LGBTI Community Decry Chakwera's Silence on Same Sex Marriages
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera is still skeptical to make a pronouncement on his stand regarding same-sex marriages amid growing concerns from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community who claim his silence is putting their lives at risk.
Court Jails Four for Possessing Indian Hemp
A Magistrate’s Court in Mangochi on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, sentenced four men to 5-years imprisonment each and forfeited a Toyota Sienta vehicle they used to illegally ferry Indian hemp.
ICAM Set to Address Economic Challenges at Lake Conference
Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAM) says networking different delegates together in finding solution to the economy and business challenges the country is facing will ensure improve business and develop economy of the country.
9 Police Officers Interdicted for “Mishandling” Murder Case
The Malawi Police Service Administration has interdicted nine police officers for professional misconduct in the manner they handled the reported missing and death of a 20-year-old person with albinism Ian Muhamba in Blantyre last month.
EAM Donates Solar Water Pumps to Nkhotakota Farmers
Farmers from two Farmer Field Schools (FFSs) in Nkhotakota were all smiles on Wednesday when the Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) donated solar water pumps to help them irrigate their crops during winter cropping.
Nasolo River Can’t Breathe
It is a Thursday morning, around 10 O’clock, and I have met this woman, Agness Mzumara. She is washing in a plastic bottle and waste infested Nasolo river in Ndirande township.
Women Councilors Plead For Support
Women councilors in Salima have reiterated calls for 50-50 campaigners to support them in their different development interventions so that they can retain their seats while coaxing others to contest in the next general elections.
HIV New Infections Drop by 13,000 in 2 Yrs
Malawi has recorded remarkable strides in responding to HIV and Aids with the latest statistics indicating the country has reduced new infections from 32, 000 in 2019 to 19,000 in 2021.
CDEDI Takes Govt to Task on COVID19
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester has accused the government of hypocrisy for not easing COVID – 19 restrictions in the hospitality and tourism sector.
Min of Education Close Unregistered Private School in Ntcheu
At least 50 students expected to sit for this year's Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) and Malawi School Certificate of Education examinations at Favour Private Secondary School in Ntcheu are helpless and stranded following the closure of the institution by the Ministry of Education.
Bangwe Weaving Factory Workers Down Tools
Workers at Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) have embarked on an open-ended strike in an attempt to force management to increase their wages.
Wonders of Dialogue Meetings in Neno
It’s about two hours to sunset on Tuesday at Hiwa village, Group Village Headman Chidakwani, Traditional Authority Chekucheku in Neno district.
MEC Rebuffs Vuwa’s MK600-Million Compensation Claim
The Malawi electoral commission has refused to pay Nkhatabay Central Parliamentarian Symon Vuwa Kaunda 600 million kwacha compensation, which he demanded in August for the suffering he endured for going to the polls twice.
FPAM Mobile Clinics Excite Villagers
A UN Joint Programme on Girls Education (UNJPGE) III that Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM) is implementing in Mangochi has gained support from communities in hard-to-reach areas, mostly due to its mobile clinic component.
MEJN Faults Nsanje & Salima On DDF & CDF Projects
The Malawi Economic Justice Network has faulted authorities in Salima and Nsanje for flaunting procurement procedures in awarding development projects.
Statehouse Mum On AIP, Covid-19 Jab & Drug Shortage
Amid concerns surrounding the health sector which include shortage of drugs against the recommended population, Statehouse Director of Communications Sean Kampondeni says the ministry of health is investigating the matter so as to address the challenges.