NATIONAL NEWS (5382)
Rape, Burglary Earn Mangochi Man 26 Years in Jail
Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's court on Wednesday July 14, 2021, convicted and sentenced Joseph Razalo, 20, to 17- and 9-years’ imprisonment with hard labour for rape and burglary respectively.
47 Percent of People in Rumphi Have Once Suffered GBV
A baseline study conducted in some parts of Rumphi has revealed that male dominance on social issues continues to be a major hindrance in dealing with gender-based violence-related issues in the district.
Supreme Court Rebuffs Chamthunya
The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed in its entirety an appeal application by murder convict, Misozi Chanthunya, who was convicted to life imprisonment.
ACB Blames Nsanje District Council on Investigations
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has blamed delay to finish its investigation into alleged mismanagement of millions of kwacha meant for developmental projects at Nsanje district council on the council's alleged failure to provide proper records among other factors.
Msaka, JAE Distribute PPE in Machinga
Member of Parliament for Machinga Lukwenu, Bright Msaka, says physically challenged people are facing unique challenges that need special attention for them to avoid covid-19.
Mangochi Defilement Offences 20 Percent Up
Sexual offences in Mangochi have increased by 20 percent in the past 6 months compared to the same time last year, according to police.
Councils Delays Anger Victims
Some families that were affected by road upgrading at Monkey Bay market road in Mangochi have expressed disappointment on how authorities are administering the issue of compensation.
CfSC Says Delaying Completion of Debt Funded Projects Costly
Centre for Social Concern (CfSC) says delays to complete debt funded projects is milking the country's much needed resources for development.
Fisherman Drowns in Lake Malawi
A 34-year-old fisherman has drowned at Mpwepwe Fisheries beach along Lake Malawi in Mangochi.
Govt Urged to Enhance PHM
Farmers Organization Limited (FOL) has asked government to merge the post-harvest management (PHM) component in the Affordable Input Program in order to curb the losses the country is experiencing.
