Early Marriages Fueling Abuses in Machinga
Early marriages are said to be fueling abuses against children and young women in Machinga.
CCJP Takes Legal Services to Rural Areas
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has introduced a legal representation system where it is using paralegals to represent the marginalized population in rural areas in accessing Justice through a three year project called "paralegal".
Irrigation Farming Under-developed in Ntcheu
Agriculture authorities in Ntcheu say irrigation farming is facing hurdles due to a lack of adequate resource as the office is failing to meet and cover all land which has potential for irrigation in the district.
125 Suicide Cases Registered in 13 Months
About 125 people have committed suicide between September 2018 to June 2019 in this country. Of these only four are women.
HRDC Says Demos on 18 – 20 September
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) on Wednesday told media in Lilongwe that fresh anti-Jane Ansah nationwide demonstrations will be held from 18 to 20 September, 2019.
Govt to Increase Social Cash Transfer Beneficiaries
Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha says government will increase the number of social cash transfer beneficiaries and the amount of money they receive.
No Functioning Toilets at DZ Hospital
Pregnant women admitted to Dedza District Hospital have expressed concern over malfunctioning of toilets and shortage of water in the maternity ward of the facility.
Chief Kachindamoto Fires 16 Chiefs in Dedza
Senior Chief Kachindamoto of Dedza district has fired 16 chiefs in her area for tolerating child marriages in the district.
MISA Malawi Drags MACRA to Court
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) - Malawi Chapter has dragged the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to High Court over its decision to suspend phone-in programs.
IMF Team Jets in Malawi for ECF Review
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team is in the country for a second and third review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program that will lead to further disbursement of resources.
Woman Arrested for Suspected Murder in PE
Police in Phalombe have arrested a 47-year- old woman for allegedly killing her 54-year-old husband over family issues.
Govt Warns Against Racism Assaults on Workers
Government has issued a strong warning to prominent international companies to stop racism and physical assaults on Malawian workers, emphasizing that once caught, they will face the law.
COMESA Virtual University Programme Kicks-Off
Lilongwe, September 11, Mana: Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) has taken the first step towards establishing the COMESA University of Regional Integration by launching a virtual Master’s Degree programme at the Kenyatta University of Kenya.
Finance Minister Unveils K1.7 Trillion Budget
Lilongwe, September 10, Mana: Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha, on Monday presented to Parliament an estimated national expenditure of K1.731 trillion for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
Student Builds Latrine at Balaka Hospital
A Master’s of Public Health student at Melbourne University in Australia has built a toilet at the Balaka District Hospital for outpatients and other support staff in a bid to deal with poor sanitation.
Italy increases its contribution to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria for Global Fund
At the G7 Summit in Biarritz, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of Italy announced an increase in Italy’s contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the 2020-2022 three-year period.