News In Central Region (1297)
Chakwera Delivers 2023 SONA Amid Opposition Disruptions
Lilongwe: President Lazarus Chakwera delivered his much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the Parliament Building here in the capital city amid interruptions from the opposition benches.
Chakwera’s 2023 SONA Draws Anxiety
President Lazarus Chakwera is this morning expected to open the 50th Session of the Malawi Parliament in Lilongwe with a State of the Nation Address (Sona) which has drawn high expectations from Malawians.
MW Set to Beat 50 Million Target of Trees to be Planted this Year
A 2018 Population and Housing Census Report indicated that about 99 percent of Malawians rely on wood for fuel and charcoal production.
Govt Expresses Dismay on Abuse Against Elderly
Government has made fresh calls on the need to prosecute perpetrators of physical abuse and torture against elderly people in the country over accusations of witchcraft.
Huawei Cements Position as Top African Employer
Global ICT leader, Huawei’s Sub-Saharan African region has achieved Continental HQ Certification for 2022 from the Top Employer Institute after being accredited in 10 countries.
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.
