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Health Rights Activist Challenges Government on Recruitment of Front-line Health Personnel
A renowned Public Health Expert and Rights Activist Dorothy Ngoma has challenged government to urgently iron out concerns in the recruitment of front-line health personnel charged to contain further spread of COVID-19.
Malawi Red Society Sounds SOS, Depletes 75% COVID19 Funds
The Malawi Red Cross Society says it has exhausted almost 75% of its funds meant for COVID-19 preparedness and response interventions set aside for 19 districts across the country.
Chiefs Challenged to End Early Marriages
Authorities in Phalombe have challenged traditional leaders to take a leading role in the fight against early marriages.
MEC Starts Reviewing Polling Procedures, Manual and Forms
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has started reviewing polling procedures, manual and forms.
AG Warn Secretary to President on Making Costly Decisions
In the internal memo addressed to Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Office of the Vice President and all Principal Secretaries and Heads of Department, the Attorney General Dr. Chikosa Silungwe is blunt on issues of secondment and transfers saying they have proved to be costly.
Tobacco Revenue Drop by 27 Percent This Year-TC
Initial estimates by the Tobacco Commission indicated that the country would produce 155 million kilograms of tobacco against a market demand of 161 million kilograms.
Microfinance Institutions Extend Moratorium
Reserve Bank of Malawi has agreed with banks and microfinance institutions to extend moratorium on payment of interests and principle loans in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
Expert Tips Govt on Fall Armyworms
Agriculture expert, Tamani Nkhono Mvula, says farmers need to be fed with information on how to contain the Fall Army Worms now as planting season draws closer.
MCP Longest Serving Member Cautions Tonse Alliance
A Mulanje based longest serving member of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Mary Chimenya has challenged the Tonse Alliance leaders to put aside their personal interests and work towards developing the country.
11 Arrested in Chitakale Fracas
At least 11 people have been arrested in connection to violent demonstrations that happened on Monday at Chitakale Trading Centre in Mulanje district.
