NATIONAL NEWS (5376)
EGENCO Commences Kapichira Dam Maintenance
The Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) is optimistic that it will resume the resumption of power generation at Kapichira Hydropower Station by December this year following the commencement of maintenance works on the dam.
Nkhotakota District to Establish Fisheries Association
Plans are underway to establish Nkhotakota Fisheries Association which shall assist in activities such as conserving unique fish species and controlling overfishing on Lake Malawi and other water bodies.
Police Urges Public to Report Theft
Lingadzi Police in Lilongwe has expressed worry over the tendency of residents that do not report to the police when they have their property stolen by thieves, saying it makes the identification of stolen goods difficult once recovered.
ODPOD Fails to Verify Declared Assets
The Office of Director of Public Officers Declaration (ODPOD) has admitted that it is failing to properly follow up and confirm the existence of assets, liabilities, and business interests declared by listed public officers owing to limited resources.
WEMAS Gives Back To Clients
The Wella Medical Aid Society-WEMAS has said having medical covers without any regard to personal health care initiatives is nothing, as the cover alone is not enough.
Kaliati to Contest in 2025 Parliamentary Elections
UTM Secretary General and former parliamentarian for Mulanje West Constituency Patricia Kaliati on Sunday confirmed her intention to contest during the 2025 parliamentary elections in the constituency.
RBM Yet To Identify Gold Processing Company
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has confirmed that it is yet to identify a Company to help in purifying alluvial gold the Central Bank is buying from artisanal and small scale miners in the country, over five months after announcing plans to engage the company for the exercise.
LL Referendum Demos Called Off
Organisers of Wednesday's planned demonstrations have announced cancellation of the protests citing logistical challenges.
Expert Urges Govt Rethink Free Primary Education
The founder of the Mzuzu International Academy has suggested that Malawi should revisit the policy on free primary school education in public schools if students are to access quality education in the country.
