News In Central Region (1291)
NOCMA Assures of Fuel Availability
The National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) has attributed the scarcity of fuel in some pump stations in Lilongwe to logistical challenges.
Restoration of Kapichira Starts September
Rehabilitation works to restore some 130 megawatts that was lost at Kapichira Power Station will be conducted from September through December, the Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) has disclosed.
ACB Freed from DPP’s Bondage
Parliament has amended sections 10 (1) (f) and 42 of the Corrupt Practices Act (CPA), allowing the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to commence prosecution of corruption cases without seeking consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
A Mining Company Wants Rutile Mining Operations Halted
A local mining company Yami Gemstone Lab and Exports Pvt Limited-YAGLE has advised government to suspend all rutile mining operations at Kasiya in Lilongwe, until good policies that can benefit the country are put in place.
LL Girls Sec School has New Hostel
Students who have been sleeping in classrooms at Lilongwe Girls Secondary School due to inadequate accommodation facilities now have a sigh of relief as Standard Bank and Press Trust has constructed a 112-bed capacity hostel.
Ministry Engages Extra Dear End Child Marriages
The Ministry of Gender says it has engaged an extra gear to reduce child marriages in the country by 20% before the end of this year.
Researchers Recommend Legumes to Address Malnutrition
Researchers have recommended that priority should be put towards legume farming in order to do away with increased cases of malnutrition that arise as a result of lack of diversification.
Natural Justice Network Pushes for Beneficial Mining Deals
The Natural Resource Justice Network says it is anticipating that government’s decision to issue 48 new large-scale licenses for mining exploration will help create more jobs for Malawians.
Police Arrest 76 Over Looting, Property Damage During Demos
Police have arrested 76 people that participated in Wednesday's demonstrations organized by the Human Rights Ambassadors (HRM) in Lilongwe against what they call selective justice in the judiciary.
Illovo Sugar Estate Boundary Survey Conducted At Dwangwa
The Ministry of Lands is expected to release a report of the Dwangwa Estate Boundary Retracement Survey , which is expected to end land encroachment wrangles between Illovo Sugar Company which owns the estate and surrounding communities.
