NATIONAL NEWS (5382)
RBM Maintains Policy Rate at 13.5%
The Reserve Bank of Malawi has decided to maintain the Policy Rate at 13.5 percent on the basis that the economic outlook points to low growth prospects in 2020 among others due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Bank Pledges to Decorate Outstanding Councils
As one way of promoting proper district councils’ financial management, the World Bank has drawn in a challenge for outstanding councils to walk away with special recognition.
Man Jailed for Defiling 2 Sisters in Nkhotakota
A 27 year-old-man in Nkhota-Kota has been sentenced to six and seven years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling two sisters in a row.
Central Region Police Re-Strategizing to Regain Public Trust and Rebuild Lost Relationship
Commissioner of Police for the Central Region Merlyne Yolamu has encouraged the police officers in the region to capitalize on the country’s political stability so far to regain public trust and revitalize the lost relationship with the community.
Council Staff Welcomes Dr. Matchaya as New DC
Workers at Thyolo District Council have written the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development to proceed with its decision of sending former Nkhotakota District Commissioner Dr. Medson Matchaya to Thyolo.
Lack of Fire Engines Causing Avoidable Damages
Absence of fire engines in the Eastern Region districts of Ntcheu, Balaka, Machinga and Mangochi has led to loss of property in several fire incidents.
Clergy Accused of Promoting Laziness
A female evangelist has cautioned fellow clergies against preaching prosperity without instilling the spirit of hardworking amongst their flocks saying this is promoting laziness among Christians.
Northern Region Journalists Demand Inclusion from Stakeholders in Fighting COVID-19
Ex-MDF Soldiers Call for Governments Support After Last Mission; Rwandan Genocide
Shortage of Human Resource Stalling Decentralization of Ministry of Mines
The Department of Mining says efforts to have the ministry decentralised to some districts where mining is taking place in the country are being hampered by gaps in human resource who can be deployed to man offices at council level.