NATIONAL NEWS (5372)
WVM Supports Infection Prevention Drive in Mangochi
As part of increasing initiatives to promote infection prevention in the country, World Vision Malawi (WVM) has donated 1, 300 plastic water buckets and 25, 000 cups to Mangochi district health and education offices.
Leprosy, Rabies, Sleeping Sickness, a Threat - WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) says sleeping sickness, leprosy and rabies remains a big health problem in the country and need serious attention.
I served Malawi well-General Vincent Nundwe
Out-going Malawi Defense Force Commander, General Vincent Nundwe, says he leaves office proud that in the few months he has been at the helm of the army, no citizen was shot on the streets at a time demonstrations were the order of the day.
Mutharika Rebuffs Parliament
President Peter Mutharika has refused to accept recommendations made by parliament on the amended electoral reform bills and firing of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioners.
Ministry Backs Non-Remittance of GRs
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has backed Plant Protection Officer at Muloza border post in Mulanje for failing to issue general receipts (GRs) for In-Transit permits to cross border traders in perishable produce, saying by law, the officer is not mandated to have the GRs.
Jenda and Embangweni ‘Blood Sucker’ Violence: Property Destroyed
Property has been vandalized and destroyed around Jenda and Embangweni Trade Centres by angry members of the communities who allege that some people are in the area ‘sucking blood’ of citizens through magic for reasons bordering on myths.
Banana Bunchy Top Outbreak Raging in Malawi
Malawi is still grappling with banana bunchy top, a viral disease that has attacks bananas for close to three years now with solutions nowhere in sight.
Malawi To Quarantine People Travelling from 22 Countries
The list of countries whose travelers will need to undergo 14 days quarantine on arrival in Malawi in the wake of the Corona Virus outbreak has now shot to 22 from 19.
MHRC Demands Professional Police Conduct
New chairperson of the Malawi Human Rights Commission, Reverend Patrick Semphere, says the Malawi Police Service has to walk the talk with regards to defending the laws and rights of citizens by being professional and independent.
MEC Commissioner Nkosi Yet to Step Down After Pledge
Commissioner Mary Nkosi of the Malawi Electoral Commission MEC is yet to step down from her position despite a public pledge to do so before the Public Appointments Committee, PAC of parliament.
