Faulty Boat Halts Patrols On Lake Chilwa
Almost two weeks after the ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development (MoAIWD) closed the fishing season in the country’s lakes, Zodiak understands that the only boat which the fisheries office in Phalombe uses developed a fault some months ago.
New Power Plant to Add 350 Megawatts
Government says will develop Mpatamanga Hydropower Project which is expected likely to add about 350 megawatts.
Malawi Joins International Mountain Day
Malawi has for the first time commemorated International Mountain Day which falls on every 11th December.
Mixed Views On FISP Progress in Zomba
There are mixed views on the way Farm Input Subsidy Program (FISP) is progressing in Zomba district with some farmers complaining of exorbitant prices of the inputs in some markets.
K1bn Package for Vulnerable Malawi Children
Over five thousand orphans and vulnerable children in six of the country’s 28 districts will have all reasons to smile for once after people of goodwill put together resources valued at around K1bn to help out with food security and their education.
Senga Bay Community Bays for Rastas’ Blood
A community descended on a police station in Salima after police officers refused to hand them a group of rastafarians apprehended in Senga Bay hills on suspicion they were attacking people.
10 Nabbed in Karonga for Looting
Police in Karonga have arrested ten people in connection to the looting of two shops belonging to Chipiku Stores last night.
Stormy Rains; Over 25 Karonga Families Homeless
At least 26 families have been rendered homeless in Karonga district following heavy rains that destroyed houses yesterday.
Abandon Dangerous Posts: Body Tells Nurse-Midwives
The National Organization of Nurses and Midwives in Malawi says its’ fact finding exercise has established that a recent attack on the nursing officer, Chriford Semu, was unfounded and unwarranted as he attended to the expectant woman, in subject, within his scope of practice.
Experts Hail Nedbank Disposal
Experts have hailed the move by Nedbank to sell 100% of its shares to My Bucks Malawi saying it is an opportunity to revive the banking sector.
Freedom March: Malawi Demands Protection of Rights
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) yesterday held a Freedom March in Lilongwe to mark this year’s World Human Rights Day, leading Malawians to demand for the protection of their rights.
Mary Navitcha Dodges Msundwe ‘Aftermath’
Gender minister, Mary Navicha, is avoiding public comment on allegations by alleged police-rape-victims from Msundwe in Lilongwe who claim rapists impregnated one and infected the other with a sexually transmitted infection-STI.
Orphanage Alert on Procurement Fraud, Corruption
SOS Children’s Village International a renowned charitable organization with its footprints in Malawi, has set a new pace in an attempt to counter fraud and corruption in its procurement system.
Judge Madise's Sermon on Prison Visitations
High court judge, Dingiswayo Madise, has appealed to his pears in the justice system and magistrates to visit the country’s prisons to assess the situation which is leading to overcrowding of inmates in the correctional facilities.
Prisoners Lament Decimal Effort in Ensuring Prisoners’ Rights
Prison inmates in the country say a lot needs to be done to ensure rights of prisoners are protected and upheld.
Mulanje Commemorates Mental Health Day
As the world is commemorating International Human Rights Day today, Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) has called for care and protection of persons with mental illness.