2, 125 Children Leave School in Neno
Education authorities in Neno district say a total of 2, 125 children have dropped out of school this year due to among other things child labour and neglect, discrimination based on physical challenges, forced marriages and poor school facilities.
Man Sentenced to 10 Years IHL for Buggery
Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday June 28, 2022, convicted and sentenced, Austin Cleartone, 25, to 10-years imprisonment with hard labour (IHL) for having sexual intercourse against the order of the nature with another man in prison.
Forestry Department to Find Lasting Solution - Nkondetseni
The Department of Forestry says it is still working to find lasting solutions to protect Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve and part of Michesi Forest in Phalombe from encroachers who have depleted the reserves with various human activities.
State House Workers Seek Injunction
96 permanent state house workers have applied for an injunction at the Industrial Relations Court to stop their employer from transferring them to other government institutions.
COWUMA Fears Job Losses at MTL
The Communication Workers Union of Malawi (COWUMA) has expressed fear of job losses at Malawi Telecommunication Limited (MTL).
TLAC Meeting Delays Minimum Wage Discussion
Employers in the country say delay by government to call for a Tripartite Labor Advisory Council (TLAC) meeting is deterring them from discussing minimum wage for employees.
ICC Records Over 100 Cases of Police Misconduct
The Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) which started operating last year to investigate police misconduct says it has received over 100 complaints so far.
Man 22, Arrested on Murder Allegation
A 22-year-old man identified as Limbani Sani is in police custody in Mangochi on allegation that he killed a seven year old boy, Nazir George.
Law Society Cautions of Political Turmoil
Malawi Law Society (MLS) and a Governance expert, Sheriff Kaisi have cautioned, the country would witness a political turmoil if issues surrounding corruption allegations of Vice President Saulosi Chilima are not resolved in the soonest time possible.
New Strategy to Control Human-Wildlife Conflicts Around KU National Park
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife is introducing Satellite Collar system in Kasungu National Park to help minimize cases of human-wildlife- conflicts around the park.
Thyolo District Council Commits to Settle Water Bills
Thyolo District Commissioner Douglas Moffat says the Council is committed to settle the long standing K66 Million water bills for the District Hospital with Southern Region Water Board (SRWB).
Govt Cautions Again on Driving Unregistered Vehicles
A fresh warning has gone out to individuals who continue using unregistered vehicles and driving motor vehicles without displaying registration number plates that they will face the law.
Wildlife Relocation Delayed
The relocation exercise of Elephants, Buffalos and other animals from Liwonde National Park to Kasungu National Park scheduled for today has been delayed till the next two days due to logistical issues.
Chilima, Golfers, Rotary Club Aid KCH Dental Camp
The Vice-President, Saulos Chilima on Sunday hailed golfers who participated in the golf tournament that was organised to raise funds for a dental camp at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe.
Experts Caution DPP on Nankhumwa's Removal As Leader of Opposition
A legal expert Dr. Benedetta Malunga feels the decision by DPP leadership to replace Kondwani Nankhumwa with George Chaponda as leader of opposition in parliament could be against the law but said parliament has a final say on the matter.
Five Accountants Suspected of Corruption Granted Bail
The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court has granted bail to five accounting personnel from the Accountant General's department, in the ministry of Finance, who were arrested last week on fraud and corruption related allegations.