NATIONAL NEWS (5372)
Smiles As Covid-19 Expectant Mothers Give Birth And Go Home Virus Free
There is excitement in the health care circles as almost all expectant women diagnosed with Covid-19 are delivering and going home later with their babies virus-free.
Atupele Promises Balaka People Development
With few days to Fresh Presidential Election, DPP/UDF alliance running mate, Atupele Muluzi on Sunday gave people of Balaka some hope through developmental promises among them the upgrading of Balaka- Mangochi via Chilipa earth road.
23 New Asylum Seekers Arrive at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa Despite COVID 19 Threat
UNHCR Country representative for Malawi Fatima Mohammed confirmed that Malawi continues to receive asylum seekers despite the threat of the covid19 pandemic.
T.C. Energized By Alliance One Reinstating on US Tobacco Market
The Tobacco Commission has said the reinstating of Alliance One Company on the tobacco market in the United States has re-invigorated the commission to continue with efforts for the country’s tobacco to be allowed on the US market.
Public Hospitals Operating With Old & Faulty Surgery Equipment,Lives of Patients at Risk
Most of the country's public as well as private hospitals are said to be operating with old and faulty surgery equipment.
PAC,Commonwealth Legal Fraternity Calls for Judicial Independence
In a strong worded statement Monday , Public Affairs Committee chairperson and publicity secretary monsignor Dr. Patrick Thawale and Bishop Dr Gilford Matonga respectively observe that the decision by the Executive to force Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda on leave pending retirement defeats the logic on assertions made by leaders that they would respect the rule of law in the just ended presidential election case.
Bwaila Maternity Wing 'in Dire Straits' Over Essential Supplies
There are reports of increasing absence of resources used to help expectant women at Bwaila Maternity Wing in Lilongwe where health workers say they are in perpetual shortage of essential supplies.
Budget & Finance Committee of Parly to Pounce on MDAs for Failing to Execute Budgetary Obligations
The 2019- 2020 National Budget ends on June 30th worth 1.911 trillion Kwacha from 1.84 trillion approved at Mid-Year.
HRDC Join Protests for Judicial Independence
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has endorsed demonstrations by some lawyers aimed at forcing the Executive arm of government to respect the Judiciary following an avalanche of attacks on judges by the president and cabinet ministers.
Chonde Health Centre Stays 2 Weeks under Seal
Two weeks ago, some irate villagers vandalized Chonde Health Centre in Mulanje district, accusing health workers at the facility of negligence.
