MCP, UTM Say Alliance, Mere Social Media Talk
The Malawi Congress Party and the UTM have distanced themselves from a social media campaign that is suggesting an alliance between the two parties.
Chief Justice Lodges Complaint on Attempts to Bribe ConCourt Judges
The Anti-Corruption Bureau-ACB-has received a complaint that sympathizers of the Democratic Progressive Party-DPP-have made attempts to bribe the five High court judges now sitting, putting together the verdict of the presidential election case.
22 Attacks on Albinos in Eastern Region in 2019 Alone
Police in the eastern region say have registered a 25.7 percent increase in murder cases from January to December 2019 as compared to same period in 2018. Other crimes such as defilement, rape and robberies have also increased. Twenty two of the 2019 cases were murders of people with albinism.
Park Bridges Kasungu Communities Separated by River
In a rare corporate social responsibility gesture, the department of parks and wildlife has constructed a multi-million Kwacha worth bridge connecting people on the two sides of Mutchenda River in the area of Chief Chulu in Kasungu district.
Mmbelwa Declares Mzikubola Chieftaincy Wrangle Resolved
Inkosi ya Makosi Mmbelwa the fifth says the chiefs council has finally resolved the decade long wrangles over the Inkosi Mzikubola throne by designating Mr Khetwayo Jere as the rightful heir in a matter which was being fought in the courts.
Paramount Kyungu Urges Decisive Action on Outlaws
On Saturday, Paramount Chief Kyungu of Karonga called together chiefs in his jurisdiction for a soul searching discussion on rising cases of mob justice based on unproven suspicions of witchcraft where the elderly have become victims of attacks.
Escom Connection-Fee-Hike ‘Unacceptable’-Cama
The Consumers Association of Malawi-CAMA says it is against ESCOM’s decision to hike electricity connection fee by 100%, arguing it is a setback in Malawi where less than ten percent of the population have access to electricity.
Dr. Jessie Kabwila Arrested Over HRDC Demo Remarks
Community Lashes Out At Health Workers in Chikwawa
People of Ngabu and Masache in Chikwawa are accusing staff Dolo Health Centre in the district of ill-treating patients arguing that the health workers open and close the facility as they wish.
Workers Tell New Admarc CEO; Admarc Abused by Politicians
Workers for ADMARC in the north and central regions separately met their new Acting CEO, Felix Jumbe, days ago and in discussions with him was an observation that the corporation meant to serve Malawians was being abused by politicians.
Senior Chief Makwangwala Sounds SoS Over Food Shortage
With continued reports of hunger crisis in most parts of the country, Senior Chief Makwangwala of Ntcheu district has, again, sounded an SOS on the same in his areas.
Mchinji Councilors Stage Protest Over Motorcycle Loans
On Friday, Ward Councilors in Mchinji stormed the Mchinji District Council offices to force officials provide approved motorcycle loans of K1.5m for each.
DIN Malawi Reaches Out to HIV+ People
Close to 200 people living with HIV in Chikwawa district are benefiting from a new social protection program that aims to ensure sustained livelihoods for the people.
Mangochi Plans Peace Ahead of Election Case Verdict
RA Says Designing of Mbirima Border Road Underway
Roads Authority says it understands the strategic importance of the Chitipa Mbirima Border road as it offers an alternative to Malawians trading with Tanzania.
Mulanje Council Demolishes 'Illegal' Structure
Insanity on access to land, acquisition, development and its management appears to be assuming epidemic proportions in Malawi where traces of the cancer are evident almost everywhere.