origin will alleviate challenges that have been hampering the flourishing of business transactions in the region.
NGO Against Discrimination Toward Persons With Disabilities In Hospitals
A Local Non-governmental organization, Joy Abilities Empowerment (JAE) has called for intensfied engagement with health workers in public hospitals to end discrimination towards people with disabilities when accessing HIV/AIDS services.