News In Central Region (1334)
Malawi Issues Strong Flood Warning
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has issued a strong warning of imminent flooding in the Shire Valley following a heavy downpour in most parts of the country.
BICO Supports Persons with Albinism with Visual Aides
More than 100 persons with albinism who have visual challenges will have access to free eye services following a project by Blantyre Institute for Community Outreach (BICO) aimed at curbing challenges the people are facing.
UN Decries Malawi’s Failure to Stem Cholera Spread
United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Malawi, Rebecca Addah-Dontoh, has expressed concern that Malawi continues to grapple with cholera, a disease which should be easily prevented and treated, nearly one year since the disease broke out.
Area 25 Health Centre Remain Closed, Workers Demand Security
Workers at area 25 Health Centre in Lilongwe have demanded adequate security at the health facility as a condition for them to return to work, following an attack by irate community members last week Monday.
SA Witnesses To Testify Physically in Bushiri Case
The Lilongwe High Court has on Monday ordered South African witnesses in Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's extradition case to physically come to Malawi and testify before the Chief Resident Magistrate Court.
Uncollected Permits Cost Malawi Billions
Zodiak has learnt that Malawi is losing about two billion kwacha annually due to delays to approve resident and employment permit requests by foreigner nationals seeking authorization to stay in the country.
8 Malawians Displaced in Turkey Quake
A total of eight Malawians have been displaced following an earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday 6th February.
Vendors Defy LL City Council Order to Vacate Illegal Market
Vendors plying their trade opposite Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) offices in Lilongwe insist they will not obey the order by the Lilongwe City Council for them to vacate the place.
LWB Extends Water Supply Network To Fight Cholera
Lilongwe Water Board says it has extended its water supply network to areas outside its jurisdiction where cholera is on the rise under its cholera response strategy.
Oxfam Calls For Adequate Resource Allocation to Nutrition Sector
Oxfam Malawi has challenged government to invest more resources in the nutrition sector in the country in order to address the problem of malnutrition.
