NATIONAL NEWS (5382)
CBTA Says Immigration Act Review Vital
Cross-border Traders in Malawi have expressed hope that the review of the outdated Immigration Act will strengthen border migration and management in the country’s borders.
Secondary School Teachers Dump TUM
In a twist of events, teachers from the country’s public Secondary Schools have founded their own Trade Union called Secondary School Teachers Union (SSTU), breaking away from the teachers’ mother body Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM).
MERA Maintains Petrol Price
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has maintained the price of Petrol of 899.20 kwacha per litre although the product had qualified for an upward adjustment in the month of April this year.
Covid-19 Affects Paralegal Services in Neno
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace of the Archdiocese of Blantyre says Covid-19 has affected its efforts of providing paralegal services to the marginalized rural populations of Neno district through its Paralegal clinics.
Ntcheu Ward Councilor Calls for Consecrated Efforts Against GBV
A Ward Councilor for Dzunje Ward in Ntcheu, Stella Mpaso says unless duty bearers are in the forefront raising awareness on effects of gender-based violence (GBV), eliminating the vice will remain a challenge.
Court Finds Mpinganjira with Case to Answer
High Court in Blantyre has found banker, Thomson Mpinganjira, with a case to answer in a case which he is being accused of attempting to bribe judges.
9-Year-Old Girl Dies in Crocodile Attack in Mangochi
A 9-year-old girl has died after being attacked by a crocodile while swimming in Lake Malawi at Monkey-bay in Mangochi district.
There is No Electoral Commission - AG Silungwe
Attorney General, Dr. Chikosa Silungwe, has written the Chairperson for the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Dr. Chifundo Kachale, not to discharge any duties as there is no Electoral Commission according to the law.
Rising Mob Justice Cases Worry Police
Police delayed response to crime scenes has largely been attributed to the rising cases of mob justice being recorded in the country where suspects have been apprehended by ordinary people.
10, 000 AZ Vaccine Doses Expire
About 10, 000 doses of the AstraZenecca vaccine have been confirmed expired.
