News In Northern Region (501)
Govt Adamant: “Chief Justice Nyirenda Has to Go”
Despite widespread condemnation against usurping powers of the judiciary, government is adamant insisting that the executive was justified since Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda has accumulated 572 leave days hence should proceed on leave pending his retirement.
Tobacco Commission Eases COVID 19 Restrictions on Tobacco Growers at the Market
Tobacco Commission says will from Monday June 15, 2020 start allowing the presence of commercial growers and a representative for local small holder growers during the sale of tobacco following various consultations.
MISA Commends Govt for Removing Tax on Broadcasting Equipment, Bemoans Delays in Implementing ATI
MISA Malawi has commended government for removing tax on radio and television broadcasting equipment, with a plea for government to consider scrapping off duty on newsprint and setting of the date for the implementation of the Access To Information ATI Act.
Govt. Takes a Swipe at JB for “Insensitive Remarks”
Government has described as insensitive and misleading remarks made by former president Joyce Banda that there is no COVID-19 case in the country.
YAS Bemoans Low Funding for Youth Empowerment Programs
The Youth and Society says unless government considers allocating adequate resources to the youth sector efforts to champion youth programs will remain a dream.
Henry Chiwiriwiri Thindwa Launches Book; "Memoirs"
Former politician and writer Henry Chiwiriwiri Thindwa has urged Malawians to tell stories that reflect on the country’s history for the future generations’ sake.
Min. Mwanamvekha to Present 2020/2021 National Budget Friday
Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha is expected to present the 2020/2021 National Budget Friday Morning with a focus on healing the country’s economy from its current shocks.
Parliamentarians Criticise APM's Remarks on the Judiciary; Adopts the SONA
On Thursday parliamentarians continued punching holes into the audio-visual State of the Nation Address delivered by President Peter Mutharika on 5th June 2020.
Karonga Campaign: Chakwera Gets Crowds Acknowledgement
The Malawi Congress Party President who is also the torch bearer for the nine political parties under the Tonse Alliance-Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday took his campaign trail to the lakeshore district of Karonga to canvass votes for the presidential election slated for June 23.
ESCOM Linesmen Down Tools, Demanding Pay Rise
ESCOM linesmen in Mzuzu are staging a sit in beginning Wednesday 10th June 2020 to demand promotions, provision of risk allowances as well as salary arrears.
