News In Central Region (1337)
Ombudsman Probe Magalasi's MERA Recruitment
The Office of Ombudsman has launched investigations on the unprocedural recruitment of Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority, MERA Chief Executive Officer Collins Magalasi.
Motorcycle Taxis to Operate Between 5AM & 6PM
Government has announced that beginning Friday, October 23, motorcycle taxi operators will be allowed to operate from 5 o'clock in the morning to 6 o’clock in the evening.
Anti-Abortion Proponents Parade Abortion Survivors
Anti-abortion proponents in the country today Wednesday took to the podium to openly criticize the proponents of the Termination of Pregnancy Bill which is yet to be tabled in parliament.
Parliament Passes MK100, 000 Tax-free Band
Parliament has on Monday afternoon passed the Taxation Amendment Bill which seeks to set 100 000 Kwacha as the tax-free band from the current K45, 000.
CSO's Calls on Chakwera to Condemn Kumbali Arson
Land disputes between the proprietor of Kumbali lodge and neighboring communities have resulted into the loss of property worth millions of kwacha, belonging to the lodge.
Law and Order Must Prevail in Malawi - Pickering
Unknown people set ablaze part of Kumbali Lodge in Lilongwe's Area 44 in the early hours of Sunday.
The arsonists are suspected to be encroachers, according to the Director of the property Guy Pickering.
Parliament Passes 2020/21 National Budget Pegged at MK2.2 Trillion
Parliament has on Wednesday 14th October passed the 2020/21 national budget with Minister of Finance Felix Mlusu assuring Malawians that now implementation of some development initiatives as promised by the Tonse Government will start.
UN Congratulates WFP For Scooping 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations in Malawi congratulates the World Food Programme (WFP) for winning the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize and commends the existing partnerships with national authorities, the private sector, and communities to effectively respond to food insecurity in the country since 1965.
Salima District Hospital in Dilapidated state, 31 Years No Rehabilitation
Salima District Hospital has appealed for support from well-wishers to help with the maintenance of the district referral facility built in 1989 and now in a dilapidated state.
Girl,17, Dies in Alleged Attempt to Abort 5 Months Pregnancy
A 17-year-old girl has died last night in Dowa after allegedly taking fumigation tablets to abort a five months pregnancy.
