CHRR Advocates For Open Contracting in Public Procurement
Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation CHRR says there is a growing need for stakeholders to raise awareness on procurement procedures by public procurement entities if suspicion of corrupt practices in public procurement is to be curtailed.
Faith, Abortion and Women’s choices
Today, we have different denominations, ministries, and sects for various reasons because religious scholars interpret sacred texts differently. The differences in interpretation emerge because sacred books such as the Bible in Christianity, the Quran in Islam, Talmud and Torah in Judaism, were written a long time ago.
Illovo Sugar Ventures Into Covid-19 Community Involvement Program
Illovo Sugar Malawi has tipped stakeholders in the fight against Covid-19 to always assess challenges communities are facing and provide feedback if the country is to win the fight.
Maula Prison In Covid-19 SOS
Maula Prison in Lilongwe has appealed for assistance from well-wishers to cater for 106 inmates that tested positive to Covid-19, as well as five members and staff and relations that have also been infected.
NGO - GCN Tackles GBV in Mzimba Through Women
Non-Governmental Organization - Gender Coordination Network - NGO - GCN has hailed the formation of women forums saying they are crucial in the fight against gender-based violence perpetrated against women and girls in the country.
CFTC Slap 20 Companies With A Sum Of MK11 Million
According to the Competition and Fair-Trading Commission (CFTC), 61 companies were investigated on allegations that they were involved in unfair trading practices.
Oxfam Malawi and Misa Malawi for More Awareness on ATI Law
Oxfam in Malawi has partnered with MISA Malawi to popularise the Access to Information Law which came in operation in September 2020.
Rise In Covid-19 Cases, A Result of Delays In Seeking Medical Attention
The Ministry of Health has attributed Thursday’s, 15th July 25 Covid-19 deaths and increasing Covid-19 cases to delays to seek medical assistance and dependence in self-medication.
More Rough Roads as RA Has No Funds for Rehabilitation & Maintenance
Since April this year, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority MERA quietly reduced the Roads Maintenance Fuel Levy from 11 percent to 7 percent in a bid to cover anticipation for a fuel hike.
Private and Civil Society Team Up to Improve Education
Written by Karen Chinembiri
Old Mutual Blantyre Foundation Trust and Care Malawi have signed a K108 million three-year deal which will see the two partnering in various projects benefiting the education sector with Mkanda Primary School in Mchinji being the first targeted beneficiary.
Rape, Burglary Earn Mangochi Man 26 Years in Jail
Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's court on Wednesday July 14, 2021, convicted and sentenced Joseph Razalo, 20, to 17- and 9-years’ imprisonment with hard labour for rape and burglary respectively.
47 Percent of People in Rumphi Have Once Suffered GBV
A baseline study conducted in some parts of Rumphi has revealed that male dominance on social issues continues to be a major hindrance in dealing with gender-based violence-related issues in the district.
Supreme Court Rebuffs Chamthunya
The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed in its entirety an appeal application by murder convict, Misozi Chanthunya, who was convicted to life imprisonment.
MASM Partners Mybucks
Medical Aid Society of Malawi (MASM) has partnered with Mybucks Banking Corporation to scale up convenient mobile banking in the wake of COVID 19.
Investor queries ESCOM Exorbitant Connection Demands
A youthful investor has complained that the overpriced costs which ESCOM is demanding to connect power to newly established rural companies is creating unnecessary barriers for the country to achieve rural industrialization.
ACB Blames Nsanje District Council on Investigations
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has blamed delay to finish its investigation into alleged mismanagement of millions of kwacha meant for developmental projects at Nsanje district council on the council's alleged failure to provide proper records among other factors.