NATIONAL NEWS (5372)
Kabwila Case Adjourned Indefinitely
Dr. Jessie Kabwira on Thursday showed up for her case in the magistrates’ court in Lilongwe, but hearing was adjourned indefinitely as presiding Magistrate, Shyleen Chirwa, is preoccupied with other cases.
Tanzania Court Bails Malawi Activist
The African Court on Human and Peoples Rights has granted a stay to the supreme court of Malawi suspending enforcement of the court’s decision that ordered Youth and Society Director Charles Kajowoweka to pay K21 million as costs for the Maize-gate corruption case.
APM confirms Malawi has registered 3 Covid-19 cases
President Mutharika on Thursday announced that Malawi has confirmed 3 COVID 19 cases:
Arrival of SA Lawyers to Represent MEC in Appeal Case in Limbo
Plans by the Malawi Electoral Commission to have two South African lawyers to represent it in the presidential election appeal case are in limbo following a national lock-down and grounding of all planes in South Africa.
MCP-UTM Will Not Boycott Fresh Presidential Poll
Key opposition political parties, MCP and UTM say they will not boycott the process for the proposed fresh presidential election despite pushing for the removal of the current electoral commission.
DPP Youths Hit Back at MCP-UTM Rigging Claims
Barely a day after youths from the Malawi Congress Party and UTM Alliance held a press conference accusing President Peter Mutharika of violating human and constitutional rights, youths from Mutharika’s party – DPP say they are fed up with politics of castigation, targeting their party leaders.
MEC to go Into Voter Registration Exercise with MK6.5 Billion Deficit
Malawi Electoral Commission says it has a budget shortfall of K6.5 billion, less than two days to the start of registration for the proposed fresh presidential poll.
Police Arrest 3, Recover Stolen Vehicle in Mangochi
Police in Mangochi have arrested three men and recovered a motor vehicle suspected to have been stolen.
Ex-CHAM Workers Cry Foul Over Gratuity
About 200 health workers who were employed on contract by the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) say are living tough life because the Association is not paying them their gratuities.
Cross Border Traders Threaten Covid-19 Preparedness
Traditional leaders in Ntcheu have expressed worry with cross border traders between Zambia and Malawi and how frequent the district uses uncharted routes.
