NATIONAL NEWS (5372)
Livimbo School Saga: Government in a Fix
On Tuesday November 12 2019, parliamentarian for Lilongwe City South West, Nancy Tembo capitol city of Malawi, stunned the nation when she suggested that a plot on which a very old school stands in Lilongwe could be on sale to business entities.
Human Rights on Protection of Elderly, Children after ConCourt Judgement
Human rights activists said campaigners need to utilize the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence in sensitizing families to protect the elderly and children in the aftermath of the presidential election case.
Heat Wave: Farmers Slowly Losing Hope
Since early and mid-October some parts of the country have been receiving first rains, with some farmers planting maize.
Dowa District Council Suspends Mining Activities
Authorities in Dowa have suspended all mining and exploration activities that are currently taking place in the district until proper procedures are followed.
Inequality Worse than Poverty in Malawi - Analyst
A professor in economics says only when Malawi addresses her glaring inequality crisis will efforts to reduce poverty yield results.
FOCESE Drills Youth in Budget Tracking
Concerned with incompletion of four big projects in Nsanje, a local organization, Foundation for Civic Education and Social Empowerment, wants young people to be pro-active in engaging duty bearers to offer quality services.
Malawi is Heaven for Tour Operators-Minister
International Tour operators packaging Malawi as a travel destination are finding it more profitable as positive strides in the sector are attracting new tourists, Industry, Trade and Tourism Minister Salim Bagus has told a global audience of operators.
Msundwe “Rape” Victims Need Psychological Help-Mrs Chakwera
Wife to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Monica Chakwera has said victims of the Msundwe rape allegations need counseling to recover from the shocking experience owing to the harsh treatment they suffered at the hands of police.
Government Says Not Responsible for ATI Implementation Delay
Government has rejected blame it is dragging feet in implementing the access to information bill which effectively grants the media and other players enhanced freedom to access information.
NVGO Advocates for Zero Discrimination against Teen Mothers in School
Plan International Malawi has asked for zero discrimination against teen mothers being re-admitted into primary and secondary schools by school management.
