News In Central Region (1297)
CSAT Speaks On Chizuma Inquiry
The Center for Transparency and Accountability (CSAT) has questioned the relevance of the decision by the commission of inquiry on the arrest of Anti Corruption Bureau Director General to call for information from the general public as part of its investigation.
Striking Judiciary Staff Face Minister of Finance Wednesday Evening
The ongoing strike by judiciary members of staff may come to an end this evening if the staff and Minister of Finance reach an agreement at a meeting expected to take place in Lilongwe.
Ntcheu Traditional Leader Calls for Awareness On Covid-19 Vaccine
Group village headman Doviko of Traditional Authority-TA Mpando in Ntcheu has called for the creation of more demand for COVID-19 vaccine among rural communities where myths and misconception is halting vaccine uptake in the district.
Govt Engages Private Sector on Tourism
Government has called for concerted efforts among players in the tourism industry if the nation is to boost the country's economy through the sector.
Timvekeni Initiative Dresses 120 Ntcheu Pupils
Timvekeni Initiative has dressed 120 pupils at Chisimbwi Primary School in Ntcheu by providing clothes and shoes owing to the areas harsh hot weather conditions.
Cash Incentives Help Fight MDR TB
The National TB and Leprosy Elimination Program says the provision of transport money to all the 165 patients currently on multidrug resistant (MDR) TB is helping them not to skip medical treatment.
Abandoned: Leprosy Patients Cry for Help
Leprosy has resurfaced in Malawi after it was believed to have been stamped out in the country in the 1970s, and it appears to have come back strongly.
Climate Change Worry CSOs
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have expressed concern over the effect of climate change, saying is causing untold misery to people as manifested in frequent occurrence of climate-related hazards like tropical storms, erratic rainfall and dry spells.
PAC Fails to Hold Elective AGM; Extends Leaders’ Mandate
The Bord of Trustees of the quasi-religious organization Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has extended mandate for its executive board members with six months, to June 2023 when elections for new office bearers will be held.
Angry Reactions Over ACB Boss Chizuma’s Arrest
Different stakeholders have condemned the action by the police to arrest Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Martha Chizuma, saying it raises eyebrows considering the timing the arrest has been made.
