NATIONAL NEWS (5376)
Masambuka killers Sentenced
The High Court in Blantyre has sentenced five people to life imprisonment for brutally killing a person with albinism, Macdonald Masambuka in Machinga in 2018.
Chikhosi Blocks State from Confiscating Vehicles
Immediate-past Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, Zanga-zanga Chikhosi, has obtained an injunction restraining police and Office of the President and Cabinet from taking away his official vehicles pending a judicial review.
5 Accountants Suspected of Corruption Granted Bail
The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to five accounting personnel from the Accountant General's department in the ministry of Finance who were arrested last week on fraud and corruption related allegations.
Senior Chief Mlolo Sounds SOS On Food Shortages
Senior Chief Mlolo of Nsanje has penned Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) to urgently open depots in her area as vendors are selling the staple grain at exorbitant prices, resulting in failure by her subjects to afford the same.
NFRA Still Renovating Luchenza, Mzuzu Silos
The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) says is hopeful that the maize silos which have decayed over the past decade in Mzuzu and Luchenza in Thyolo will be ready soon to store the current harvest.
Thyolo NICE Initiates Computer Lessons to Locals
Thyolo District Civic Education Officer for National Initiative for Civil Education (NICE) Trust Moses Kaunda, told Zodiak Online on Friday that imparting free digital skills to the locals is key for understanding dynamics of democracy and make informed decisions in their areas.
NONM Wants Salaries, Risk Allowances Revised Upwards
In the wake of the recent devaluation of the Kwacha and the fuel price hike, the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwifes of Malawi (NONM) has asked the government to revise upwards salaries and Covid-19 risk allowances for health workers.
Govt to sign Agreement with Mkango Resources LTD July
The Ministry of Mining says it will next month sign a Mining Development Agreement (MDA) with Mkango Resources Limited, a company that is exploring rare earth minerals in Songwe Hill in Phalombe district.
Mwanza and Zobue Police Unite to Combat Cross Border Crime
Zobue police of Mozambique and Mwanza police of Malawi have joined efforts to keep cross border crimes in check amid complaints that suspects from either sides escape across.
Women Asked To Do Charity Work
National Chairperson for World day of prayer, Esther Grant has challenged women in the country to be at the forefront in helping the needy in their respective communities.
