News In Northern Region (501)
Minister Wants Thriving Energy Sector
The ministry of energy has complained about being one of the neglected ministries in the country, despite the role it plays in national development, a status quo minister Ibrahim Matola says has to end.
Mzuzu Mayor Arrested for Rape
The police in Mzuzu have arrested city councilor Gift Desire Nyirenda for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old niece.
STUM Wants Children Trained Against Corruption At Tender Age
The Sunday School Teachers United Movement in Malawi - STUM says the continued rise in corrupt practices and moral decay among the country's citizens can be nipped in the bud if kids are trained to virtues such as honest and integrity at a tender age.
Cyber-Crime Overwhelms MPS
Malawi Police Service says it is struggling to fight increased cases of Cyber-Crime related offenses that are overwhelming the law enforcement organisation.
Protestors to Guard Against Businesses in Today's Mzuzu Demos
The organisers of today’s peaceful demonstrations in Mzuzu have told police that they will have stewards that will help law enforcers to provide security during the protests, starting from Katoto Secondary School ground to city civic offices where they will present their petition to council authorities.
Govt Moves in to Sustain Availability of Medical Supplies in Public Hospitals
Government has started directly injecting 10 percent of total drug budgets for local councils to allow them to buy essential medicines in cash from pharmacies amid continued delayed deliveries of medical supplies by the Central Medical Stores Trust.
World Relief Bails Out Disaster Victims
As a response to disasters that hit parts of Mzimba district, World Relief on Thursday distributed farm inputs to communities who had their houses and gardens damaged by heavy rains accompanied by strong winds in February this year.
ICAM Suspends & Fines Members
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi Council has suspended and fined its members for being found guilty of defrauding funds belonging to their employers.
MZUNI Students Demand Accountability on MK15 Million Funds for Needy Students
Eight months after Mzuzu University raised 15million Kwacha from a big walk to support needy students, the funds are yet to be disbursed and a number of needy students from the institution are likely to miss examinations due to outstanding fees balances.
Corruption is Recipe for Protests – Mkandawire
The Church and Society Program of the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia has warned that increased reports of organized corruption in the country could be a recipe for mass protests if not properly handled by various stakeholders, including the government and rights groups.
