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Health Minister Takes a Swipe at Contractor for Poor Work at Chilinde Health Centre
Minister of Health Khumbidze Kandodo Chiponda has asked the contractor for Chilinde Health Centre, Golden Star Construction Company- to redo works around the facility citing poor finishing especially around corridors and walls among others.
Porous Borders Worry Immigration Authorities
Authorities at Muloza immigration office in Mulanje have disclosed that existing porous borders are threats to Malawi’s security and make the country lose revenue through customs duty evasion.
Mulanje DSWO Sounds an SOS on Witchcraft Victims
The District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) in Mulanje says five boys who are victims of last week’s Duswa witchcraft accusations are destitute as they have no food and cloths.
MP Decries Slow Project Implementation in Likoma
Member of Parliament for Likoma and Chizumulu Islands Christopher Ashemes Songwe has faulted the council secretariat's failure to meet some procurement and implementation standards, for the delays in the completion of several development projects on the Islands.
NICE Rolls Out Door to Door COVID-19 Awareness Campaign in Likoma
Misconceptions surrounding COVID-19 have forced National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust to roll out door to door awareness campaigns on Likoma and Chizumulu Islands aimed at changing the mindset among the islanders on the reality of the pandemic.
Malawi’s President Chakwera to Head SADC From August 2021
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera will from August 2021 lead the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the region currently facing some global challenges like security threats and the novel Covid-19 pandemic.
Elderly Couple Escapes Angry Mob's Hand over Witchcraft Allegations
Police in Zomba on Friday rescued an elderly couple from an angry mob that wanted to kill them over witchcraft allegations.
Speaker Gotani Hara Asks MEC to Demarcate Mzimba North East Constituency
Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara has asked the Malawi Electoral Commission to consider dividing Mzimba North East Constituency into two saying governments funding for the constituency, for example, the 30 million kwacha constituency development fund is inadequate for the area due to its vastness.
Malawian Journalist Scoops Sadc Award
President Lazarus Chakwera says his administration hopes that Malawians will be inspired to work hard to put the country on the international scene for good reasons as success at that level is evidence of adequate capacity to compete and succeed.
Getrude Mutharika, Son, APM, Chisale, Mbilizi Bank Accounts Frozen
Former first lady Getrude Mutharika and her son Tadikira are under investigations by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for accumulating wealth they need to account for.