NATIONAL NEWS (5382)
Students Demonstrate Against Persistent Power Blackout
Students from Chikhwaza Secondary School in Mulanje on Monday braved heavy rains and marched to the office of Shire Highlands Education Division where they presented a petition on persistent power blackout at their school.
Older Persons Pension Scheme in Limbo
Older persons in the country will wait a bit longer to start benefiting from the implementation of their pension scheme as the scheme is not in this year’s national budget.
Minister Concerned with Sexual Activities Inside Bvumbwe Market
Minister of Gender Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati, has expressed concerns over increased sexual activities involving minors happening inside Bvumbwe market in Thyolo.
DPP Eastern Region Condemns Mark Botomani over Msaka Remarks
Some members of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the eastern region have condemned Mark Botomani, the party's member of parliament for Zomba Chisi, over remarks that the party's vice president for the east, Bright Msaka, asked leader of opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa to be put in his shadow cabinet.
Taking Environmental Conservation A Habit
Ntcheu District Commissioner, Francis Matewere says unless Malawians take environmental conservation as a habit, adverse climate change will continue to haunt the country.
MHRC Stick To It’s Msundwe Rape Scandal Earlier Report
A stakeholder in the ongoing joint fresh inquiry into the alleged Msundwe rape saga, the Malawi Human Rights Commission - MHRC has retaliated that it still stands to its earlier report over the matter which indicated the action by police violated survivors human rights.
Flood Survivors Plead for Business Start-Up Capital
Some survivors of floods that have left thousands homeless in Salima are suggesting a business capital if they are to recover from the disaster shocks.
Tropical Storm Ana: Over 1, 000 Mozambicans Flee into Malawi
About 1, 400 Mozambicans have fled their homes into Malawi following Tropical Storm Ana which has devastated parts of Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar.
Drivers Long Wait for Answers
The Professional Drivers Union of Malawi has disclosed that it is yet to receive response from government on their request to meet the head of state on a number of their grievances despite expiry of their 30 days ultimatum
CDEDI Wants IG Summoned
Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has asked the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of parliament to summon Inspector General of police on the alleged indicators of incompetence and criminal negligence.
