NATIONAL NEWS (5382)
MRA Collecting Less in Revenue Amid COVID-19, Two Officers Resume Work From Self-Isolation
Two Malawi Revenue Authority officers at Songwe Border post in Karonga are back to work from self isolation after coming in contact with some COVID-19 suspected cases.
Govt to Intensify Wind, Solar Power Generation
The Ministry of Energy has indicated that government will turn all alternatives to add more megawatts to the national grid a reality in order to surpass the 2025 target of 30 percent of Malawians having an access to electricity.
Improve Mental Health System-KCH Director Asks Gvt
Kamuzu Central Hospital Director Dr. Jonathan Ngoma has emphasized the need for the country’s mental health system to be improved especially now when COVID19 front line health workers need psychosocial assistance more than ever.
Project Seeks to Increase Households’ Savings
At least 60, 000 households in the five district of Rumphi, Mulanje, Dedza, Nkhotakota and Nkhatabay, are expected to serve K6 billion in organized Savings and Loans Groups in the next two years.
ACB Bites at ESCOM; Dr. Mathanga Arrested
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Dr. Jean Mathanga, former chairperson of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and the current commissioner of the Electoral Commission.
Immigration Dept Unpacks Challenges to Minister
Director General of the Department Of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Masauko Medi, on Thursday capitalized on the ministerial visit to share challenges they are going through.
MEC to Review Funding Situations
Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale, says they will discuss with other stakeholders on management of future funding situations.
MLW Cherishes Partnership with CK Hospital
The Malawi – Liverpool Wellcome has cherished 18 year old relationship it has with Chikwawa District Hospital by providing it with Personal Protective Equipment.
Councillors Tasked to Protect Land
Councilors in the country have been challenged to put politics aside and help in safeguarding land in their various councils to end a curtail that has seen prime land being sold to none Malawian nationals.
Veteran Politicians Plead for Capital
The Association of Veteran Politicians (AVEPO) has called for support from government towards the welfare of veteran politicians who served in various political positions in previous regimes.