NATIONAL NEWS (5376)
Court Sets New Date for Susu Plea-taking
The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate James Mankhwazi has shifted the Chinese Lu Ke's child trafficking and money laundering case to 2nd September, following defense lawyer Andy Kaonga's failure to appear in court.
When Salvation Lies in Manure
Hunger is bad. It devastates people’s minds and bodies. Physically, starvation ravages a person’s muscle, bones, skin and internal organs. On a long-term scale, hungry people are susceptible to chronic diseases like diabetes and heart diseases.
NICE Engages Learners, Parents on Rights
As the country continues to register more cases of violence against children, National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust, has started engaging learners in primary schools with legal literacy sessions.
Police Eyes More Units
Concerned by security lapses in the South West Region, police have unveiled immediate plans to re-open Bvumbwe police station in Thyolo which was damaged by an angry mob some four months ago.
120 Motorcyclists and Pedal cyclists Trained on Road Rules
In a bid to prevent unnecessary road accidents in the eastern region, the Road Traffic Department together with Police in the region have trained 120 motorcyclists and pedal cyclists in Balaka on road safety and regulations.
NGO Worried With Increased Human Trafficking Cases
The Evangelical Association Of Malawi (EAM) has expressed worry over the continued increase of human trafficking in the country.
Filthy Lilongwe City Worries Mayor; Business people
The Lilongwe City Council had admitted failure to single-handedly manage refuse collection in the capital city, saying it now needs the help of other stakeholders and general citizenry.
Court Reinstates Namalomba as PAC Chair
Leader of the House in Parliament Richard Chimwendo Banda says the house will obey a court injunction obtained by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker for Mangochi South West Shadreck Namalomba against his removal as Public Accounts of Committee of Parliament (PAC) chairperson.
Lowe Wants Tobacco Farmers to Earn More
The Minister of Agriculture, Lobin Lowe, says his goal this season is to ensure that farmers benefit fully from their tobacco sales, unlike in the past when they would incur losses as most of their profits were channeled to repayment of loans.
Don’t Be Daunted by Obstacles - Find Solutions: Chakwera
The outgoing Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson Dr Lazarus Chakwera has challenged Africa to refuse to be daunted by obstacles that threaten economic growth, peace and stability but must put efforts and resources together to resolve them for the good of 340 million people in the SADC Region.
