CSOs Warn Government On ATI Law
An anti-corruption advocacy grouping, National Alliance Against Serious and Organized Corruption has threatened an unspecified action if government does not operationalize the Access To Information Act.
Luanar Strike Deadlock, Students To Continue Waiting
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources students will have to wait longer before they resume studies after two trade unions differ on their ongoing strike.
President of University Workers’ Trade Union, Stevens Thengo, says his union will continue with their sit-in, in a bid to push for better remuneration.
“We started the strike with our colleagues, the Staff Union, who accepted the offer but we don’t want partial fulfillment of the demands. We will continue until every detail of the grievances are addressed,” said Thengo.
President of Luanar Staff Union, Dr. Sekanao Kasiya, says lecturers are returning to work because their concerns have been addressed and they are satisfied.
Dr. Kasiya said, “An offer was put on the table and we took it, that’s why we are going back to work. Of course our colleagues feel that the offer is not enough. This means Luanar Staff Union has called off the strike and will resume work."
The deadlock between the unions means classes will not resume without the support staff.
Last week, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources staff downed tools on realizing that their salaries and benefits were low compared to those in all other public universities.
Crocodiles Attack 2 in Mulanje
Crocodiles last week attacked two women in Ruo river in Mulanje, causing fear among people in villages around the river.
Malawi Pegs Climate Change Recovery at US$375m
President Peter Mutharika says Malawi requires around $375m for its Climate Change recovery.
Disability Unfriendly Facilities Hampering Agenda 2030
Beit Cure International says the country needs to reflect on challenges impinging persons with disabilities if Malawi is to achieve the 2030 Development Agenda.
Phalombe Social Welfare Office Sounds SOS over Bursaries
Authorities in Phalombe have urged organizations offering educational bursaries to consider reaching those in national and conventional secondary schools.
Ex Mayor Arrested Over Corruption
Malawi Cricket Teams 10 Steps Up
Malawi cricket national team has moved 10 steps up the world rankings from 65 to 55.
Prison Officials Reshuffled
The Malawi Prison Service MPS has transferred some senior officers from Zomba central prison, barely a month after three inmates escaped lawful custody from the prison.
Pregnant Women March in Kasungu
Scores of pregnant women awaiting to deliver at Kasungu District Hospital took to the streets this morning protesting what they claim is poor service at the district hospital.
Ireland Injects K980m in Cash-Transfer Program
The people of Ireland have injected about K980m into a poverty reduction cash-transfer program in Ntcheu.
Macra Lifts Moratorium
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority MACRA has lifted a moratorium on issuance of radio licenses in the Frequency Modulation (FM) band.
Cabin Crew Trouble at Malawi Airlines
Trouble is brewing at Malawi Airlines where employees have filed a notice to take industrial action beginning December 9.
Mzuzu Vendors Raise Concerns Over Garbage
Some vendors in Mzuzu continue to raise concerns on their health safety following the continued piling up of garbage outside the Mzuzu city main market where some vendors do set up their businesses and some streets within town.