NATIONAL NEWS (5376)
Govt Recommends Removal of MERA Board Of Directors
Government has recommended to parliament the removal of the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority board of directors for what it says was an irregular appointment of the current MERA chief executive officer Henry Kachaje.
Man, 47, Dies After His House Fell On Him
Sorrow has engulfed the people of Njoka Village in the area of Traditional Authority Mwadzama in Nkhotakota district, following the death of a 47-year-old man, who died after his house fell on him, last night.
Conservation Agriculture Outclassing Conventional Against Climate Change Effects
A principal scientist for International Maize and wheat improvement center (CIMMYT) has tipped farmers in Malawi and southern Africa, to fully adopt conservation agriculture saying it has proved ideal amidst climate change challenges.
CCJP, HIVOS Call for Integrity Among Elective Leaders
Two well-known organizations, the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace, CCJP and HIVOS have asked elective leaders to demonstrate integrity in their work amid reports that public procurement is marred by fraud and corruption in the country.
Evacuation Camps Register Zero Disease Case
The Ministry of Health says no outbreak of any disease has been reported from disaster evacuation camps apart from routine conditions and infestation of bedbugs.
MHG Council Responds to Lean Period with Booster Cash Transfers
In an effort to sustain people facing financial challenges during the lean period, Machinga District Council with support from Ministry of Gender, has on Tuesday supported thirteen thousand families under Social Cash Transfer programme with a financial booster of an additional K36 000 each for January and February, on top of the normal monthly cash they receive in the programme.
Court to set Date for Thyolo District Council-Tailor K29 million Claim
The High Court is yet to set a date for mediation in a case where a tailor, Henry Akim, is demanding a 29 million Kwacha of damages from Thyolo District Council.
Water Contamination Forces BWB to Shut Down Plant
The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has shut down Mudi Treatment Plant amid complaints that some residents have been receiving contaminated water.
Students Demonstrate Against Persistent Power Blackout
Students from Chikhwaza Secondary School in Mulanje on Monday braved heavy rains and marched to the office of Shire Highlands Education Division where they presented a petition on persistent power blackout at their school.
Older Persons Pension Scheme in Limbo
Older persons in the country will wait a bit longer to start benefiting from the implementation of their pension scheme as the scheme is not in this year’s national budget.
