NATIONAL NEWS (5372)
Cotton Council Licenses 2 Companies
The Cotton Council of Malawi (CCM) has given licenses to two cotton companies to start buying cotton amid growing reports that ADMARC is overwhelmed by cotton which has flooded the market.
ADMARC Urged to be Funding Depots
ADMARC spokesperson Agness Chikoko says the depots which have stopped buying maize from farmers after running out of money will soon be funded to resume the buying process as this is just normal.
CFT Donates to Lusubiro Orphan Care
Orphaned and vulnerable children at Lusubiro orphan care in Karonga had a rare moment on Thursday when Citizen for Transformation Movement made a donation of maize of 63 bags flour to the institution.
COVID19-Health Officials Worry of Over Pricing of Products Used in Hospitals
Health officials in the North say the exorbitant pricing of essential products used in hospitals amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic is worrisome as most hospitals have put on hold purchase of other important hospital items to accommodate for COVID-19 related equipment’s the purchase of the products.
MCC Workers Down Tools Over Unpaid Salaries
Financial challenges continue to rock Mzuzu city council as workers down tools for the third time this year in protest over four month’s unpaid salaries.
Moslems to Observe Fasting of Ramadan in Their Homes
The Muslim Association of Malawi has urged its faithfuls across the country to remain in their homes when observing fasting for the holy mass of Ramadan.
Presidential Nomination Papers Presentation May
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says presentation of nomination papers for the Fresh Presidential Elections will be held from 6 to 7 May, 2020 in Blantyre.
AG Challenges Lockdown Injunction
Attorney General Kalekeni Kaphale wants the High Court to withdraw the injunction on lockdown in totality before it convenes for an inter parte hearing.
Pashelo Charitable Trust Sounds SOS
The economic slowdown caused by COVID-19 has crippled a charitable organization in Chikwawa as is struggling to feed 114 orphans.
Man Battling for Life After Allegedly Being Beaten by Police Officers
The victim Samuel Kadammanja who narrated his ordeal to Zodiak Online while on his hospital bed, said the police arrested him early this month after he was involved in a fight.
